First Cadillac CTS-V performance test published - Page 2 - PeachParts Mercedes-Benz Forum

Gurkha · #1 08-27-2008, 01:16 PM

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Originally Posted by AdvisorGuy

I'd hope by now, GM has learned to play with the suspension rather than huge tires and rock hard shocks ala 80-90's F bodies, Vettes and any other performance version of their mundane sedans (Z24,Z34,etc)....

My first car in HS was a T/A with W56 suspension, that thing would skittle over ruts in the road even when dry with stock Goodyear Eagle.

PaulC · #2 08-27-2008, 10:13 PM

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Originally Posted by Gurkha

My first car in HS was a T/A with W56 suspension, that thing would skittle over ruts in the road even when dry with stock Goodyear Eagle.

I recall test-driving a nearly-new '76 Trans-Am. Driving over expansion strips was not for the faint of chiropractor.

Idolotor · #3 08-27-2008, 01:26 PM

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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.

When I'm 85 years old, I might even begin to think they look good. But I don't think so... ugly as crap!

Old peoples sports cars!

jlomon · #4 08-27-2008, 01:51 PM

I had read in a recent Car & Driver magazine that the Caddy's handling was honed on the Nordschlief track at the Nurburgring, and it posted times that outran the M5. One more impressive stat after the other. If the car is that fast, I'd love to see what The Stig could do with it on Top Gear.

Hatterasguy · #5 08-27-2008, 09:47 PM

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Originally Posted by jlomon

I had read in a recent Car & Driver magazine that the Caddy's handling was honed on the Nordschlief track at the Nurburgring, and it posted times that outran the M5. One more impressive stat after the other. If the car is that fast, I'd love to see what The Stig could do with it on Top Gear.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=DXVI33aqfWk&feature=user

Here you go!

Don't rust out to trade in the M5 or E63, just yet....

mwood · #6 08-27-2008, 10:09 PM

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Originally Posted by Hatterasguy

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=DXVI33aqfWk&feature=user

Here you go!

Don't rust out to trade in the M5 or E63, just yet....

OK I sat through about 2 1/2 minutes of that; what does it have to do with Caddys, BMW's or Mercs?

Hatterasguy · #7 08-27-2008, 10:16 PM

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OK I sat through about 2 1/2 minutes of that; what does it have to do with Caddys, BMW's or Mercs?

Its a review of the CTSV? They did race it with an RS4.

Dee8go · #8 08-27-2008, 03:52 PM

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Originally Posted by Idolotor

When I'm 85 years old, I might even begin to think they look good. But I don't think so... ugly as crap!

Old peoples sports cars!

Now, you just wait a darn minute, young fella . . .!

Idolotor · #9 08-28-2008, 03:10 PM

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Now, you just wait a darn minute, young fella . . .!

Uhh... I think I'm older than you little feller...

More experienced also I think. Just guessing...

ImBroke · #10 08-27-2008, 04:43 PM

Yes Tom, an LS6 from a Z06 Corvette, rated at 405 hp. Responds very well to forced induction, and I don't mean Lance.

Dee8go · #11 08-28-2008, 03:13 PM

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Yes Tom, an LS6 from a Z06 Corvette, rated at 405 hp. Responds very well to forced induction, and I don't mean Lance.

What's the weight difference of the Corvette vs the CTS-V? Does that engine have more torque in the CTS-V? It seems like it would.

Ara T. · #12 08-28-2008, 08:06 PM

The new CTS-V will have more torque (550 ft-lbs) than the Z06 (400 ft-lbs) but the Z06 is 1000 pounds lighter. They've done a great job keeping their sports car light unlike the Germans and the Japanese.

Gurkha · #13 08-29-2008, 05:23 AM

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Originally Posted by Ara T.

The new CTS-V will have more torque (550 ft-lbs) than the Z06 (400 ft-lbs) but the Z06 is 1000 pounds lighter. They've done a great job keeping their sports car light unlike the Germans and the Japanese.

I agree.............they have maintained the essence of true sports car but the handling sadly remains skittish.

MBeige · #14 08-29-2008, 05:40 AM

If Jeremy Clarkson read this, he'd be the first to ask if it still bongs every time you do anything with the car. At least that's what I remember from the previous Top Gear review of it on YT.

Ara T. · #15 08-27-2008, 11:55 PM

That isn't even the new CTS.

GM's latest cars have been pretty good.

I don't really care that much about performance numbers though. Just hype until you get in one and drive.