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2008 Detroit Auto Show: Cadillac Leaks 2009 CTS-V Details Early!

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2008 Detroit Auto Show: Cadillac Leaks 2009 CTS-V Details Early!

2009 CTS-V: CADILLAC’S ULTIMATE EXPRESSION OF PERFORMANCE AND LUXURY

As the new CTS sport sedan earns accolades and new owners, Cadillac takes the next leap forward by premiering the 2009 CTS-V, the brand’s ultimate expression of performance and luxury.

Launching in the fourth quarter of 2008, the all-new CTS-V intends to combine the serious performance of an elite sports car with the poise and elegance of a prestigious luxury sedan. Part of Cadillac’s acclaimed V-Series of high-performance models, CTS-V delivers an estimated 550 horsepower (410 kW). More than just power, CTS-V also includes a comprehensive suite of technical and design enhancements, including Magnetic Ride Control, an industry-first Performance Traction Management program and the addition of a new automatic transmission with paddle-shift control.

“The CTS-V represents the full extension of our design, technology and performance capabilities,” says Jim Taylor, Cadillac general manager. “The V-Series takes the award-winning CTS sport sedan and elevates it to a position within the club of the world’s most exclusive and capable cars.”

As an all-new version of the CTS sport sedan was prepared for 2008, Cadillac engineers and designers began to scheme a new CTS-V that would reach much higher in terms of performance and luxury. Through the original CTS-V, Cadillac proved it could develop a very potent, high-performance sedan. The challenge for the 2009 model was enhancing every aspect in a comprehensive manner, along with reaching higher performance limits.

Several key technical and design elements combine to transform the already highly capable CTS into the new V-Series. Like the existing CTS, the V-Series is the product of an intensive development process across North America and Europe, including famed test tracks and millions of miles of road. Supporting Cadillac’s ongoing global expansion, the 2009 CTS-V is planned to be offered outside North America for the first time, including exports to Europe, the Middle East and Asia.

Sophisticated technical enhancements

The 2009 Cadillac CTS-V features the world’s fastest-reacting suspension technology, Magnetic Ride Control (MRC). It uses shocks controlled by electro-magnets, rather than mechanical valves, greatly accelerating response time. Electronic sensors at all four wheels literally “read the road” every millisecond, making constant adjustments to damping to create virtually instantaneous and extremely precise control of body motions. This is of particular benefit for a high-performance sedan, helping to keep the car very composed during hard cornering, acceleration, braking and other dynamic maneuvers.

MRC technology first appeared on the Cadillac STS performance sedan and has been used on some of the world’s most celebrated cars, including the Chevrolet Corvette and a select few European sports cars.

Enabling the precise control expected in a high-performance sedan, the CTS-V features Performance Traction Management system, borrowed from championship racing teams. This technology uses advanced electronics to manage engine torque for optimal traction during acceleration. In situations such as acceleration from a stop or exiting corners, Performance Traction Management regulates torque delivery for the best possible launch.

Performance Traction Management uses the same sort of electronics as stability control programs such as Cadillac’s StabiliTrak system, but applies it in a different manner. Rather than monitoring and controlling wheel slip to assist in stopping or slowing the car, PTM regulates torque delivery to instantly match the available tire grip for maximum acceleration.

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 CTS-V and its 19-inch wheels.

And, of course, there is the matter of power. It has increased nearly 35 percent for the ’09 CTS-V, via a new 6.2L LSA supercharged V-8 engine generating an estimated 550 hp (410 kW) and 550 lb.-ft. (745 Nm) of torque. The engine delivers this power with remarkable refinement. A sixth-generation Eaton supercharger minimizes the added noise previously associated with supercharged engines, and tightly controls intake air temperature for optimal performance.

Transmission choices include either a six-speed manual or an exclusive, six-speed automatic with steering-wheel-mounted paddle shifters. It is the first automatic offered on the CTS-V.

Accentuated design elements

The 2009 CTS-V extends Cadillac’s acclaimed design language, both inside and out. The V-Series includes all the elements of the CTS sport sedan’s well received cabin, while adding some elegant and purposeful accents.

V-Series will offer Recaro performance driving seats, providing excellent support for spirited driving and adding to the luxurious and purposeful interior. These new, 14-way adjustable performance seats include pneumatic bolster controls in the seat cushion and backrest.

A microfiber material is added to the steering wheel, seats and shifter, providing the soft feel and luxurious appearance of suede without suede’s inherent drawbacks of difficult care and moisture sensitivity. These accents on the steering wheel, seat inserts and shifter are elegant to the touch and help support high-performance driving.

The car’s integrated center stack is trimmed with a new Obsidian material that is also applied to the center console and door trim. Just like every CTS, the V-Series includes a hand-stitched instrument panel, door trim and center console. Leading-edge infotainment features, including a 40-gigabyte hard drive, advanced navigation system with a “pop-up” screen and Bose digital surround audio, extend to the V-Series, as well as factory-installed Bluetooth capability.

The exterior of the new CTS-V amplifies the assertive stance and elegant details of the standard car, and communicates the car’s remarkable capabilities. The dihedral Cadillac grille is larger to enable more air intake and features a satin finish. The raised hood encompasses the supercharged engine, and new front and rear fascias identify the vehicle as a V-Series. The car’s 19-inch wheels enhance its stance on the road.

The founding member of the V-Series, CTS-V was initially offered in 2004 and sold primarily in North America through the 2007 model year. The supercharged STS-V and XLR-V were added in 2006 to make the V-Series an exclusive trio of models all capable of zero-to-60 acceleration in less than five seconds with enhanced overall performance and luxury 2008 Detroit Auto Show Photo Gallery

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r15mohd - 1/8/2008 3:55:02 PM

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wow!!! i'm loving every piece of this vehicle, except the vents by the mirrors. but definitely a GREAT turnaround by GM/Cadillac.

now we have to wait on J.Clarkson's review and the match-up between this, the m5, and the rs6

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r15mohd - 1/8/2008 3:56:13 PM

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btw, those seats look beautiful! and the second photo is very aggresive-looking...definitely a bang!

chris760 - 1/8/2008 8:06:21 PM

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dual exhausts??? i don't think that is aggressive and same with the 4200lb weight!?!?!??!

chris760 - 1/8/2008 8:07:05 PM

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oh yeah and the 4200 lb weight was from leftlane news

528i - 1/8/2008 4:01:49 PMView My AgentSpace

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WOW 550Hp.

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Spectator - 1/8/2008 5:07:58 PM

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Hell look at the 550 lb/ft tq. This LSA engine is in reality the de-tuned new LS9 engine which produces over 600hp in the new ZR1 vette.

Tell me that tuners won't start ripping apart this engine immediatly and building monsters to take on the MB Black series.

Thumbs up for GM

DROOPYSAKK - 1/8/2008 4:04:27 PM

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wow im loving this, i have to say that the nicest factory interior i have ever seen.

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budfrogS4 - 1/8/2008 5:38:56 PMView My AgentSpace

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Wow indeed, inside and out. For an American automaker, they've done quite well using only 6.2 liters to get 550 hp. Enginewise, definitely a step in the right direction.

I always wondered why automakers didn't use piano black in the interior...

zairnaim - 1/8/2008 4:05:46 PM

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i really like this design. Gm is finally getting waking up! In this segment i think the cts-v and c amg look the best then the audi lexus and bmw in that order.

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r15mohd - 1/8/2008 4:13:55 PM

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i think it will be in the class of the m5,rs6,e63/5

this vehicle would kill the m3, isf, rs4, c-amg

ThierryHenry14 - 1/8/2008 4:38:42 PM

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um... its comments like yours that fuels flame war... just keep it at competing against E63, RS6 and M5...

1970toyotamarc - 1/8/2008 9:49:23 PM

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i think r15 makes a good point, i have always thought of the CTS as just an oversized 3/c/is competitor. Caddy obviously sees more. They are clearly going after the 5/E crowd with this beast. With rumors of them dumping the STS and bringing a smaller model, maybe the CTS is going uplevel. It's happened to other cars. maybe we on car forums are the only ones who really care abbout what cars compete with what cars in what classes. maybe the rest of the world just wants to judge and appreciate each car on its own merits.

Mate - 1/8/2008 4:06:32 PM

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"WOW" was the reaction I first had when i saw the interior. It looks FABULOUS. And the seats?! Impressive detailing. I must also say they did a rather good job with the front fascia. Very clean design, not overdone(the power bulge for the engine looks seamless), and it screams "Power!" Also, the rims are a nice surprise. They aren't as glitzy as i would have expected. Cadillac, from what i am seeing and reading, you made a 5 star car.

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no1listensanyway - 1/8/2008 4:17:16 PMView My AgentSpace

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WOW, Looking at the spy shots from a couple of months ago, I thought for sure GM was going to screw this one up. They have done an amazing job on this car, now I want to see some numbers!

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Hwany - 1/8/2008 4:17:48 PM

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Nice job, GM. We have a Hummer H3 and recently got Chevy Tahoe and they are great vehicles with no problems at all.

This car will be on my shopping list for sure!

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lewishamiltonpimp - 1/8/2008 4:40:03 PM

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Did you win the H3 because why in the world would anyone buy one?

Rupert - 1/8/2008 6:16:33 PMView My AgentSpace

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Last time I sat in an H3 I could grate cheese on the dash materials, they were so hard. Never mind the awful fake chrome everywhere.
Sorry Hwany, I have to agree with lewishamiltonpimp.

Whelan - 1/8/2008 4:26:12 PM

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I thought the CTS was a competitor with the 3-series, A4, and IS?

Either way it is gonna blast those out of the water and be a piece to reckon with for the M5 and S6 and AMG.

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courtstone - 1/9/2008 11:08:35 AM

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I think the CTV-V is poised to be in between an M3/M5.

golfer38 - 1/8/2008 4:33:25 PMView My AgentSpace

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Very nice car and a big improvement over the previous generation. Cadillac still needs help in rim design, but these do look better. I love the interior best out of all the performance sedans.

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ThierryHenry14 - 1/8/2008 4:41:28 PM

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CTS is a weird car, in terms of its segment. Its a 5er, E-klasse, and A6 competitor priced at the lower class' price.

I think Cadillac has always positioned it against the 5er, E, and A6. Its the independant comparisons who thinks they should compete with price, and not size, and puts them in the same class as the C/3er/A4

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Spectator - 1/8/2008 5:23:15 PM

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First off...didn't deboost you.

Secondly, in terms of segment...Cadillac dosen't fall along the lines of any of the German brethern. It matches closer to Infinity than the Germans as it pertains to size.

Thats whats great about it. It isn't a big 3 series, or a small 5 series...its its own thing. Priced below anything der faterlund has, but with the ability to beat the smaller and the larger german cars for the most part. Yes the RS6 may be faster (then again it might not) and I don't the M5 (500/384)or E63 AMG(507/465) even come close to the numbers this vehicle produces.

Hyundai - 1/8/2008 5:36:55 PM

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Spectator has it right. The CTS wasn't designed to be a replica in size and price to either the 3er/G/IS/C/A4 segment or 5er/M/GS/E/A6 segment.

It does its own thing and I'm lovin' every inch of it!

1970toyotamarc - 1/8/2008 9:51:21 PM

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yes, i think we are finally starting to understand this car.

ThierryHenry14 - 1/8/2008 10:27:21 PM

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Good point. Although I must disagree with the performance aspect, I know exactly what you are saying. Because that is the case, I give kudos for Caddy for making its own segment.

enthusiastx11 - 1/8/2008 4:46:29 PM

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totally impressive car!

the CTS is already a great looking car inside and out. add 550hp to that and it's a serious machine. if cadillac can get that power to the road, it should easily outrun everything in the class.

nice job cadillac!

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Porschinator - 1/8/2008 4:47:26 PM

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GM is shaking things up. FINALLY!

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Porschinator - 1/8/2008 4:49:45 PM

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Also Cadillac always had great technology. The problem previously was that technology installed in a plain jane "old school" body/skin. Not anymore.

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1995e34 - 1/8/2008 5:10:41 PM

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Darth Vader, your car has arrived.

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bmwdrvr - 1/8/2008 5:15:13 PM

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this car looks amazing, especially that interior it really sets a new standard, i cant wait to see the comparisons between it and its class....size aside im sure this car will be priced against the M3, C63, and RS4, now im not sure of that but given the price of the CTS i doubt this CTS-v will run into 80,000 range. i wonder what it will do to 60 with almost 600hp

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Spectator - 1/11/2008 4:32:21 PM

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The CTS-V wont even come close to the 80,000 range.

You had better be a Porsche, Dodge Viper or high end vette, to command a price like that in the domestic market. And this car isn't trying to be either of those. In reality, your talking about a sweet handling 35,000 sedan recieving basically a 20,000 engine and transmition upgrade. Look around the High 50's for starting prices, I'm betting.

1995e34 - 1/8/2008 5:27:08 PM

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after seeing this, i can't help but think how good the camaro will turn out. i know it's a bit of a leap, but...

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r15mohd - 1/9/2008 8:19:55 AM

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hate to bust your bubble, but have you seen the interior shots for the camaro...it's like someone threw blindfolded the designer.

Hyundai - 1/8/2008 5:33:09 PM

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Hubba-hubba!!! :D

Way to go GM!

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Hyundai - 1/8/2008 5:43:17 PM

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LOL @ Der "Motherland"!

What year Focus did you trade it in for? I sure hope not an 08... The 06-07s look much nicer in my opinion, but then again, that's just my opinion. Good luck with the 09' CTS-V. They are freakin gorgeous!

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S4cabriofoxone - 1/8/2008 7:28:52 PMView My AgentSpace

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The '08 is a POS... you should've gotten a 2007 Corolla instead, because they would've given you a $50/mo lease to make way for the new models...

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Need4Speed - 1/8/2008 6:11:28 PM

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Someone has finally LOST THEIR MINDS at Cadillac...and I mean that in a GOOD WAY!

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Rupert - 1/8/2008 6:17:09 PMView My AgentSpace

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Horsepower race?
What horsepower race?

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KillBot - 1/8/2008 6:31:18 PM

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The 1st American Luxury Sports Sedan worth bragging about. Thank you God!!!!and GM!!!! I want one, in that color. I feel like crying I'm so happy but at the same time so sad. Cause I know that this and the ZR1 are going to be the last of their kind. The big bad V-8's. At least this car will have a chance at being a collectors item in 30 years.

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r15mohd - 1/9/2008 8:21:00 AM

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i doubt that v8 cut goes to the corvette or V-models in the cadillac. that would be stupid of them...

PlanB - 1/8/2008 6:58:11 PM

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Unbelievably gorgeous interior, I can't stop looking at it. Has "GM" and "flawless" ever been used in the same sentence?

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fuelfool - 1/8/2008 7:07:27 PM

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Still have to pinch myself when I think about the fact I can go to a Cadillac dealership and get a car with over 500 HP. Truly Amazing. Beautiful inside and out with just one criticism. I personally prefer the shape of the regular CTS grill that gives the appearance of one massive deep breathing grill. Take that shape, mesh it out and I'm sold. That, and lose the overwraught square foglamp housings. Otherwise I wouldn't change a thing.

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S4cabriofoxone - 1/8/2008 7:31:01 PMView My AgentSpace

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WOW! I LOVE this thing! Gorgeous, stunning, vulgar, inside and out!

Cadillac has upstaged everyone else with this interior treatment... I can't wait to see how Audi responds with the new RS4. But it doesn't even compete with the RS4--as far as I can see, this is the only sedan that will be able to compete with the new RS6 for the "fastest sedan in the world" title!

I WANT ONE! You have no idea how happy I am to say that about an American car!

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Need4Speed - 1/8/2008 9:59:18 PM

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DAMMIT I can't get this thing OFF MY MIND!...I got a wife...hopefully kids soon...buying a house next year...gotta put money in the 401k...got monthly payments on a '05 330Ci ZHP...and credit card bills...what should I do????

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Rupert - 1/9/2008 7:01:26 AMView My AgentSpace

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Sell the wife.

Need4Speed - 1/9/2008 12:13:09 PM

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Spoken like a true car enthusiast!

drew630 - 1/8/2008 11:17:13 PM

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I think I am in love!!!

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Autoegr525 - 1/8/2008 11:58:24 PM

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AMERICAS MOST WANTED

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gsh23 - 1/9/2008 1:10:33 AM

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damn. they really pulled all the stops. 550hp? ridiculous! shiny black and blue interior is sinister. its going to be a good superbowl this year =D

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I95SPEEDINGTICKETS - 1/9/2008 1:14:20 AM

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Looks Very Good, Interior is much better that i thought it would be.

Have to give kudos to GM on this one, If it is available in Right Hand Drive i would consider it just because it would be considerably cheaper than the competition and with no obvious Flaws {Except AWD}

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andraz - 1/9/2008 2:14:13 AM

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Very nice. Very american.

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Whelan - 1/9/2008 10:13:05 AM

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Now I understand Caddy's placement. Not quite a competitor with the 3, C, and A4. Not quite the size of a 5, E, A6. But priced in the middle of their top range cars (i.e. M3/5, RS4/6, AMG C/E) with the power to possible rival all 6 of those. Especially with the MRC suspension.

I think Bose originally designed that using the electro-magnets. Just a stunning improvement over standard shock and spring setups.

Either way this will definitely despite being a small niche, give Caddy a lot more recognition and make people sway over to take a closer look at even the base CTS.

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courtstone - 1/9/2008 11:25:31 AM

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OMG. I have not been this pleased with a Cadillac ever. I don't know who was/is in charge of production/approval of the vehicle, but all accolades to GM. The CTS-V is kicking ass and taking names!!

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ThierryHenry14 - 1/9/2008 11:38:45 AM

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This thing looks like a true Brute American Muscle car. Should be a good seller for GM.

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vman1013 - 1/9/2008 11:44:25 AM

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A very good source mentioned to me there will be coupe and convertible variants of the CTS-V. Only the V. Not the base model CTS.

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S4cabriofoxone - 1/9/2008 8:15:32 PMView My AgentSpace

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No, it doesn't make any sense at all. A CTS coupe has already been spotted with camouflage... and it WASN'T a V.

Htay7500 - 1/9/2008 8:36:15 PM

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finally a real american luxury car.

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bulldogz - 1/10/2008 3:12:37 PM

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why is there Alcantera-type suede on the steerring wheel? I know it's proably for grip, but won't it get pretty dirty over time from the oils in your hand the way leather ones start to get 'shiny'??

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