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Cadillac CTS-V blitzes the 'Ring in 7:59.32
Cadillac aims for the 2009 CTS-V to be the fastest production sedan in the world--and the goal is in sight after a prototype fitted with production components posted a sub-eight-minute lap time at Germany's famed Nürburgring track.

The CTS-V lapped the 12.9-mile track in 7 minutes, 59.32 seconds, which General Motors says appears to be the fastest time ever for a production sedan. John Heinricy, head of GM's performance division and race-car driver, piloted the car.

The CTS-V goes on sale this fall. Under its hood is a supercharged 6.2-liter V8 that makes about 550 hp, though final SAE figures haven't been released. Six-speed manual and automatic transmissions will be available, and it will have a new version of GM's Magnetic Ride Control suspension.

The CTS-V's lap time puts it close to the 7:56 posted by a Chevrolet Corvette Z06. It's about half a minute behind the 7:29 that Nissan officials say was posted by a new Nissan GT-R in mid-April.

The fastest lap time by a production car at the historic track is believed to be 6:55, set in September 2005 by a car made by British company Radical.

A video of the CTS-V's performance is expected to be posted soon at www.cadillac.gmblogs.com. Read Article
Cadillac CTS-V blitzes the 'Ring in 7:59.32



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njshiftnjshift - 5/9/2008 3:24:03 PM
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I love what GM has been doing. It's nice to have another REAL contender in the sport luxury sedan market.

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EI34EI34 - 5/9/2008 5:19:34 PM
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VendettaVendetta - 5/9/2008 5:59:38 PM
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EI34, EL34, whatever,

He said "sport luxury sedan". The GT-R is a coupe. I realize that you are mentally retarded, but this is an easy one.


Agent63Agent63 - 5/10/2008 6:26:52 PMView My AgentSpace
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That's quite impressive for the CTS-V, an American car for that matter. I love the looks of the car.


vman1013vman1013 - 5/11/2008 5:18:18 PM
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cts-v versus the gtr-v. only comman theme is the v. that's where it ends. only a moron would mention the GTR when discussing a sports sedan.


SHOWTIMESHOWTIME - 5/9/2008 3:26:25 PM
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Who would've thought Cadillac would come to this? Great turn around for them and I hope they keep this up with more models in the future.

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SHOWTIMESHOWTIME - 5/9/2008 3:27:04 PM
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very near future*


dlindlin - 5/9/2008 3:28:26 PM
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It looks really great. Muscular, yet at the same time sophisticated. I really love this cohesive angular design language.

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bigmotovbigmotov - 5/9/2008 3:51:01 PM
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I agree. I think it's definitely a looker, inside (FINALLY!) and out. The previous models were a bit off for me, but I think they've finally succeeded with this styling theme.


auto001auto001 - 5/9/2008 3:28:34 PM
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Impressive, it's a nice vehicle they got going on there.

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TheBossTheBoss - 5/9/2008 3:42:48 PM
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With 550hp, it better be good at something.

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SS21CASS21CA - 5/9/2008 3:54:31 PM
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"The CTS-V's lap time puts it close to the 7:56 posted by a Chevrolet Corvette Z06."

Is it just me, or does this sound a bit stupid. So GM is producing a sports car (Corvette) that can barely outrun its performance sedan. It just doesnt sound right to me.

I hate the outside looks, but the inside is nice. The exhaust is crazy, I saw a CTS-V the other day and the exhaust note sounded nice and powerful.


Ironman273Ironman273 - 5/9/2008 3:54:45 PM
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That's why the Nurburgring is a good litmus test. If you put a big engine in a car you get a good 0-60 time but not much more. A good time on a road course means they've got more than just HP.


ThierryHenry14ThierryHenry14 - 5/9/2008 3:55:30 PM
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Nice time...but prototype fitted with production components? does that basically mean its a prototype?

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ThierryHenry14ThierryHenry14 - 5/9/2008 3:55:56 PM
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*** Still a prototype...


ThierryHenry14ThierryHenry14 - 5/9/2008 5:08:34 PM
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I wonder which idiot(s) deboosted me for asking a question.

All I wanted to know is if its still a prototype?


BMW4me4everBMW4me4ever - 5/9/2008 6:39:37 PMView My AgentSpace
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it is still a prototype. call me when it is a production sedan?


drew630drew630 - 5/9/2008 5:41:59 PM
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Great job Cadillac!!

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chewychewy - 5/9/2008 8:50:46 PMView My AgentSpace
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Another useless time. It's pointless unless achieved by a third party. I like how they used their best in house driver.

Not that the CTS-V won't be fast, but this time is likely a little inflated.

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goochgooch - 5/12/2008 8:26:33 AM
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Uhhh... what? "They used their best in-house driver"? Excuse me, but "in-house" means he works for them! John Heinricy has been developing GM performance cars for YEARS and he has been a winning racer for the same time. So what they used him? As if other manufacturers use their SLOW drivers. Sorry to say, but your response does not make sense -- and that's being charitable.


MateMate - 5/9/2008 9:50:22 PM
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All i can say is, for a sedan, thats F$#@*%$ amazing

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c36amgc36amg - 5/10/2008 6:00:41 AM
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thumbs up caddy... you are proving some predictions right...

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S4cabriofoxoneS4cabriofoxone - 5/10/2008 11:52:37 AMView My AgentSpace
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Simply awesome! Piqued my interest for sure!

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FerrarisR4meFerrarisR4me - 5/10/2008 2:31:18 PM
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I'm really happy to see Caddy making waves again. America needs GM to go in the right direction. I think Cadillac is proving that when we get our sh!t together, America can play with anyone.

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