Hennessey Starts Production of Limited Edition 850 Horsepower Cadillac Escalade-V
April 16 2024 - 1:00PM
Hennessey, the Texas-based hypercar manufacturer and
high-performance vehicle creator, has released a comprehensive new
performance upgrade package for the 2024 Cadillac Escalade-V.
Hennessey’s engineers take the hand-built, supercharged GM
6.2-liter V8 from the standard 682 horsepower to 850 bhp at 6,200
rpm – a 25 percent rise. The torque figure is enhanced further
still, growing 31 percent to 855 lb-ft at 4,600 rpm. The Hennessey
enhancements make the ‘H850 Escalade-V’ one of the quickest and
highest-horsepower full-size SUVs on the market.
Hennessey's engineering team comprehensively
overhauls the Escalade-V’s powertrain, with improvements including
a new air induction system, a ported supercharger, high-flow
cylinder heads, custom camshaft, upgraded throttle body, plus new
intake and exhaust valves. In addition, following extensive R&D
testing, Hennessey applies its HPE engine management calibration.
H850 Escalade-V owners can also add the optional Hennessey
Performance 22-inch performance wheels in either gloss black or
polished silver.
In testing, the Hennessey team pitted the
three-row luxury SUV against the king of full-size performance
trucks – a stock 2024 RAM TRX. The TRX boasts a factory 0-60 mph
time of 4.5 seconds, and can smash a ¼ mile in around 12.3 seconds
– but, the power of the H850 Escalade-V saw it outpace the TRX from
the off, to finish its run several truck lengths clear.
John Hennessey, company Founder and
CEO: "Extreme-performance SUVs are one of my favorite
types of vehicle to drive – their sleeper status is such a great
contrast to their supercar-like performance! Our 850-horsepower
version of the Escalade-V brings heaps of performance to this
luxury full-size SUV, doing the GM supercharged V8 engine justice.
We’re only making 100 of these H850 models, so they’re sure to be
exclusive."
Hennessey ensures total customer peace of mind by
supplying each H850 Escalade-V with a 3-year / 36,000-mile limited
warranty. Also, despite all the enhancements to the 6.2-liter V8,
Hennessey's engineers retain all the legendary ride and drivability
of the stock SUV, with all suspension and drive modes unaltered.
The Texas team's production and testing program includes a final
performance assessment on an AWD dyno and drivability testing on
Hennessey’s private test track, the Pennzoil Proving Ground.
Each upgraded ‘H850’ is fitted with a
serial-numbered engine plaque and signature badging. Production is
in full swing and orders may be placed for US and international
shipping through authorized GM retailers, or Hennessey directly by
calling +1 979.885.1300 or visiting HennesseyPerformance.com.
Specifications: Hennessey H850
Escalade-V
POWER |
850 bhp @ 6,200 rpm |
855 lb-ft torque @ 4,600 rpm |
|
UPGRADES TO STANDARD SUPERCHARGED 6.2-LITER
V8 |
Ported Supercharger |
Hennessey Upper Pulley Upgrade |
Hennessey Air Induction System |
Hennessey Custom Camshaft |
Upgraded Crankcase Ventilation System |
High-Flow Cylinder Heads |
Hennessey Throttle Body Upgrade |
Upgraded Valve Springs and Retainers |
Upgraded Intake Valves and Exhaust Valves |
Upgraded Lifters and Push Rods |
HPE Engine Management Calibration |
All Necessary Gaskets, Fluids, and Hardware |
|
OTHER |
Professional Installation |
Chassis Dyno Tuning and Road Testing |
Serial-Numbered Engine Plaque |
Hennessey Exterior Badging |
3-year / 36,000 Mile Limited Warranty |
|
OPTIONAL EXTRAS |
Performance Wheel Upgrade |
22-inch Gloss Black or Polished Silver Wheels |
|
Package prices and contents are subject to change.
Contact Hennessey Performance for details.
Images – Hennessey Supercharged
H850 Escalade-V: DOWNLOAD Video 1 – 850 bhp
supercharged V8 Escalade-V on the Hennesey dyno: WATCH
Video 2 – Hennessey ‘H850’ Escalade-V vs. Ram TRX
Pickup Truck Drag Race: WATCH
About Hennessey Based in Sealy,
Texas, the Hennessey business comprises Hennessey Special Vehicles,
Hennessey Performance (HPE), Tuner School, and the Lonestar
Motorsports Park. The company has re-engineered more than 12,000
vehicles for performance enthusiasts worldwide to deliver
unparalleled driving thrills. Alongside modifying a diverse range
of sports and muscle cars since 1991, the company has also applied
its high-performance expertise to trucks and SUVs – and boasts its
hypercars – the Venom GT and the Venom F5.
Every Hennessey product is dyno-proven, fully
track-tested, street-legal, and warrantied. Customers can choose
from road-ready performance-enhanced cars by Hennessey from various
brands, including Cadillac, Chevrolet, Dodge, Ford, and Jeep, all
benefitting from a host of high-performance upgrades.
With its own test track, engineering curriculum
for aspiring tuners, more than 100 team members, and capacity to
simultaneously work on 40-50 vehicles, Hennessey Performance is one
of the world's leading specialist vehicle engineering companies.
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About Hennessey Special Vehicles
The Hennessey Special Vehicles team was formed to create the
world-record-breaking hypercars, the Hennessey Venom GT (270.49 mph
in 2014) – still the world’s fastest manual car, and the current
world-record-holding 'fastest convertible' the Hennessey Venom GT
Roadster (265.5 mph in 2016).
In 2020, Hennessey Special Vehicles launched the
100% bespoke, twin-turbocharged, 6.6-liter V8 Venom F5 Coupe, which
sold out in 2021. An open-top Roadster and track-focused Revolution
variant joined the F5 Coupe in 2022 and 2023, boasting the F5's
prodigious 1,817 bhp 'Fury' engine. In mid-2023, the Texas-based
company revealed the Venom F5 Revolution Roadster, which combines
visceral open-air motoring with a racing circuit focus. The company
is delivering like never before on its mission of 'making fast cars
faster'. HennesseySpecialVehicles.com
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