The Militem Magnum 700 is a modified Ram TRX truck available in Europe

It’s a shame that Ford doesn’t officially sell the F-150 Raptor on these shores. Or at least, it is for the 0.01 per cent who would actually buy one. Fear not, adventurer! Because you can get your Big Truck Thrills via Monza-based Militem, an Italian tuner who clearly believes the Ram 1500 TRX needed modification, and has thus created the Magnum 700.

As per the not-at-all regular TRX - and the car's new name - there's the familiar 6.2-litre supercharged Hemi V8 underneath delivering 702bhp and 650lb ft of torque. And thus, the sprint to 62mph is dispatched probably comically, and in 4.5 seconds, while a quarter-mile run is complete in just under 13. Spicy, given it likely weighs more than most power stations. There's also an eight-speed automatic transmission and a set of 22in all-terrain tyres gamely attempting to maintain road contact.

Militem has fiddled with the Ram's suspension, adding adaptive Bilstein dampers to that reinforced ladder frame chassis. It's also claimed a ground clearance of up to 30 centimetres, and a fording depth of 80. Paired with the various driver modes, including ones for rock, sand and snow, the 700 should be pretty adept at competing in a triathlon. Oh, and you also get a specially designed roll cage.

There's more evidence of Militem's belligerent approach externally, with changes including a more aggressive bonnet and wheel arch design. A new two-tone grille and quad-exhaust system have also been thrown on for good measure.

The interior takes a slightly less hardcore approach, and consists of a double panel panoramic roof, Alcantara inserts and carbon fibre aplenty. You also get contrast stitching and an all-you-can-eat serving of embroidered ‘700’ logos.

A 12in infotainment screen and 19-speaker Harman Kardon speaker unit complete the notable cabin inclusions - the latter being ideal for playing an ‘ocean sounds’ playlist from Spotify if you encounter a lack of sea life during your Friday evening sail.

If you are indeed a part of the 0.01 per cent, you’ll need to fork out close to £170,000. For some perspective, a yacht could cost you 10, 20 or even 30 times as much, and tends to be stifled by paved roads.