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Cadillac confirms 420-hp twin-turbo V6 for 2014 CTS

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Old 03-19-13 | 07:18 AM
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Looks like GM is serious about getting back into the fight.
Old 03-19-13 | 09:59 AM
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I wonder if it will still drink oil and stretch timing chains?
Old 03-19-13 | 01:49 PM
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Originally Posted by ST430
" that means the new CTS will have the fuel economy close to the current base model sedan and acceleration not too far from the current CTS-V."

Anyone doubting FI tech anymore? Can't wait until Lexus releases their engines...
EPA numbers yes, real world no. Turbo is never as consistent in mpg as NA is.
Old 03-19-13 | 02:14 PM
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Did they report the displacement on this thing? Regardless, it's a beast. Hope it's reliable!
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wasn't the CTS -V already over 420HP?
Old 03-19-13 | 02:37 PM
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that is impressive. the V is gonna be crazy at this rate! lexus needs to wake the F-up!
Old 03-19-13 | 02:40 PM
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Originally Posted by tmf2004
wasn't the CTS -V already over 420HP?
Way over, 550+hp in fact. But this engine is apparently for a base, non-V model.
Old 03-19-13 | 04:15 PM
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Originally Posted by ST430
" that means the new CTS will have the fuel economy close to the current base model sedan and acceleration not too far from the current CTS-V."

Anyone doubting FI tech anymore? Can't wait until Lexus releases their engines...
Relatively speaking, the EPA mileage rating isn't that great. The Corvette get better highway mileage and that's with a V8.
Old 03-19-13 | 04:34 PM
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Originally Posted by IS350jet
Relatively speaking, the EPA mileage rating isn't that great. The Corvette get better highway mileage and that's with a V8.
It's also about 700-800 lbs lighter.
Old 03-19-13 | 05:03 PM
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I hope this move forces Toyota/Lexus to offer a TT V6. The IS350 NEEDS it.
Old 03-19-13 | 05:16 PM
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Woah!

Game changer.
Old 03-19-13 | 06:17 PM
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Impressive #s for sure!

Looking forward to seeing how the new CTS looks inside and out. Current generation still looks great IMO.

BTW I have seen many XTS last few days and the car had TREMENDOUS road presence and interior wise its great as well.
Old 03-20-13 | 12:21 AM
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I have to say I am very impressed .
Old 03-20-13 | 06:10 AM
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Meh 17/25 ain't great though...I would have given up some power to see some 20/30 rating or so....
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so its the same as the V8 and being turbo it can only go down from there


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