Super Caddy: Hennessey HPE550 Cadillac Escalade

It’s the SUV for the VIP. For the 2015 model year, Cadillac reintroduced the Escalade with more refinement and power out the box. People who felt that bump wasn’t enough can turn to Hennessey Performance for substantial upgrades to their luxury ride. “Our HPE550 Supercharged Escalade is the perfect balance of attitude, performance and luxury. It’s fast and versatile, and proudly American,” said Hennessey CEO and partner Don Goldman.

The HPE550 package for the 2015 Escalade is more than just a supercharger install. The new Escalade makes 557 horsepower and 542 lb-ft of torque. That 32 percent horsepower gain comes with a serial-numbered dash plaque, serial numbed engine plaque, Hennessey badging, and Hennessey embroidered floormats for its base package. You can also get the 20-inch Hennessey H10 forged monoblock wheels at an extra cost. All of this with a 3 year/36,000 mile limited warranty.

“The new 2015 Cadillac Escalade is the perfect platform for a Hennessey infusion of horsepower,” said founder and president, John Hennessey. “It’s luxurious, spacious and cries out for personalization and more performance. I plan on making this our next family hauler for our five teenagers and four Labrador Retrievers.”

The only catch for the HPE550 is that it isn’t California legal, so if you live in there you’re going to miss out. You can order your Hennessey HPE550 at authorized Hennessey Dealers.