Spy Photos: 2008 Cadillac CTS-V
05-31-07, 10:32 PM
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Spy Photos: 2008 Cadillac CTS-V
SANTA MONICA, Calif. — Spy photos of the 2008 Cadillac CTS-V have been circulating for months, but these are the latest shots of Cadillac's upcoming super sedan.
The first time we caught spy photos and video of the 2008 Cadillac CTS-V, it was running the Nürburgring test track in Germany. It sounded as good as it looked and our best guess at the time was Z06 power under the hood.
Our prediction hasn't changed despite the obvious hood bulge on this prototype. Such bodywork is typically a telltale sign of a blower hiding beneath. Countless rumors have predicted various supercharged V8s, but we're sticking to our original call and predicting a normally aspirated 500-plus-horsepower LS7 under the hood.
Nothing else has changed on this prototype as far as we can tell. It has the same set of industrial-strength brake rotors up front along with a deep, wire mesh airdam. Equally aggressive bodywork wraps around the sides and dual exhaust pipes finish off the rear end.
The standard Cadillac CTS goes on sale this summer, so expect to see the 2008 Cadillac CTS-V at dealerships late this year.
What this means to you: This CTS-V will have the muscle to run with the big boys from Germany, but unless it gets a suspension to match it will remain a super sedan backmarker.
The first time we caught spy photos and video of the 2008 Cadillac CTS-V, it was running the Nürburgring test track in Germany. It sounded as good as it looked and our best guess at the time was Z06 power under the hood.
Our prediction hasn't changed despite the obvious hood bulge on this prototype. Such bodywork is typically a telltale sign of a blower hiding beneath. Countless rumors have predicted various supercharged V8s, but we're sticking to our original call and predicting a normally aspirated 500-plus-horsepower LS7 under the hood.
Nothing else has changed on this prototype as far as we can tell. It has the same set of industrial-strength brake rotors up front along with a deep, wire mesh airdam. Equally aggressive bodywork wraps around the sides and dual exhaust pipes finish off the rear end.
The standard Cadillac CTS goes on sale this summer, so expect to see the 2008 Cadillac CTS-V at dealerships late this year.
What this means to you: This CTS-V will have the muscle to run with the big boys from Germany, but unless it gets a suspension to match it will remain a super sedan backmarker.
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06-01-07, 10:12 AM
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so i hope those tail lights dont have covers on or something ... no random lights sticking out the back please
other than that: i still want a CTS, so i like it, i'll take 2
other than that: i still want a CTS, so i like it, i'll take 2
06-01-07, 11:03 AM
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500 horsepower is the guaranteed minimum for the new CTS-V.
The 'suspension to match' item is where I'm doubtful - I just don't think GM can match the M3, try as they might. Granted the CTS-V may be a better compromise for those who need a bit more room inside than the M3 offers, and the CTS-V will probably be a good bit quicker than the M3... even the new one...
The 'suspension to match' item is where I'm doubtful - I just don't think GM can match the M3, try as they might. Granted the CTS-V may be a better compromise for those who need a bit more room inside than the M3 offers, and the CTS-V will probably be a good bit quicker than the M3... even the new one...
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