Hennessey's HPE1000 Escalade Cracks 60 in 3.3 Sec, bests Nissan's GT-R [with Video] What ?
For our affluent Member's, or our proverty member's like `Space
to dream about Member's, what do you think of what Hennessey did to this Escalade WOW Weeeeeee's

Thursday, April 14, 2011


YouTube - Nissan GT-R vs. Hennesey Cadillac Escalade
^^^^CLick above link 2 watch Vid & the Race ^^^^^^^
Click above link, make full screen, turn up the sounds,
buckle `up & hold on


The concept of turning SUVs into pavement-pounding, drag-racing, supercar-shredding monster rods never ceases to amaze me, and by that I mean my jaw is on the floor and I'm completely boggled. I love me some automobiles (and vehicular transportation in general), but there's something about a nigh-three ton box on wheels and oodles of GO that seems...weird. However, if monster rods - or high performance in general - are your cup of Starbucks soy latte, then Hennessey has got you covered (as if you didn't know that already, what with their cray-cray 1,000+ horsepower Vipers from way back when). Below, for your viewing pleasure, is video of a 2011 Cadillac Escalade drag racing a 2011 R35 GT-R and beating it.
For reference, this Caddy is outfitted with the HPE1000 twin-turbo package, Hennessey's top of the line performance kit for the Escalade. Other options include the HPE435, the HPE500 and HPE575 supercharged packages, and the HPE800 twin-turbo package.
By Phil Alex

VIDEO


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CADILLAC ESCALADE HPE1000 SPECIFICATIONS

From Hennessey:

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
Hennessey's HPE1000 Escalade Cracks 60 in 3.3 Sec, bests Nissan's GT-R [with Video] - Carscoop
Source Link above

 

Looks great, but what many do not know is Hennessey has a very bad reputation, especially amongst chrysler/dodge folks, accused and proven to steal parts, and even take parts off of one customers car in the shop, and put on another, just to get a car completed, when confronted about this online, he became very hostile with bad customer service...just an fyi in case anyone here was planning on buying one lol.

Joe

 

Thats a wicked escalade & yeah hennessey has done that to my dads friends SRT jeep when it was there getting work done, alot of these big shops are bad about steaing parts off customers cars

 

Hi `Joe, & thanks 4 the heads-up. I hope it was just a few employee's that did wrong. I will do more research on this subject. I've only seen them in magazine's & online, but the reviews have been positive on his product. It's sad in our World that we have to question honesty with the companies that we deal with...To me, it should not `be.
I believe many of our problems in our country or our world, is because of dishonesty, or the lack of integrity!!.
(Sorry~>SoapBox: ) Who do we trust ? ?
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And now, more SuperSuper Mod Rides from Hennesey
"Buyer BeWare by `all 4 anything you `Buy $" $

 

Well duh it won, it left the line early.... I do'nt see the point, lets see the race after a couple of small corners.

 

Hi `Duane,
I don't think the Caddy was built 2 compete with the Nissan, but to me it was just a `fun run of two totally different vehicles. It was just a straight line race between an Elephant & a wild cougar.

I'm sure it would have been a different story `if it was a pro run test on a race course

I enjoyed seeing a 2 & a half ton SUV with over 1000 HP run
with the GT-R WoW...& turn those kind of times : )

Thanks 4 your opinion & post(s) Peace`Out, from `Space

 

Coyboy, love the new sig. I also dont agree with the video. but that suv wasnt built to take on a track, just the drag strip. if they wanted to make a car to run with the GT-R on the track they would have. The GT-R is an amazing car, but i would much rather make a car fast then buy it fast. so thats why i would have to side with the clunker. Plus it made the video interesting!(even if it cheated)

 

Thanks `Joe for your post & infor concerning Hennessey.
You do keep up on the Auto News & we appreciate you sharing with the MCF.
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Below is the information I found on Hennessey.
It's interesting, but this is one side of the story.
Posted for your information & for member's concerned to form their own opinion.

Has anyone had any problems with Hennessey Performance? - Viper ...


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Stewart's suit claims Hennessey sold the car's engine, transmission, ... There plenty of Viper builders/tuners out there who do not have Henessey's baggage. ... (CA) have pretty solid reputations in the Viper community. ...
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Wow - after reading some of that I wouldn't touch Henessey with a 10 foot pole. But the final products from there (when or if they are ever finished) prove that you can always "make it badder" - well, almost always.

What would he do with a VW? Something like the 2004 Volkswagon Golf HPA R32? People often confuse these car with reliable production cars. The same applies to many expensive exotic cars, made in very limited production, that have been super-extracted

Its like an ugly woman in make-up and well done up. You can take her home, but one day your going wake up next to something that'll scare the **** outta ya and cost a lot to fix!