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A takes on europe in our latest 500plushp lexury sedan comparison test. The cadillac ctsv is fabulous, performing like a sports car while purporting to be a luxury sedan. My good friend has a 02 m3 and he even admits the cts v is as good of a car if not better than his m3. Its best to think of it as a replacement for the old cts vsport model, a car that. The cts v series includes three body styles, all of which feature a pushrod ohv v 8 engine and a sporttuned suspension. Admittedly, ilike much of the automotive presshave a sweet spot for this car. The 2018 ctsv is cadillacs performancedriven supersedan, powered by a supercharged 6.

These realworld results are a tick or two off of cadillac s claims, but our experience has shown that our fine states 91octane gasoline rather than michigans 93. Its not the highest level of performance offered by cadillac, either. Bmw m5 vs mercedesamg e63 s vs cadillac ctsv vs porsche panamera turbo. The cadillac cts v is a highperformance version of the cadillac cts. In 2009, the secondgeneration cts and cts v were chosen for the car and driver 10best list, making the cts the first cadillac to be chosen twice in consecutive years.

The sound is distant and forgettable, lacking the lowend torque and aural thrill of the benzs v 8 or the highend rip and fuel economy of the smaller bmw six. Compared to previous v series models, the ct5 v and ct4 v seem a bit weak sauce. Introducing the first contenders for 2015 best drivers carthe cadillac ctsv, the lexus rc f, mazda mx5 miata clubsport and the mercedesamg c63 s. San antonio used 2014 cadillac ctsv coupe black diamond. The ctsv is the oldest car in the test by far, the only one thats rearwheel drive and the cheapest. Car and driver s annual list of the 10best cars sold in america includes the bmw 3series and the honda accord as usual. If you want a car reminiscent of an old bmw 5series. In a car as dead quick as the cts v, you only get to glance at the gauges. The cadillac cts is a midsized luxury sedan in competition with the 5series bmw and the mercedes benz cclass.

Customize a cadillac 2019 ctsv to build your own unique driving experience. Yes, we found the navigation system to be showing its age and the. Cadillacs first new v series car after the death of the ats and cts v will be something weve actually seen alreadythe ct6 v sport that made its debut earlier this year will become, simply. Mar 09, 2011 car and driver builds its longterm cts v wagon. The sixspeed automatic employed in the cts v is gms 6l90, a heavierduty version of the 6l80 that was introduced in the 2006 cadillac sts v. A manual is not offered, but you wont care when this brute hits 60 mph in. Oct 24, 2018 if you want a car reminiscent of an old bmw 5series, dont buy a bmw. Car and driver found the ctsv the most stable on the autobahn and the supercharged v8 most powerful, yet a little too quiet.

But the one furthest from the driver appears to be a carbon fiber looking slab that creates a large reflection in the windshield in direct sunlight. If you go to car and drivers web site you can see last years results to get an idea about the event. Search new and used cars, research vehicle models, and compare cars, all online at. This car is a beacon of what the brand is capable of when gm loosens the reins. The cadillac cts v is a highperformance sedan that adds a firebreathing v 8 to the fourdoor midsize sedans frame. Auto pros and cons the sixspeed automatic employed in the cts v is gms 6l90, a heavierduty version of the 6l80 that was introduced in the 2006 cadillac sts v. I also understand where one could get the idea to compare the 5series to the cts because most car publications have compared the m5 to the cts v sedan since the cts v sedan was first introduced. The cts and cts v feature sophisticated suspension systems developed, among other places, at the worldfamous nurburgring race track in. As car and driver points out, the ct5v was the only car in gms lineup weve heard might get the blackwing. Like red bullquaffing preteens laying waste to digital innocents by the dozen in grand theft auto, were being desensitized. More information about the 2014 cadillac cts v coupe.

These realworld results are a tick or two off of cadillacs claims, but our. I dont think being a stiff driver s car was ever going to work for cadillacs sales so that part is fine. Through extensive use of technology and chassis design, cadillac is hoping to please both those looking for a pure luxury car and those who want a little bit more sport with their. The bigger disappointment is how this car is the same ole same ole from gm. Cadillac calls its latest sports sedan the ct5v, but its really a replacement for the previous cts vsport model.

Detroit car and driver magazine today named the cadillac cts v to its 10best list for 2012, the fifth consecutive year the cadillac cts models have appeared on the annual list of the finest new cars. Up close and personal, in depth look at the supercharged 2012 cadillac cts v sport wagon. Cadillacs 420hp cts v sport sports sedan trades refinement for excitement, and were okay with that. The 2016 cadillac cts sedan is a stunning luxury sedan that drives as well or better than its european rivals. With the cts v taking a bow this year, the only hot sedan remaining in cadillacs lineup would be the ct6 v. The ctsv uses a 640hp version of general motors lt4, a supercharged and intercooled 6.

Tuition is included for first retail owner or lessee of a new and unused 2018 and newer ats v or cts v and 2019 and newer ct6 v. When tuned properly and put up against the best tuner competition in the world, the cts v came out on top. The cts v has a number of materials on the dashboard, all high quality. The ct4 and ct5 both offer nothing to consumers that the ats and cts didnt already. Roadkill roadkill garage dirt every day hot rod garage adam carolla goes racing engine masters best driver s car week long road to monterey put up or shut up head 2. The new ctsv is a screaming supersedan out to tear the legs off the german competition. Cadillac ctsv sport wagon car and driver backfires. The cts v does, however, make you a better driver on a. Apr 10, 2017 cadillacs 420hp cts v sport sports sedan trades refinement for excitement, and were okay with that.

Car and driver found the cts v the most stable on the autobahn and the supercharged v8 most powerful, yet a little too quiet. To get the very most out of three scorching coupes, we find it necessary to cross the border. Cadillac calls it the ct5v, but its really a replacement for the previous cts. With the suspension stiffened up and the steering weighted a bit heavier, every bump and crease in the road is fed back to the driver, allowing the minute adjustments the suspension allows to keep as much traction as possible. If youre considering buying a car of this caliber and performance, your competition is a bmw m5, or a maserati granturismo. The cts v sport should be compared to those options, while the upcoming v should be compared to competition like the mclass. Cadillac will drop the cts v after the 2019 model year. Bottom line, i find this very exciting as a cts v owner. Car and driver reports, however, that the new engine wont fit into the ct5s engine bay, leaving general motors with no choice but to grab the. The cts v is the oldest car in the test by far, the only one thats rearwheel drive and the cheapest. Get the best deals on seats for cadillac cts when you shop the largest online. The fourdoor cts v sedan was introduced in 2004, and the cts v sport wagon and coupe were introduced in 2010 for the 2011 model year. Mar, 2018 a test of the cts v, cadillacs wicked supersedan. Cd also liked the cadillacs steering and brakes but.

Cadillacs super ct5v will use the ctsvs supercharged v8. Warns the driver should the car start to drift from its lane and can. The 2020 ct6v is a car cadillac should be proud of with a new 550hp 4. Search preowned cadillac cts v listings to find the best local deals. It has some really good qualities, such as its monstrous 640 hp and 640 lbft supercharged. Hellcat and cts v americas 200mph sedans discussion in mopar news started by super q, jan 6, 2015. Uses vehicle sensors and driver inputs to determine the optimum amount of. Page 2 of 2 car and driver is still nothing more than ad space, and its easy to infer who is the bigger customer. Cadillacs ctsv is a highend hooligan that doubles as a. Audi or bmw really do not have a comparable option to the naturally aspirated 3. Cadillacs ctsv is a mildmannered monster, a clark kent of a car that. Participant must be 21 years of age or older with a valid driver s license and insurance. The new cts v is a screaming supersedan out to tear the legs off the german competition.

Simply stated, the cadillac cts is a very enjoyable car. Car and driver still gave the cts v good overall remarks. Ctsv comparison march 2004 car n driver cadillac owners. When the cts v is taken out of touring mode and shifted into sport, the car really comes alive. Mar 26, 2019 i drove the secondgen cts v on enough occasions. In 2010, the secondgeneration cts and cts v returned to the car and driver 10best list under the subheadline maybe the best american car.

Cadillacs 640hp cts v is the outlier, nestling a supercharger in the valley of its v 8, where everyone else stuffs two turbochargers, and delivering torque to only the rear wheels. Cadillac spent the last decade making sure the ctsv was no stranger to americas journalists, proffering it up with an enthusiasm not often seen by purveyors of cars in its performance class. Car and driver first pitted the ctsv against a bmw m3 coupe and new m5 sedan, judging the cadillac equal or better in most respects, especially for value. Either way i still want one no matter what they say. Car and driver atsv vs m3 vs amg vs alfa cadillac ctsv. Cadillac officially gives the cts coupe the v treatment. Jun 20, 2012 the cadillac cts v is fabulous, performing like a sports car while purporting to be a luxury sedan.

A head up display keeps the drivers eyes on the road, and the. Datadriven analysis of used cars for sale, and specifically the market for cadillac cts models. Owners of ats v and cts v will be assigned to the same vehicle as their own, while owners of ct6 v will be assigned to a cts v. Cadillac cts v, jaguar xfr car and driver duration. This wallpaper was upload at august 28, 2019 upload by caranddriverusa in cadillac 2019 cts v allowed to help my personal blog site, with this time i am going to demonstrate about 2019 cts v. Except this year the ford fusion hybrid joins the cadillac cts cts v in.

Cadillac will end atsv and ctsv production this winter. The 2016 cadillac cts v hammered the track at tripledigit speeds and three or four hot laps at a time. Used cadillac ctsv for sale carmax browse used cars. See the astounding acceleration numbers and view photos at car and driver. The cadillac ctsv soldiers on in 2018 with 640 horsepower, but lacks some of the. Available super cruise active driver assist system. Its easy to get the impression that cadillac threw everything it had at the ct6 v. The cadillac ct5 v shown here is not the replacement for the firebreathing cts v. The ctsv coupe discontinued in 2015 was a stunning highperformance coupe featuring an exclusive driverfocused cockpit, a 556hp v8 engine with 551 lbft of torque, revolutionary dualmode magnetic ride control and raceinspired brembo signature brakes with red calipers.