Cadillac: CTS News **2018 V Revealed (page 46)**
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Cadillac CTS-V takes on the BMW M3 and the Audi S4
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"Cadillac sent us an early-production 2005 CTS-V because its engineers have refined the rear end to lessen the wheel-hop problem. The situation is better but not yet solved."
Hmmm...
Hmmm...
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"Our test car cost $50,470 and it had manual, unheated cloth seats, an upgraded stereo that sounded like hell, and no navigation system. M3s equipped like the other two cars in this test cost between $55,000 and $57,000."
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The ultimate CTS-V challenger is the BMW M5 sedan, but since the previous version of that car is gone and the new one won't be available for another year, we'll save that comparison for another day.
ok so they're comparing based on $$$ alone.... that makes a lot of sense.
i dunno, lol
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Interesting note " The lighter BMW managed a winning 12.8 mpg, but that could be because it got a bit raucous at high rpm, so we operated the engine more slowly overall than the other cars'."
If the M3 got so raucous when revved you would have thought that the Cadillac's engine was just as refined.
This actually made me laugh "If Cadillac engineers refine the next CTS-V with a (much) nicer interior, a Northstar engine, and a less truck-like transmission, they may have a true world beater on their hands. They're that close."
If the M3 got so raucous when revved you would have thought that the Cadillac's engine was just as refined.
This actually made me laugh "If Cadillac engineers refine the next CTS-V with a (much) nicer interior, a Northstar engine, and a less truck-like transmission, they may have a true world beater on their hands. They're that close."
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Originally Posted by srika
ok so they're comparing based on $$$ alone.... that makes a lot of sense.
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Originally Posted by Shawn S
Last time I checked, the M3 had TWO DOORS.
Why are they comparing these cars ???
Why are they comparing these cars ???
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Originally Posted by Shawn S
Last time I checked, the M3 had TWO DOORS.
Why are they comparing these cars ???
Why are they comparing these cars ???
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We can guess that the next CTSV engine will be the one from the C6 Z06. And we know that, that engine will be about 427 cubic inches large and make about 500 HP. So what will that make a CTSV go like?
I think this example is the closest we have right now.
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Originally Posted by gavriil
We can guess that the next CTSV engine will be the one from the C6 Z06. And we know that, that engine will be about 427 cubic inches large and make about 500 HP. So what will that make a CTSV go like?
I think this example is the closest we have right now.
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Looking Bolder But Familiar
In our January issue, we caught a glimpse of the rear end of Cadillac's entry model for 2007, the CTS. Now we get to see its nose. While there is no doubt that this is the CTS, the egg-crate grille has wider spacing between bars to convey the idea of less refinement, and more substance. Headlights not only wrap up into the fenders, but sweep around to the sides for a more massive look. That macho stance is complemented by the seriously flared fenders. From this angle, the CTS, with its very short rear deck, almost looks more like a hatchback than a sedan. That rocker panel appliqué is new to the CTS as well.
Source: popularmechanics.com
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^^
Extremely shitty rendering job. Everything looks out of proportion... unless the next CTS comes in "toy car" trim only.
Extremely shitty rendering job. Everything looks out of proportion... unless the next CTS comes in "toy car" trim only.
look at how small those rims are.
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I don't like the looks of it. Instead of lining up with the STS and SRX in softening the edges and refining the Art & Science look, it remains too edgy with lines to severe, IMO. To close to the "old school" look of the XLR instead of the lasted models like the STS.
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Cadillac CTS - - 3.6 V6 Sport Luxury Saloon 4 dr, £29850 - - Source: Autoexpress
Cadillac is back, and determined to start with a bang this time. No more mediocre American luxury barges, but a debut car that fires straight at the BMW 5-Series. The CTS was one of the first Cadillacs designed under the 'Art & Science' influence, and it shows with an extremely bold look packed with razor-edge lines and extreme profiles. It works best in lighter metallics, but may still be too extreme for some. The interior is far better built than most American cars, if still some way of Audi, and space is not as generous as you'd expect. Most rivals are roomier in the back and a Mondeo has a bigger boot. Equipment levels are lavish though, especially considering headline-grabbing pricing.
Two rather vocal V6 engines launch the range, a 2.8-litre and a 3.6-litre. The latter is preferable as it's torquier, has a real turn of pace and is nicer to listen to than the anodyne 2.8. Neither will crack 25mpg though. As for handling, Cadillac proudly boasts that the CTS was developed with European customers in mind. That's why it corners tidily, with the stiff structure giving it a sharp, agile feel considering its size. It's no 5-Series, and the ride is at times unsettled, but it's a fair effort and there's little cause for complaint. In all, a characterful car that is surprisingly competent to drive. But will it sell? Not in vast numbers until the brand is re-established, a dealer network is set up and diesel powerplants arrive. Rest assured though, Cadillac is working on all three.
+ Character, equipment, decent handling, bold styling
- Space, economy, styling too bold for some
Two rather vocal V6 engines launch the range, a 2.8-litre and a 3.6-litre. The latter is preferable as it's torquier, has a real turn of pace and is nicer to listen to than the anodyne 2.8. Neither will crack 25mpg though. As for handling, Cadillac proudly boasts that the CTS was developed with European customers in mind. That's why it corners tidily, with the stiff structure giving it a sharp, agile feel considering its size. It's no 5-Series, and the ride is at times unsettled, but it's a fair effort and there's little cause for complaint. In all, a characterful car that is surprisingly competent to drive. But will it sell? Not in vast numbers until the brand is re-established, a dealer network is set up and diesel powerplants arrive. Rest assured though, Cadillac is working on all three.
+ Character, equipment, decent handling, bold styling
- Space, economy, styling too bold for some