This is a Ford F-150 - the new, aluminium-bodied 2015 F-150 - modified by John Hennessey. As such, it now produces a cool, clean, and quite devastating 600bhp. Welcome to the, um, yellow side of the force.
Yes, it's a bright yellow, 600bhp supercharged pick-up truck, and if those words don't excite your inner 12-year old, you are of no use to us.
It's the first time Hennessey has pointed his considerable tuning talent to the brand-new F-150 released earlier this year. In fact, Hennessey reckons on having built over 400 VelociRaptor models based on the last-gen F-150. So the new one should be better. And quicker.
That's partly down to the new F-150's aluminium structure - which drops around 317kg (700lbs) over the old one - and partly thanks to Hennessey's Roots-type supercharger strapped onto Ford's 5.0-litre V8, with 8psi of boost to produce that headline 600bhp power figure.
There are also upgraded fuel injectors and Hennessey's own engine management system calibration. And of course, a three year/36,000 mile warranty.
Just 500 VelociRaptors will be built, with prices starting from $73,500 - including the base F-150 FX4 Super Crew - and includes 17in alloys and 33in tyres. If you tick a few boxes, you can option coilover suspension, upgraded bumpers, a front winch, LED light bars, Brembo brakes "and more".
"Many of our VelociRaptor owners use their trucks to drive to work or to take the kids to school," says John. "However, when the going gets tough, the VelociRaptor is highly capable in inclement weather and off-road conditions."
We suspect the ‘going gets tough' bit refers to the impending apocalypse and THE END OF ALL THINGS. After all, just look at it...
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