Having a vehicle that can safely and quickly get you out of harm's way is
just as important as having armored protection. Introducing Hennessey Armored
Performance Vehicles (APV). Hennessey APV will apply the company's go-fast
know-how to help improve the acceleration, braking and handling performance on
late-model armored vehicles.
"Adding armor protection to SUV's such as
Chevy Suburbans and Cadillac Escalades can easily increase vehicle weights from
6,000 lbs to over 10,000 lbs," said company founder and president, John
Hennessey. "We are excited to be able to apply our 20 years of high-performance
experience to the armor vehicle industry."
The company's 2012 Hennessey
VelociRaptor APV, based on the new Ford Raptor Super Crew, will offer the
ultimate combination of armor protection, vehicle performance, passenger comfort
and safety. Powered by a supercharged 6.2L V8, the VelociRaptor APV will have
the performance capability to drive away from, through or over obstacles both on
the road as well as off-road.
"The VelociRaptor APV will showcase the
highest level of protection, comfort and performance all in one vehicle," John
states.
Hennessey Performance will also be offering a non-armored version
of the VelociRaptor APV which will offer off-road enthusiasts the same level of
utility and off-road capability that the Ford Raptor has become known for.
Hennessey will offer the VelociRaptor SUV with the same supercharged 6.2L V8
producing 575 hp. There will be seating options for six, seven or eight seats. A
full line of electronic upgrades will also be available, including: Satellite
TV, high-speed internet, entertainment systems and mobile office systems.
Hennessey APV offers a complete line of high-performance upgrade systems for
the following the following armored vehicles, both for new vehicles as well as
ones that are already in service:
- Cadillac Escalade - 500 to 1000 hp
- Chevrolet Suburban - 500 to 1000 hp
- Chevrolet Truck - 500 to 1000 hp
- Ford Raptor Truck - 450 to 800 hp
- GMC Denali - 500 to 1000 hp
- Jeep - Up to 800 hp
- Land Rover - Up to 550 hp
- Lexus LX570 - Up to 500 hp
- Nissan Patrol - Up to 1000 hp
- Range Rover - Up to 550 hp
- Toyota Sequoia - Up to 650 hp
- Toyota Land Cruiser - Up to 650 hp
