What is it?
Cadillac Escalade Twin Turbo
What's special about it?
The name makes it pretty clear — this is one powerful Caddy. As if the standard Escalade weren't enough, this concept vehicle adds twin turbochargers to the already potent 6.0-liter Vortec V8 to produce a thundering 580 horsepower and 580 pound-feet of torque. Aluminum cylinder heads, a carbon fiber air intake and a camshaft borrowed from the Corvette parts bin help the blown motor produce its sky-high power output.
Dropped an inch up front and an inch and a half in back, this 'Slade has the right stance to back up its street-killer disposition. Chrome-plated 20-inch aluminum wheels and a custom front grille are the final touches on this decidedly "west coast" version of Cadillac's sport-ute.
You can't have 20s on the outside without the proper setup on the inside. A TV and video game console reside overhead while a DVD player is tucked away below. A state-of-the-art voice command cell phone system allows drivers to control all of their phone's functions without ever having to pick it up.
Why should you care?
Unless you just signed a major NBA contract or have your own record label, you probably shouldn't. If anything, this high-power Escalade proves that GM is finally realizing that styling trends don't start in Southern Michigan. Whether this will translate into more progressive designs remains to be seen. —Ed Hellwig
Cadillac Escalade Twin Turbo
What's special about it?
The name makes it pretty clear — this is one powerful Caddy. As if the standard Escalade weren't enough, this concept vehicle adds twin turbochargers to the already potent 6.0-liter Vortec V8 to produce a thundering 580 horsepower and 580 pound-feet of torque. Aluminum cylinder heads, a carbon fiber air intake and a camshaft borrowed from the Corvette parts bin help the blown motor produce its sky-high power output.
Dropped an inch up front and an inch and a half in back, this 'Slade has the right stance to back up its street-killer disposition. Chrome-plated 20-inch aluminum wheels and a custom front grille are the final touches on this decidedly "west coast" version of Cadillac's sport-ute.
You can't have 20s on the outside without the proper setup on the inside. A TV and video game console reside overhead while a DVD player is tucked away below. A state-of-the-art voice command cell phone system allows drivers to control all of their phone's functions without ever having to pick it up.
Why should you care?
Unless you just signed a major NBA contract or have your own record label, you probably shouldn't. If anything, this high-power Escalade proves that GM is finally realizing that styling trends don't start in Southern Michigan. Whether this will translate into more progressive designs remains to be seen. —Ed Hellwig
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