1968 Camaro with Supercharged LSA CTS-V Engine
If you like old school cars, but love modern technology, what do you do? If you're like this guy from SoCal, you combine the two. Bob Hall bought a 1968 Chevy Camaro SS Convertible and decided the stock power plant wasn't for him. In his quest to build a Pro Touring Camaro, he found a 2009 Cadillac CTS-V with a Supercharged LSA motor, and thought "why not" and swapped that engine into his 68. Awesome!
His desire to have a Pro Touring Camaro wasn't always his dream. He bought the car to restore it initially, and after getting bit by the mod bug after visiting a bunch of car shows, he was hooked. 648 wheel horsepower and 650 torque later, this thing rips! The engine only has light mods to produce it's 648 wheel horsepower (800 at the crank!), and is as streetable and driveable as your stock Civic.
Check out a video produce by Drive:
This style Camaro has always been one that people admire and can't wait to get their hands on to modify. You'd think you've seen it all with these, but then there's Bob Hall who does things a little differently, and everyone remembers why this platform is so flexible and attractive to enthusiasts.
Minus the roll cage, racing seats, and the beautiful exhaust note, the car looks relatively tame. You'll notice the small Cadillac V badge on the hood which gives away what's lurking. A well placed carbon fiber rear trunk spoiler fits in nicely. Understated, classy and hauls ass. The car has no squeaks or rattles and drives incredibly smooth.
What more can you ask for?
Cadillac Escalade Most Stolen Car – Maybe not for 2012!
For 2012, Cadillac is taking a stance against the crooks who like to steal the Escalade, making the Cadillac Escalade the most stolen car in America. And why not? With the Cadillac Escalade being in the spotlight in rap videos and other lavish videos or movies, it's not only presidential but highly saught after.
In 2010 Cadillac released a new system that would lock the steering column after the car company has been criticized that the Escalade is stolen not only because it's in high demand, but also because it's not too hard of a car to steal. Now the big SUV features a inclination sensor that determines if the car is being lifted up to a flat bed to be towed away. Also, it now has a special alarm to determine any kind of a shock such as a window breaking or some kind of pounding being done on the vehicle to force something open. And last but not least there is a new wheel lock system to keep the stock big wheels and tires from getting stolen.
VIDEO: GT-R vs Escalade Twin Turbo
If you happen to have a Cadillac Escalade and are sick and tired of being slower than a Nissan GT-R, Hennessey has your solution. Introducing the Twin Turbo Escalade making 1000 horsepower. At 6000 lbs, this Escalade still manages a 0-60 in 3.3 seconds and runs the quarter mile in 11.3@124. Check out the video:
Ok, sure... the Escalade here does beat the stock GT-R in a straight line, but there is much more to the GT-R than straight line performance and the Escalade match up here is more for fun than a serious competitor to the GT-R.
Here are the full specs on the Escalade Twin Turbo:
Power:
• 1008 bhp @ 5,900 rpm
• 967 lb-ft torque @ 3,700 rpm
Performance:
• 0 - 60 mph: 3.3 sec.
• 11.3 sec. @ 124 mph
Performance figures are based on the 2011 Cadillac Escalade running on 93 octane fuel. Other truck and SUV performance numbers may vary due to the size and weight of the vehicle.
HPE1000 Twin Turbo Upgrade Includes:
• Forged & Balanced 427 cid LSX Engine
• High Flow Cylinder Heads
• Hennessey HPE1000 Camshaft
• Intake Manifold Upgrade
• Upgraded Fuel Injectors
• Upgraded Fuel System (Pump, Lines & Rails)
• Twin Ball Bearing Turbochargers
• Dual Wastegates
• Air-to-Air Intercooler
• Dual K&N Air Filters
• Electronic Boost Controller
• HPE Stainless Steel Turbo Manifolds
• High Flow Catalytic Converters
• Stainless Steel Cat-Back Exhaust
• 160 Degree Thermostat
• HPE Engine Management Calibration
• All Necessary Gaskets & Fluids
• Professional Installation
• Dyno Tuning & Road Testing
• Hennessey Exterior Badging
• Serial Numbered Dash & Engine Plaques
• 1 Year / 12,000 Mile Limited Warranty
Hennessey HPE1000 Twin Turbo Upgrade
Available for 2007 - 2011 6.2L GM SUV & Trucks
Tahoe, Suburban, Silverado, Yukon, Sierra, Escalade & H2