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Tuning

Cadillac Escalade upgraded by Mansory

Mansory is well known for upgrading the world’s major automotive brands such as Porsche, BMW, Mercedes, etc., and now it has embarked on an adventure for the first time with the fifth-generation Cadillac Escalade, which premiered in 2020.

The car received several carbon body components, but what catches the eye at first sight are the impressive 26-inch black rims wrapped in 295/30 tires, which makes the 5.38-meter-long car look even bigger. As a reminder, the standard Escalade comes with 22-inch wheels wrapped in 275/50R22SL front and 275/50R22SL rear tires.

Cadillac Escalade is powered by a 6.2-liter V8 engine with 420 hp (309 kW) and 460 lb-ft (623 Nm) of torque. Power is sent to the rear wheels via a 10-speed automatic transmission. However, thanks to the tuning, the car now has 455 hp (335 kW) and 479 lb-ft (650 Nm) of torque.

Also, Mansory has announced an upgrade of the Cadillac Escalade V-Series. It is powered by a 6.2-liter V8 engine with 682 hp (502 kW) and 653 lb-ft (885 Nm) of torque, so the engine power can be expected to exceed 700 hp (515 kW). More details will be known soon.

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Cadillac Escalade upgraded by Mansory

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News

2023 Cadillac Project GTP Hypercar

Although the current WEC season is underway, some teams are preparing for the next one. Thus, Cadillac announced the design of a new race car with which it will compete in the IMSA championship, in the LMDh class, from next season, and it is the Project GTP Hypercar.

The car is currently in the testing phase and will have its premiere at the 24 Hours Daytone IMSA Championship race in January 2023. The company has confirmed that the hybrid GTP Hypercar car will also take part in the WEC 24 Hours of Le Mans championship next year.

It is known that the Project GTP Hypercar, whose chassis was developed by Dallara, will be powered by a hybrid drivetrain with a 5.5-liter V8 engine. Cadillac expects that the car, whose body detail design is reminiscent of passenger cars, will be a serious opponent in the first season.

Cadillac will not be the only company to announce its participation in endurance races in the LMDh class. Porsche has also prepared its LMDh race car. Porsche LMDh is powered by a turbocharged V8 engine combined with an electric motor with a total power of 670 hp (493 kW), because according to current regulations, the car’s power must not exceed 680 hp (500 kW).

Source: Cadillac

Auctions, News

Elvis Presley’s Cadillac Fleetwood Brougham is up for sale

Elvis Presley is the most famous singer of the 70s, and there are many fans who would like to own something that belonged to him. Well, one of his cars was offered for sale. It is a Cadillac Fleetwood Brougham, and the auction will take place in Sweden.

Presley had several hundred Cadillac models during his lifetime. The car was purchased as new in 1974, and is the only one registered in Presley’s name. This is especially important because the cars in his museum were not registered in his name. After a while Presley gave the car to his doctor who sold it to the current owner in 1985.

The Cadillac Fleetwood Brougham is powered by an 8.2-liter V8 engine with 210 hp (157 kW) and 380 lb-ft (515 Nm) of torque. The car is in original condition with minor damage, nothing in the way of rust.

Along with the original documentation, the buyer will also receive a 14k gold key. The current bid at the auction is 13,000 EUR, and the auction closes on January 15th, 19:30.

Source: Car & Classic