CT5-V Details on the Hennessy H1000 CT5-V Blackwing Package

[Head Hunter]

The Ultimate Cadillac CT5-V Blackwing Upgrade - 'H1000'

Hennessey supercharges the Cadillac CT5-V Blackwing with the 'H1000' performance package.

www.hennesseyperformance.com

So it was recently announced that Hennessey Performance will be releasing their H1000 package, offering a 1000hp package for the CT5-V Blackwing, but no price was mentioned, and very few details. I reached out to Drew Ross at Hennessy to inquire and figured I'd share what information he had for me.

Price:
$55,000 + transportation costs if you want it shipped to them
$10,000 deposit to hold a spot
50% deposit to be put on the schedule

Result:
Says they expect it to be around 820-860whp and run 0-60 in 2.5sec and 1/4mi in 10.1

Exclusivity:
Said that the H1000 will be limited to 100 CT5-V's, but that they only expect to build about 40

When:
Plan production to begin in 30-60 days

Includes:

• Stock Bottom End
• Magnuson TVS 2650 Supercharger
• High-Flow Air Induction system
• Custom Grind HPE Camshaft
• Ported Heads
• Auxiliary Fuel System Upgrade
• Upgraded Valve Springs and Retainers
• Intake Valves
• Exhaust Valves
• Lifters
• Pushrods
• Oversized Heat Exchanger
• Longtube Headers
• High-flow Cats
• Custom tune
• Serialized Engine Bay Plaque
• Wheels
• Graphics
• Badging
• A 2-year / 24,000 mile warranty (only for cars with under 20,000 miles at time of production)

 

[Head Hunter]

As for the pricing, I figure you would probably pay
$7,500 for the Maggie
$3,500 for Exhaust
$3,200 for Tune
$2,500 for Heads/Cam
$1,000 for Fuel Pump
$1,500 for HX?
$1,500 for Extras?
+ Labor of install

Not really seeing the justification for the $55k for something you can probably have built for $25-30k by anyone else, so you're paying a lot of money for their badges, the "exclusivity" and the warranty.

 

[MatthewAMEL]

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As for the pricing, I figure you would probably pay
$7,500 for the Maggie
$3,500 for Exhaust
$3,200 for Tune
$2,500 for Heads/Cam
$1,000 for Fuel Pump
$1,500 for HX?
$1,500 for Extras?
+ Labor of install

Not really seeing the justification for the $55k for something you can probably have built for $25-30k by anyone else, so you're paying a lot of money for their badges, the "exclusivity" and the warranty.

The reason why is down there near the bottom of what's included...

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  • Graphics
  • Badging

It's been a long time since Hennessy was for anything but the Cars & Coffee crowd.

 

[RDATLTE]

With their reputation, they couldn't hold onto my $27,510 in advance.

 

[In2deep]

Agreed. I'm 26k into parts for a build I know will put down 1000whp. Doing the wrenching myself but did get a quote from a top builder for 8k. All said and done I'm figuring to be in the 35k range after calibration and my BW will butt fuck the Hennessey build.

 

[d0wnShifT]

$55k? No thanks.

But I do want those wheels.

 

[LF4472]

As for the pricing, I figure you would probably pay
$7,500 for the Maggie
$3,500 for Exhaust
$3,200 for Tune
$2,500 for Heads/Cam
$1,000 for Fuel Pump
$1,500 for HX?
$1,500 for Extras?
+ Labor of install

Not really seeing the justification for the $55k for something you can probably have built for $25-30k by anyone else, so you're paying a lot of money for their badges, the "exclusivity" and the warranty.

You're also covering their R&D expense.

 

[In2deep]

No R&D for the motor, it's just LT4 stuff that's been there for years. Maybe some for the calibration and badging?

 

[Head Hunter]

You're also covering their R&D expense.

What R&D? It's the same platform the V3 and the C7Z06 ran more or less. They're doing heads/cam/blower - nothing different bout the V5 than the V3 in that regard

 

[LF4472]

I'm not saying R&D covers the full price gap, just that I'm sure they had to do some for this specific application. I agree most of the price is probably the name.

 

[In2deep]

I'd believe more M&E (meals and entertainment) than R&D

 

[jvp]

What's the 5BW's clutch rated at? This might be a somewhat smelly upgrade.