The V-series has long represented the high-performance wing of GM's Cadillac Division, and now the Escalade SUV gets its own V edition. The First Retail Production 2023 Escalade-V, VIN 001, will be offered by Cadillac for charity at Barrett-Jackson's 2022 Las Vegas Auction. The Escalade-V is powered by a hand-built 6.2-liter supercharged V8 that produces 682hp and 653 ft-lbs of torque. The SUV is capable of accelerating from 0-60 in 4.4 seconds. The customizable V-Mode allows drivers to personalize settings such as steering response, braking response, engine sound, and more. Technology and comfort are weaved throughout the interior with features such as a curved OLED cluster with 38 inches of total diagonal display and twice the pixel density of a 4k TV. The AKG Studio Reference 36-speaker Audio System includes interior microphones to amplify voices for clear communication between the front and rear of the cabin. All proceeds from the sale are to benefit the Center for Creative Studies for the launch of the Detroit chapter of the Pensole Lewis College of Design, an HBCU (Historically Black College or University) that focuses on career education and professional development in the design industry. **100% OF HAMMER PRICE TO BENEFIT DETROIT CHAPTER OF PENSOLE LEWIS COLLEGE OF BUSINESS AND DESIGN, AN HBCU.** **WILL BE SOLD AT APPROXIMATELY 4:30 P.M. PDT ON FRIDAY, JULY 1, 2022**