DETROIT, MI - Cadillac's upcoming 2006 STS-V not only enhances the performance of the current STS sedan, it also has eclipsed the goals set during its development. With testing now complete, the STS-V is certified at 469 horsepower, significantly more than the 440 estimated at the car's world debut earlier this year.

Performance testing for the STS-V has been completed at the Nordschliefe circuit of Germany's famed Nurburgring, widely recognized as one of the world's most demanding tracks. The STS-V clocked lap times of approximately 8:30, a blistering pace for most any production vehicle, let alone a luxury sedan.

With production scheduled to begin this fall, the STS-V is the latest edition of Cadillac's V-Series, the growing family of vehicles expressing the full extension of the brand's performance and luxury credentials. The STS-V features the new 4.4-liter Supercharged Northstar V-8 engine and GM's new Hydra-matic six-speed automatic transmission.

The official power ratings for the 2006 STS-V -- 469 hp at 6,400 rpm and 439 lbs.-ft. of torque at 3900 rpm - are certified by the Society of Automotive Engineers (SAE.) SAE's new voluntary power and torque certification procedure (J2723) ensures fair, accurate ratings by allowing manufacturers to certify their engines through third-party witness testing. GM was the first auto manufacturer to begin using this procedure to certify power for its new engines.

The Northstar V-8 supercharged engine represents the most output ever for a production Cadillac. In the final stages of development, GM Powertrain engineers found more opportunities to push the boundaries of the Supercharged Northstar engine.

"Cadillac's V-Series is founded on the idea of taking the strong performance and luxury of our core vehicles and reaching even higher," said Jim Taylor, Cadillac General Manager. "The result is that Cadillac's V-Series family will consist of three serious performers, all going zero-to-sixty in under five seconds."

The Supercharged Northstar V-8 will also power the upcoming V-Series edition of the XLR luxury roadster slated for production in early-2006. XLR-V is certified at 443 hp at 6,400 rpm and 414 lbs.-ft. of torque at 3900 rpm. The Supercharged Northstar generates more peak power for the STS-V, compared to the XLR-V, due largely to the greater underhood space of the STS that allows more induction and exhaust capacity. On the other hand, the XLR-V will be a quicker car than the STS-V, given its superior power-to-weight ratio.

 

M5>>>>>>>>>>>>>E55>>>>>>>>>>>>>>S6>>>>>>>POS American STS-V

- Nizhu

 

E55 > M5 .....

 

What is impressive is this car makes 460hp with the NEW SAE ratings. With the old ratings this maybe close to a 500hp car

 

New SAE rating dont decrease power readings across the board unless car manufacturers were lying or being over optimistic in their power ratings.

 

Why is it a POS in your view, because it's American?

 

I think not

E60 M5 > E55 , in about anything

 

Partially agree, everything except exterior & interior appearances . . .

 

Where is Lexus in the game? Why don't the come out with the L-tuned divison, and come out with performance varients of all there models like BMW's (M), mercedes (AMG), Volvo (T series), Audi (S series) Cadillac (V series) Come on Lexus

 

Lexus is for old people

 

Wow.... thats a pretty powerful caddy...... is it going to be available in a manual like the CTS-V is? Any word on pricing?

By the way, Volvo's performance cars wear an R badge (850R, S70R, S60R), not a T badge

 

I just don't like the design of the current Cadilacs.

It's like a junior high kid was trying to design something "cool."

I really can't stand the metallic orange color on some of the newer Cadilacs. It would only be at home on something containing orange soda.

 

Basically.... ...I would much rather have a German Performance 4 Door than an American...especially because of its reliability and GM’s demise…

E 90 M5 >>>> Current E55

E63 (65> ) >>>>> E90 M5

- Nizhu

 

Not quite as old as Vette drivers tho...

Not sure about y'all, but I keep getting the feeling that no one really cares how much HP this thing makes. Up here in hickville, where domestics still rules, I've yet to see a CTS-V. Seems like GM is constantly adding power every 6 months to this model.

 

the STS is still an ugly car, and still cheaply made.

few months back Automobile Magazine did a comparison with all the "sport sedans"

the 5, S-Type, M35, GS350, the E430, and the STS

and of course...the STS came in DEAD last....even before the S-Type.


it's got a messed up options list.. ($19K for a INTERIOR PACKAGE!?!?@)
it's not as sharp and ready as the CTS...
etc. etc. etc. i'll try to find a link for the article.