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Cadillac calls its latest sports sedan the ct5v, but its really a replacement for the previous cts vsport model. The ctsv series includes three body styles, all of which feature a pushrod ohv v8 engine and a sporttuned suspension. 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. Reviews seem to be pretty good, but im looking for feedback from our v community. 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. Unfortunately this was not a 50 states certified truck or i would have bought it. When i picked up the 2017 cadillac ctsv from the roadshow garage, california was in the midst of a torrential downpour. Search new and used cars, research vehicle models, and compare cars, all online at. 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. When i walked up to the ct6 it just feels like theres so much car behind the driver. Still, the objective test results suggest that cadillac didnt hit its development. The cadillac ct5v shown here is not the replacement for the firebreathing ctsv. The cadillac ctsv is fabulous, performing like a sports car while purporting to be a luxury sedan. Were still enamored with the cts vsport and its 420hp twinturbocharged 3.

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. Mar, 2018 a test of the ctsv, cadillacs wicked supersedan. 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. Search preowned cadillac ctsv listings to find the best local deals. The new ctsv is a screaming supersedan out to tear the legs off the german competition. The cadillac ctsv is a highperformance sedan that adds a firebreathing v8 to the fourdoor midsize sedans frame. Bmw m5 vs mercedesamg e63 s vs cadillac ctsv vs porsche panamera turbo. 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. Hotter cadillac ct5v will likely get the old ctsvs lt4 v8. Thinking about taking the plunge and getting a black on black ctsv if i can find one. Broadly speaking, the ctsv will use the atscts alpha architecture, but with more aluminum onboard. Except this year the ford fusion hybrid joins the cadillac ctsctsv in. We bag most individual magazines in plastic as soon as we get them to.

We have 187 cadillac cts v vehicles for sale that are reported accident free, 80 1owner cars, and 199 personal use cars. It boasts a 640 horsepower supercharged v8, the exact same engine youll find under the hood of a corvette z06. When i picked up the 2017 cadillac cts v from the roadshow garage, california was in the midst of a torrential downpour. The auto engineers at consumer reports take a preproduction cadillac ctsv coupe for a spin at the test track. 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 2019 cadillac ctsv is a crazy fast luxury sedan youtube.

I originally had a g8 gxp that i loved but decided to go to infiniti with a m37s as my last car. Nevertheless, 165 feet is a sports car number, and the cts v had distinctly better pedal feel than the m5. Like red bullquaffing preteens laying waste to digital innocents by the dozen in. Getting up close and personal with the 2016 cadillac ctsv is. 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 cts v series includes three body styles, all of which feature a pushrod ohv v 8 engine and a sporttuned suspension.

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. With our huge selection of racing, sport, and custom seats you can upgrade the look and feel of your 2011 cadillac cts. 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. Aug 03, 2015 the latest cadillac ctsv continues the cars tradition of intimidating power underneath a sharp, luxurious executive sedan package. But, its not just brute force, as it blends daily driving and track performance all in one fourdoor sedan.

No matter how many times i checked the weather, the result was the same. Participant must be 21 years of age or older with a valid driver s license and insurance. Jun 20, 2012 the cadillac cts v is fabulous, performing like a sports car while purporting to be a luxury sedan. May 01, 2012 when the ctsv is taken out of touring mode and shifted into sport, the car really comes alive. Cadillac kills ctsv, ct6 vsport will become full fledged. The 2016 cadillac cts sedan is a stunning luxury sedan that drives as well or better than its european rivals. The 2017 cadillac ctsv is, by any objective measure, one hell of a driver s car.

A manual is not offered, but you wont care when this brute hits 60 mph in 3. The latest cadillac ctsv continues the cars tradition of intimidating power underneath a sharp, luxurious executive sedan package. The allnew ctsv is certainly a confident car that requires surprisingly little bravery to explore its lofty limitseven on an exceptionally fast racetrack. The 2018 ctsv is cadillacs performancedriven supersedan, powered by a supercharged 6. 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 fourdoor ctsv sedan was introduced in 2004, and the ctsv sport wagon and coupe were introduced in 2010 for the 2011 model year. The ctsv has a number of materials on the dashboard, all high quality. Its best to think of it as a replacement for the old cts vsport model, a car that won three 10best awards from. Cadillacs ctsv is a highend hooligan that doubles as a. Every used car for sale comes with a free carfax report. Car and driver s annual list of the 10best cars sold in america includes the bmw 3series and the honda accord as usual. When the ctsv is taken out of touring mode and shifted into sport, the car really comes alive. Cadillac will drop the ctsv after the 2019 model year. Top speed with the automatic, achieved in fifth gear, is redlinelimited to 178 mph.

The cadillac cts v is a highperformance sedan that adds a firebreathing v 8 to the fourdoor midsize sedans frame. The 2016 cadillac ctsv hammered the track at tripledigit speeds and three or four hot laps at a time. 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 2016 cadillac cts v hammered the track at tripledigit speeds and three or four hot laps at a time. Yes, we found the navigation system to be showing its age and the. The creased fenders, rippled hood and prominent grille on the 2016 cts stand out even among its talented. New road test update for the 2011 cadillac ctsv coupe. See the astounding acceleration numbers and view photos at car and driver. 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. Read the full test and see photos at car and driver. As car and driver points out, the ct5v was the only car in gms lineup weve heard might get the blackwing. Cadillacs ctsv is a mildmannered monster, a clark kent of a car that. The cadillac ctsv is a highperformance version of the cadillac cts.

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. Anastasia had the car inspected by another dealer ford and went the extra mile. Search preowned cadillac cts v listings to find the best local deals. If darth vader had a daily driver, it would be the ctsv coupe.

The cadillac cts v is a highperformance version of the cadillac cts. 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. The ctsv made the car and driver 10best list again in 2011 and 2012. Come join the discussion about vseries performance, modifications, horsepower, troubleshooting, maintenance. A headup display keeps the drivers eyes on the road, and the. Used 2016 cadillac cts v exterior this is a sharplooking car, and we mean that literally. Cadillacs 420hp cts vsport sports sedan trades refinement for excitement, and were okay with that. I drove the secondgen ctsv on enough occasions, itd take more fingers than ive got to tick them all off.

Mar 26, 2019 i drove the secondgen cts v on enough occasions, itd take more fingers than ive got to tick them all off. The ctsv is a halo car for the brand and for gm as a whole. The ctsv is the oldest car in the test by far, the only one thats rearwheel drive and the. Stripped entirely of all wiring besides engine harness andlighting wiring. Cadillac has stuffed the ctsv with sports car and luxury car. The thirdgeneration cts won the 2014 motor trend car of the year award and was. Cadillac ctsv sedan features and specs car and driver. 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.

Cadillac will drop the cts v after the 2019 model year. Used cadillac ctsv by city cadillac ctsv in atlanta ga. We bag most individual magazines in plastic as soon as we get them to keep them in the best possible shape for you. Looking at it once again to support the us economy, instead of going the amg or m route. Cadillacs ctsv is a highend hooligan that doubles as a daily driver 1 9. 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. The first generation cadillac ctsv debuted back in 2004 and came with an engine out of a c5 generation corvette. The cadillac ctsv is a screaming supersedan out to. 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 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.