Damn, 500HP CTS-V Plus!
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Damn, 500HP CTS-V Plus!
From www.thecarconnection.com May 10, 2004:
"As if the 400-horsepower CTS-V Series isn't enough, we photographed General Motors' Performance Division engineers testing an even higher performance version.
Referred to as the CTS-V Series Plus by spectators at the Nürburgring, this CTS mule is said to be powered by a 6.0-liter V-8, and sources are estimating the horsepower to be in the 475-500 range. General Motors is aggressively testing this more powerful CTS, but production plans have not yet been confirmed.
The vehicle show here is actually an older CTS-V mule. The higher-performance CTS-V Plus uses a larger-displacement pushrod small-block engine, so the hood hump should disappear in production."
"As if the 400-horsepower CTS-V Series isn't enough, we photographed General Motors' Performance Division engineers testing an even higher performance version.
Referred to as the CTS-V Series Plus by spectators at the Nürburgring, this CTS mule is said to be powered by a 6.0-liter V-8, and sources are estimating the horsepower to be in the 475-500 range. General Motors is aggressively testing this more powerful CTS, but production plans have not yet been confirmed.
The vehicle show here is actually an older CTS-V mule. The higher-performance CTS-V Plus uses a larger-displacement pushrod small-block engine, so the hood hump should disappear in production."
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DAMMMMIT...
and I swore (after my 1981 Olds Omega
) that I would NEVER buy a GM again
I guess, One should never say never...
I wonder however, if it will have the window drop down option like my old Omega (the one where the window falls off the window rail/track 16 times in 3 years)
We shall see.....
) that I would NEVER buy a GM again I guess, One should never say never...
I wonder however, if it will have the window drop down option like my old Omega (the one where the window falls off the window rail/track 16 times in 3 years)
We shall see.....
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No matter how long the CTS has been around or how big of an engine they put in it, I can't get used to it's looks. There's nothing graceful to it's lines at all.
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This car is awsome but after taking the car hard it has oil problems as for what i read up on it.. It acutally handles just as good if not better then a M5 and is faster 
I must say this is an awsome car...
I must say this is an awsome car...
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Originally posted by mbtech208
No matter how long the CTS has been around or how big of an engine they put in it, I can't get used to it's looks. There's nothing graceful to it's lines at all.
No matter how long the CTS has been around or how big of an engine they put in it, I can't get used to it's looks. There's nothing graceful to it's lines at all.
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The current CTS-V has a lot of problem with axle hop. No magazines have been able to match GM's claim of 4.6 seconds from 0-60. They need to redesign the suspension more, especially with 500 hp!
Caddy is getting into the HP wars too! Their quality has gone up too! I would definitely get one if they can fix their teething problems.
Caddy is getting into the HP wars too! Their quality has gone up too! I would definitely get one if they can fix their teething problems.
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The CTS Caddy has Aztek disease, like someone hit it with an ugy stick. I think the grille is the real problem, maybe just paint it black and take off the Cad emblem.
It also needs an automatic option.
It also needs an automatic option.
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Competition to Mercedes Benz...1000 Horsepower coming by GM...
This newest engine, officially the GM XV16, is rated at 1000 hp, far superior in output to any now in production todate.
Essentially, it is eight overhead-valve V-twins tied together, but it uses a single casting for the block. For two years in a row, Cadillac has unveiled oversize engines in concept cars.
Though I've heard and now I am reading from various sources "Don't be surprised if GM is serious about putting a 7.5-liter V12 or even a V16 on the road...", "Indications are that massive engines are planned for future cars" which is "no news" these days
.
If the project gets a green light, the 13.6-liter V16 could power a superluxury Cadillac sedan aimed at such competitors as Rolls-Royce and Maybach.... 2005-2006 Cadillac V16 ... desicion has not been announced as of yet from Detroit... hmmmm
Some "smaller" beast are coming out of the GM brands... 400 hp CTS-V by Cadillac and the 500hp (not yet announced for street production "officially" yet), the new Corvette with similar power... hmmm...
Any thoughts? (BRING BACK DA' FORGED MAN!)
Wiedermann
Essentially, it is eight overhead-valve V-twins tied together, but it uses a single casting for the block. For two years in a row, Cadillac has unveiled oversize engines in concept cars.
Though I've heard and now I am reading from various sources "Don't be surprised if GM is serious about putting a 7.5-liter V12 or even a V16 on the road...", "Indications are that massive engines are planned for future cars" which is "no news" these days
.If the project gets a green light, the 13.6-liter V16 could power a superluxury Cadillac sedan aimed at such competitors as Rolls-Royce and Maybach.... 2005-2006 Cadillac V16 ... desicion has not been announced as of yet from Detroit... hmmmm
Some "smaller" beast are coming out of the GM brands... 400 hp CTS-V by Cadillac and the 500hp (not yet announced for street production "officially" yet), the new Corvette with similar power... hmmm...
Any thoughts? (BRING BACK DA' FORGED MAN!)
Wiedermann
