Motor Trend’s spy photographers have caught a third-generation Cadillac CTS-V prototype out testing, giving us our best look yet at what the upcoming super sedan might look like.
The most defining feature of this particular CTS-V prototype is the large, vertical style grille, signaling the departure of the mesh grille seen on previous V-models. The grille is similar to the one seen peeking through the ATS-V prototype’s camouflage, possibly hinting that all future V models will wear a version of this front fascia. The lower section of the grille has been enlarged for better cooling, while a prominent bulge has been added to the hood.
Thanks to the swirly camouflage applied by Cadillac, the rear of the car isn’t as revealing. From what we can make out, there is a redesigned rear bumper, subtle decklid spoiler and quadruple exhaust tips. This prototype is also sporting some new black rims wrapped in Michelin Pilot Super Sport tires.
Motor Trend thinks the 2016 CTS-V will have a version of the 2015 Corvette Z06’s supercharged 6.2 liter LT4 V8 under its hood. It seems likely that the car would adopt the seven-speed manual transmission, with the 8L90 eight-speed auto offered as an option. We have our fingers crossed that the next-gen CTS-V will be unveiled at the North American International Auto Show in Detroit next year.
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Tho it is a Prototype, that grill is way to Lincolness for me, hope it’s just part of the Camouflage……Can’t wait to see it, it’s gonna be Insane!!! 🙂 🙂 🙂
DROOOOOL…………..
Why is there no hood vent like the vette? Does this mean that there’s gonna be no aero kit for extra down force? If so then, there’s no differentiation between the German competitors, other than that, I like what I see.
I don’t think hood vents would look appropriate on the CTS-V. While functional by letting cool air pass through the radiator, it just doesn’t seem like something the CTS-V needs to ‘express itself’.
I mean I’m not against using a hood vent, but I would wonder what that would do to the cars’ appearance in a segment where looks matter just as much as HP and TQ does.
this is gonna be insane
still hard to tell what it really looks like until the wraps off and the lincoln kinda grill will also look better with the wrap off, i think
of course i wonder what powertrain will be in it, HOW MUCH HP
This is gonna be something special, I do believe. With the CTS-Vsport already capable of achieving near super car levels of performance, what could possibly be in store for the 2016 CTS-V?! I suppose it’s safe to assume a variant of the new LT4 engine will be available, along with the new 8L90 8-speed automatic transmission. But I really hope the 7-speed manual will be an option as well. I’d also love to see the availability of AWD.
That is a fake grill. They use that exact same grill on the camouflaged ’14 CTS before it was revealed at New York Auto show last year.
Here I come CTS-V! I don’t like that grille as much as I like the mesh, hopefully it is just a part of the camouflage like jbisrite said. Does anyone have a clue what’s going to be under the CTS-V or ATS-V’s hood?
Here’s my best guess:
The CTS-V will have a 6.2L S/C V8 (VVT, SIDI, AFM and iVVL) that puts out 620HP and 630FT-LBS
The ATS-V will have either a 3.6L T/T V6 (VVT, SIDI and iVVL) with 470HP and 485FT-LBS or a 6.2L V8 (VVT, SIDI, AFM and iVVL) with 460HP and 475FT-LBS
The ATS-VSport will have a 5.3L V8 (VVT, SIDI, AFM and iVVL) with 365HP and 390FT-LBS
I think you’re pretty close…