Ford’s exit from India might still sting, but whispers in the wind suggest a return might be possible. And while we wait for those rumours to turn into reality, let’s indulge in the madness that Hennessey has cooked up with its latest creation.
The Hennessey Venom 800 F-150 gets an earth-shaking 800 bhp and 1026.36 Nm, this pickup doesn’t just challenge the Ford Raptor R; it outmuscles it. Aimed to tackle any terrain, this supercharged SUV sprints from 0 to 100 kmph in a mind-boggling 3.4 seconds, entering the hyper trucks segment (does one even exist?).
Though Hennessey isn’t directly gunning for Ford’s loyalists, they’re offering the Venom 800 as the perfect alternative for anyone who missed the boat on the Raptor R – which, let’s face it, is about as easy to get as a Coldplay ticket on launch day.
Hennessey wasn’t about to let this truck just be a numbers game. The Venom 800 packs a 3.0L supercharger, paired with a high-performance fuel injection system, air-to-water intercooler, and proprietary engine management calibration. And the upgrades don't stop at the engine. A six-inch BDS suspension lift with FOX coilovers, 20-inch Hennessey 10-spoke wheels, and 35-inch off-road tires give this truck the stance of a predator ready to strike. LED off-road lights, a carbon-fibre grille, and illuminated badges, while massive Brembo six-piston brakes ensure you can rein in this beast when needed.
With only 250 units rolling off the assembly line, the Venom 800 F-150 is rarer than your neighbour's Raptor R. The Venom 800 will likely never make it across Indian roads, but if Ford does make a comeback here, it could reignite the hopes of enthusiasts.
Until then, we can only dream of owning this American super truck as we await Ford India's next move.
