CTS-V vs E63 on Speed tonight...
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CTS-V vs E63 on Speed tonight...
For those of you that don't already know...
Speed Channel tonight at 10pm Battle of Supercars, CTS-V vs w212 E63...
Speed Channel tonight at 10pm Battle of Supercars, CTS-V vs w212 E63...
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I thnk Tanner is the better driver of the two.
But horsepower won the day.
Having driven both cars, the E63 has a slightly better steering feel, but the Caddy is simply brutal in power and handles capably...
But horsepower won the day.
Having driven both cars, the E63 has a slightly better steering feel, but the Caddy is simply brutal in power and handles capably...
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Can you give us a condensed overview between your CTS and your M5 ?
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Sure...
The E60 M5 feels/handles like a lighter and smaller car. Feels more connected to the road despite what the Nurburgring times may suggest for the CTS-V, IMHO. The M5 definitely is a much more "livelier" car to drive, and I loved the SMG; lightening shifts. And if you've never heard a V10 screaming above 8000rpm, it truly is an unforgettable sound.
The CTS-V is truly a monster. Torque on demand anytime/anywhere. And the car can handle as well. But it feels like a heavier car. M3/C63 owners would never like this car because it feels like a much bigger car. I have the automatic tranny; had I done it over, I would have gotten the manual.
Power...CTS-V;
Handling...M5;
Suspension...CTS-V;
Transmission...M5;
Fit/finish...M5;
Appearance...CTS-V, IMHO.
The E60 M5 feels/handles like a lighter and smaller car. Feels more connected to the road despite what the Nurburgring times may suggest for the CTS-V, IMHO. The M5 definitely is a much more "livelier" car to drive, and I loved the SMG; lightening shifts. And if you've never heard a V10 screaming above 8000rpm, it truly is an unforgettable sound.
The CTS-V is truly a monster. Torque on demand anytime/anywhere. And the car can handle as well. But it feels like a heavier car. M3/C63 owners would never like this car because it feels like a much bigger car. I have the automatic tranny; had I done it over, I would have gotten the manual.
Power...CTS-V;
Handling...M5;
Suspension...CTS-V;
Transmission...M5;
Fit/finish...M5;
Appearance...CTS-V, IMHO.
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Sure...
The E60 M5 feels/handles like a lighter and smaller car. Feels more connected to the road despite what the Nurburgring times may suggest for the CTS-V, IMHO. The M5 definitely is a much more "livelier" car to drive, and I loved the SMG; lightening shifts. And if you've never heard a V10 screaming above 8000rpm, it truly is an unforgettable sound.
The CTS-V is truly a monster. Torque on demand anytime/anywhere. And the car can handle as well. But it feels like a heavier car. M3/C63 owners would never like this car because it feels like a much bigger car. I have the automatic tranny; had I done it over, I would have gotten the manual.
Power...CTS-V;
Handling...M5;
Suspension...CTS-V;
Transmission...M5;
Fit/finish...M5;
Appearance...CTS-V, IMHO.
The E60 M5 feels/handles like a lighter and smaller car. Feels more connected to the road despite what the Nurburgring times may suggest for the CTS-V, IMHO. The M5 definitely is a much more "livelier" car to drive, and I loved the SMG; lightening shifts. And if you've never heard a V10 screaming above 8000rpm, it truly is an unforgettable sound.
The CTS-V is truly a monster. Torque on demand anytime/anywhere. And the car can handle as well. But it feels like a heavier car. M3/C63 owners would never like this car because it feels like a much bigger car. I have the automatic tranny; had I done it over, I would have gotten the manual.
Power...CTS-V;
Handling...M5;
Suspension...CTS-V;
Transmission...M5;
Fit/finish...M5;
Appearance...CTS-V, IMHO.
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I believe the CTS-V turned the corner at the start around 65-75mph.
The E63 started from around 100mph (you can hear Tanner admitting that he did so).
And the runs were limited to 4500ft.
With that in mind, I feel that the CTS-V won that event as well, having to make up 25mph differential in the same distance...
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anyone notice the Caddy rides on Michelins and the show was sposored by Michelin. This was the first episode I've watched and I don't doubt the Caddy is faster, but I was just wondering how biased the show is due to the sponsor.
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I expected a better showing for the E63. But, nevertheless, 2 weeks ago I drove to the pocono raceway with a bunch of guys and we had 1 CTS-V (2009 I believe). We had friendly runs several times on the way to the track and back and I did not feel like he was pulling on me all that much at all. I expected to loose bad, especially when the guy told me he was putting 510 to the wheels at the dyno (which I could not believe).
So I was quite surprised to see such a bad showing for the E, especially after my encounter with a CTS-V. I am sure CTS-V is faster, but it just looked like E got completely destroyed.
I was faced with a decision to get V or E and decided to get the E after test driving both cars. E just felt like a more enjoyable ride to me, and I really considered V as an option when coming out of my other lease. So whatever, E63 is fast enough for me and I enjoy it every day -- A LOT.
Albert.
But, nevertheless, 2 weeks ago I drove to the pocono raceway with a bunch of guys and we had 1 CTS-V (2009 I believe). We had friendly runs several times on the way to the track and back and I did not feel like he was pulling on me all that much at all. I expected to loose bad, especially when the guy told me he was putting 510 to the wheels at the dyno (which I could not believe).So I was quite surprised to see such a bad showing for the E, especially after my encounter with a CTS-V. I am sure CTS-V is faster, but it just looked like E got completely destroyed.
I was faced with a decision to get V or E and decided to get the E after test driving both cars. E just felt like a more enjoyable ride to me, and I really considered V as an option when coming out of my other lease. So whatever, E63 is fast enough for me and I enjoy it every day -- A LOT.
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I expected a better showing for the E63. But, nevertheless, 2 weeks ago I drove to the pocono raceway with a bunch of guys and we had 1 CTS-V (2009 I believe). We had friendly runs several times on the way to the track and back and I did not feel like he was pulling on me all that much at all. I expected to loose bad, especially when the guy told me he was putting 510 to the wheels at the dyno (which I could not believe).
So I was quite surprised to see such a bad showing for the E, especially after my encounter with a CTS-V. I am sure CTS-V is faster, but it just looked like E got completely destroyed.
I was faced with a decision to get V or E and decided to get the E after test driving both cars. E just felt like a more enjoyable ride to me, and I really considered V as an option when coming out of my other lease. So whatever, E63 is fast enough for me and I enjoy it every day -- A LOT.
Albert.
But, nevertheless, 2 weeks ago I drove to the pocono raceway with a bunch of guys and we had 1 CTS-V (2009 I believe). We had friendly runs several times on the way to the track and back and I did not feel like he was pulling on me all that much at all. I expected to loose bad, especially when the guy told me he was putting 510 to the wheels at the dyno (which I could not believe).So I was quite surprised to see such a bad showing for the E, especially after my encounter with a CTS-V. I am sure CTS-V is faster, but it just looked like E got completely destroyed.
I was faced with a decision to get V or E and decided to get the E after test driving both cars. E just felt like a more enjoyable ride to me, and I really considered V as an option when coming out of my other lease. So whatever, E63 is fast enough for me and I enjoy it every day -- A LOT.
Albert.
). I love the feel of my car, the power and the rumble and classy understated interior. It fits me like a glove. Congrats to GM/Caddy. You did a great job with the car and nobody can beat your pricing. Well done...benefit for the rest of us is great cars for us to choose from and you'll keep all the mfg's honest with this effort!
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Ya i agree. Don't want to come off sounding like a sore loser but all these machines are faster than 95% of the cars on the road. For me that's plenty fast as I'm not a tracker (although i woulda been beatin my chest if the E63 came out on top! ). I love the feel of my car, the power and the rumble and classy understated interior. It fits me like a glove. Congrats to GM/Caddy. You did a great job with the car and nobody can beat your pricing. Well done...benefit for the rest of us is great cars for us to choose from and you'll keep all the mfg's honest with this effort!
). I love the feel of my car, the power and the rumble and classy understated interior. It fits me like a glove. Congrats to GM/Caddy. You did a great job with the car and nobody can beat your pricing. Well done...benefit for the rest of us is great cars for us to choose from and you'll keep all the mfg's honest with this effort!
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I expected a better showing for the E63. But, nevertheless, 2 weeks ago I drove to the pocono raceway with a bunch of guys and we had 1 CTS-V (2009 I believe). We had friendly runs several times on the way to the track and back and I did not feel like he was pulling on me all that much at all. I expected to loose bad, especially when the guy told me he was putting 510 to the wheels at the dyno (which I could not believe).
So I was quite surprised to see such a bad showing for the E, especially after my encounter with a CTS-V. I am sure CTS-V is faster, but it just looked like E got completely destroyed.
I was faced with a decision to get V or E and decided to get the E after test driving both cars. E just felt like a more enjoyable ride to me, and I really considered V as an option when coming out of my other lease. So whatever, E63 is fast enough for me and I enjoy it every day -- A LOT.
Albert.
But, nevertheless, 2 weeks ago I drove to the pocono raceway with a bunch of guys and we had 1 CTS-V (2009 I believe). We had friendly runs several times on the way to the track and back and I did not feel like he was pulling on me all that much at all. I expected to loose bad, especially when the guy told me he was putting 510 to the wheels at the dyno (which I could not believe).So I was quite surprised to see such a bad showing for the E, especially after my encounter with a CTS-V. I am sure CTS-V is faster, but it just looked like E got completely destroyed.
I was faced with a decision to get V or E and decided to get the E after test driving both cars. E just felt like a more enjoyable ride to me, and I really considered V as an option when coming out of my other lease. So whatever, E63 is fast enough for me and I enjoy it every day -- A LOT.
Albert.
Also the fully loaded-pano roof,19s on the e63 was under 4100lbs
And the ctsv was almost 4300. How could they **** that up? But they are about the same lbs. Another thing your e63 is about 300lbs over my c63. But you have almost 70hp more. Surprisingly we run even way up top. BTW I think the e63 in the show was in comfort mode.
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They both did not start from a standstill, but rather a rolling start.
I believe the CTS-V turned the corner at the start around 65-75mph.
The E63 started from around 100mph (you can hear Tanner admitting that he did so).
And the runs were limited to 4500ft.
With that in mind, I feel that the CTS-V won that event as well, having to make up 25mph differential in the same distance...
I believe the CTS-V turned the corner at the start around 65-75mph.
The E63 started from around 100mph (you can hear Tanner admitting that he did so).
And the runs were limited to 4500ft.
With that in mind, I feel that the CTS-V won that event as well, having to make up 25mph differential in the same distance...
in the 60-130 run.
