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09-04-2008, 12:26 PM
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Actually, you are wrong. What you stated absolutely does depend on what brand you are talking about. In recent history GM has understated the potential of their new cars; look no further than the last two generations of Z06 for your proof. If GM claims 12.0 @ 118 for the CTS-V, then I fully expect it to run at least that well, most likely quite a bit faster.
"0 to 60 mph in less than 4.0 seconds, 0 to 100 mph in less than 8.0 seconds, quarter-mile acceleration in less than 12.0 seconds, and a top speed of more than 190 mph"
We all know the Z06 obliterates those numbers so even if the CTS-V hits 12.0 @118 then you are looking at another 4 door beast.
My only point was for folks to pull their head out of the AMG sand and realize there are other manufactures in the world that make cars worth taking a look at.
09-04-2008, 11:04 PM
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As a matter of fact, when you look at the original press releases for the Z06 they state:
"0 to 60 mph in less than 4.0 seconds, 0 to 100 mph in less than 8.0 seconds, quarter-mile acceleration in less than 12.0 seconds, and a top speed of more than 190 mph"
We all know the Z06 obliterates those numbers so even if the CTS-V hits 12.0 @118 then you are looking at another 4 door beast.
My only point was for folks to pull their head out of the AMG sand and realize there are other manufactures in the world that make cars worth taking a look at.
"0 to 60 mph in less than 4.0 seconds, 0 to 100 mph in less than 8.0 seconds, quarter-mile acceleration in less than 12.0 seconds, and a top speed of more than 190 mph"
We all know the Z06 obliterates those numbers so even if the CTS-V hits 12.0 @118 then you are looking at another 4 door beast.
My only point was for folks to pull their head out of the AMG sand and realize there are other manufactures in the world that make cars worth taking a look at.
My reply was to another poster who was aiming to infer that GM was sending out "ringers" for testing, or inflating numbers.
09-04-2008, 11:27 PM
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You make my point exactly... It'd be like an Audi guy saying something like "Mercedes will always be Mercedes, cars built like bank vaults, luxurious, a few are great in a straight line... but too soft for the true auto enthusiast."
Open your eyes to the world around you and recognize that AMG's are not the only great cars out there.
Open your eyes to the world around you and recognize that AMG's are not the only great cars out there.
That's why I drive an M5 and will SERIOUSLY consider an AMG for my next car. I tell you one thing though IT WILL NEVER ME A CADDILACK.
09-05-2008, 12:55 AM
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another mag tested at 116...
solid numbers so far.
http://www.caranddriver.com/reviews/...ty+page-2.html
solid numbers so far.
http://www.caranddriver.com/reviews/...ty+page-2.html
The supercharged V-8 doesn’t feel brutally powerful in the manner of the blown Mercedes AMG cars of the recent past. When accelerating from a standstill, power builds progressively rather than abruptly.
09-05-2008, 08:56 AM
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A slow Tahoe!
I would imagine the cts-v should run at least high 11's stock and will be undoubtedly a very fast car. However, (and I may be alone here), I would take my e55 over the cts-v any day of the week. With a pulley and tune, our cars are just as fast as the cts and have similar braking and handling capabilities.
Just my $.02.
Just my $.02.
09-05-2008, 09:30 AM
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09-05-2008, 11:27 AM
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Nice motor but come guys, a Cady?? I picture pink colors and Elvis Presley or even lipstick on a pig..lol..Yuck!! Quality and refinement go a long way in this world, even over a nice motor packaged in low grade materials.
I wonder what moral is on the GM assembly line these days?
I wonder what moral is on the GM assembly line these days?
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