Cadillac is in the
midst of expanding their V-Series lineup and a new report is indicating there
will be a high-performance version of the 2020 Escalade. Citing multiple
sources, Muscle Cars & Trucks says the next-generation luxury SUV will be
offered with the supercharged 6.2-liter LT4 V8 engine that resides in the
Chevrolet Camaro ZL1 and Corvette Z06.
The model is
reportedly being described as a “powerhouse” and that’s probably not much of a
stretch as the engine is rated at 650 hp and 881
Nm of torque. It remains unclear if the Escalade will keep that power rating
but, if it does, it would mean the SUV would have 230 hp and 258 Nm of torque more than the current model which uses a naturally
aspirated 6.2-liter V8.
Interestingly, the
high-performance Escalade could be even more powerful than the CTS-V which had
a surcharged 6.2-liter V8 with 640 hp and 854 Nm of torque. As a result, it’s not entirely clear if the model will be badged as
an Escalade V or an Escalade V Plus / Blackwing.
The redesigned
Cadillac Escalade is expected to be introduced either late this year or early
next year. While some rumors had suggested it could be equipped with the
brand’s new twin-turbo 4.2-liter V8 engine, dealers who were shown the model
said the “powertrain is the same as the current generation.” Of course, that’s
just the base model and it’s possible that other variants could be introduced
later on.
