Detroit 2008: Powerful Cadillac CTS-V
At the Detroit 2008 Auto Show, Cadillac presented its new and the most powerful Cadillac CTS-V. Compared with its predecessor, the Cadillac is now more modern and stylish. Under the hood you’ll find the 6.2 liter supercharged V8 engine taken from the Corvette ZR1 and a maximum torque of 745nm. It gives the CTS 550hp and able to compete with such monsters as the BMW M5 (505hp) and Audi RS6 (580hp).
Cadillac offers six speed manual or automatic transmission. The CTS is a sport sedan and I believe that it’s better with manual transmission. According to YOSAX Cadillac CTS-V has some advanced braking.
The 2009 Cadillac CTS-V also includes sophisticated braking and tire systems, in partnership with two companies renown for high-performance technology: Brembo and Michelin. Brembo brakes are at all four corners and include powerful, six-piston calipers in the front and four-piston calipers in the rear. Michelin worked with Cadillac engineers to develop its acclaimed Pilot Sport 2 (PS2) summer tire for the CTS-V and its 19-inch wheels.
The exterior looks pretty aggressive and the car has both power and beauty which makes it able to compete with the main competition from BMW and Audi. Production should start in 2009 although BMW will also be showing off its modified BMW M5 which will probably beat the CTS-V hands-down. It’s going to be hard for Cadillac to beat BMW and Audi, but let’s see.
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