Cadillac ATS V-Sport

We expect the Cadillac ATS V-Sport to:

• Launch either for the 2016 or 2017 model years
• Be available in both four-door sedan and two-door coupe body styles
• Slot between the ATS 3.6 and the ATS-V, being tamer than the full-fledged ATS-V
• Be powered by Cadillac’s new twin-turbo 3.0L V6 LGW engine making something in the vicinity of 350-400 horsepower and 350-400 pound-feet of torque mated either to GM’s new 8-speed 8L90 automatic transmission with paddle-shifters or to the TREMEC TR6060 6-speed manual transmission
• Power will likely be sent to the rear wheels, though an all-wheel drive system could potentially be offered. For rear-wheel drive models, an electronic limited slip differential (G96) and a set of sticky, high-performance summer-only tires (such as Michelin Pilot Super Sports) will send power to the ground. Meanwhile, models with the possible all-wheel drive system will likely distribute power with a rear bias (to the tune of 30% front and 70% rear), wear all-season tires and not feature the limited slip diff.
• Feature upgraded brakes, including slotted rotors, upgraded pads, and painted brake calipers to show off the stopping power
• Deliver a sporty yet comfortable ride via Magnetic Ride Control (F55)
• Feature the ATS-V’s Special Ride and Handling package (FE4) either as standard or as an option
• Offer Recaro performance seats as an option
• Breathe out of a quad exhaust (dual exhaust, with two outlets each) like the ATS-V

At this point, we’re of two minds about the ATS V-Sport’s body work, as we can see Cadillac going either way on this:

1. One possibility is that the ATS V-Sport will have the same/similar body work as the ATS-V, and
2. The other possibility is that the ATS V-Sport will simply sport the same body work as the non-V ATS models, albeit with several upgrades like a body kit package.