Hennessey Throws a Tuned Hellcat Engine into a Gladiator

Gladiator from Hell

We've been waiting for a new Jeep pickup for what seems like an eternity. So when the Gladiator finally dropped, the aftermarket wasted zero time making new parts for it. That includes a host of Hemi swaps, but Hennessey's take on things is (as always) the most extreme of the bunch.

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Maximum Power

After all, anybody can cram a stock Hellcat engine into one of these things, and that's obviously more than enough. But Hennessey always takes their builds a little bit further. And the Maximus 1000 Gladiator does just that with a 1,000 horsepower upgrade.

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Badassery on 4 Wheels

We wanted to create the ultimate Jeep Gladiator," said company founder John Hennessey. “MAXIMUS 1000 – the name says exactly what it is: Badassery on 4-wheels.”

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Options Galore

This ultimate Gladiator also pumps out a stump-pulling 933 lb-ft of torque, if you were interested. And if that's a tad bit too much, Hennessey also offers a "mere" 850-hp package. Either way, that power flows through an 8-speed automatic transmission.

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Tame Those Horses

Of course, there are plenty of other upgrades to help manage those ponies. They include a newly tuned ECU, all-new wiring, a bigger radiator, free-flowing fuel system, and a full stainless steel exhaust.

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Tough and Bright

The Maximus Gladiator also features unique front and rear bumpers that give it a rather tough look, not to mention special LED lighting to brighten up the trails a bit.

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Still a Jeep

To give the Maximus Gladiator a bit more ground clearance, Hennessey also installs a 6-inch lift kit. Because even though it has 1,000 horsepower, this is still a Jeep, after all.

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Fill 'Er Up

Then, Hennessey fills the newly found wheel gap with a set of its own custom 20" wheels, which are wrapped in nice and knobby BF Goodrich KD Off-Road tires.

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Let Them Know

Finishing off this nice package is a custom leather interior with, of course, plenty of Hennessey and Maximus embroidery to ensure everyone knows exactly what you're driving.

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Priceless?

There's just one problem, of course. All of this awesomeness will set you back a cool $200k, and Hennessey is only building 24 of them. But can you really put a price on what is easily the ultimate Gladiator on the market?

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