I dyno'ed my 2009 CTS-V today.
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The thing that's so wild, so really cool about the CTS-V is the fact that it does all of these wonderful things under the hood with a wedge head, two-valve, pushrod in-the-block cam engine. I love it! Chevy got it right 55 years ago and this and the Z06 are proof of their "cheap" and "simple" design. God love 'em.
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As much as I love the E63, I could never justify its premium over a CTS-V.
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YEAH. I should have bought a manual to get more power. Darn wife....
The thing that's so wild, so really cool about the CTS-V is the fact that it does all of these wonderful things under the hood with a wedge head, two-valve, pushrod in-the-block cam engine. I love it! Chevy got it right 55 years ago and this and the Z06 are proof of their "cheap" and "simple" design. God love 'em.
#47
I admire anything that is good in the car industry so I am not blind to the Nissan VQ engine, our TL engine, or the Ford Duratec engine to name a few. The technology has come a long way in terms of delivering performance along with decent economy and extremely low emissions. They truly are marvels.
The CTS-V stands as a hallmark of really serious hi-performance sedans. Man, talk about having your cake and eating it, too! What a superb machine.
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You know.....GM borrowed a Honda engine (J35 IIRC) for the Saturn Vue in the not-too distant past. Maybe GM can return the favor and lend Honda/Acura an LSx engine for a high-po RL or NSX.
Sigh. Too bad that'll never happen.
Sigh. Too bad that'll never happen.
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https://acurazine.com/forums/car-talk-5/ls7-nsx-726866/
I just reread the thread and WTF, how would anyone know about throwing off the balance of the car without actually driving it? That's a shitload of extra weight but knowing the talent and knowledge that the guy had, there's no way he could have just ignored the extra weight and didn't account for it in other areas. and besides the LS7 + Getrag weighed 35 lbs less than the C32B + tranny so that speaks for itself.
and obviously I'm a huge LSx fan... there's such a HUGE aftermarket for them. I can't say this for all engines in general (it would be more like the SBC) but the aftermarket support for the LSx, combined with the reliability and bang-for-your-buck performance factor and the sound, altogether.... you just can't beat it.
I just reread the thread and WTF, how would anyone know about throwing off the balance of the car without actually driving it? That's a shitload of extra weight but knowing the talent and knowledge that the guy had, there's no way he could have just ignored the extra weight and didn't account for it in other areas. and besides the LS7 + Getrag weighed 35 lbs less than the C32B + tranny so that speaks for itself.
and obviously I'm a huge LSx fan... there's such a HUGE aftermarket for them. I can't say this for all engines in general (it would be more like the SBC) but the aftermarket support for the LSx, combined with the reliability and bang-for-your-buck performance factor and the sound, altogether.... you just can't beat it.
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Honda will NOT eat that crow. I think the best we can expect in the near future is a J37 stroked to 4.0L maybe w/IMA but .
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I need more power to do this:
I this picture, it's my favorite picture of a CTS-V, ever.
I'm going to do that when my rears are worn out enough to require replacement.
I this picture, it's my favorite picture of a CTS-V, ever.
I'm going to do that when my rears are worn out enough to require replacement.
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Indeed
The V is the new benchmark. However, if they were at the same sticker, I think I'd still be a little biased in favor of the M5.
...can't wait to see if the next gen M5 comes with the boosted V8 or V10. ALSO cant wait to see how far this arms race goes (particularly with MB AMG in the mix).
The V is the new benchmark. However, if they were at the same sticker, I think I'd still be a little biased in favor of the M5.
...can't wait to see if the next gen M5 comes with the boosted V8 or V10. ALSO cant wait to see how far this arms race goes (particularly with MB AMG in the mix).
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Meh, I'd take the CTS-V even if they were at the same sticker. The current M5 does nothing for me, that engine is fantastic but the LSA is even more-so. Piano black trim and suede is the optional Recaros would be a must for me.
Honestly the only current BMW that does anything for me styling-wise is the 1-series, 3-series and I suppose the X5, even though I don't like SUVs much. The 5-series just looks too feminine and delicate
Honestly the only current BMW that does anything for me styling-wise is the 1-series, 3-series and I suppose the X5, even though I don't like SUVs much. The 5-series just looks too feminine and delicate
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