http://www.worldcarfans.com/9080109.001/leaked-2009-cadillac-cts-v

Quote :

"The CTS-V is powered by GM's 6.2 liter supercharged V8 (LSA) which will also be propelling the ZR1 Blue Devil Corvette in LS9 guise. The LSA engine produces 550 hp and 550 lb-ft of torque, while the LS9 puts 650 hp to the road. Power is transferred through either a manual six-speed transmission or, for the first time on the CTS-V, an automatic paddle-shift Hydramatic six-speed transmission. But where the Corvette is famous for its straight-line acceleration, the CTS-V is claimed to perform as well (if not better) going through twists and turns than its European counterparts thanks to its Electro-Magnetic suspension. Two options can be altered between, Sport and Tour, while Brembo brakes (front: six piston; rear: four piston) will put the vehicle to a halt again. The CTS-V also comes with a fancy new traction control system, based on the system found in the CTS-V race car, ensuring maximum traction without loosing too much power like most traction control systems."

1/9/2008 6:49:42 AM

i'd fuck it

1/9/2008 7:26:07 AM

still ugly...

but i bet it's a blast to drive

1/9/2008 7:59:12 AM

cadillac

1/9/2008 8:05:31 AM

sex on wheels.

The new CTS is much better looking than the old model, plus they redid the bizarre-ass interior with an attractive design. Add the LSA...nice.

1/9/2008 10:11:20 AM

it looks really tall and the angular look looks outdated

but the interior is sweet!

[Edited on January 9, 2008 at 10:15 AM. Reason : minus the not-very-well-integrated nav screen]

1/9/2008 10:12:43 AM

still probably handles like ass. I'd rather have a vette or a GTR

1/9/2008 10:40:50 AM

STFU MR. "i'm going to compare a 4 door to and all out sports car"

1/9/2008 11:10:06 AM

If I could afford it, I'd love to have this. Would definitely get my boys to school with the quickness.

1/9/2008 11:12:35 AM

for all of you corvette interior hating queers. this is your car

1/9/2008 11:17:50 AM

"handles like ass"

rofl.

1/9/2008 11:42:48 AM

Interior looks awesome, I'm impressed

1/9/2008 11:45:48 AM

nice super sled

1/9/2008 11:52:18 AM

haha, the front looks like a Nissan Sentra

but still, the new CTS design looks SOOOOOO much better than the old one

1/9/2008 12:08:49 PM

Quote :

"But where the Corvette is famous for its straight-line acceleration, the CTS-V is claimed to perform as well (if not better) going through twists and turns than its European counterparts thanks to its Electro-Magnetic suspension. "

No freaking way. besides the Cadillac weighing about 600lbs more than the ZR1, the ZR1 also has the electro-magnetic suspension.

Improvement over the last model though for sure! As long as they get rid of that wheel hop.

1/9/2008 1:38:08 PM

Quote :

"still probably handles like ass. I'd rather have a vette or a GTR "

i think you must have the Downs.

1/9/2008 1:38:55 PM

Well, it's less ugly than most Caddies.

1/9/2008 1:51:19 PM

is '09 when the new head rest rules kick in? those things look huge

1/9/2008 2:10:00 PM

that interior is sexy

1/9/2008 2:58:38 PM

Quote :

" No freaking way. besides the Cadillac weighing about 600lbs more than the ZR1, the ZR1 also has the electro-magnetic suspension. Improvement over the last model though for sure! As long as they get rid of that wheel hop."

The sentence was worded very badly. I think they were comparing the handling only to the Euro competition. I don't know why they stuck the statement about the corvette in there.


Car is fucking pimp. I did like the old V's slightly more understated front end better (mainly the front lip & the large amount of mesh at the bottom on the new one). I'd still pimp it.

[Edited on January 10, 2008 at 10:06 PM. Reason : oops]

1/10/2008 10:06:27 PM

Would you guys rather have this or an M5? I suppose that may not be a direct comparison. Let's say price isn't a factor, just a direct comparison of the cars.

1/10/2008 10:09:53 PM

m5 hands down..

but thats like comparing an sti to a 911s carrera 4 s

i mean on paper they're similar 3XXhp awd cars but irl not even close

1/10/2008 10:45:35 PM

M5 is badass but there's just some kind of Darth Vadar thing going on with the CTS-V.

Have the 6 spd. M5's been released yet? If not, definitely the CTS (I prefer rowing even if I'm slower than the computer controlling the sequential). If so then I'm honestly up in the air since I actually prefer the CTS' looks over the BMW.

Damn, I can't believe I just said that a fucking Caddy looks better than a Bimmer...

1/10/2008 11:14:22 PM

I'd take the M5

1/10/2008 11:34:39 PM

The M5 is a schizo car. It can't quite decide if its a balls out race-saloon or a toned down gentlemen's car. I'm sure in M mode, its the sport saloon, but I think if I wanted to portray the image of a Darth Vader decimating a weekend track event and then taking the kids to school on monday, I'd do it in the caddy.

This is the best American car design to come out of Detroit since the end of the muscle car era.

1/11/2008 12:23:36 AM

Quote :

"but thats like comparing an sti to a 911s carrera 4 s "

uh, no it's not. not even close. the cts is going to be hot on the heels of an m5 all around, if not exceed it in some areas. even in your magazine world of 0-60, skidpads, and braking distance. it's definitely got a decided power advantage if nothing else.

real world day to day use might easily be in the cts's favor when you consider the s2000'ish powerband of the bmw and the ridiculous combinations of idrive settings.

i'll be interested to see some direct comparisons vs. the advertised numbers. the only things i can really see the m5 having the advantage with would be ride, fit/finish, and overall refinement. which are important things with such cars.

1/11/2008 2:30:52 AM

dude you're a moron

A. i have no magazine subscriptions

B. I'm saying statistically they'll be similar

btw an sti out performs a carrera 4 on paper in a lot of things.

But the x factor it will lose on in a big way...

with the caddy vs bimmer the caddy won't have the style, the feel, the clunk, the seats that grab you (no really they actually grab you) or the sound of a high rpm v10.

More than likely it will have some other gm car's steering wheel with poor ergonomics and large easy to push buttons so the old people will still love them.

1/11/2008 8:44:26 AM

this nigga called ivan a moron. lol

1/11/2008 8:59:55 AM

Quote :

"with the caddy vs bimmer the caddy won't have the style, the feel, the clunk, the seats that grab you (no really they actually grab you) or the sound of a high rpm v10."

that's pretty much exactly what he's saying

1/11/2008 10:34:46 AM

Quote :

" More than likely it will have some other gm car's steering wheel with poor ergonomics and large easy to push buttons so the old people will still love them. "

Are you blind?

1/11/2008 10:39:02 AM

i can't get over how appropiate your username is sumfoo1. you are seriously fucking clueless.

the fact that you even mentioned the sti to carrera comparison a second time shows your complete ignorance.

i won't even start with your more than obvious misconceptions about the interior. just look at the pretty pictures if you can't read.

oh, and i forgot what a terrible sound a high hp american v8 is compared to a v10... geez, stupid me.

1/11/2008 12:29:55 PM

I like the looks of it, and the specs. It looks like an Acura from some angles though. The interior looks nice.

1/11/2008 4:32:17 PM

That's a hot DD. I'd drive it.

1/11/2008 5:29:10 PM

yeah, i couldnt own this car.

its american and would probably light it on fire

1/11/2008 5:36:53 PM

American cars don't light on fire.

VW/Audi cars do.

1/13/2008 7:52:14 PM

^ford

1/13/2008 8:48:46 PM

no i meant I would light it on fire.

1/13/2008 9:34:42 PM

Cadillac CTS Coupe Concept Unveiled at NAIAS

http://www.worldcarfans.com/9080114.009/cadillac-cts-coupe-concept-unveiled-at-naias
http://www.autoblog.com/2008/01/14/detroit-2008-cadillac-cts-coupe-concept-2-doors-is-better-than/

Looks very ungainly and bulky at the back. Front is nice. Love the interior.

1/16/2008 7:06:30 AM

im with you. trim down the back and ya got a winner. i'm not a huge caddy fan but that thing looks hawt

1/16/2008 12:55:17 PM

While I like that the back calls to mind the Cien concept, It looks like a hatchback with the high tail and long, sloping rear window. I prefer my coupes to look more coupe-like; as others have said, trim that tail a little.

I personally would still rather have the sedan in this case though. Most of the time, 4-door utility outweighs 2-door sexiness. (Exceptions exist, such as the G35 coupe/G37 vs. the 4-door G35.)

1/16/2008 3:58:18 PM

Wow

A GM coupe that doesnt look like it belongs in 1987.

1/16/2008 4:22:47 PM

bttt

6/2/2008 8:54:40 AM

leaked image of the production CTS wagon!




i wonder if a CTS-V wagon is coming as well, to compete with the German super-wagons?!


[Edited on June 2, 2008 at 10:58 PM. Reason : ]

6/2/2008 10:53:33 PM

WANT!


wish i could afford it

6/2/2008 11:09:32 PM

50 bux says the cts will be in the next transformers movie.

6/2/2008 11:21:19 PM

wait will this one have a 6 speed option... the first is an automagic.

6/3/2008 11:01:47 AM

The front lower grill is godawful. Other than that, beautiful.

6/3/2008 4:25:43 PM

2009 Cadillac CTS-V Power Confirmation

http://www.worldcarfans.com/9080610.001/2009-cadillac-cts-v-power-confirmation

556 hp
551 lb-ft
0-60 in 3.9
1/4 mile in 12 sec
175 mph top for auto
191 mph top for manual
Nurburgring in 7 m 59 s



This car deserves 4 tailpipes, not just 2!

Note: acceleration and top speed figures are provided by GM.

Hot hot hot interior for an American car:



Hot wheels:

6/10/2008 6:00:37 PM

they better make the interior plastics feel better than the other GM cars

6/10/2008 6:46:44 PM

they did

I've done a lot of business with the company that designed the interior and I actually asked them about that last time they were at our plant.. it's not going to be the usual cheap shit everyone is used to GM doing

6/10/2008 8:13:14 PM