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2009 Cadillac CTS-V to produce a total of 567-hp

omarrana submitted on 4/28/2008 Official AutoSpies Timestamp: 12:58:15 PM

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Chevrolet announced the official power rating for the 2009 Corvette ZR1 this week at 638-hp and 604 lb-ft of torque.

That’s 18-hp and 9 lb-ft over the original specs released at the 2008 Detroit Auto Show.

Now what’s interesting is the 2009 Cadillac CTS-V shares major components with the ZR-1 such as the supercharged 6.3 liter small-block V8, except with a smaller Eaton compressor. The CTS-V is even known as Caddy’s ZR1 sedan.

Cadillac says that the produces 550-hp and 550 lb-ft of torque. According to InsideLine, if Cadillac is working the same way as Chevrolet is, the 550-hp of the CTS-V will...

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2009 Cadillac CTS-V to produce a total of 567-hp

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Kraut_god

who do they expect is going to buy this thing?

— Kraut_god (View Profile)

Posted on 4/28/2008 2:33:26 PM | reply to this comment | Votes: -8   

american_made

I'm a buyer... can't wait to blow the doors off my buddies new m3

— american_made (View Profile)

Posted on 4/28/2008 7:36:55 PM | | Votes: 2   

Kraut_god

Does this car come with a pack of depends?

— Kraut_god (View Profile)

Posted on 4/29/2008 8:05:08 AM | | Votes: 2   

QuitHatin

When are you people going to realize that Many American cars have gotten better. Who cares who it beats just respect the strides Cadillac and other american car companys have made recently. I'll be the first to tell you i used to hate American cars, but you have to recognize the improvements.

— QuitHatin (View Profile)

Posted on 4/29/2008 3:00:47 PM | | Votes: 1   

Fadywwf316

Maybe it doesn't float your boat but if I had the money, I would for sure! I settled for an almost loaded 08 CTS4 instead :)

— Fadywwf316 (View Profile)

Posted on 4/28/2008 2:42:29 PM | reply to this comment | Votes: 5   

bigTYME

Yea, me too, and I love every bit of it. I just got it broken in and its about time to see what this thing can do.

— bigTYME (View Profile)

Posted on 4/28/2008 5:11:06 PM | | Votes: 2   

M53R

At least appreciate... You dont have to compare every single car to BMW..

— M53R (View Profile)

Posted on 4/28/2008 2:48:33 PM | reply to this comment | Votes: 6   

american_made

AmazinBimmer....Put your money where your mouth is buddy...

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Posted on 4/28/2008 7:50:55 PM | reply to this comment | Votes: 4   

M53R

I love the black interior. This thing's gonna be fast!!

— M53R (View Profile)

Posted on 4/28/2008 2:46:42 PM | reply to this comment | Votes: 4   

vladyxa

Why author of that article thinks that CTS-V will be competing with M5 and E63? Isn't it of size of 3-series and C-class?

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Posted on 4/28/2008 2:50:05 PM | reply to this comment | Votes: -1   

LACMAN

Actually, according to Cadillac's website, the CTS' competitors are the 5 series and E class (even though it doesn't offer a V8 on its non high-performance model yet).

Cadillac's new entry level sedan will compete with the 3 and C just like the new single replacement for the STS/DTS will compete with the 7 and S.

— LACMAN (View Profile)

Posted on 4/28/2008 7:53:11 PM | | Votes: 1   

gooch

The CTS is closer to the 5 and E-class. This horsepower, for a Caddy, is unexpected and unholy. Hell, I love my Bimmers, but I have to admit that 567 horsepower is nothing to sneeze at. It will definitely be a monster in the straights, and I can only imagine the full-throttle torque coming out of a corner. Can you say oversteer? This thing is going to be great fun and will have a lot of swagger and street cred. What Eurosedan in its class will run it, stoplight-to-stoplight?

— gooch (View Profile)

Posted on 4/28/2008 3:03:44 PM | reply to this comment | Votes: 5   

bmwdrvr

i agree this will be an awesome car, they had a generation to work on the V series, the base car is very good im sure this V will be phenomenal, that much horsepower or not

— bmwdrvr (View Profile)

Posted on 4/28/2008 3:21:54 PM | | Votes: 3   

LACMAN

If it wasn't for the CTS coupe coming, I would be in line for this thing...

— LACMAN (View Profile)

Posted on 4/28/2008 7:47:00 PM | reply to this comment | Votes: 1   

Jaybrn

Thanks Cadillac! Im definitely planning to check one out. You'd have to be on tar heroin to buy a Lexus IS-F over this thing.

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Posted on 4/29/2008 3:28:43 AM | reply to this comment | Votes: 2   

hpapad01

Enough said. It is still a Cadillac. In the 80s they promised changes for the better, in the 90s they said they will deliver the right product, now they say they are closer and better. Well, you know what? I bought 3 Cedillas over the years and each one was a disaster. I bought one MB (93 500E) and I still have it. In 1989 I bought a Lexus LS400 and after 350K miles was sold last year for 6K (perfect condition). I bought a 98 BMW 323 convertible for the wife and she is still driving it as daily driver and she still gets compliments about how good her car looks. I bought a 2003 BMW 540 Sport and I will never sell it, because it is an amazing car to drive at any speed in any road. I am sick and tired of waiting for Cadillac or any other American manufacturer to even come close to the quality and performance of these cars. I am paying good money and I want to reward the brand that offers innovation, engineering, performance and the ability to be a leader instead of a follower. Today, any manufacturer has the ability to make a car go fast. Only a few have the ability to make it last and provide enjoyment at the same time.

— hpapad01 (View Profile)

Posted on 4/29/2008 10:00:04 PM | reply to this comment | Votes: 1   

FerrarisR4me

This thing is awesome. Its so annoying all the blind loyalists out there who can't appreciate a great car when the see one because it doesn't have their badge.

— FerrarisR4me (View Profile)

Posted on 4/30/2008 12:38:33 PM | reply to this comment | Votes: 1   

Lavic

You shouldn't hit on badge whores with a name like that buddy!

— Lavic (View Profile)

Posted on 4/30/2008 3:07:44 PM | | Votes: 1   

aussie2u

Imagine the conversations you'll have with all the "grey hairs" in their Deville's while waiting in line for service!

— aussie2u (View Profile)

Posted on 5/1/2008 7:11:11 PM | reply to this comment | Votes: 1   

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