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2009 Cadillac CTS-V makes its debut in the U.K.

tryme submitted on 1/20/2009 Official Bell & Ross Timestamp: 12:38:53 PM

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The most potent Cadillac ever built, the latest Cadillac CTS-V, will be offered on sale next month for £56,495.

the super saloon will come with 556bhp and be available in one trim level, the V-Series, with a £2,500 auto gearbox as optional. Since Cadillac engines and exhaust systems are too expensive to convert, these cars will come only in left-hand drive. The CTS-V’s 550lb-ft 6.2-liter V8 is supercharged which permits it to get from 0-60mph in just 3.9 seconds. Standard features consist of 40GB music-storage, magnetic ride control and seats by Recaro

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2009 Cadillac CTS-V makes its debut in the U.K.

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tango

HUGE mistake not converting it to RHD for the UK market. VERY huge mistake. It's not a BMW or a Ferrari to command that sort of compromise. I think they should have ditched the auto option (the average Brit buying a car like that wouldn't go for it anyway) and use the 2,500 to redo the exhaust...like that's a big deal.

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Posted on 1/20/2009 2:53:10 PM | reply to this comment | Votes: 0   

Htay7500

But isn't the corvette not converted to RHD?

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Posted on 1/20/2009 2:59:55 PM | | Votes: 0   

Htay7500

In the UK market at most?

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Posted on 1/20/2009 3:00:26 PM | | Votes: -1   

stevenv1999

I agree that they should convert it to RHD. From a safety standpoint, the driver cannot see past the car that it may be attempting to pass. Except for a few exotic's all the european and Japanese cars convert their cars to RHD. I really find this to be a bad move on GM's part and the buyers from these countries already feel that American car companies do not meet their needs and things like this just reaffirm their position.

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Posted on 1/20/2009 3:02:01 PM | reply to this comment | Votes: 1   

cococo

Mistakes such as this one could force GM to beg the government for money. Oh, wait...

GM is such a bunch of morons.

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Posted on 1/20/2009 3:04:50 PM | reply to this comment | Votes: -3   

neutral

yes, lord know you and all people like you could do a better job which is evident in your car company... Oh wait, you don't have one.

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Posted on 1/20/2009 3:23:44 PM | | Votes: 5   

cococo

You don't need to own a car company in order to know when a company is making a mistake. It's clear to me (and others, apparently) that GM is messing up royally - kind of like you did with your illogical post.

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Posted on 1/20/2009 4:33:00 PM | | Votes: -3   

neutral

Let me guess, you sit around watching CNN is believe everything you are told in the media is true. That's like me saying "America's public schools are failing and I know why and if they did what I think is right....blah blah blah" (mind you I don't have any qualifications as a teacher, all I know is the poor track record of many schools and the excuse of an educational system I went though). If you (and these others you speak of) had any common sense at all, you'd realize the mamoth task that GM has undertaken in the past decade or so and would be in awe of all that GM has been able to accomplish. From over 30 purchasing organizations to 1, from seperate brands with a completely convoluted cooperation system, to fully integrated and global. From the garbage produced in the 70's, 80's & 90's, to the CTS, Malibu, Enclave, and Volt. YOU, my friend are the illogical one. Just because you live in a "I have a TV & the internet and my crap doesn't stink" world doesn't mean you have logical thoughts and comments.

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Posted on 1/20/2009 8:01:32 PM | | Votes: 1   

neutral

And like I said before, to you and all detractors of GM (and the industry in general), if you can do better, put your money where your mouth is and do it. I can sit around and point fingers too, that's easy. Getting off your ass, getting your engineering degree, developing a vehicle while balancing insane government regulations and politics, all the while MAKING A PROFIT, is the hard part that 99.9% of "experts" don't understand. When you and all the know-it-alls out there can do this, then I will stand back and keep quiet.

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Posted on 1/20/2009 8:06:14 PM | | Votes: 1   

1UAW

Many cars are exported with the steering wheel on the left side. Last month we had about 40 - 50 Chevy Malibus going to Saudi Arabia. I have seen some cars in the past with it on the left, but basically you can order them on the left if you are buying fleet or pre-ordering the cars. The CTS-V will probably bee only about 20,000 to 50,000 units not enough cars to justify re-engineering the wheel on the left.

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Posted on 1/20/2009 8:53:22 PM | | Votes: 1   

cococo

neutral, the topic is GM's decision not to convert the 2009 Cadillac CTS-V to RHD. The topic is not GM's purchasing organizations. The topic is not the Volt. The topic is not me. Your posts ARE illogical, in part because they do not address the topic.

Stop attacking me. Discuss the topic we're discussing, or discuss some other aspect of the 2009 Cadillac CTS-V's introduction in the UK, and remember: I am not part of either of those topics. So, please keep your posts focused.

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Posted on 1/20/2009 9:20:11 PM | | Votes: -2   

neutral

No, you state that "GM is a bunch of morons". I'm telling you to do better than them. Sorry, after hearing years of how "terrible detroit is" for every reason under the sun, I get testy.

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Posted on 1/21/2009 10:47:35 AM | | Votes: 2   

neutral

First (not to be an ass) but it's spelled "doodoo".... Either way, I must disagree with your comment about GM just shooting products out and hoping some of them are successes. Just analyzing the past few years, I cannot think of 1 new GM product that was ill-conceived or a gamble like the Aztek. Malibu, Enclave, Aura, CTS, Lacrosse/Equinox/SRC (2010MY) are all prime examples of this. I'm trying to think of 1 product that was a serious mistake and the Aveo comes to mind, except it sold very well when fuel prices were skyrocketing (and to the Aveo's defense, it did get a pretty decent interior once it got a refresh).

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Posted on 1/21/2009 5:54:55 PM | reply to this comment | Votes: 2   

Agent63

Total hotness!

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Posted on 1/22/2009 3:31:01 AM | reply to this comment | Votes: 1   

tango

The CTS is otherwise available in the UK as a RHD model. The current set of GM products have done remarkably well in addressing this long complaint. Many people think that UK is the only market for RHD vehicles. On the contrary, while the majority of the world does drive on the right-hand side of the road (thus necessitating LHD configurations) there are many vibrant, and emerging vibrant markets, that drive left of road. Interestingly, Singapore, even though it is among the smallest of this group, is quite well heeled and quite car crazy. When Singaporeans are done with their cars they sell them to buyers overseas and move on. Govt regulations make buying a new car far more economical than buying/owning a used one so even if you wanted to sell it, nobody would buy it. They usually buy very well-specified models as well. It's rare to see a Singapore car without leather seats, for example. The Europeans, Koreans, and Japanese fall all over this market and the Americans are notable absent in many cases. In some other countries (like Australia and New Zealand) LHD cars (except in a very few cases) are illegal. Ever seen a RHD Mustang or F250? They got 'em. Being a fan of GM, puts me in the best position to criticise them. I want to see them succeed.

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Posted on 1/22/2009 10:26:32 AM | reply to this comment | Votes: 1   

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