WHICH and WHY? 550 HP American Muscle, What's It Gonna Be?

There's something about big ol' American-made 550 horsepower -- plus six for the 2011 Cadillac CTS-V -- that gets a gearhead's blood boiling. Sure they have their pitfalls but so does every car. For example, would I trust a German electrical system after its warranty is up? I wouldn't bet on it.

Having had the chance to pilot both the 2011 Cadillac CTS-V Coupe and 2011 Shelby GT500, I must say I've got a taste of some spicy 'Merican engineerin'. And I like it!

But let's get down to brass tacks, we have a 556 horsepower CTS-V in one corner -- known for taking care of business on the Green Hell -- and the 550 horsepower GT500 -- a living legend -- in the other.

Now although they both aren't EXACTLY in the same class, keep in mind they both are American 500 + horsepower coupes. Yes, one's more luxurious but you don't make a decision on a car with this much emotion built into it based on rationale.

These cars speak to one thing and one thing only: your heart.

So, what's it going to be and why?

Let us know in the comments below...


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