The Cadillac Escalade-V is GM's most extreme production SUV — the V-Series performance variant of the fifth-generation Escalade, launched in 2023 as the most powerful SUV ever built by GM. The Escalade-V keeps the standard Escalade's GM T1XX body-on-frame platform (shared with the Chevrolet Tahoe / Suburban and GMC Yukon) but is fitted with the supercharged 6.2 L LT4 V8 (the same 1.7 L Eaton-blower-equipped small-block lifted from the Cadillac CT5-V Blackwing and the previous-generation Camaro ZL1) producing 682 hp / 885 Nm — over 260 hp above the standard Escalade. Power is transferred through the heavy-duty 10L90 ten-speed automatic to a permanent four-wheel-drive system; suspension is Magnetic Ride Control 4.0 with V-Series-specific tuning; the rear axle gets an electronic limited-slip differential. The Escalade-V ESV is the extended-wheelbase variant — same 682 hp drivetrain, 380 mm longer wheelbase, larger second and third-row passenger volume.
The Larte Design programme for the Escalade-V is a coherent V-Series-specific aero schedule — bumpers, bonnet, skirts and rear, calibrated to the Escalade-V's V-Series-specific front-end geometry (broader lower intake, blacked-out grille slats) and the V-Series rear-bumper with quad-exit exhaust outlets. Sister Larte Cadillac programme: Larte Esthete for the standard Escalade refresh. The full Larte Design collection sits alongside our Cadillac body-kit catalogue and the wider body kits range.
| Engine | Supercharged 6.2 L LT4 V8 with 1.7 L Eaton supercharger and intercooler |
|---|---|
| Power | 682 hp / 885 Nm — most powerful production SUV ever built by GM |
| Transmission | 10L90 ten-speed automatic, V-Series heavy-duty tuning |
| Driveline | Permanent four-wheel drive with electronic rear LSD |
| Suspension | Magnetic Ride Control 4.0, V-Series tuning |
| Length | 5,386 mm (Escalade-V) / 5,766 mm (Escalade-V ESV) |
| 0–100 km/h | ~4.4 s |
| Top speed | ~210 km/h |
| Factory wheels | 22" V-Series-specific staggered |
The schedule is calibrated to the Escalade-V's V-Series-specific front-end geometry — broader lower intake (sized to the LT4's intercooler and supercharger heat-rejection requirement), blacked-out grille slats, V-badging integration. The rear-bumper composite attachment is built around the V-Series quad-exit exhaust arrangement (each tip 110 mm), which differs from the standard Escalade's twin-exit layout.
Engineered specifically around the Escalade-V (standard wheelbase) and Escalade-V ESV (extended wheelbase). Both share the same V-Series front-end and rear-bumper architecture; side-skirt length is variant-specific. Standard 6.2 L L87 V8 / 3.0 L Duramax Escalades are served by a separate programme — see the Esthete for the standard Escalade refresh. Cross-fitment between Escalade-V and standard Escalade trim is handled through our Custom Body Kit Design & Manufacturing Service.
Escalade-V factory wheels run 22" V-Series staggered. Larte builds typically step to 24" staggered Larte forged monoblock or three-piece designs. Browse the full forged-wheel catalogue or specify a one-off through our Custom Forged Wheels Manufacturing service. Typical fitment 295/35 R24 / 325/30 R24 — full clearance for the Magnetic Ride Control 4.0 suspension travel envelope and the Escalade-V's Brembo brake package.
Quote turnaround 24–48 h. Production 6–9 weeks, installation 1–2 weeks, worldwide shipping from the Larte atelier in Karlsruhe. Order via +44 7488 818747 (WhatsApp) or [email protected].
Will the kit fit both Escalade-V and Escalade-V ESV?
Yes — bumper architecture is shared between the two; side-skirt length is variant-specific and identified from the donor VIN at order intake.
Does the front-bumper attachment provide enough cooling for the LT4 supercharger heat rejection?
Yes — the V-Series intake architecture is preserved, and the Larte composite attachment includes additional supercharger / intercooler air apertures sized for sustained high-load operation, even on extended-tow or long-grade runs.
Does the kit interfere with V-Mode performance-tuning electronics or Performance Traction Management?
No — Larte components are body-only and mechanically independent of the powertrain electronics. V-Mode logic, PTM, the launch-control system and the rear electronic LSD are entirely preserved.
