If my Dad was still alive he would have put a flight on his credit card and flown to Texas just to see John and the Caddy. Then would have given up his retirement and my college fund to buy it.
John Hennessey's laid back personality and soft spoken nature is an awesome juxtaposition to the rowdy and ludicrous vehicles he produces. Thank you for making these cars a reality, despite having not been around for it, I do long for the days of when manufacturers would offer dealership supercharging kits and performance heads, labour included, in cars you bought off the showroom floor, for customers who were just a little bit crazy!
I remember when Hennessy was one of the biggest, and one of the first tuners out there. Now since the internet and UA-cam, there are 100's. I guess thats a good thing?!?
@@FrankDBoyceyes and no, I'm sure it sounds better in person. Recording with a mic and uploading to a platform like UA-cam will severely limit your audio quality. That being said, I'm sure it's possible to get a better exhaust but it's going to cost you.
CTS - V coupe from 2010 - 2013 was the best Hennessey Cadillac you guys ever made. I got one and it is by far my favorite version of cadillac of all time. You guys did a great job of showing it on Jay Leno years ago as well.
@@richardmesser1091 A) it is not much faster and B) if you think it doesn't require fossil fuels to power electric cars then you have been disillusioned.
I own a 2022 CT5 V Blackwing (manual) and have done 160 mph and the car is absolutely amazing in all aspects of it's awesomeness!! I can't imagine how much more with an upgrade
I’ve long been confused about GM not bringing the CT over here to Australia when they canned our beloved Commodore (and the Holden brand in general) they would have sold plenty. They’re the perfect substitute in both terms of power and style. Seeing what Hennessy has achieved with one of these only makes me more dumbfounded, it’d fit right in at Bathurst!
I hope I shall hope you guys carry on your tradition with the new electric cars, I understand it's going to take a whole lot of different technologies to modify electric cars but well from what I've seen use you got it in the organization to do amazing things already and I can't wait to see the future
Very Impressive, I have a Demon, I also have a 69 GTO with a LS7 motor in it, Built by Hat Rod Engines out of Seattle, Dyno at 810 , I believe the GTO will out run the Demon, I love the CTSV cars, They are just amazing cadillacs , Nothing like a muscle car in a Luxury car, I have a V12 Benz coup. Street legal monster by benz, top end 200+ I am not as lucky in Lauderdale as you are in Austin, I was there when the built Mopac, and the 360 outer belt, Had a lot of fun back in the 80's . Really wish I could afford Hennessey, !!!!!!
Bin on the German Autobahn a couple of times on four and two wheels. Doing top speeds of 175 mph in a car and about 160 mph on a motorcycle. I would love to test drive this Caddy there.
Hey John got a question for you, what can u guys do with the CT5-V 360 hp I would love to know what kind of hp u guys could do with that.Would this be something in the future u guys would be willing to tackle
Look into the guys that tune ats v and cts v sports. I have a v and my wife has a v sport. When I get her a new car I'm going to work on the v sport. I could make it faster than my v for way less money.
@@pimpnick4920 hey thanks I appreciate u for the response,but I have tried and from the response I have received nobody can seem to tune this engine,so I may have to wait on u
I love this car also quick question for john, would you consider doing le mans at some point? im not sure if there's some sort of regulation or rule that wouldnt allow it but it would be sweet to see Hennessey build a car for le mans 💪
The pickle parkway I take it to bypass Austin when going to Laredo it’s gotten busier wondering if you’re going to do something with the e-ray ?? And tat Cadillac is something special great job
When he said the plaid doesn't have a soul like this car he really hit the nail on the head. The Tesla is a fun, fast, powerful car but a car like this is just different.
My sedums have acted terrible this year in Indy (zone 6a). About half just wouldn't grow and looked dead very prematurely. Even planted next to good ones. Go figure.
What tires are on the back that it’s holding that kind of power? Looked like PS4S up front but no way a PS4S is holding 830whp without spinning forever
Great car, super impressive modifications and performance. BUT Mr. Hennessey - driving a soulless Tesla “appliance” as your daily with access to so many special cars? WTW?
That's the alpha chassis, give the GM engineers a chance to build something great and guess what Cadillac ICE goes out with the boom not a bang but a big boom
This car came out as a classic that will only go up in price from here on out. In a world where we can’t get a M/T in a corvette and a lot of manufacturers canceling their V8 trim some how this exists
Yes I now realize how much money I don't have. I wish I could afford to take my car to them and have half that much horse power would be a dream come true man !
"The Tesla plaid is like a washer machine.". "An appliance." "No soul"
😂☠️☠️😂
but he enjoyed it as a daily for a while so...
He's right.
But faster than the Cadillac using no gas
@@richardmesser1091 faster doesnt mean better 🤷♂️
Like WHO cares about that either way it's a fantastic car and I am going to own it very soon!!!@@richardmesser1091
The no lift shift feature is getting even better now. It’s much smoother. I see they’ve been working at it
is this a factory standard?
Nothing better than listening to that V8 burble, pop and crackle!! Mr. Hennessey, thank you!! 👍
If my Dad was still alive he would have put a flight on his credit card and flown to Texas just to see John and the Caddy. Then would have given up his retirement and my college fund to buy it.
Anyone else just shaking their head and realizing we’re poor 😂
I got a kidney nd some liver for one
For sure 😂
Dammit man 🤦♂️ just my thoughts
My sentiments exactly 😂
Yes 😅
John Hennessey's laid back personality and soft spoken nature is an awesome juxtaposition to the rowdy and ludicrous vehicles he produces. Thank you for making these cars a reality, despite having not been around for it, I do long for the days of when manufacturers would offer dealership supercharging kits and performance heads, labour included, in cars you bought off the showroom floor, for customers who were just a little bit crazy!
Couldn’t agree more.
Well, considering he is a thief and a scumbag, he needs to be believable so people will hand their expensive vehicles over to him.
I remember when Hennessy was one of the biggest, and one of the first tuners out there. Now since the internet and UA-cam, there are 100's. I guess thats a good thing?!?
@@sjfk1306why??
@@chaunceysimmons4030 pretty easy to rind on google. Early Viper days etc.
CT5 Black Blackwing my favorite ride right now!!! Cadillac did a amazing job!!
Too bad you can't buy one for MSRP anywhere.
It's crazy how well it handles the power.
I'm literally crying tears of joy while watching this video thank you Mr Hennessey
The “yes ma’am” did it for me mr. Hennessy. You’ve been doing amazing work and I would definitely tune in to more of your reviews sir 😁
Bro the noise this beast makes when he shifts is absolutely insane.. edit (4:24)
Its just throttle cut
That 59mph in 1st gear.... sir!
that's what I can't get over. how is that even possible?
My foxbody does the same
Hennessey summed it up best when he said he will "shut up and drive". 🤣 The CT5-V is a thing of beauty.
Now thats a beautiful and Legendary car!! The CTSV is my favorite car of all time!
We have a 23’ CT5 V, not the Blackwing. This is a real racing car, ours is a nice driver for my wife. GREAT to see this review, thank you.
Real racing car? are you serious? sounds like you're the wife buddy. better oil up im on my way
Sound so good 😩
Does it? Seems a bit tin-y for my liking
Not what you would expect when you see a four-door Caddie lol. Sounds mean for sure!
@@FrankDBoycealways the old man to hate on something.
@@FrankDBoyceI actually agree. Sounds good in the car, but not liking the out of car sound
@@FrankDBoyceyes and no, I'm sure it sounds better in person. Recording with a mic and uploading to a platform like UA-cam will severely limit your audio quality. That being said, I'm sure it's possible to get a better exhaust but it's going to cost you.
That paint is gorgeous.
CTS - V coupe from 2010 - 2013 was the best Hennessey Cadillac you guys ever made.
I got one and it is by far my favorite version of cadillac of all time.
You guys did a great job of showing it on Jay Leno years ago as well.
Every time I think i've seen the best cars ever, another comes around.. This care is insane.
Holy smokes is he laid back and down to earth! Badass car!
The way this started sent chills thru me
The Tesla is like a washing machine, "it doesn't have a soul" that is so well said.
But much faster than the Cadillac and uses no gas
@@richardmesser1091 A) it is not much faster and B) if you think it doesn't require fossil fuels to power electric cars then you have been disillusioned.
I own a 2022 CT5 V Blackwing (manual) and have done 160 mph and the car is absolutely amazing in all aspects of it's awesomeness!! I can't imagine how much more with an upgrade
U can push it past that easily, I got a 2012 Hyundai Genesis 5.0 and went 155 in it.
you still got a bunch of room to go faster too, be safe brother, but go fast! life is short
@@TeewopShiestywhy make it shorter
My 2013 6-Auto is great. Can’t imagine this🦍🦾
brokie
Love seeing John test drive new cars!
He's doing that because they're not selling cars. Hennessey doesn't have repeat customers. Google it.
I wonder if Mr.Hennessey can “tweak” my 04 Deville and make it fun to drive like this monster? What a beauty!
If I ever win the lottery I'll definitely be buying this car 😂
This car has me Bricked up
Thank you all at Hennessey Motorsport what a treat of a video he’s great the cars great I’m shopping and buying spring/summer 2025
I’ve long been confused about GM not bringing the CT over here to Australia when they canned our beloved Commodore (and the Holden brand in general) they would have sold plenty. They’re the perfect substitute in both terms of power and style. Seeing what Hennessy has achieved with one of these only makes me more dumbfounded, it’d fit right in at Bathurst!
It would fit right in my garage also. What a magnificent beast. Looks like I’ll be sticking with the VF GTS until further notice.
Especially with the roads in Australia that seem to go on forever empty. This car made for you Aussies. Come get one export/import.
That blacking is BADA$$ nice color and a good amount of power I need one of those in my life 🔥
I hope I shall hope you guys carry on your tradition with the new electric cars, I understand it's going to take a whole lot of different technologies to modify electric cars but well from what I've seen use you got it in the organization to do amazing things already and I can't wait to see the future
Hennessey.... a dream a vision just beautiful! Combine the Caddilac CTS-V with your Brand, is just Amazing!
Yes i've seen where your facility was right off a I10, I am a truck driver that's why I was able to see where you guys were located
Very Impressive, I have a Demon, I also have a 69 GTO with a LS7 motor in it, Built by Hat Rod Engines out of Seattle, Dyno at 810 , I believe the GTO will out run the Demon, I love the CTSV cars, They are just amazing cadillacs , Nothing like a muscle car in a Luxury car, I have a V12 Benz coup. Street legal monster by benz, top end 200+ I am not as lucky in Lauderdale as you are in Austin, I was there when the built Mopac, and the 360 outer belt, Had a lot of fun back in the 80's . Really wish I could afford Hennessey, !!!!!!
Love what John does man.. ❤
Holy crap I need this in my life.
Hennessy winding her up in the first 3:55 - 4:04 Minutes and you hear him say "Yes Ma'am", you know its aporoved 😂
I have a 2023 CT5 Twin Turbo (V6) anything I can do to make it faster?
Thank y’all for this!
"A 4-door exorcist". Priceless
Great sounding car, love the blue paint job!
And the bronze wheels. If I had $160k, I’d order exactly like that today!
shut up
4:37 the stank face i had hearing this fly-by man...love it
Hands down the best looking Cadillac ever made.
That exhaust note!!!
Thank you John. That was a great video!!
Bin on the German Autobahn a couple of times on four and two wheels. Doing top speeds of 175 mph in a car and about 160 mph on a motorcycle. I would love to test drive this Caddy there.
Hennessey is the boss when it comes to making your car worth its weight in gold.
Damn that caddy sounds so good, music to my ears.
Thanks for making America auto great. Even if we cant afford them.
Merica!
Hey John got a question for you, what can u guys do with the CT5-V 360 hp I would love to know what kind of hp u guys could do with that.Would this be something in the future u guys would be willing to tackle
Look into the guys that tune ats v and cts v sports. I have a v and my wife has a v sport. When I get her a new car I'm going to work on the v sport. I could make it faster than my v for way less money.
@@pimpnick4920 hey thanks I appreciate u for the response,but I have tried and from the response I have received nobody can seem to tune this engine,so I may have to wait on u
Parabéns amigo super lindo, vc é o melhor, estou imprecionada com a sua inteligência 😊
Unbelievable unbelievable unbelievable and beautiful the same time
Doe's it have manual hand break?
Very nice.
No lift shifting is amazing. GM put a lot of work on perfecting it. It’s been talked about for quite a while.
Well done, having the S65 AMG, I'm wondering a test drive against TQ vs TQ?
I love this car
also quick question for john, would you consider doing le mans at some point? im not sure if there's some sort of regulation or rule that wouldnt allow it but it would be sweet to see Hennessey build a car for le mans 💪
From what I understand Cadillac does have a road course race car. ... It's pretty badass.
Epic work on this Caddy!!! 💪💯😎 I hope one day I can have one 😁.
Thanks John nice riding with you. Definitely not an appliance.
Hey John put a manual in the F5. No lift shift that thing baby!
The pickle parkway I take it to bypass Austin when going to Laredo it’s gotten busier wondering if you’re going to do something with the e-ray ?? And tat Cadillac is something special great job
THANK YOU, CADILLAC,!!!!
Music to my ear.
Sounds good
I love the look at that car wow, you did a great job
Mannn that sounds bonkers
Mannnnn ol man it does
John Hennessey.
-When Genesis G80 model update with John Hennessey supercharger?.
@Theblackcarguru what is your take on this beast?
Hilarious to see the fuel range drop near the tach! awesome! :)
thank you, Hennessey .
I would like to have one of these manual transmissions on my daily drive ❤
What the Nurburgring lap time for that domestic POS. 45 mins?
Oh my God!!! I've got to have this car!!!
I’d like to see a video review of this with the 10 speed.
I saw one of these in vegas last week. I didnt take a picture of the lambo.. but I did take one of the Hennessey. Sounded mean
Please tell me you guys got a plan to modify future electric power Cadillacs and the same way that you do ice Cadillacs.
The donuts at the end, What gear was that? I want to say at least second.
that cam chop 😅🥹
That car gets a clutch upgrade correct?
Sounds phenomenal ❤
7:30 into 3rd sounded so filthy wow
Just wanted to know, has this vehicle been sold or is it still available
Just wondering 😂
Man that is a amazing machine! It’s a beautiful looking vehicle and is just nasty!
When he said the plaid doesn't have a soul like this car he really hit the nail on the head. The Tesla is a fun, fast, powerful car but a car like this is just different.
The minute i hit the lotto i am putting a order for these one the raptor n the vett man o man.
My sedums have acted terrible this year in Indy (zone 6a). About half just wouldn't grow and looked dead very prematurely. Even planted next to good ones. Go figure.
(Oh Baby - Baby!) John H. gets to live - (the dream)! That'd be (SO) cool! .G!"
What tires are on the back that it’s holding that kind of power? Looked like PS4S up front but no way a PS4S is holding 830whp without spinning forever
Gawd damn that sounds so good on the back stretch! I need more money 😭😭😭
These need to come to Australia
Absolutely love love that caddy
Great car, super impressive modifications and performance. BUT Mr. Hennessey - driving a soulless Tesla “appliance” as your daily with access to so many special cars? WTW?
The name might be different but it looks similar and sounds similar to GTR hsv Holden in Australia
That was awesome ..I’m awestruck
How much and will it pass smog on Cali
That's the alpha chassis, give the GM engineers a chance to build something great and guess what Cadillac ICE goes out with the boom not a bang but a big boom
Sounds amazing.
Wave metallic blue is 🔥
This car came out as a classic that will only go up in price from here on out. In a world where we can’t get a M/T in a corvette and a lot of manufacturers canceling their V8 trim some how this exists
A MUST WATCH!!!
Yes I now realize how much money I don't have. I wish I could afford to take my car to them and have half that much horse power would be a dream come true man !
Is this car still for sale?
I moved from CA to TX in 2020 and thought maybe I'd get to visit Hennessey just to drool. Still a 6-hour drive... 🤦♂ 🤣
Wow... That is impressive!!!