2016 Cadillac CTS-V

GM has introduced the 2016 Cadillac CTS-V, and it will be the most powerful product in the brand’s 112-year history.

Due to be launched  in late summer, fans who are mourning the loss of the outgoing CTS-V can rejoice. The old car had  556 hp and 551 lb-ft so it was guaranteed the new one would have a power hike……..well it certainly does. With 640 horsepower , 630 lb-ft of torque and a top speed of 200 mph, Cadillac is sending a message to its competition.
With more horsepower and torque than the Mercedes-Benz 5.5L biturbo V-8 and the BMW M-series 4.4L TwinPower (twin-turbo) V-8, the new CTS-V is is estimated to reach 60mph in 3.7 seconds from standstill.

The new supercharged 6.2L V-8 engine is backed by Cadillac’s paddle-shift eight-speed automatic transmission, featuring launch control and Performance Algorithm Shifting.

With more horsepower and torque than the Mercedes-Benz 5.5L biturbo V-8 and the BMW M-series 4.4L TwinPower (twin-turbo) V-8, the new CTS-V,  is really throwing down the gauntlet.

Standard Features include:

• Carbon fiber hood and available carbon fiber vent, front splitter, rear spoiler and rear diffuser for greater aerodynamic performance
• Brembo high-performance brake system
• Third-generation Magnetic Ride Control delivering 40-percent faster damping response
• Integrated chassis controls that provide balanced performance for touring and the track, including competition-spec Performance Traction Management
• Driver-selectable modes – touring, sport and track
• Michelin Pilot Super Sport tires with tri-compound technology offering excellent grip with extended wear
• RECARO high-performance seats

More powerful supercharged V-8 engine

The power behind the new CTS-V’s capability is an all-new, more powerful 6.2L supercharged V-8 engine that makes more power more efficiently than the previous Cadillac supercharged engine. It employs a more-efficient, more-compact 1.7L supercharger and matches it with direct injection and Active Fuel Management (cylinder deactivation).

The CTS-V features third-generation Magnetic Ride Control and Performance Traction Management. Four driver-selectable settings – Tour, Sport, Track and Snow – electronically calibrate performance variables to optimize the car for driving conditions. Performance Traction Management is offered in Track mode and features five settings of torque reduction and brake intervention for track driving.

Magnetic Ride Control “reads” the road a thousand times per second, sending data to magneto-rheological fluid-filled dampers that can independently control the damping characteristics of all four dampers. Third-generation improvements enable 40-percent faster damping response. At 60 mph, the third-generation magnetic ride control system calculates the optimal damping force for every inch of the road.

Performance-focused cabin

The CTS-V features standard 20-way performance-oriented heated and ventilated front seats trimmed in semi-aniline leather, with sueded microfiber inserts and seatbacks. Available RECARO performance front seats deliver aggressive, adjustable bolsters that help hold the driver and front passenger in place during high-load cornering. They also have a luxury-performance feel, trimmed in Mulan leather with sueded microfiber inserts and seatbacks.

• CUE with Bluetooth connectivity with natural voice recognition
• Navigation with Bose Surround Sound audio
• Siri Eyes Free and text-to-voice that converts incoming text messages to speech and reads them over the audio system speakers
• Wireless inductive phone charging
• OnStar 4G LTE connectivity with built-in Wi-Fi hotspot.

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2016 Cadillac CTS-V Specifications