Cadillac has decided to take a different route with its commercials and marketing scheme. The new tagline, “The Mark of Leadership,” will hopefully work out well for the brand as it struggles to gain marketshare. Check out the three new ads below!
Hennessey CTS-V700 hits the dyno for proof of 707 horsepower potential!
Check out this dyno run of the new Hennessey CTS-V700. All I can say is wow!
Cadillac gets serious about fighting the Germans; releases pics of the CTS-V Sport Wagon!
When Cadillac released the CTS-V a year ago, it blew away the competition from Audi, from BMW and from Mercedes-Benz. This January, GM decided a CTS-V Coupe would really get people excited about a performance Caddy. This week at the New York International Auto Show General Motors will be showing off the production-intent version of the CTS-V Sport Wagon! In my opinion, the CTS Sport Wagon is one of the best looking wagons on the market today. It also provides excellent handling and returns decent fuel economy. The V-series will just up the performance ante to the tune of 556 horsepower and 551 pound feet of torque. For all of the details, head on over to Autoblog.
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The video above shows what 700 horsepower (the engine is rated at 707 but Hennessey says peak power is more like 735) will do to a CTS-V. The car is insanely quick, able to accelerate with enough force to set off the OnStar crash sensors and prompt a call from one of their spokespeople. Enjoy!
Cadillac to offer Recaro sport seats on V6 CTS sedan and coupe!
One of the things many enthusiasts have loved about the Cadillac CTS-V are the optional Recaro power-adjustable sport seats. They have thicker side bolsters, an adjustable seat cushion and look downright amazing. Well Cadillac has decided to offer these seats on the V6 powered CTS sedan and coupe (not the Sportwagon for some odd reason…) for the low, low, low price of $2,800! For more details, head on over to Autoblog.
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Click the video above to watch the Hennessey CTS-V hit nearly 130 mph in the quarter mile in just over 11 seconds!
2011 Cadillac CTS-V Coupe unveiled ahead of North American International Auto Show
The 2nd generation CTS-V sports sedan debuted in 2008, showing the world that the American luxury brands could still build a high-performance luxury sedan. Well after the CTS Coupe bodystyle debuted at the 2009 LA Auto Show, the V-version of the Coupe was sure to follow. Set to be unveiled at the 2010 North American International Auto Show, the CTS-V Coupe features all the same performance mods as the sedan; 556 horsepower supercharged V8, 6-speed manual or automatic transmission, Brembo brakes and more, just in a more shapely package. For more details, head on over to Autoblog.
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The video above shows a Cadillac CTS-V hitting 10.35 in the quarter mile at an incredible 136.72 mph! It’s pretty amazing what 810 horsepower can do. Like to see someone try this in a Camry. For more information on the car, or the Vette Doctors who tuned it, head on over to the Tampa Sports Car Examiner.
(Video source: The Examiner)
Where would we be without good old Maximum Bob? He let slip to Car and Driver that we would be able to get a CTS-V in every flavor, meaning sedan, coupe, and wagon. The sedan has already proven itself as one of the best performance luxury sedans in the world, so if the coupe and wagon are built to the same high standards, then this will be quite an impressive lineup. Head on over to Car and Driver for more.
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Bob Lutz’s reaction to “Not ready for racing” Jaguar XFR
“Maximum” Bob Lutz is usually not afraid to hold back when making comments to the press. In this case, he is a tad more reserved, however he still makes a great point. The following comment is in reference to the Jaguar XFR being pulled out of his CTS-V challenge by Jaguar saying, “the brakes might not hold up to track duty.”
“I think it means that the European high-performance sedans are excellent, even superb cars, but quite possibly not ready for racing laps right out of the showroom. The CTS-V is not only quicker, but will, in totally untweaked, stock form, run hot laps at any race track until it runs out of fuel. Transmission oil and diff oil temps are stable, engine oil temp doesn’t go up, brakes get a bit more pedal travel, but don’t fade. The street tires get a tad greasy, but handling and control remain excellent. “May the best car win!” (It wins automatically if the competitors won’t show up!)”
Gotta love it! Stay tuned for more on the challenge as it develops, but for now, check it out at Jalopnik.
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