Autoblog.com: Hennessey CTS-V Wagon sets new world record at Texas Mile

[markpetersonii]

Filed under: Aftermarket, Motorsports, Performance, Wagon, Videos, Cadillac, Luxury

John Hennessey recently returned to the Texas Mile with his 700-horsepower Cadillac CTS-V Sport Wagon for another shot at high-speed glory. The long-roof rocket managed to clip off a top speed of 189.7 miles per hour in the standing mile, which beat out last year's figure by a safe margin.

That speed is certainly a feather worth sticking in the Hammer Wagon's cap, but it may not be the most impressive part of this story. Hennessey didn't trailer the CTS-V Sport Wagon to the track. Instead, the builder drove the car to the event, made his full-speed run, topped off the tank with pump gas and headed 175 miles home.

Could this be the perfect vehicle? We certainly hold a special place in our hearts for the stock CTS-V Sportwagon, and Hennessey's efforts with the platform have made the vehicle no less desirable.

Hennessey Cadillac CTS-V Wagon breaks own Texas mile speed originally appeared on Autoblog on Tue, 25 Oct 2011 19:00:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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[Jedi3]

baddest waggon ever made!

[markpetersonii]

baddest waggon ever made!

What's funny is the reference to the Hammer Wagon, also on the license plate...

The REAL Hammer Wagon:

A MERCEDES! :lol:

[Jedi3]

[Ringo64]

What's funny is the reference to the Hammer Wagon, also on the license plate...

The REAL Hammer Wagon:

A MERCEDES! :lol:

Times have changed

[Twenty]

Epic wagon is epic.

I want that, ultimate family hauler/fun toy.

[Ringo64]

Epic wagon is epic.

I want that, ultimate family hauler/fun toy.

I want a CTS-V of some sort so bad

[notallthere]

Mercedez wagon screams where is my man purse.

CTS-V wagon screams if you had a man purse then get the hell outta my car.

Nice the guys at the dealership do not want to let me test drive them. I cannot figure out why.

[Jedi3]

Mercedez wagon screams where is my man purse.

CTS-V wagon screams if you had a man purse then get the hell outta my car.

Nice the guys at the dealership do not want to let me test drive them. I cannot figure out why.

well said post is well said!

[markpetersonii]

Mercedez wagon screams where is my man purse.

CTS-V wagon screams if you had a man purse then get the hell outta my car.

Nice the guys at the dealership do not want to let me test drive them. I cannot figure out why.

You guys have a CTS-V Wagon there? The dealerships here told me the CTS-V wagons are special order only.

[notallthere]

Used one in Michigan. I may bribe them to take it for a spin.

[markpetersonii]

Used one in Michigan. I may bribe them to take it for a spin.

NICE! I would!

[Frosty]

NICE! I would!

Empty all of the money out of your man purse then!!!

[killerspeed101]

Empty all of the money out of your man purse then!!!

[markpetersonii]

Empty all of the money out of your man purse then!!!

jealous!

[Crimson]

am i the only one who thinks that 700 hp and 189mph isn't that crazy?

[Ringo64]

am i the only one who thinks that 700 hp and 189mph isn't that crazy?

You forgot the .7

I wouldn't mind one

[markpetersonii]

am i the only one who thinks that 700 hp and 189mph isn't that crazy?

It is for a Station Wagon. Not too many 700hp wagon driving around.

[Crimson]

It is for a Station Wagon. Not too many 700hp wagon driving around.

anyone with enough money can throw any motor into any car. while rare i still dont think its completely INSANE or anything