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Slammed 2021 Cadillac Escalade Required Much More Than A Set Of Lowering Springs

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It is quite a common sight to see modified Cadillac Escalades roaming the streets in the States. However, this is the first heavily-modified 2021 Escalade that we’ve come across.

The latest-generation Escalade is one of the most luxurious SUVs currently on the market with a price tag that can exceed $100,000 for a flagship model. Evidently, the Escalade’s value didn’t dissuade the owner of this example from equipping it with a host of modifications.

Read Also: Cadillac Buyers Are Spending Over $102,000 On Average For The 2021 Escalade

This example is owned by a guy named Jake McKiddie who was recently interviewed for the Ridiculous Rides series on the Barcroft Cars YouTube channel. It may simply look like a lowered Escalade but much more work has gone into it than fitting a set of lowering springs.

Images from the build show that the chassis was completely removed from the SUV and totally rebuilt. It has also been equipped with 30×9 front and 30×11-inch rear wheels and an air suspension system that means it can be dropped so low that both the front and rear bumpers actually hit the ground. A set of enlarged Wilwood brakes have also been installed to better complement the massive 30-inch wheels.

Significant changes had to be made to the SUV’s interior to make this all work. In fact, a large chunk of the trunk is now taken up by the pronounced wheel wells, dramatically reducing cargo space. However, from the second row forwards, the interior of this Escalade is relatively stock.

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A BMW M8 Gran Coupe From G-Power Has No Problem Exceeding 180 MPH On The Autobahn

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The BMW M8 Competition Gran Coupe is one seriously impressive sedan and as this video shows, is more than happy to cruise along the Autobahn at high speeds.

As standard, the 4.4-liter twin-turbocharged V8 of the M8 Competition Gran Coupe churns out 617 hp and 553 lb-ft (750 Nm) of torque. The car featured is far from stock, though. In fact, it has been modified by the tuning specialists over at G-Power and according to AutoTopNL, pumps out 790 hp.

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We presume this M8 Competition Gran Coupe has gone through the Stage 3 modifications that G-Power announced earlier this year. If that’s the case then it would feature new performance software, upgraded turbochargers, sport downpipes, a GP-Deeptone exhaust system, and four carbon fiber tailpipes.

G-Power says its boosted BMW delivers 808 hp and 738 lb-ft (1,000 Nm) of torque, an extraordinary amount of power for a luxury sedan that offers levels of comfort, ride quality, and refinement to make it perfect for cross-continent journeys. While the video quotes a slightly lower number, 790 hp is still more than enough for any occasion.

This video doesn’t provide us with any performance times recorded by the car but does show it exceeding 180 mph (290 km/h) without breaking a sweat. We suspect that with enough open road in front of it, the car could probably hit 200 mph (320 km/h), if not slightly exceed it.

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Does This Blue Lamborghini Aventador SV Look Better With 22-Inch Aftermarket Wheels?

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Few cars turn heads quite like the Lamborghini Aventador and this particular SV model is especially striking.

The first aspect of this Aventador SV that makes it stands out is the blue paint adorning the exterior. You’d be hard-pressed to find all that many other Aventadors painted in this shade and that’s a shame as it works nicely with the sharp edges and angular creases of the Italian supercar. Further adding to the look of the Lamborghini are yellow accents on the front splitter, side skirts, and rear diffuser, while the large SV logo is also finished in a matching shade of yellow.

Watch Also: Ford Fiesta Rear Ends A Lamborghini Aventador SV And Flees The Scene

From the factory, the Aventador SV came outfitted with tightly-spoked black wheels as standard, but the owner of this example recently turned to Vossen to have a new set of wheels fitted. These silver-finished rims are the three-piece Evo-2R and measure 22 inches. To complete the look, the car has also been lowered by Champion Motorsport, providing it with the perfect stance on the road.

While the Aventador SV is no longer in production having been replaced by the SVJ, it remains extremely impressive. It is powered by a 6.5-liter naturally aspirated V12 churning out 740 hp and mated to a seven-speed ISR transmission. The owner of this example has also had his car fitted with a Capristo exhaust system that should have made the supercar’s soundtrack even more exciting.

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Is The Lamborghini Urus Immune To The 770 HP Shelby F-150 Super Snake’s Bite?

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The Lamborghini Urus needs no introduction. It’s the brand’s first modern-day high-rider, shares its platform with other flagship SUVs from the VW Group and has a whopping amount of power.

With 641 HP and 627 lb-ft (850 Nm) of torque produced by its twin-turbo 4.0-liter V8, it does the 0 to 60 mph (0-96 km/h) in just 3.5 seconds and runs out of breath at 190 mph (306 km/h).

Watch Also: Can A 700 WHP Mercedes-AMG G63 Match A Stock Lamborghini Urus?

Many fast vehicles have fallen victim to the Urus so far, including some that were more powerful, so is the Shelby F-150 Super Snake going to be one of them? The tuned pickup truck boasts a neck-snapping 770 HP from its supercharged 5.0-liter V8, which translates in just 3.45 seconds needed to hit the 60 mph (96 km/h) mark, according to Shelby, and a 0-100-0 mph (0-161-0 km/h) of 8.3 seconds.

Other highlights include an aftermarket suspension, Borla exhaust system, uprated brakes and 22-inch wheels shod in grippy tires. To make sure that no one mistakes the Super Snake for the regular Ford F-150, Shelby has also modified it inside and out, with custom bumper, grille, splitter, badging and racing stripes, a leather interior, new gauges, racing pedals and tinted windows. The 770 HP variant starts at almost $94,000, whereas the 395 HP non-supercharged model is priced from nearly $86,100.

Now, does this tuned pickup truck have what it takes to put the big, bad Lambo in its corner? Head on down to see them go head-to-head in a couple of drag races from a standing and a rolling start.

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Demon-Powered Two-Door Jeep Wrangler Will Blow Your Socks Off

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The new Jeep Wrangler Rubicon 392 packs a 6.4-liter naturally aspirated V8 with 470 hp and 470 lb-ft (637 Nm) and is certainly no slouch. However, it pales in comparison to this Wrangler that’s outfitted with FCA’s 6.2-liter supercharged Demon V8.

This particular Wrangler came to life through RubiTrux in North Carolina and thanks to the new Demon engine, churns out an incredible 808 hp and 717 lb-ft (972 Nm) of torque. Making this particular example all the more impressive is the fact that it is a short-wheelbase, two-door Wrangler which should make driving it a bit more… interesting.

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Indeed, in a promotional clip for the off-roader, RubiTrux shows just how accelerative it is off the line and the burnouts it can do without breaking sweat. It also happens to sound truly demonic and while it may not look very different than a Wrangler fresh off the factory floor, the sound alone will let other motorists around you know that this thing is far from stock.

In addition to fitting the Demon engine, RubiTrux manufactured a billet machined transfer case adapter to ensure everything works together as it should. The off-roader has also been equipped with a lift kit, Fuel off-road wheels with 37-inch tires, and a unique front bumper that houses a winch.

It’s unclear how much RubiTrux charges for a conversions like this, but having the company slot a 707 HP Hellcat powertrain into the Wrangler costs a cool $58,850.

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This Customized Chevy HHR Pickup Channels The El Camino

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The 2000’s were rife with retro-inspired models including the Chrysler PT Cruiser and reborn Mini Cooper.

Chevrolet also got in on the fun as they introduced the SSR and HHR. While the latter wasn’t as interesting as the convertible pickup, one HHR owner decided to transform their five-door hatchback into a two-door truck.

Currently listed on Facebook Marketplace for $6,500 (£5,005 / €5,515), the model is a part HHR and part pickup. Details are limited, but the rear doors give way to a custom truck bed that follows the lines of the original model.

Also Read: Chevy Introduces HHR SS With 260 HP

This gives the truck a high quality appearance, but there are some downsides. Most notably, there’s no drop down tailgate or rear window. The latter decision likely creates sizeable blind spots, but it freed the owner to have a bald eagle graphic on the back of the passenger compartment.

The interior largely carries over, but cheap-looking bowtie badges have been added above the door sills. The bowtie design can also be found on the back wall which is covered in some rather tragic upholstery.

Since the truck is based on a 2010 HHR and is FlexFuel capable, it presumably has a 2.2- or 2.4-liter four-cylinder engine. The smaller engine is rated at 155 hp (116 kW / 157 PS), while the larger unit develops 172 hp (128 kW / 174 PS).

Regardless of what’s under the hood, the truck has 265,000 miles (426,476 km) on the odometer. That’s a lot but, if you’re in the market for an HHR-based pickup, this is one of your only options.

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Upgrade Your Rolls-Royce Cullinan To 663 HP For $3,995

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The uncrowned king of luxury SUVs, the Rolls-Royce Cullinan, has received a software remap from VFEngineering.

The tuner promises an extra 100 HP and 110 pound-feet (149 Nm) of torque courtesy of its modified ECU, which allows the twin-turbocharged 6.75-liter V12 to kick out 663 HP and 737 lb-ft (999 Nm) and drop the 0-60 mph (0-96 km/h) time from 5.7 to 5.1 seconds, according to their test. And all that for a relatively reasonable $3,995.

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VFEngineering has played it safe, as besides the Stage 1 software upgrade they haven’t done anything else to the Cullinan, but if you so desire, there are several other tuners out there that would take care of the looks. Mansory, for one, has a complete body kit available for the British SUV, and there is nothing subtle about it. The cabin follows the same route with a very turquoise appearance, in this case, with the new shade being applied to almost every touchable surface.

Other options, like Spofec’s Overdose, are a bit more discreet, but they still do not do justice to what is otherwise a very classy high-rider. And speaking of Spofec, the tuner also has a plug-and-play module on its shelves for the Cullinan, which unleashes 676 HP and 745 lb-ft (1,010 Nm), allowing it to hit the 62 mph (100 km/h) mark in 4.9 seconds.

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GMC Canyon 750 HP SVE Syclone Conversion Will Cost You A New Alfa Romeo Stelvio Quadrifoglio

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Presented last week as a throwback to the 1991 performance truck, the modern-day Syclone, built by Specialty Vehicle Engineering (SVE), is one expensive package.

In fact, it is so pricey that you could buy a brand new Alfa Romeo Stelvio Quadrifoglio that starts at $80,500 just for the cost of the upgrade, not counting the GMC Canyon donor truck.

According to the information obtained by MuscleCar&Trucks, you will have to shell out $79,995 for the conversion. On top of that, the truck, which has to be in the extended cab specification, will cost you another $30,000 or so.

Read Also: SVE Syclone Is A 750 HP GMC Canyon Super Truck

Before sending the vehicle over to SVE for the modifications, you will have to pay a $10,000 non-refundable deposit, and subsequently, you will have to decide if you want the optional extras, such as the $1,295 black tonneau cover and $2,495 custom seat trim package.

Nevertheless, when you eventually take delivery of the heavily modified Canyon, you’ll get a truck that boasts 750 HP and 600 lb-ft (813 Nm) of torque thanks to a 5.3-liter supercharged V8 that’s coupled to a heavy-duty eight-speed automatic transmission.

It also features permanent all-wheel drive system, high-performance brakes, heavy duty driveshafts and AWD transfer case, stainless steel exhaust system and lowered suspension, in addition to the custom wheels and new bodywork.

Production is limited to 50 units, and 10 of them have already been spoken for, according to the quoted website, so there are 40 slots up for grabs.

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