Hennessey, the revered high-performance vehicle creator based in Texas, has released an all-encompassing performance upgrade package for the 2024 Cadillac Escalade-V, thereby elevating it to an extraordinary level of performance. With the help of their experienced engineers, Hennessey takes the Escalade-V’s hand-built, supercharged GM 6.2-liter V8 engine from its original 682 horsepower to a staggering 850 bhp at 6,200 rpm – a significant 25% increase. Additionally, the torque figure of the vehicle is further enhanced, rising to 855 lb-ft at 4,600 rpm, marking a remarkable 31% growth. The result of this incredible enhancement is that the ‘H850 Escalade-V’ has become one of the most powerful full-size SUVs on the market, while also being among the quickest.
The team at Hennessey revamps the Escalade-V’s powertrain extensively, making significant improvements to its air induction system, ported supercharger, custom camshaft, high-flow cylinder heads, upgraded throttle body, intake and exhaust valves, as well as HPE engine management calibration. For customers looking to add to their H850 Escalade-V, Hennessey Performance 22-inch performance wheels in gloss black or polished silver are available.
To put their creation to the test, the Hennessey team pitted the three-row luxury SUV against a stock 2024 RAM TRX, which is known as the king of full-size performance trucks. Despite the TRX’s factory 0-60 mph time of 4.5 seconds and ability to cover a quarter-mile in roughly 12.3 seconds, the H850 Escalade-V’s superior power enabled it to outpace the TRX from the start and finish several truck lengths ahead.
The company’s CEO and founder, John Hennessey, said that “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.”
To guarantee total customer satisfaction, Hennessey provides each H850 Escalade-V with a 3-year / 36,000-mile limited warranty. Additionally, despite the numerous enhancements to the 6.2-liter V8 engine, Hennessey’s engineers retain the vehicle’s legendary ride and drivability, with all suspension and drive modes unaltered. Hennessey’s production and testing program includes a final performance assessment on an AWD dyno and drivability testing on their private test track, the Pennzoil Proving Ground.
Each H850 model is equipped with a serial-numbered engine plaque and signature badging, indicating its exclusivity. With production already underway, orders can be placed for both domestic and international shipping through authorized GM retailers or Hennessey by calling +1 979.885.1300 or visiting HennesseyPerformance.com.
