Hennessey Launches Cadillac CTS-V 1000HP
August 3, 2011 by admin
Hennessey Cadillac CTS V Coupe
One of the most popular tuning houses of America, Hennessey, offers some solutions for so many vehicles that ranges from Nissan GT-R which bashes Caddy Escalades to the 458 Italia of Ferrari. After already adjusting the Cadillac CTS-V’s estate version and the sedan, Hennessy made a decision that it was a right time to give the coupe version some attention. That’s the reason why V1000 CTS-V Coupe was made.
Hennessey Cadillac CTS V Coupe Rear View
The supercharged LSA that has a capacity of 6.2 liters and 564 HP was replaced with a twin-turbocharged V8 LS that has a capacity of 7.0 liters. It is also completed with some modifications that are too many to mention here. It is an engine that has a capacity of 1000 HP. And very amazing, its torque has a capacity of 1,286.6 Nm (950 lb-ft).
The V1000 sets the acceleration from 0-96 km/h (0-60 mph) in 3.5 seconds. It covers 0-400 m (0.25 miles) in 10.9 seconds with 370-km/h (230-mph) maxes out and a 219-km/h (136-mph) exit speed.
It is completed with the availability of manual and automatic gearbox. In the meantime, the braking power is delivered by the carbon ceramic Brembo discs that have a diameter of 15.1 inches (383 mm) with the front calipers completed with 8 pistons and the back ones completed with six pistons. Hennessey also provides a carbon-fiber exterior, wheels that have a diameter of 20 inches and carbon-fiber trimmed interior.
