Hennessey announced the Maximus 1000, its Hellcat V-8powered Jeep Gladiator pickup in May of last year. But after nearly a year of testingat least some of which took place in the desertthe crazy powerful modified Jeep is finally making its way to perspective owners. Oh, and Hennessey put together a sweet video showing just how extensive (and awesome) its testing really was . When we say testing we're using air quotes, because it looks to us like theHennessey crew had an absolute blast tearing around on some sand dunes in a Gladiator with Bugatti Veyron levels of power. Consider that the original Veyron 16.4 made 987 horsepower and 922 lb-ft of torque, and the Maximus makes an eye-watering1,000 horsepower and 933 lb-ft of torque. It also sounds absolutely tremendous, and you can check that out for yourself in the video below. A custom exhaust setup, ECU (engine control unit) tune, radiator, and fuel system were added to help the supercharged V-8 reach Veyron-topping power. But thankfully, the people at Hennessey didn't stop at the Jeep's engine bay. The Maximus also receives a six-inch suspension lift and Hennessey-branded 20-inch wheels with massive off-road tires. It also comes with a custom interior and a 3-year/36,000-mile warranty. That's not bad for something aftermarket. Hennessey says it is only going to make 24 of these $225,000(!) Jeeps, and recently told us that four have already been sold. That means if you want one of these ridiculous machines, you might want to put in a call to Hennessey sooner rather than later. The post Watch Hennessey's Maximus 1000 Show Why It May Be the Ultimate Bug-Out Jeep appeared first on MotorTrend .