2009 CTS-V officially 556 hp
06-10-2008, 09:58 PM
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Originally Posted by EuroCarFan' post='600259' date='Jun 11 2008, 01:42 AM
Feels like a dagger just punctured my heart. 
Time to get that NOS kit. hahaha
Man, that's got to be the fastest sedan on the planet.
Time to get that NOS kit. hahaha
Man, that's got to be the fastest sedan on the planet.
06-10-2008, 10:30 PM
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Autoblog had a mistake in their article, 3.9 not 3.5 0-60mph. But that is mostly likely a conservative number.
Acutal GM press release:
"CTS-V, with its supercharged 6.2-liter LSA engine, has achieved SAE-certified peak output of 556 horsepower (415 kW) at 6100 rpm and 551 lb.-ft. (747 Nm) of torque at 3800 rpm. CTS-V accelerates from 0-60 mph in 3.9 seconds. CTS-V covers the quarter-mile in 12 seconds at 118 mph. These acceleration times are believed to be the fastest for any V-8-powered sedan currently in production.
More than just power, CTS-V also includes a comprehensive suite of technical and design enhancements, including Magnetic Ride Control and a new automatic transmission with paddle-shift control. Cadillac pioneered Magnetic Ride Control, the world's fastest-acting suspension, in 2004. The new CTS-V employs a new version of this technology, enabling it to achieve a remarkably wide bandwidth of capability that ranges from extreme high-performance agility to the smooth road manners of a prestigious luxury sedan.
CTS-V also manages power via an extremely robust driveline. The car's limited-slip differential is made of cast iron for extreme strength. Its limited-slip tuning enables excellent high-speed stability along with comfortable low-speed maneuverability. The prop shaft is heavy-duty and wheel hub bearings are stiffened and bolstered to manage the car's remarkable energy. Axle half-shafts are asymmetrical, a design that ensures smooth performance."
Acutal GM press release:
"CTS-V, with its supercharged 6.2-liter LSA engine, has achieved SAE-certified peak output of 556 horsepower (415 kW) at 6100 rpm and 551 lb.-ft. (747 Nm) of torque at 3800 rpm. CTS-V accelerates from 0-60 mph in 3.9 seconds. CTS-V covers the quarter-mile in 12 seconds at 118 mph. These acceleration times are believed to be the fastest for any V-8-powered sedan currently in production.
More than just power, CTS-V also includes a comprehensive suite of technical and design enhancements, including Magnetic Ride Control and a new automatic transmission with paddle-shift control. Cadillac pioneered Magnetic Ride Control, the world's fastest-acting suspension, in 2004. The new CTS-V employs a new version of this technology, enabling it to achieve a remarkably wide bandwidth of capability that ranges from extreme high-performance agility to the smooth road manners of a prestigious luxury sedan.
CTS-V also manages power via an extremely robust driveline. The car's limited-slip differential is made of cast iron for extreme strength. Its limited-slip tuning enables excellent high-speed stability along with comfortable low-speed maneuverability. The prop shaft is heavy-duty and wheel hub bearings are stiffened and bolstered to manage the car's remarkable energy. Axle half-shafts are asymmetrical, a design that ensures smooth performance."
06-11-2008, 08:39 AM
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Originally Posted by DRANGED' post='600270' date='Jun 10 2008, 10:58 PM
Still won't help their caddy park though, saw this one tonight!
06-11-2008, 09:02 AM
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Originally Posted by JetBlack5OC' post='600276' date='Jun 10 2008, 11:30 PM
Autoblog had a mistake in their article, 3.9 not 3.5 0-60mph. But that is mostly likely a conservative number.
06-11-2008, 08:15 PM
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Originally Posted by EuroCarFan' post='600501' date='Jun 11 2008, 10:02 AM
3.9?? I'll walk it...
06-12-2008, 05:30 AM
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I haven't had a chance to dyno my car after all these mods. The shop near my house has a very poor set up with one small whistle-shaped fan that they would point at the lower grill area instead of a big fan pointed at the front of the car. Trying to find a better facility and time to go get it done.
06-18-2008, 12:59 PM
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Originally Posted by EuroCarFan' post='601118' date='Jun 12 2008, 08:30 AM
I haven't had a chance to dyno my car after all these mods. The shop near my house has a very poor set up with one small whistle-shaped fan that they would point at the lower grill area instead of a big fan pointed at the front of the car. Trying to find a better facility and time to go get it done.
06-18-2008, 01:50 PM
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Originally Posted by Bimmer32' post='605295' date='Jun 18 2008, 01:59 PM
Supercharged CTS vs. a NOS V10, you'll walk any CTS-V, everyday and everytime.