First Cadillac CTS-V performance test published

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First Cadillac CTS-V performance test published

The CTS-V ran the quarter-mile in a scant 12.5 seconds, besting the 12.7 it takes for either the BMW M5 or the Mercedes E63 AMG. Getting back to a standstill was another hit to the Bimmer and the Benz, with the Caddy stopping from 60-0 mph in 109 feet – five feet less than it takes the M5 and six shorter than the AMG. And if you're thinking that brakes and power are easy to upgrade and that the Cadillac couldn't possibly best the Germans on the handling course, think again: the CTS-V ran the slalom at 71.1 mph, while the M5 and E63 ran it in 68.5 and 65 mph respectively.

[ibjeff]

Cadillac is making some hot cars

[DOOPHUS]

Originally Posted by ibjeff

Cadillac is making some hot cars

I agree, Jeff . . . I'm looking forward to the CTS-V Coupe.

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[ibjeff]

Great combination of class and performance

[DOOPHUS]

Originally Posted by ibjeff

Great combination of class and performance

Why THANK YOU, Jeff.

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[Cash]

Originally Posted by DOOPHUS

Why THANK YOU, Jeff.

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You simply must share your tooth paste brand. Don't try to eat any apples whole though!!

[Greg Ducato]

They will supposedly offer this in the new "wagon version" of the CTS next summer. I hold out hope as it will be trading time for the SRX by then.

[grimmye]

I LOVE the "WAGON" version. I loved the Magnum but Chrysler quit making them. Back in the early '70's I had an AMC Sportabout which I consider to be the forerunner of the Magnum and CTS Wagon. Just hope GM doesn't screwup the gauges and IP to badly.

[Flassh]

Originally Posted by Greg Ducato

They will supposedly offer this in the new "wagon version" of the CTS next summer. I hold out hope as it will be trading time for the SRX by then.

A supercharged 6 speed SRX????? That would rock!!!

Wonder if Iris will need a new grannymobile by then?

That'll get the grandkids to the playground on time.

[RSSRTOY]

I BOUGHT A CTS-V NEW IN 04 AND BOY DID THAT CAR SUPRISE A LOT OF RICE BURNERS AND MUSTANGS I JUST LOVED THAT CAR. TO BAD I GOT A WILD HAIR UP MY A$$ AND SOLD IT. I SEEM TO DO ALOT OF THAT.........

[Greg Ducato]

Originally Posted by grimmye

I LOVE the "WAGON" version. I loved the Magnum but Chrysler quit making them. Back in the early '70's I had an AMC Sportabout which I consider to be the forerunner of the Magnum and CTS Wagon. Just hope GM doesn't screwup the gauges and IP to badly.

I love those AMC Sportabout wagons. How about that built in shelf under the dash, I always thought that was a novel idea and very handy. That wagon was just the right size too, good one Grimm!!

[Greg Ducato]

Originally Posted by Flassh

A supercharged 6 speed SRX????? That would rock!!!

Wonder if Iris will need a new grannymobile by then?

That'll get the grandkids to the playground on time.

That car IS the playground.....

[XSELER8]

This is not a luxury car......it's an Executive Hot Rod

[Greg Ducato]

Originally Posted by XSELER8

This is not a luxury car......it's an Executive Hot Rod

If I get one I will have to give myself a promotion.