2016 Cadillac ATS-V Coupe and Sedan – Watch Out M3/M4
LOS ANGELES AUTO SHOW – Cadillac introduced the 2016 ATS-V as a high performance version of its ATS brand.
The 2016 Cadillac ATS-V is available in sedan and coupe forms, and arrives next spring, powered by the first-ever twin-turbocharged engine in a V-Series. Rated at an estimated 455 horsepower (339 kW) and 445 lb-ft of torque (603 Nm), the engine is the segment’s highest-output six-cylinder and we estimate 0-60 will be dispatched in around 3.9 seconds, with a top speed of more than 185 mph. For those row your own fans a six-speed manual, with Active Rev Match, no-lift shifting and launch control is avaialable or a paddle-shift eight-speed automatic transmission featuring launch control and Performance Algorithm Shift.
The ATS-V comes with a host oof goodies including.
- Brembo high-performance brakes
- Third-generation Magnetic Ride Control, with40 percent faster damping response
- Structural stiffness increased by 25 percent
- Driver-selectable driving modes for touring, sport and track
- Available downforce-generating track aerodynamics package
- High-performance seats and refreshed ergonomics
New, available 16-way-adjustable RECARO performance front seats are the lynchpins for the driving experience, with aggressive, adjustable bolsters that help hold the driver and front passenger in place during high-load cornering. They’ve also got a luxury-performance feel, trimmed in Mulan leather with sueded microfiber inserts and seatbacks.
The rest of the interior features Cadillac’s handcrafted cut-and-sew elements, with decorative stitching and authentic materials, including carbon fiber. Three interior color combinations are offered: Jet Black, Jet Black with Saffron accents and Light Platinum with Jet Black accents.
The ATS-V also features a unique version of the 5.7-inch, three-window instrument panel cluster display, with V-Series graphics and distinctive gauge readouts. It is also equipped with the latest connectivity technologies from Cadillac, including:
- CUE with Bluetooth connectivity with natural voice recognition
- Text-to-voice that converts incoming text messages to speech and reads them over the audio system speakers
- USB, auxiliary and SD memory card ports
- OnStar 4G LTE connectivity with built-in Wi-Fi hotspot.
Cadillac is coming out fighting with a possible M4 slayer. We will be able to verify that next year when we can get our hands on one.
