Bulletin No.:

Service Bulletin

Date:

22-NA-160
August, 2022

INFORMATION
Subject:

2023 Cadillac Escalade - V New Model Features

Brand:

Model:

Cadillac

Esclade-V

Model Year:
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2023

2023

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Engine:

Transmission:

1. Rear Fascia w/ Dark Quad Exhaust
2. Unique 22–inch Wheel Design
3. Exterior V-Series Badges — Side Doors and
Liftgate

Introduction/Overview

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1. Bold Front Fascia
2. Front Brembo Brakes w/ Edge Red Finish
3. Available LPO Accessory Wheel

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Copyright 2022 General Motors LLC. All Rights Reserved.

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Exterior Design

Exterior Color Options

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Radiant Red
Sharkskin Metallic
Black Raven
Crystal White
Cypress

Cluster Graphics

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Interior Design

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Performance

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Interior Summary
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Interior design language indicates power, speed
and movement
Heritage inspired Mondrian quilting on the seats
Fine details: V badging, Edge Red key fob
matched to the brake calipers

Integration & Performance
From Cadillac’s start in racing in 1949, there has been
knowledge, process, design, technology, and
inspiration transfer between its race and production
vehicles. Advancements in design, propulsion, braking,
aerodynamics, steering, materials, electronics, tires,
development, validation, and much more are shared.
This transfer and sharing continue with the Escalade-V.
The V-Series branding added to the Escalade adds the
performance and enthusiasm from the sedans to the
fully robust and capable SUV.

ENGINE: 6.2L SUPERCHARGED V8 (ESCLADE-V)
Each 6.2L Supercharged V8 for the Escalade-V is
hand-built at the GM Performance Build Center in
Bowling Green KY.
• Each stage of production is supervised by an
individual engine builder who stays with the
engine from the initial loading of the crankshaft
through the addition of Escalade-V exclusive
details such as the unique Mondrian-pattern
engine cover and personally-signed engine
builder’s plate
The Escalade-V is powered by an updated version of
the V8 from the 2022 Cadillac CT5-V Blackwing,
resulting in the highest-output engine in Cadillac’s
history –
• A 6.2L supercharged V8 that delivers 682
horsepower and 653 lb-ft of torque
• Through an AWD system, allowing this extremely
capable SUV to provide exhilarating acceleration
combined with excellent payload and towing
ratings
Innovative features of this fifth-generation aluminum
engine include:
• Fuel-efficient direct injection with continuously
variable valve timing
• Improved airflow path with low-restriction airbox
and a full dual exhaust system tuned to let you
know the Escalade-V is not messing around
• Largest production supercharger available from
Eaton, a 2650 R-Series TVS Supercharger with
4-lobe, 160-degree helix rotor design previously
used in Corvette ZR1 LT5
• High Strength aluminum cylinder heads that are
stronger and handle heat better than conventional
aluminum heads. These support the engine’s
higher output and the greater cylinder pressures
created by the engine’s forced induction. The
cylinder head includes weight-saving titanium
intake valves
• Powertrain launch control optimized for the AWD
system that helps get the engine’s output to the
pavement for blistering performance

LT4 Piston / Rod
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Forged pistons
DLC (diamond-like coating) piston pins
Racing-style steel rod with machined / doweled
joint

Lube and Vent System
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Variable-displacement oil pump
Continuously adjust oil flows to maintain proper oil
pressure at bearings
Dual-pressure capability
Center port fresh air PCV fittings in the rocker
covers as used in the Police Pursuit Tahoe

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LT4 Combustion System
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Gen 5 combustion system
10.0: 1 CR
Premium fuel required
LT1 ports
Compact chamber and piston topography for
optimized mixing and combustion
Titanium compatible intake seats
Hundreds of iterations of combustion systems
analyzed
Over 6 million hours of CPU time dedicated to
combustion system optimization
SAE paper 2013-01-1732 Development of the
Combustion System for the General Motors Fifth
Generation “Small Block” Engine Family

LT4 T1 Supercharger
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New supercharger cover top plate with
Mondrian-inspired design specific for Cadillac
Escalade-V
Carryover Corvette ZR1 LT5 air path and charge
air coolers instead of open cover in Cadillac
CT5-V. All supercharged air goes through coolers
to reduce temperature and increase density of
combustion air. Bypassed air is also cooled for
lower inlet temperatures and avoid recirculating
hot air.
Added coolant crossover for the Escalade-V
application to optimize coolant flow balancing
between charge air cooler banks
Additional third cooling fan for improved cooling/
intercooler performance
Largest production supercharger available from
Eaton, a 2650 R-Series TVS Supercharger with
4-lobe, 160-degree helix rotor design previously
used in Corvette ZR1 LT5
Electronically actuated bypass enables lower
parasitic losses during non- boosted operation
Lower 2.15 pulley drive ratio compared to previous
GM supercharged applications results in more
airflow at lower engine speeds and more torque
and power
Higher flow Direct Injection fuel system allows
removal of secondary LT5 PFI injectors and
associated doghouses to open up airflow
streamlines into the cylinders

Fuel Delivery
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Direct injection
Higher flow fuel pump
• 2900 psi (20 MPa) operating pressure (LT1
was 15 MPa)
New fuel rail assembly
High flow injectors
• 25 cc/second flow (LT1 was 20 cc/second)
• Fuel spray cone for optimized combustion

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Valve and Camshaft Systems
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Titanium intake valves
Continuously variable valve timing
Camshaft previously used on Corvette ZR1 LT5
Cam intake and exhaust lift optimized for LT4’s
high flow combustion system performance,
accounting for short intake runners and
supercharged manifold dynamics

Transmission: Standard 10-Speed Automatic
The V-Series Escalade is equipped with the
Hydra-Matic 10-Speed electronically controlled
automatic transmission. This 10L90 Transmission
offers world-class refinement, shift times and towing
capacity to provide a truly unique and amazing driving
experience in this extremely capable SUV.
• First GM offering of TAP shifting in a
performance SUV
• Exhilarating launch performance provided by
optimized system
• The 10L90 V-Series Escalade has increased first
gear torque capability to levels never before
offered
• World-class shift times and smoothness coupled
with highly capable towing
• The transmission adapts and anticipates the next
shift to deliver unmatched response and
refinement
• The 10L90 offers gear states with smaller steps
between gears, enabling the engine to run at peak
performance & efficiency
• Precision control: Transmission uses a unique
Cadillac-developed control system, with
performance calibrations tailored specifically for
V-Series Escalade. Intelligent controls
automatically adjust to the needs of the driver to
deliver a winning combination of smooth operation
and aggressive response.
• Enhanced Sport Mode: This impressive mode
offers a unique DPM calibration, shifting pattern
and performance shift tuning with tailored sporty
pedal mapping.
• Dynamic Performance Mode: Automatically
activated by high g-forces generated by spirited
driving when in Sport or V mode. Dynamic
Performance Mode automatically selects the
correct gear, providing smoother, faster shifts that
help deliver an overall amazing driving
experience. The Dynamic Performance Mode
(DPM) calibration for the V-Series Escalade
vehicles is tuned to deliver more aggressive
focused shift patterns based on g-forces,
acceleration, and deceleration rates.
• Tap Shift/Manual Mode: Integrated steering wheel
paddles allow the driver to select a gear and
experience the speed and precision of the new
10-speed on demand. Electronic safeguards
prevent over-revving if the wrong gear position is
selected but relies on the driver to make upshifts
or downshifts. Drivers who choose this manual

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mode are rewarded with shifts that are quick and
crisp, accompanied by unique V-Series Escalade
exhaust character.
Sport Mode or V Mode: Real-time interpretation of
driving conditions adjust the transmission
operation to reduce shift busyness and improve
performance while delivering aggressive, sticky
driving dynamics.
Tow/Haul Mode - Intuitive uphill and downhill
detection: The system detects the grade the
vehicle is on and adjusts accordingly. When going
uphill, the system will select the correct gear and
reduce overall shift busyness. On downhill grades,
the system will automatically downshift to help
reduce driver fatigue and stress on the brakes
(improving brake life). Taken together, these
features help drivers who do not have a great deal
of mountain driving experience appear more
confident during mountain driving.

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Customizable performance sound with pops and
burbles in V-mode or Sport mode or a tamed down
sound in Tour mode
Black quad tipped exhausts exits through dual
openings in the rear fascia

Integration: V-Mode

Integration: Suspension
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The Ride and Handling tuning of the V-Series
Escalade balances the incredible straight-line
performance with capable handling during spirited
driving conditions
Air Ride Adaptive Suspension – specifically
developed for Escalade-V
– The ride height automatically lowers 20mm to
Aero height at all speeds when the V-mode
button is pressed
Magnetic Ride Control 4.0 - specifically tuned to
provide a unique driving experience between
vehicle Drive Modes

Integration: Brakes / Wheels
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V-Series 22” diameter 9” wide styled wheel
Edge Red painted piston front Brembo brake
calipers and 1 ” diameter front rotors combined
with Edge Red rear calipers deliver controlled
braking

Integration: Driveline
Reinforced Full Time Active
AWD T-Case
• Larger front output bearing
• Unique driveline torque distribution based on
driver mode
ELSD (Electronic Limited Slip Differential) – optimized
specifically for the increased torque output of the
V-Series engine
Launch Control – optimizes vehicle launch
performance for consistent 0-60 times

Integration: Exhaust
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Exhaust tuning: The tuning of the exhaust system
was designed and developed to perfection to
produce high performance and a powerful
attention-grabbing sound
Dual 70mm pipe diameter full equal length low
restriction exhaust system with an X pipe, dual
mufflers and ECM controlled exhaust valves

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V-Mode Mode: V-Mode allows the customer to select
their preferred performance driving conditions. By
pressing the V-Mode button the vehicle will lower 20
mm and adjusts to the driver’s preferred level of
performance:
• Steering
• Suspension
• Engine/Shift
• Brake Feel
• Engine Sound
• All-Wheel Drive
• Enables Launch control
• Peak launch performance occurs when the
Launch Control system is enabled in V-mode
• Capable of runs under 4.4 sec 0-60 mph, 12.74
sec ¼ mile
• To activate Launch Control Mode: Hold Brake
Pedal Firmly while Simultaneously apply Throttle
to 100%. TCS Active Light will flash when ready
and vehicle will hold at steady RPM. Upon release
the vehicle will accelerate with Maximum
Capability, depending on wheel slip system will
self calibrate to provide optimal launches.

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Version

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Released August 11, 2022

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