Not the one to shy away from the insane horsepower wars of our time, Hennessey Performance is lifting the bar for tuners with the presentation of the new 2013 Cadillac VR1200 Twin Turbo Coupe based on the two-door version of the CTS-V.
There’s a ton of stuff going on under the sheetmetal but the highlight of the tune can be found right behind Cadillac’s crest.
Whereas the stock model features a 6.2-liter supercharged V8, Hennessey’s version adopts a 7.0-liter twin-turbocharged V8 with an adjustable boost controller that allows the driver to select from three modes of power: 800HP, 1,000HP and if that’s not enough, a tremendous 1,226HP (1,066WHP) and 1,109 lb-ft (1,502Nm) of torque.
In the highest setting, Hennessey says that the Cadillac VR1200 Twin Turbo Coupe is the “world’s most powerful four-seat vehicle.”
The tuning brand quotes a zero to 60mph (96km/h) time of 2.9 seconds, a quarter mile run in 10.2 seconds with an exit speed of 141mph (227km/h), and a top speed of…242mph (389km/h).
Other upgrades include a special clutch to handle the ferocious power of the twin-turbo V8, 20-inch wheels in 275/30YR tires at the front and 345/30YR at the rear, a suspension tune and a carbon fiber aero package.
More details on the tune can be found in the list that follows below.
Cadillac VR1200 Twin Turbo Coupe Specifications
Power:• 1,226 bhp @ 6,400 rpm (1,066 Rear Wheel HP)• 1,109 lb-ft torque @ 4,000 rpm (964 Rear Wheel Torque)
Estimated Performance:• 0-60 mph: 2.9 seconds• 1/4 Mile: 10.2 @ 141 mph• Top Speed: 242 mph
VR1200 Twin Turbo Upgrade Includes:• 427 CID (7.0L) Aluminum V8 Engine• Forged Aluminum Pistons• Forged Steel Connecting Rods• Forged Steel Crankshaft• Balanced and Blueprinted Rotating Assembly• ARP Main Studs & Head Bolts• High Flow Cylinder Heads• Hennessey VR1200 Camshaft• Upgraded Fuel Injectors• Upgraded Fuel System (Includes Lines, Rails, Regulator & Pump)• Twin Ball Bearing, Billet Wheel Precision Turbochargers• Dual Wastegates• Adjustable Boost Controller (800, 1000 & 1226 HP power settings)• Stainless Steel Turbo Downpipes and Exhaust System• Air-to-Water Intercooler• High-Flow Air Induction System• Professional Installation• HPE Engine Management Calibration• Dyno Tuning & Road Testing• Hennessey Exterior Badging• Serial-Numbered Dash & Engine Plaques• 3 Year / 36,000 Mile Limited Warranty
Transmission & Drivetrain Upgrades:• Manual: Centerforce Dual Friction Clutch Upgrade• Automatic: Performance Build & Torque Converter Upgrade (Add $20,000)• Extreme Duty CV-Shaft Upgrade
Brembo Brake System Upgrades:• 15.1 inch Carbon Ceramic Rotors (Front & Rear)• Calipers: 8-Piston (Front); 6-Piston (Rear)
Wheels & Tire Upgrades:• Hennessey Wheels: 20×10 inch (Front); 20×13 inch (Rear)• Michelin Pilot Super Sport Tires: 275/30YR-20 (Front); 345/30YR-20 (Rear)
Suspension Upgrades:• Lowered 1″ (Front & Rear)• Upgraded Front and Rear Swaybars• Factory Magnetic Ride Control Tuned by John Heinricy
CarbonAero Widebody Body:• Carbon Fiber Front Splitter• Carbon Fiber Rear Diffuser• Carbon Fiber Front Fenders• Carbon Fiber Extractor Hood• Carbon Fiber Rear Fender Flares
Interior Upgrades:• Alcantara Headliner• Carbon Fiber Door Sills• Upgraded Leather & Stitching• Hennessey Embroidered Heardrests• Hennessey Premium Floormats
