The 6.2L V8 engine is the beast inside the beauty, with both best-in-class standard horsepower and better V8 fuel economy than any competitor. Increased hp and torque. Our engineers took the challenge: leverage advanced technology to get more out of an already legendary power-plant.
The end result is 420 hp and 460 lb.-ft. of torque - impressive leaps over the previous generation. Spark ignition direct injection injects gasoline directly into the combustion chamber of each cylinder, enabling improvements in horsepower, torque and fuel efficiency.
Variable valve timing controls the valves during intake and exhaust, allowing the engine to operate more efficiently and, at the same time, helps improve low-rpm torque and high-rpm horsepower.
Escalade achieves better V8 fuel economy than any other large luxury SUV thanks in part to active fuel management, which deactivates four cylinders when added power is not needed, such as at cruising speed.