The idea of Cadillac producing a high-performance V-Series model of the 2016 Cadillac CT6 full-size sedan has been thrown around in future product planning, according to GM executives. After all, the vehicle’s Omega architecture could support such a product, with the only thing holding them back being the amount of interest surrounding the potential product.
Just how many people would be willing to fork over the cash for a rival to the Audi S8, Mercedes-Benz S63 AMG or the BMW Alpina B7? Or perhaps the V-12 powered, $222,000 S65 AMG?
If Cadillac feels there are enough customers to buy a CT6-V, they might just give it the green light. This gave our always-intrepid photographer friend, Steven Pham, the idea to digitally draw up what a high-performance version of Cadillac’s new 7-Series fighter might look like. He’s given it the standard V-Series treatment, with a huge mesh grille, a gaping lower grille section, a hood vent, a subtle rear spoiler and the wheels from the 2016 CTS-V.
It’s anybody’s guess what might power the potential high-performance CT6, but if we had to place a bet, we’d probably put our money on a twin-turbocharged V8. Cadillac boss Johan de Nysschen already let it slip the automaker is working on a new V8 engine family for the brand. It’s likely there will eventually be a twin-turbo V8 for the CT6, which could likely make its way into non V-Series models, and perhaps a mid-range V-Sport model for the CT6.
In our opinion, Cadillac should pull the trigger on the CT6-V if they are already thinking about it, naturally. They proudly proclaimed the CT6 is the lightest and most dynamic full-size sedan around in New York, so it seems as though a high-performance V-Series model would fall directly in line with the entire philosophy of the car. Not to mention, it would continue the expansion of the V-Series sub brand outside of the 455 hp 2016 Cadillac ATS-V and 640 hp 2016 Cadillac CTS-V.
Feel free to share your sentiments towards a potential high-performance CT6-V in the comments.
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I believe it is in planning right now, 700++, 9 or 10 speed Tranny, All Wheel Drive and All Wheel Steering, $150K, and the Mega Predator be Loose!!! 😉
Other American vehicles that are launched in the future which is the Cadillac ct6-v 2016. We see that engines will have this car well is a v6 twim turbo Cadillac ATS-V 2016 or a supercharged v8 high-performance Cadillac CTS-V 2016. To compare with the European cars well be bmw M, mercedes-Benz AMG, audi S/RS and among others.
Try to make sense when you post please….
It’s a badly kept secret that Cadillac will produce a CT6-V and I think it also given that it’ll receive a massaged Z06 engine and transmission. However I think it’s looks will be, or should be far more restrained than the CTS-V or ATS-V. The owners in the market that the CT6-V will target appreciate a subtle approach as apposed to boy racer.
It looks just like a CTS-V.
I don’t think they will or should make a CT6-V. A CT6 V-Sport version with about 500-530hp should be sufficient to outperform anything in its class. IMO save any V type engine for the true flagships including a high performance Escalade. I would also like to the flagships actually have names, I like Biarritz for the sedan and Zora for the supposed rear engine coupe. Corvette can stick with ZR1 for their version.
Zora was the father of the corvette, there’s a snowballs chance in hell of that ending up on a Cadillac instead of a corvette.
Some words: Mercedes-Benz S63 AMG or S65AMG and the upcoming BMW M7.
And even if those didn’t exist or, in the case of the BMW — were not planned — Cadillac would still need to make a CT6-V. It’s the challenger that needs to improve its image. And a CT6-V is part of doing just that.
Wow, you must think an awful lot of yourself to feel like the world needs to conform to what you think is enough HP. Its that kind of thinking that took Cadillac out of being number one in the first place. Let me guess, you’re the guy that stays in the left lane when cars are looking to pass because your driving the posted limit & thats fast enough.
The idea of a CT6-V is in the cards , but not with alot of add on parts . It needs to be as close to the original as possible , sure it will make use of carbon fiber but much more restrained . people in this market I believe want the car to look as normal as possible , but want everyone to know that there is something special about it . knowing that the power and performance is there anytime you want to use it . Kind of like a wolf in sheeps clothing !
Precisely. Look to the Mercedes-Benz S63 AMG or S65AMG. Perfect examples of what a CT6-V should target.