[focusdchaos]

From TCC
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Cadillac will roll out a 400-horsepower version of its new CTS sedan early next year. The hotted-up CTS will draw power from the same LS6 engine used in the top-of-the-line Corvette Z06, and it will mark the launch of a new generation of high-performance Caddys, a program TheCarConnection first reported on last year. Tentatively named CTSi, the vehicle is aimed at a lofty standard: “the goal is to beat the (BMW) M5 in every turn,” says a GM source. Initially, there had been some expectations that the performance sedan would use either a modified Cadillac Northstar V-8 or even a supercharged version of the current CTS V-6. But cost, complexity and availability issues came into the equation—and GM’s product guru Bob Lutz, gave thumbs up to the LS6 package after driving a prototype. Some packaging changes will have to be made to the LS6, so exact specs are still undetermined, though the CTSi is being described as “blisteringly fast.” The big V-8 will be mated to a six-speed manual transmission. And there will be a subtle upgrade of the base CTS’s exterior and interior. Meanwhile, a “400-plus” horsepower XLR roadster is still on schedule using a supercharged version of the Northstar engine. It now appears, according to several Cadillac sources, that the powertrain will also feature a Formula One-style paddle shifting sequentially-shifting manual transmission.

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How yummy

 

[focusdchaos]

CTSv

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For Cadillac, the V-Series performance designation will mean a number of upgrades, including “substantially increased horsepower (possibly 350 to 400 hp on the CTS),” performance-tuned suspension, increased front air intake, dual exhaust with prominent pipes, bigger wheels, tires and brakes, standard Stabilitrak stability control and interior enhancements.
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This is the Logo of the V-Series (Caddy's version of ///M, AMG, or SVT)

 

[focusdchaos]

2004 CADILLAC CTS-V SPECIFICATIONS
Vehicle type: 4/5-seat, 4-door, front-engine, rear wheel-drive, luxury performance sedan
Engine: aluminum 5.7-liter 16-valve V8
Horsepower: 400 @ 6000 rpm
Torque: 390 @ 4800 rpm
Transmission: 6-speed manual
Length: 194.5 in
Height: 58.1 in
Wheelbase: 115.2 in
Curb weight: 3847 lb
Tires: 245/45WR18 Goodyear run-flats
0 to 60 mph: less than 5 seconds
Top speed: 155+ mph
Price: $50,000 (est)

<font size="2" face="Verdana, Arial">I said it before, and I will say it again... How yummy.

 

[focusdchaos]

RS6 is 30K more than the CTS-V.

Thats alot of scratch.

 

[focusdchaos]

http://www.autoweek.com/cat_content.mv?port_code=autoweek&cat_code=coverstory&loc_code=index&content_code=06335996

2004 CADILLAC
CTS V-SERIES
ON SALE: January 2004
BASE PRICE: $45,000 (est.)
POWERTRAIN: 5.7-liter, 400-hp, 395-lb-ft V8; rwd, six-speed manual
CURB WEIGHT: 3833 pounds
0-60 MPH: 4.6 seconds (mfr.)

World-class? It might be in a class of its own.

Whoo Doggy! That puppy is hot!
I'll take 2!

Where is Lincoln?

 

[focusdchaos]

The new CTS may best the german cars in all out brute force, but GM will never be able to match BMW, Mercedes or Audi's level of refinement. Cars like the Z06 have begun to blur the line on what a domestic manufacture can acheive, but I don't see the CTS as a ground breaking car by any means. GM is just going back to stuffing the most powerful motor in the smallest car theory. It worked in the 60's...they are hoping it will work again.

That said, I think it is an intriguing car. The new body work really brings out the best in the cars funky styling. It's aggressive in a good way. Plus, you certainly can't fault the drivetrain.

I guess if I was in that market, I'd give it a test drive, but it would have to REALLY impress me to sign on the dotted line.

Read the Autoweek article.

 

[focusdchaos]

You know, since the M5 is now 4-5 years old, you should really compare this car to the forth-coming M5.

500+hp V-10, with BMW suspension and underpinnings. Caddy-what?

CTSV should be @ 500hp in 2 years, it will have the same engine as the Z06, which is scheduled to get a 6.0L 500HP mill when the C6 debuts.