The 2023 Cadillac Escalade-V represents the highest echelon of performance available in the luxury marque’s full-size SUV range, bringing a very powerful supercharged engine to the iconic Escalade nameplate. Now, Cadillac Society takes you through a closer look at the high-performance SUV’s specifications, from full powertrain figures to curb weight and suspension.
Arguably, the most impressive aspect of the 2023 Cadillac Escalade-V is the powertrain. The Escalade-V is the first SUV to join the luxury marque’s line of high-performance V-Series vehicles, and it certainly has the powerhouse under the hood worthy of the designation.
In fact, the Escalade-V cradles the same engine as the CT5-V Blackwing: the supercharged 6.2L V8 engine (production code LT4). In the Escalade, it’s rated at 682 horsepower and 653 pound-feet of torque, making it the most powerful Cadillac ever to be produced. That engine bolts to Cadillac’s 10-speed automatic transmission, sending power to all four wheels via an active all-wheel-drive system with variable torque split.
Atop that eight-cylinder powerhouse is a 2.65L R2650 TVS supercharger that helps to accommodate the higher inlet and exhaust restrictions due to the full-size SUV application. It spins at 13,500 RPM, generating approximately 10 pounds of boost, with an electronically controlled bypass valve for optimal performance. Additionally, the supercharger has four-lobe rotors designed to facilitate a larger power band while providing low-end torque and high-RPM power.
Below, we’ve included a full breakdown of specifications for both the regular Cadillac Escalade-V and the extended-length Cadillac Escalade-V ESV.
2023 Cadillac Escalade-V Powertrain Specs
| Escalade-V | Escalade-V ESV | |
|---|---|---|
| Type | Supercharged 6.2L V8 LT4 | Supercharged 6.2L V8 LT4 |
| Displacement (cu. in. / cc) | 376 / 6,162 | 376 / 6,162 |
| Bore & Stroke (in. / mm) | 4.06 x 3.62 / 103.25 x 92 | 4.06 x 3.62 / 103.25 x 92 |
| Block Material | Cast aluminum | Cast aluminum |
| Cylinder Head Material | A356T6 aluminum | A356T6 aluminum |
| Valvetrain | Overhead-valve with two valves per cylinder and continuously variable valve timing | Overhead-valve with two valves per cylinder and continuously variable valve timing |
| Fuel Delivery | Direct injection with electronic throttle control | Direct injection with electronic throttle control |
| Aspiration | 2.65L positive-displacement supercharger (with four-lobe, 160-degree rotors); water-to-air charge-cooling system | 2.65L positive-displacement supercharger (with four-lobe, 160-degree rotors); water-to-air charge-cooling system |
| Max boost (psi / bar) | 10 / 0.7 | 10 / 0.7 |
| Compression Ratio | 10:1 | 10:1 |
| Horsepower (hp / kW @ rpm) | 682 / 508 @ 6,000 | 682 / 508 @ 6,000 |
| Torque (lb.-ft. / Nm) | 653 / 885 @ 4,400 | 653 / 885 @ 4,400 |
| Fuel | Premium required | Premium required |
| Max engine speed (rpm) | 6.3 | 6.3 |
2023 Cadillac Escalade-V Transmission & Axle Specs
| Escalade-V | Escalade-V ESV | |
|---|---|---|
| Type | Hydra-Matic 10-speed automatic | Hydra-Matic 10-speed automatic |
| Final Drive Ratio | 3.23 | 3.23 |
| Drive Wheels | Full-Time Active AWD | Full-Time Active AWD |
2023 Cadillac Escalade-V Chassis & Suspension Specs
| Escalade-V | Escalade-V ESV | |
|---|---|---|
| Front Suspension | Air Ride Adaptive Suspension and Magnetic Ride Control 4.0 | Air Ride Adaptive Suspension and Magnetic Ride Control 4.0 |
| Rear Suspension | Independent multilink with Air Ride Adaptive Suspension and Magnetic Ride Control 4.0 | Independent multilink with Air Ride Adaptive Suspension and Magnetic Ride Control 4.0 |
| Steering Type | Electric power-assisted rack-and-pinion | Electric power-assisted rack-and-pinion |
| Turing Diameter (ft. / m) | 39.7 / 12.1 | 43.4 / 13.2 |
| Brake Type | Four-wheel disc with ABS; vented Brembo front brakes and front and rear DuralifeTM rotors | Four-wheel disc with ABS; vented Brembo front brakes and front and rear DuralifeTM rotors |
| Wheel Size | 22-in aluminum | 22-in aluminum |
| Tire Size | P275/50R22SL all-season | P275/50R22SL all-season |
2023 Cadillac Escalade-V Exterior Dimensions
| Escalade-V | Escalade-V ESV | |
|---|---|---|
| Wheelbase (in. / mm) | 120.9 / 3,071 | 134.1 / 3,406 |
| Overall Length (in. / mm) | 211.9 / 5,382 | 226.9 / 5,766 |
| Overall Width (in. / mm) | 81.1 / 2,059 | 81.1 / 2,060 |
| Overall Height (in. / mm) | 76.7 / 1,948 | 76.4 / 1,941 |
| Track, front (in. / mm) | 68.5 / 1,737 | 68.5 / 1,737 |
| Track, rear (in. / mm) | 68.3 / 1,730 | 68.3 / 1,730 |
2023 Cadillac Escalade-V Interior Dimensions
| Escalade-V | Escalade-V ESV | |
|---|---|---|
| Headroom, first row (in. / mm) | 42.3 / 1,074 | 42.3 / 1,074 |
| Headroom, second row (in. / mm) | 38.9 / 988 | 38.9 / 988 |
| Headroom, third (in. / mm) | 38.2 / 970 | 38.2 / 970 |
| Legroom, first row (in. / mm) | 44.5 / 1,130 | 44.5 / 1,130 |
| Legroom, second row (in. / mm) | 41.7 / 1,059 | 41.7 / 1,059 |
| Legroom, third row (in. / mm) | 34.9 / 886 | 36.6 / 930 |
| Shoulder Room, first row (in. / mm) | 65.5 / 1,664 | 65.5 / 1,664 |
| Shoulder Room, second row (in. / mm) | 64.6 / 1,641 | 64.6 / 1,641 |
| Shoulder Room, third row (in. / mm) | 62.7 / 1,593 | 62.8 / 1,595 |
| Hip Room, first row (in. / mm) | 61.7 / 1,567 | 61.7 / 1,567 |
| Hip Room, second row (in. / mm) | 61.2 / 1,554 | 61.2 / 1,554 |
| Hip Room, third row (in. / mm) | 49.4 / 1,255 | 49.4 / 1,255 |
| EPA Passenger Volume (cu. ft / L) | 168.4 / 4,733 | 170.4 / 4,802 |
2023 Cadillac Escalade-V Capacities
| Escalade-V | Escalade-V ESV | |
|---|---|---|
| Fuel Capacity (gal. / L) | 24 / 91 | 28.3 / 107.1 |
| Curb Weight (lb. / kg) | 6,217 / 2,820 | 6,407 / 2,906 |
| Max Payload (lb. / kg) | 1,330 / 603 | 1,140 / 517 |
| Cargo Volume, behind first row (cu. ft. / L) | 121 / 3,426 | 142.8 / 4,044 |
| Cargo Volume, behind second row (cu. ft. / L) | 72.9 / 2,064 | 94.1 / 2,665 |
| Cargo Volume, behind third row (cu. ft. / L) | 25.5 / 722 | 41.5 / 1,175 |
| Trailering (lb. / kg) | 7,000 / 3,175 | 7,000 / 3,175 |
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