Just got a 2011 CTS-V Coupe 6 spd the E55 must go
11-22-2010, 06:07 PM
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Under the Hood
The CTS-V's engine is a 6.2-liter, all-aluminum small-block V8 fitted with a smaller-displacement version (1.9 liters vs. 2.3 liters) of the Corvette ZR1's four-lobe, sixth-generation Eaton supercharger. It delivers 556 horsepower and 551 lb-ft of torque to either a 6-speed manual or a 6-speed automatic gearbox. The manual is coupled to a light, progressive dual-disc clutch similar to the ZR1's, and the automatic has steering-wheel-mounted paddles for the manual mode.
Cadillac says with either transmission the CTS-V will get to 60 mph in a scant 3.9 seconds, and cover the quarter mile in 12 seconds flat. The car's top speed is quoted at 175 mph for the automatic and about 193 mph with the manual gearbox.
This means the CTS-V's unofficial lap of 7:59:38 around the famed Nürburgring track in Germany could probably be improved upon. John Heinricy, veteran racer and director of high-performance engineering at Cadillac, set that sub-eight-minute lap with a production-ready CTS-V equipped with the automatic. Set in Sport mode, Heinricy didn't even bother using the shift paddles, since this setting already quickens upshifts.
11-22-2010, 07:37 PM
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They do quote a higher top speed for the manual (not sure why), but notice it says that Heinricy set the record in an auto, not even using the paddles. He focused on the driving and let the transmission focus on the gear. My understanding is that is the only stock sedan under 8 minutes on the Nurburgring.
It sucks to hear, but I remember a quote in an auto mag something like: buy the Porsche in automatic (PDK) if you like to go fast, in manual if you like to have fun.
Of course, this is really nitpicking. Both are fast, both are fun. You really can't go wrong, so long as you consider your priorities and pick what works for you.
It sucks to hear, but I remember a quote in an auto mag something like: buy the Porsche in automatic (PDK) if you like to go fast, in manual if you like to have fun.
Of course, this is really nitpicking. Both are fast, both are fun. You really can't go wrong, so long as you consider your priorities and pick what works for you.
11-22-2010, 07:46 PM
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11-23-2010, 02:38 AM
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They do quote a higher top speed for the manual (not sure why), but notice it says that Heinricy set the record in an auto, not even using the paddles. He focused on the driving and let the transmission focus on the gear. My understanding is that is the only stock sedan under 8 minutes on the Nurburgring.
It sucks to hear, but I remember a quote in an auto mag something like: buy the Porsche in automatic (PDK) if you like to go fast, in manual if you like to have fun.
Of course, this is really nitpicking. Both are fast, both are fun. You really can't go wrong, so long as you consider your priorities and pick what works for you.
It sucks to hear, but I remember a quote in an auto mag something like: buy the Porsche in automatic (PDK) if you like to go fast, in manual if you like to have fun.
Of course, this is really nitpicking. Both are fast, both are fun. You really can't go wrong, so long as you consider your priorities and pick what works for you.
I think a professional racing driver has the capability to have coordination between all car functions.
Off course us boy/bar racers would be better off with a automatic
12-12-2010, 01:00 PM
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This is pretty impressive ... http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Cydni...eature=channel
12-12-2010, 05:10 PM
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This hennesseys are amazing.! & you need to see that..
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=XQNb3Qpb8Gw
Bad he's breake it.. but.. seriouse power
Anyway see this (posted before):
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8As1zshWxn0
Fabio Daniel
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=XQNb3Qpb8Gw
Bad he's breake it.. but.. seriouse power
Anyway see this (posted before):
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8As1zshWxn0
Fabio Daniel
12-12-2010, 05:15 PM
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The new CTSV coupe is very aggressive with it styling. You either love it or hate it. I am definitely a fan and supercharged pushrod power FTW. Get some bumpsticks with a pulley and tune ASAP. I bet those cars will run low tens with not even breaking a sweat once the right combo's are found.
