Hennessey, the world-renowned Texas-based hypercar manufacturer and high-performance vehicle creator, has unveiled its ‘H1000’ Cadillac CT5-V Blackwing – the hero of luxury sport sedans. Boasting a supercharged 1,000 horsepower V8, and fitted with luxurious appointments, the rear-wheel drive Cadillac is a herculean muscle car wearing an elegant tuxedo.
Straight from the factory, the Cadillac CT5-V Blackwing is the automaker’s most powerful production car ever. Under its hood is a supercharged 6.2-liter small-block LT4 V8 engine rated at 668 horsepower and 659 lb-ft of torque. Offered with a 6-speed manual and a 10-speed automatic, both variants sprint to 60 mph in 3.5 seconds and boast a top speed of over 205 mph.
Hennessey’s engineering team, which has been ‘making fast cars faster’ for over 32 years, meticulously upgrades the stock Cadillac CT5-V Blackwing to supercar power levels. First, its LT4 receives ported cylinder heads, enhanced intake and exhaust valves, improved lifters and pushrods, oversized heat exchangers, and long-tube stainless steel headers. Then GM’s small block is fitted with a high-flow supercharger, replacing the factory unit. Lastly, Hennessey’s engineers upload Hennessey Engine Management Calibration (HEMC) for its new mission.
The result is a dyno-proven 1,000 bhp and 966 lb-ft torque. That immense power shaves a full second off the 0-60 mph sprint, drops the ¼ mile run to 10.1 seconds, and pushes the top speed to well above 200 mph.
Autobrief Snippets
- Hennessey’s ‘H1000’ upgrade boosts Cadillac’s flagship sport sedan to an extraordinary 1,000 horsepower and 966 lb-ft torque
- GM’s supercharged 6.2-liter ‘LT4’ V8 is comprehensively rebuilt and fitted with a larger supercharger and upgraded calibration
- Power output and acceleration performance crush its Audi, Bentley, BMW, and Porsche competitors
- Hennessey’s ‘H1000’ Cadillac CT5-V Blackwing is backed by a 2-year / 24,000-mile warranty