Hennessey Performance recently took delivery of a 2021 Ford Bronco Badlands and wasted no time in strapping it to a dyno for some performance testing.
Ford sells the new Bronco with a 2.3-liter EcoBoost four-cylinder with a claimed 300 hp and 325 lb-ft (441 Nm) on premium fuel, as well as a 2.7-liter twin-turbocharged V6 EcoBoost producing 330 hp and 415 lb-ft (563 Nm). The Bronco featured here has the flagship 2.7-liter.
With the vehicle sending all of its power to the rear wheels, it pumped out 248.9 hp and 383 lb-ft (519 Nm) of torque. When factoring in drivetrain losses, that puts the Bronco roughly in line with what we would expect. Admittedly, Hennessey doesn’t specify if the Bronco had premium fuel at the time of the dyno test.
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The Texas tuning company has a range of plans for the Bronco. For example, it is developing a V8 upgrade for it that will pump out 750 hp and cost more than $220,000. Back in July, Hennessey also announced a more affordable variant it will dub the VelociRaptor 400.
This variant will feature the twin-turbo 2.7-liter V6 and upgrade it with a high-flow air induction system, a new exhaust, and upgraded engine management software. These modifications will result in 405 hp and 503 lb-ft (682 Nm), significant gains of 75 hp and 88 lb-ft (119 Nm) respectively. Hennessey says the VelociRaptor 400 should hit 60 mph (96 km/h) in around 4.9 seconds.
Various other changes will be made. These will include bespoke bumpers, retractable side steps, and 18-inch wheels with 35-inch off-road tires. There will also be LED auxiliary lights, embroidered headrests, special branding, and individually numbered plaques.