Way back in August, reports surfaced that the 2016 Cadillac ATS-V would make its debut at the Los Angeles Auto Show in November, with the larger 2016 CTS-V making its first public appearance at the North American International Auto Show in Detroit. The former half of that report turned out to be true, and now we can confirm the latter to be true also.
Cadillac’s next-generation CTS-V is expected to use a version of the 2015 Corvette Z06’s 6.2-liter supercharged LT4 V8 engine, which may be detuned for use in the CTS-V. The Z06 produces around 650 horsepower and 650 lb-ft of torque, however the LT4 variant to be found in the CTS-V may be closer to the low 600 horsepower mark. As previously reported, a manual variant will not be on offer, with General Motors’ eight-speed 8L90E automatic remaining the sole transmission option.
As we’ve seen in spy footage of the car testing at the Nurburgring, the new CTS-V will also make use of several aggressive aerodynamic components including a front splitter, a rear diffuser and a steep rear spoiler. Like the mid-size ATS-V, the more aggressive aerodynamic elements will likely be wrapped up in one optional aerodynamics package. Also like the ATS-V, a locking electronic rear differential, selectable driving modes and Brembo brakes may also be on offer.
We’ll have all the official details and pictures when the North American International Auto Show rolls around on January 13.
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The Cadillac era has just begin………………………..
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I’m going to confidently say the “locking electronic rear differential, selectable driving modes and Brembo brakes may also be on offer.”
Will be standard, option for brakes will likely be carbon ceramic rotors with possibly different calipers (different piston layout/sizes).
You are really going out on a limb LOL!
These are pretty much givens that will show up on this car.
I am really wanting to see them offer a V series with AWD as an option. Of all the cars the CTSV could really make wicked use of AWD. I really do not expect it now but I do expect an Ex Audi leader running Cadillac will use some of the same magic he used elsewhere.
The bottom line on this car is it will be a 4 door Z06.
I would like to see the srx get the new motor that the ats v has think it would be assame esp. In all wheel drive
I wonder if Cadillac have a smaller V8 under development. I’m not against the 6.2 in a car like this, I love it actually, but downsizing is the order of the day, mostly mandated by the govt.
AMG already ditched their wonderful 6.2, going all the way down to 4.0, and both Audi and BMW using 4,0 and 4.4 V8s, cadillac may have to follow soon.
I hope that Cadillac sticks with the winning formula and Gen 3 CTS-V offers great performance for a lot of less money” than the German competition.
“I hope Cadillac sticks with the winning formula and Gen 3 CTS-V offers great performance for a lot of less money” than the German competition.”
Unlikely. Cadillac is trying to raise its public profile from that of a “luxury for less” into something of global respectability.
The M5 starts at $93K, and BMW sells every single one they build. Expect the next CTS-V to start at $90K+.
I don’t see this car being priced at 90k. That’s way too high and a price point that not many will pay for the car. 80k will get you into this car…at least IMO.
With a claimed 640hp, $95K would be right in the heart of the segment.
Do you honestly think Cadillac should offer a better car than the M5 for less than what the M5 can command?
Cadillac can not and should not provide cheaper than the German product; at least not much cheaper, because it is again removing the value of its brand, and GM wants the opposite.
ATS-V CTS-V, CT6 …………. this in 2015 as a start, must have high quality, beautiful interior design, technology and be very safe car.
If future Cadillac have all this will be a success
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