Cadillac CTS-V Coupe confirmed
07-20-2009, 07:32 PM
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I know my feelings regarding cadillac have differed from swajames from time to time, but I will bite. this car is pretty damn awesome.
General Motors Vice Chairman Bob Lutz has confirmed that the Cadillac CTS-V coupe has gotten the greenlight. Lutz, a longtime auto executive now in charge of marketing at GM, made the announcement during a web-chat on the automaker's FastLane website.
"As of now the V package is planned only for the sedan and coupe," Lutz wrote. He also left the door open for additions to the product lineup. A sport-wagon variant of the CTS is due out in 2010, which will certainly spur some requests for a V version of the model. To this, Lutz said that if the demand exists, "there is no reason why we couldn't do a V-Series wagon, and I would be standing in line for one, just ahead of you."
The V package gives the CTS the same 6.2-liter V8 engine found on the Corvette ZR1. Using the 556 horsepower engine that produces up to 551 ft-lb of torque, the CTS-V sedan managed a blistering 7:59.32 lap on the 'Ring. Helping out the driver is the Vette's six-speed Tremec TR-6060 manual transmission. The V-packaged sedan was introduced alongside the CTS coupe at the 2008 North American International Auto Show. This coupe should hit the market in summer, 2010.
Aside from Cadillac, Lutz was also talking Pontiac. The company has given thought to rebranding the Pontiac G8 as the new Chevy Caprice. Lutz told fans that the company is "studying the feasibility of bringing [the G8] in as a Caprice for both law enforcement and the public."
Source: fastlane.gmblogs.com via autoblog.com
http://www.worldcarfans.com/109071420467/c...nfirmed-by-lutz
General Motors Vice Chairman Bob Lutz has confirmed that the Cadillac CTS-V coupe has gotten the greenlight. Lutz, a longtime auto executive now in charge of marketing at GM, made the announcement during a web-chat on the automaker's FastLane website.
"As of now the V package is planned only for the sedan and coupe," Lutz wrote. He also left the door open for additions to the product lineup. A sport-wagon variant of the CTS is due out in 2010, which will certainly spur some requests for a V version of the model. To this, Lutz said that if the demand exists, "there is no reason why we couldn't do a V-Series wagon, and I would be standing in line for one, just ahead of you."
The V package gives the CTS the same 6.2-liter V8 engine found on the Corvette ZR1. Using the 556 horsepower engine that produces up to 551 ft-lb of torque, the CTS-V sedan managed a blistering 7:59.32 lap on the 'Ring. Helping out the driver is the Vette's six-speed Tremec TR-6060 manual transmission. The V-packaged sedan was introduced alongside the CTS coupe at the 2008 North American International Auto Show. This coupe should hit the market in summer, 2010.
Aside from Cadillac, Lutz was also talking Pontiac. The company has given thought to rebranding the Pontiac G8 as the new Chevy Caprice. Lutz told fans that the company is "studying the feasibility of bringing [the G8] in as a Caprice for both law enforcement and the public."
Source: fastlane.gmblogs.com via autoblog.com
http://www.worldcarfans.com/109071420467/c...nfirmed-by-lutz
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That rear is pretty high for my taste. I like the idea of a coupe though.
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In the USA, as stockholders of Government Motors, we should ban together and require these cars be equipped with motors smaller than 2 litres and capable of a City/Highway combined fuel economy of < 40mpg!
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I'd say you lost me with that second picture. The interior is still GM. 
Either that, or we should all demand that each citizen of the US gets one when they are released... 
Originally Posted by luigi524td' post='948459' date='Jul 21 2009, 12:37 AM
In the USA, as stockholders of Government Motors, we should ban together and require these cars be equipped with motors smaller than 2 litres and capable of a City/Highway combined fuel economy of < 40mpg!
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Originally Posted by craigm1841' post='948335' date='Jul 20 2009, 08:32 PM
I know my feelings regarding cadillac have differed from swajames from time to time, but I will bite. this car is pretty damn awesome.
07-21-2009, 10:02 PM
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I liked it the first time I saw it! It has an unmistakably, (unique), Cadillac visual vocabulary but edgier and aggressive while looking refined...dare I say, "unAmerican". It helps that it's gonna have a great engine, great driving dynamics, and yes - a nice interior...but I think the first impression of it's exterior is going to be key for it's success. I'm also not crazy about the straight-on rear view but the 3/4 rear view is works very well. I can't wait to read the driving reviews when it comes out!
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GM really needs to push this car, it is one of the nicest cars in their line and has A LOT of market potential
