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Oct 14, 2003 | 02:26 PM

J.P.

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Sixteen (# of times it will be in the shop a month)

1000-hp XV16 Concept Engine
Aluminum Body Panels
24-in. Wheels
4-Wheel Steering
Luxurious Interior Amenities

http://www.cadillac.com/cadillacjsp/...?model=sixteen

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Oct 14, 2003 | 03:18 PM

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i've seen a lot about it. i watched a special on it over 6 months ago.

looks like they actually went out of their way on this one. according to the special, it was a no holds barred anything goes design.

Oct 14, 2003 | 04:32 PM

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I think it looks pretty good. Edgy, but still obviously very luxurious. Those 24s look GREAT. However, its hard to believe that anyone will ever make a V16 in the current times. No matter how many cylinders can be turned on/off when necessary, I believe Caddy will shorten the hood and get by with a V12.

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Oct 14, 2003 | 04:48 PM

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so did they just strap 2 v8s together?

Oct 14, 2003 | 04:59 PM

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so did they just strap 2 v8s together?

Common misconception. I thought this at first, but then I read up on it and found out thats its a completely redesigned, from the ground up, N/A V16.

James

Oct 14, 2003 | 05:10 PM

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1000 HP...what does it come with....a 100 gallon tank of gas?

Oct 14, 2003 | 05:42 PM

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Fuel economy is a little more than the average big block or a v12.

Oct 14, 2003 | 06:04 PM

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However, its hard to believe that anyone will ever make a V16 in the current times.

James

Tell that to Bugatti, and they slapped 4 turbos on it to boot!

Oct 14, 2003 | 09:35 PM

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I think Bugattis is in a W formation.

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Oct 14, 2003 | 11:19 PM

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Re: Sixteen (# of times it will be in the shop a month)

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Hmmm... new Batmobile?

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Oct 15, 2003 | 01:39 AM

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i dont think the batmobile stands a chance!

Oct 15, 2003 | 01:59 AM

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Those wheels are nasty

Oct 15, 2003 | 11:17 AM

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They "tested" it on the Top Gear show and liked it a lot.

Oct 15, 2003 | 03:09 PM

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They "tested" it on the Top Gear show and liked it a lot.

They better like it, this things gonna rival the Maybach (if ever produced). It'll probably be close to the same cost and should be one of the most luxurious cars ever made.

James

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