Hennessey Cadillac Escalade races a Nissan GT-R [video]

0-60 mph in 3.3 seconds

Hennessey Performance Engineering has unveiled a new tuning package for the Cadillac Escalade.

Dubbed the HPE1000, the package features a twin-turbo 7.0-liter V8 engine that produces 1,008 hp (752 kW / 1022 PS) and 967 lb-ft (1,310 Nm) of torque. It enables the luxury behemoth to accelerate from 0-60 mph in 3.3 seconds and run the quarter mile in 11.3 seconds at 124 mph (200 km/h).

Need more convincing? Check out the video to see how the SUV compares to the Nissan GT-R.

Source: Hennessey Performance Engineering

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Hennessey HPE1000 Twin Turbo Upgrade

Available for 2007 - 2011 6.2L GM SUV & Trucks
Tahoe, Suburban, Silverado, Yukon, Sierra, Escalade & H2

Power:
• 1008 bhp @ 5,900 rpm
• 967 lb-ft torque @ 3,700 rpm

Performance:
• 0 - 60 mph: 3.3 sec.
• 11.3 sec. @ 124 mph
Performance figures are based on the 2011 Cadillac Escalade running on 93 octane fuel. Other truck and SUV performance numbers may vary due to the size and weight of the vehicle.

HPE1000 Twin Turbo Upgrade Includes:
• Forged & Balanced 427 cid LSX Engine
• High Flow Cylinder Heads
• Hennessey HPE1000 Camshaft
• Intake Manifold Upgrade
• Upgraded Fuel Injectors
• Upgraded Fuel System (Pump, Lines & Rails)
• Twin Ball Bearing Turbochargers
• Dual Wastegates
• Air-to-Air Intercooler
• Dual K&N Air Filters
• Electronic Boost Controller
• HPE Stainless Steel Turbo Manifolds
• High Flow Catalytic Converters
• Stainless Steel Cat-Back Exhaust
• 160 Degree Thermostat
• HPE Engine Management Calibration
• All Necessary Gaskets & Fluids
• Professional Installation
• Dyno Tuning & Road Testing
• Hennessey Exterior Badging
• Serial Numbered Dash & Engine Plaques
• 1 Year / 12,000 Mile Limited Warranty

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eddie

I bet it handles and stops like a GT R.

April 14, 2011 5:12 pm

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Ferraridude

You gotta be frieking kidding me. Are these people serious?

April 14, 2011 5:33 pm

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Devo

What a waste of time and money.

April 14, 2011 5:35 pm

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VTEC

and gas lol

April 14, 2011 5:50 pm

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CndSalesPro

@H3LUX Have you driven an Escalade before? They really aren't nice enough to justify the price. I'd take a Sequoia Platinum over that North American hunk a junk anyday.

April 15, 2011 8:18 am

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tohui

What a waste of money... Americans, they think only in a straight line... 1000 hp on a suv that can't take bends... i think it's a lame extension of a [insert the name of the freak] Manhood...

April 14, 2011 9:25 pm

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Max_Speed

April 14, 2011 10:29 pm

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Broseph Stalin

who cares about the caddy. look at that cow!

April 14, 2011 11:58 pm

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rader83

It is really to bad Hennessey Performance Engineering are a bunch of crooks. http://www.forzacentral.com/forum/automotive-discussion/17015-those-who-dont-know-real-story-behind-john-hennessey-hennessey-performance.html

April 15, 2011 1:02 am

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Mikeado

I don't think they actually want us to compare it to a Nissan GT-R (which is obviously better as a performance car), they just want to give us some idea of how fast it is by using a well-known benchmark.

April 15, 2011 1:59 am

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N20_Purge

This race is pathetic. Obviously the Escalade is going to win in a straight line with double the horsepower. Put both cars on a race track, then we will see who is boss.

April 15, 2011 2:18 am

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RobERob

This only encourages the many idiots who already drive the stock version of these mini-rv's like they're sports cars. And why is it that a growing majority of suv drivers feel the need to race stop light to stop light even when the light ahead, in plain view, is red? Same goes for the bumper humpers who actually think they can pull on my bimmer. Complete idiots! Here's hoping gas goes to $5 a gallon and soon.

April 15, 2011 4:30 am

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Roger426

You can tell this race has made some of the GTR nerds mad, I agree the GTR is a much better car in the bends, but this is quite impressive if you factor the weight and the ride height. RobERob are you mad at the world?

April 15, 2011 5:12 am

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RobERob

Mad at the world? No, just the daily commute. Still, I guess it doesn't take much to impress some. The only way this dinosaur would have impressed me is if they were to some how minus it's high center of gravity, aero dynamic drag, hideuos design, over weight frame by a few 1000 lbs, and put a McLaren badge on the back. But then, that would be totally defeating it's purpose, right?

April 15, 2011 6:33 am

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Siawa

Wind, Trees, Fields, Cow? What are they trying to be Top Gear? Just show us the freaking Race.

April 15, 2011 6:44 am

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Roger426

RobeRob I am not impressed with Escalades in general, However I think its impressive they could make something so heavy and aerodynamicaly challenged beat a GTR no matter what the HP. And remember its not the vehicle thats tailgating you and speeding its the person driving it. Most of the time its people who drive Euro and Exotics speeding and tailgating.

April 15, 2011 8:44 am

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B_M_Gearhead

Haters will be haters, that is a given. Hey Hennessey, see all these haters here? That means you are doing something special, keep up the good work and I'll expect to see triple the haters next month, that's the true measure of success. Meanwhile, true gearheads around the world rejoice at vehicles that can be considered speepers. Cars that look real bleak, but go like stink. If you don't appreciate your on the wrong website.

April 15, 2011 12:03 pm

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SPORTINGUISTA_29

nice cars

October 3, 2011 7:10 pm

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