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Oh yeah! It is becoming ever so clear that the General has it's mojo back...



...Bo-Ya, Baby!
So, lets see here...
- We can assume that it will be cheaper than the M3, given that it is a Cadillac and the current model is indeed a bit less (at the moment)
- We can assume that the CTS will be slightly larger as well, even in coupe form (assuming rumors are true, based on current Sigma/E90 comparisons)
- We can assume that if GM keeps the weight gain to a minimum, 0-60 times should dip well-below the current 4.7 seconds, top speed should go north of 180 MPH, and cornering performance should increse dramatically
- We can assume there will be 500 BHP, atleast, hopefully from small-block power (atleast, thats what I want...)
But can we assume that it could best the rather mysterious M3?
...Maybe not...
I'd certainly hope so. Cadillac, and GM for that matter, have so much going for them right now that a model such as this would truely be epic not only in the United States, but worldwide as well. Given that GM currently has plans to make the CTS it's true "world-wide" product this time around with Coupe, Sedan, and Wagon forms and a wide-selection of engines available, why not make the CTS-V a true compeditor world-wide as well?
...Which gets me thinking: CTS Wagon + V-Series packaging = FUN!!!
LLN.comSpy photographer Chris Doane caught the 2009 Cadillac CTS-V in testing late Wednesday. So far, we've seen several shots of "ordinary" 2008 CTS test cars. These are the first images to date of the high-performance V-series variant. The prototype has a huge bubble in the hood, performance wheels, wide tires, unique (larger) exhaust pipes and our photographer swears an obvious "supercharger sound."
According to spy Brenda Priddy, one of the most dependable sources claims the CTS V Series will be powered by a 4.6-liter non-supercharged V8, while others insist as the photos seem to show a supercharged V8 is in store for the hot CTS. Some sources even claim this car will share the "Blue Devil" Stingray's supercharged V8 which could explain why these two vehicles have been spotted in the same general area.
Horsepower estimates have also been all over the board, but it's safe to assume the CTS-V will have somewhere between 550-600 hp. Production should start in the fall of 2008, according to Priddy, with an annual run of 7500 V Series units is expected.



...Bo-Ya, Baby!
So, lets see here...
- We can assume that it will be cheaper than the M3, given that it is a Cadillac and the current model is indeed a bit less (at the moment)
- We can assume that the CTS will be slightly larger as well, even in coupe form (assuming rumors are true, based on current Sigma/E90 comparisons)
- We can assume that if GM keeps the weight gain to a minimum, 0-60 times should dip well-below the current 4.7 seconds, top speed should go north of 180 MPH, and cornering performance should increse dramatically
- We can assume there will be 500 BHP, atleast, hopefully from small-block power (atleast, thats what I want...)
But can we assume that it could best the rather mysterious M3?
...Maybe not...
I'd certainly hope so. Cadillac, and GM for that matter, have so much going for them right now that a model such as this would truely be epic not only in the United States, but worldwide as well. Given that GM currently has plans to make the CTS it's true "world-wide" product this time around with Coupe, Sedan, and Wagon forms and a wide-selection of engines available, why not make the CTS-V a true compeditor world-wide as well?
...Which gets me thinking: CTS Wagon + V-Series packaging = FUN!!!