Having launched the ATS Sedan with the conventional set of engines, Cadillac is hard at work on the compact sedan’s high-performance V variant — the ATS-V. The vehicle was recently spied undergoing testing with its bigger brother — the third-generation CTS-V on various tracks all over the world, prompting us to take what we’ve seen from spy photos to create our own rendering of the vehicle. Some of the key elements incorporated into the rendering include:
- A new, more aggressive front fascia that allows for more optimal air flow, helping cool the engine and brakes, as well as providing increased downforce
- Heat extractor on the hood to improve aero and decrease engine heat
- Cadillac’s new “Crest” logo
- Fatter fenders for a more aggressive stance and wider track
- Black wheels (we’re sure chrome or polished aluminum units will also be available) wrapped in some high-performance tires
- Rear spoiler for improved rear aero
The flagship of the ATS range is expected to use a tuned variant of GM’s new 3.6-liter twin-turbo V6 LF3 engine making roughly 450 horsepower. Look for the vehicle to debut later in 2014 or early 2015.
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Comments
I still say the Gen 2 CTS-V Coupe is the one that all Vs should be held up to.
It is H-O-T!
I like it and you like it but it never was a real sales success.
I was at a gathering of V series Cadillac’s at Mid Ohio two weeks ago and even at their gathering the Coupe and Wagon was sadly a rare commodity.
#FAIL
^ What an earth-shattering and illustrious comment. I feel so much smarter and more enlightened than before.
I don’t care for the all black rims, unless the car itself is all black with little chrome. I like black with chrome rings on them. As for this car,this is too long a wait. The cars look old and aged. Cadillac needs to work on how they come up with concepts and bringing even the top of the line models to market faster. If they want to keep up with the Germans.
Mmm, I think it needs a “Flow-Crest” so it can run ~2 degrees cooler, (like the flow-tie in the Z/28) and a de-chromed Caddy (like this one) wouldn’t look so bad, especially when it’s the performance model.