The Cadillac Escalade-V is no slouch when it leaves the GM factory, but if you really want to ensure that yours is worthy of the V badge, Hennessey has you covered with a new tuning package developed specifically for the high-performance SUV.
As it has done with so many other GM vehicles equipped with the 6.2-liter small block V8, the tuning house has pushed the Cadillac Escalade-V’s horsepower into four-digit territory. With 1,005 hp (749 kW/1,1019 PS) and 882 lb-ft (1,196 Nm) of torque on tap, it makes a whole car’s worth of 323 more horses (240 kW/327 PS) and 229 lb-ft (310 Nm) more torque than the standard model.
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Among other improvements, there’s a high-flow air induction system, upgraded lifters and push rods, as well as a high-flow catalytic converter, all with a view to helping air pass more freely through the supercharged V8.
In addition, the Hennessey Escalade-V also gets custom HPE camshaft, an upgraded auxiliary fuel system, ported cylinder heads, improved valve springs, an oversized heat exchanger, new gaskets, and HPE engine management calibration.
Hennessey has not disclosed pricing details yet. However, the standard 2023 Cadillac Escalade-V is already a high-priced affair, starting at $149,990, and it provides 682 hp and 653 lb-ft of torque, allowing it to achieve a 0-60 mph time of under 4.4 seconds. It’s worth noting that Hennessey offers a three-year/36,000-mile (57,939 km) warranty for its tuning modifications.
