All the rumors and speculation can end now. Autoblog has posted the goods on the 2016 Cadillac ATS-V Coupe, which leaked prior to its Los Angeles Auto Show debut scheduled for week, and we have a feeling you’ll like what’s in store.
As predicted, the ATS-V will be powered by Cadillac’s 3.6-liter twin turbocharged V6 LF3, sourced from the CTS and XTS Vsport. The engine will make 450 horsepower and 445 pound-feet of torque, with the power bump being the result of titanium connecting rods from Pankl Racing Systems, two water-to-air intercoolers, and new twin titanium-turbine turbochargers. Power will be sent to the rear wheels through either a six-speed manual or an eight-speed automatic transmission with paddles. Both gearbox options will have a no-lift shift feature.
The ATS’ Alpha underpinnings have been upgraded with “beefier” suspension components, improving roll stiffness by 50 percent. An optional track pack includes a front splitter, side skirts, and a steeply-raked rear spoiler, which can produce 100 pounds of downforce at 150 mph. There’s also upgraded brakes, which look a lot like units from the second-generation CTS-V, a locking electronic rear differential, and standard Michelin Pilot Super Sport tires. The whole thing tips the scales at around 3,600 pounds, nearly the same as BMW’s new M4.
Additional information, along with photos of the ATS-V Sedan, should become available following the car’s debut at the LA Auto Show next week. Stay tuned!
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Comments
Looks pretty good to me, nice an aggressive. There are places for improvement however.
The interior doesn’t seam to match the look of this V-series caddy, it needs something that looks more driver centered like the corvette’s dual cockpit design.
The rear spoiler looks out of place, I would’ve put something that puts the break light a little higher up or one that resembles the outgoing CTS-V
These numbers are in line with what most of us expected, and similar to BMW’s underrated specs. The competition in this segment will be fierce, as all these cars will be close to each other performance wise. 0 to 60 times and trap speed will be irrelevant, as these cars are way faster, and have more handling talents than any of us need, I think buying decisions will come down to small things like brand preference/loyalty
Johan,
this would be a great opportunity to use your new naming scheme on this vehicle.
With the enhancements engineered into this vehicle and its sportier design, i feel an average car shopper that walks into the showroom will notice this is a different vehicle from its original roots.
Take a chance man, introduce this car to the public as the 2016 Cadillac CT4-V!!!
The key here are several things.
First off GM will win this one in reviews and rep. But it will remain the third in line for sales. Brand Loyalty is not one with one model in one production years. Do watch for them to gain ground with this and each following model. These things take time and have to be earned. I it is like a prize fight with out a knock out. You have to really get lucky to win with just one fight.
How will gem win with this car in the reviews?
Driving dynamics. This car will out handle the others as well provide a better ride. We already know the base model does this and this one will do it even better.
Second the weight will be less than the others. GM has a lead on this and will keep it with this model.
Third The engine will have more than 450 HP. I think most of us here understand that GM announces one HP at intro and by release they always find 10-20 more HP. Also this being a Turbo engine another 50 HP would be very easy to find with a simple tuner program. It will not take long before we will see tuners with over 500 HP and 500 FT LBS. Many will do it for less than $500 too.
finally even the higher announced number will be underrated. GM always dose that too anymore.
This car will be like the Z06 and exceed the numbers you expect based on the HP number are given. This car is the sum of all parts not just an engine or suspension it is how they work together and that is what GM is doing today in cars like the Z/28 and Z06.
You keep saying GM will out handle the competition, again, my advice is, let’s wait and see. Yes, this is not the “old GM” and yes, without question, the ATS out handle the 3 series, but that doesn’t automatically means the same will be true with the V vs the M3/M4 and the C63. The 3 series doesn’t handle like it used to, but BMW understand that us enthusiast are in the minority, and maybe the “softness” was deliberate, hence the 3 series sales numbers continue to be through the roof. The M3/M4 is a different animal, and the M boys did a great job (except that stupid exhaust noise). I’m not saying the ATS-V won’t be better, but to make those blanket statement before the car is even released, make you sound like nothing more than a “fanboy”. As for the C63, nobody has driven it yet, nobody knows how good or bad it is, so to just dismiss it because the last one was not a great handler is just plain foolish.
This is not a fan boy statement.
This is an observation of what is going on and the fact GM has enabled an engineering staff well able to do what is needed. For too many years GM engineers had to work with one arm tied behind their backs and today they are enabled.
The v sport cts was only a hint at where this is going.
Bud you will be well satisfied with what is coming. Trust me on this one. GM for once is finally doing what they are capable of doing .
By the way If I am wrong I will apologize to you but I will expect the same from you when you are proven wrong.
Proven wrong with what Scott? You are clearly missing the point. I never said the ATS-V won’t be good or best in class. Maybe it will, maybe it won’t, what I’m saying is, at this point, I don’t know, and neither do you. The car hasn’t even been officially released yet! What I find rediculous is that you can make blanket statement about out handle and blow away the competition so early. The M3 might not be the be all, end all of the segment anymore, but it’s a damn good car. Nobody has driven the new C63 as yet, but the specs with turbo V8 is damn impressive. Would I be surprised if the ATS-V top them all? Hell no! All I’m saying is, we will know soon, let’s wait until the cars are out, driven and compared, and let the chips fall where they may. what is wrong with that?
I really like what I see.
OH YES. The UK NEEDS this car. Take it to the BMW M types, Audi RS’s and Mercedes AMG’s. Come on Cadillac…invade the UK soon.
I’d also like to see it in the UK and other major European markets.
They will.
I expect a good deal of the excitement will be tempered when the word hits that these “start”at $65 large. Actual examples, on the showroom floor at your neighborhood Caddy store will likely have a number at the bottom right of the sticker that begins with a “7”. Of course, I have to keep reminding myself it’s not how many are sold, it’s not about how many layoffs there are at Lansing Grand River, it’s only about “ATP” and “Don’t mess with Johan”.
Here M4, M4, M4,……
ATS- V
0-138-0 in 18 seconds
0-60 2.9 seconds
More to come!
The program manager said the ATS V Coupe with a Track Pack is the Quote M4 Killer. It ain’t bragging if you back it up.
This is only a hint at what is to come and just wait for the CTS V.
Pal I know you are playing both sides here but I stand by what I have stated.