The 2019 cadillac ctsv is a crazy fast luxury sedan youtube. The 2017 cadillac ctsv is, by any objective measure, one hell of a driver s car. The 2016 cadillac ctsv hammered the track at tripledigit speeds and three or four hot laps at a time. The cadillac ctsv is fabulous, performing like a sports car while purporting to be a luxury sedan. When i walked up to the ct6 it just feels like theres so much car behind the driver. Broadly speaking, the ctsv will use the atscts alpha architecture, but with more aluminum onboard. Owners of atsv and ctsv will be assigned to the same vehicle as their own, while owners of ct6v will be assigned to a ctsv.
Were still enamored with the cts vsport and its 420hp twinturbocharged 3. Mar, 2018 a test of the ctsv, cadillacs wicked supersedan. The cts v will prove a good match for other 400horse players like the jaguar stype r and a great racer when it hits the professional sports car trail next season. Nevertheless, 165 feet is a sports car number, and the cts v had distinctly better pedal feel than the m5. Thinking about taking the plunge and getting a black on black ctsv if i can find one. Continuing to demonstrate its technical capabilities and highperformance credentials, cadillac today announced a racegoing version of the ctsv sport sedan, the most powerful car in the brands lineup.
The 2016 cadillac cts sedan is a stunning luxury sedan that drives as well or better than its european rivals. The ctsv has a number of materials on the dashboard, all high quality. The cadillac ct5v shown here is not the replacement for the firebreathing ctsv. With our huge selection of racing, sport, and custom seats you can upgrade the look and feel of your 2011 cadillac cts. Aug 03, 2015 the latest cadillac ctsv continues the cars tradition of intimidating power underneath a sharp, luxurious executive sedan package. Cadillacs ctsv is a mildmannered monster, a clark kent of a car that. A manual is not offered, but you wont care when this brute hits 60 mph in 3. When the ctsv is taken out of touring mode and shifted into sport, the car really comes alive. The new ctsv is a screaming supersedan out to tear the legs off the german competition. We bag most individual magazines in plastic as soon as we get them to keep them in the best possible shape for you. The cadillac ctsv is a highperformance version of the cadillac cts.
The fourdoor ctsv sedan was introduced in 2004, and the ctsv sport wagon and coupe were introduced in 2010 for the 2011 model year. It boasts a 640 horsepower supercharged v8, the exact same engine youll find under the hood of a corvette z06. Under that crisp sheetmetal, the ctsv coupe is a muscle car at heart, and the supercharged lsa engine will deliver sideways tiresmoking thrills at a moments notice should the driver. Participant must be 21 years of age or older with a valid driver s license and insurance. Getting up close and personal with the 2016 cadillac ctsv is. The ctsv coupe discontinued in 2015 was a stunning highperformance coupe featuring an exclusive driver focused cockpit, a 556hp v8 engine with 551 lbft of torque, revolutionary dualmode magnetic ride control and raceinspired brembo signature brakes with red calipers. The cadillac cts v is a highperformance version of the cadillac cts. Cadillac said today its expanding the vseries performance line by making the ct6 vsport a v model, but the ctsv and atsv will eventually be dropped. The ctsv made the car and driver 10best list again in 2011 and 2012.
The cadillac ctsv is a highperformance sedan that adds a firebreathing v8 to the fourdoor midsize sedans frame. We bag most individual magazines in plastic as soon as we get them to. When i picked up the 2017 cadillac cts v from the roadshow garage, california was in the midst of a torrential downpour. Read the full test and see photos at car and driver. Search preowned cadillac ctsv listings to find the best local deals. But, its not just brute force, as it blends daily driving and track performance all in one fourdoor sedan. Mar 26, 2019 i drove the secondgen cts v on enough occasions, itd take more fingers than ive got to tick them all off. Search preowned cadillac cts v listings to find the best local deals. Cadillac kills ctsv, ct6 vsport will become full fledged. A forum community dedicated to cadillac ctsv owners and enthusiasts. The 2019 cadillac ctsv is a great example of getting the best of both worlds, serving as a practical companion during the week and turning into a trackday weapon on the weekend. Cadillacs 420hp cts vsport sports sedan trades refinement for excitement, and were okay with that. Used cadillac ctsv by city cadillac ctsv in atlanta ga.
The creased fenders, rippled hood and prominent grille on the 2016 cts stand out even among its talented. The ctsv series includes three body styles, all of which feature a pushrod ohv v8 engine and a sporttuned suspension. Like red bullquaffing preteens laying waste to digital innocents by the dozen in. The latest cadillac ctsv continues the cars tradition of intimidating power underneath a sharp, luxurious executive sedan package. Reviews seem to be pretty good, but im looking for feedback from our v community. As car and driver points out, the ct5v was the only car in gms lineup weve heard might get the blackwing. But the one furthest from the driver appears to be a carbon fiber looking slab that creates a large reflection in the windshield in direct sunlight. Links to picsvideos of the car the widened fenders allow you to run 325 front and 345 rear tires, which gives you an insane amount of grip for this car. The ctsv is the oldest car in the test by far, the only one thats rearwheel drive and the. Tuition is included for first retail owner or lessee of a new and unused 2018 and newer atsv or ctsv and 2019 and newer ct6v. Jun 20, 2012 the cadillac cts v is fabulous, performing like a sports car while purporting to be a luxury sedan. Cadillac will drop the ctsv after the 2019 model year.
Unfortunately this was not a 50 states certified truck or i would have bought it. Come join the discussion about vseries performance, modifications, horsepower, troubleshooting, maintenance. The fourdoor cts v sedan was introduced in 2004, and the cts v sport wagon and coupe were introduced in 2010 for the 2011 model year. Every used car for sale comes with a free carfax report. May 01, 2012 when the ctsv is taken out of touring mode and shifted into sport, the car really comes alive. Those who want a true fourdoor sports car that will run with porsche 911 can try the ctsv, a hot rod that looks like a cts but sounds and accelerates like a corvette. With the suspension stiffened up and the steering weighted a bit heavier, every bump and crease in the road is fed back to the driver, allowing the minute adjustments the suspension allows to keep as much traction as possible. Nov 04, 20 under that crisp sheetmetal, the ctsv coupe is a muscle car at heart, and the supercharged lsa engine will deliver sideways tiresmoking thrills at a moments notice should the driver request. The first generation cadillac ctsv debuted back in 2004 and came with an engine out of a c5 generation corvette. I originally had a g8 gxp that i loved but decided to go to infiniti with a m37s as my last car. The allnew ctsv is certainly a confident car that requires surprisingly little bravery to explore its lofty limitseven on an exceptionally fast racetrack.
Top speed with the automatic, achieved in fifth gear, is redlinelimited to 178 mph. Bmw m5 vs mercedesamg e63 s vs cadillac ctsv vs porsche panamera turbo. Still, the objective test results suggest that cadillac didnt hit its development. Looking at it once again to support the us economy, instead of going the amg or m route. The 2016 cadillac cts v hammered the track at tripledigit speeds and three or four hot laps at a time.
Used 2016 cadillac cts v exterior this is a sharplooking car, and we mean that literally. Anastasia had the car inspected by another dealer ford and went the extra mile. Car and driver s annual list of the 10best cars sold in america includes the bmw 3series and the honda accord as usual. Except this year the ford fusion hybrid joins the cadillac ctsctsv in.
The thirdgeneration cts won the 2014 motor trend car of the year award and was. The ctsv is a halo car for the brand and for gm as a whole. A headup display keeps the drivers eyes on the road, and the. Cadillac ctsv sedan features and specs car and driver. When i picked up the 2017 cadillac ctsv from the roadshow garage, california was in the midst of a torrential downpour. No matter how many times i checked the weather, the result was the same. Its best to think of it as a replacement for the old cts vsport model, a car that won three 10best awards from. Cadillac calls its latest sports sedan the ct5v, but its really a replacement for the previous cts vsport model. Those who want a true fourdoor sports car that will run with porsche 911 can try the cts v, a hot rod that looks like a cts but sounds and accelerates like a corvette. Search new and used cars, research vehicle models, and compare cars, all online at. Cadillac has stuffed the ctsv with sports car and luxury car. The ctsv is a car built to a european, specifically teutonic ideal, something freely admitted by cadillac and revealed in the two target cars the ctsv is aiming for.
The cts v series includes three body styles, all of which feature a pushrod ohv v 8 engine and a sporttuned suspension. New road test update for the 2011 cadillac ctsv coupe. Cadillacs ctsv is a highend hooligan that doubles as a daily driver 1 9. Yes, we found the navigation system to be showing its age and the. The auto engineers at consumer reports take a preproduction cadillac ctsv coupe for a spin at the test track. Hotter cadillac ct5v will likely get the old ctsvs lt4 v8. I drove the secondgen ctsv on enough occasions, itd take more fingers than ive got to tick them all off. The cadillac cts v is a highperformance sedan that adds a firebreathing v 8 to the fourdoor midsize sedans frame.
Cadillac has gone above and beyond with their new cadillac ctsv for sale, which is the most powerful car they have ever created in their 112year history. Cadillac will drop the cts v after the 2019 model year. Stomp the pedal there, itll drop 3 or 4 gears and shoot the car forward into a legal gray area that would definitely get you arrested if you were driving a flashy white ctsv, but in this car. The 2018 ctsv is cadillacs performancedriven supersedan, powered by a supercharged 6. If darth vader had a daily driver, it would be the ctsv coupe. The ctsv will prove a good match for other 400horse players like the jaguar stype rand a great racer when it hits the professional sportscar trail next season. This cts v flew under the radar for a few years until the release of the second. Oct 21, 20 the first generation cadillac cts v debuted back in 2004 and came with an engine out of a c5 generation corvette. Cadillacs ctsv is a highend hooligan that doubles as a. See the astounding acceleration numbers and view photos at car and driver.
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