2016 Cadillac CTS V Spied

Published on Oct 20, 2014
2016 Cadillac CTS-V clears its supercharged V8 throat on the Nurburgring.

http://youtu.be/ZSs-n7JaeGI

While we wait for the Detroit Motor Show to open its doors in January and finally get a proper look at the 2016 Cadillac CTS-V, the performance four-door sedan bruiser has been recently caught on film dropping hot laps on the Nurburgring Nordschleife. And we're happy to announce you're in for quite a big treat.

Because Cadillac is in the middle of reinventing itself as a brand and its product lineup, both engineers and designers are making quite an effort with the newest lot of Caddies. That's why the most potent vehicle in Caddy's upcoming lineup - the gorgeous 2016 CTS-V, is going to pack some serious grunt under its angular hood adorned by a big central vent.

In terms of aesthetics, the 2016 Cadillac CTS-V will look pretty much like the 2014 model year, but with a few modern touches added here and there and a bit more oomph squeezed from its supercharged 6.2-liter V8 powerhouse, similar to the same engine that's propelling the 2015 Corvette Z06. It's mum's guess just how many ponies will be sent to the rear wheels, but do expect north of 600 horsepower.

Prepare around $65,000 for a brand new 2016 Cadillac CTS-V

That vee eight will reportedly make a great team with the Hydra-Matic 8L90 eight-speed automatic transmission that also debuted on the new Z06, a gearbox that promises super fast full-throttle upshifts. General Motors says it shifts faster than the PDK-equipped Porsche 911 Turbo S, so yeah, it's nuclear grade stuff this upcoming 2016 Cadillac CTS-V and we can't hardly wait to meet the finished product.

With these being said, it's about time for you to click play and watch a 2016 Cadillac CTS-V prototype eat some Nurburgring tarmac for breakfast. Few things in a petrolhead's life are better than the smell of faded brakes, burnt rubber and a soundtrack comprised of a screaming V8 sound and a blower's whine.

http://www.autoevolution.com/news/20...ery-87897.html

They really need to carry the graphics package into production...

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I think you should order one with the scheme now, before the backorders are too long.....

http://youtu.be/hy2aa1X0mOs

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Cadillac brings 455 horses to the LA Auto Show

LOS ANGELES -- The new 2016 Cadillac ATS-V is all sharp angles and raw anger. The high-powered variant of the ATS is currently the closest thing to a true successor to the Cadillac CTS-V (despite being a bit smaller) and the American luxury brand's challenger to BMW's M3 and M4. We checked it out at the 2014 LA Auto Show.

Behind the enlarged grill, you'll find the automaker's 3.6-liter V-6 has been augmented with a pair of turbochargers. To help it deal with the increased demand and internal pressures, the V-6 has been upgraded with stronger, lighter pistons and connecting rods; its direct-injection system has been tweaked; and its compression ratio slides to 10.2:1. Cadillac claims that even the oil pan has been "track-optimized."

The twin turbochargers feature a variety of tweaks of their own to help the powerplant to build power quickly and consistently. The snails use lightweight internals (including titanium turbines) and each features its own vacuum-actuated wastegate, the combination of which should keep the Caddy's throttle responsive.

Full article and Pictures: http://www.cnet.com/products/2016-ca...-coupe-sedan/#!

2016 Cadillac ATS-V Preview
J.D. Power and Associates

December 1, 2014 1:57 PM

Fast Facts:
Available in coupe and sedan body styles
Ventilated carbon fiber hood
Twin-turbocharged V-6 with 455 horsepower
6-speed manual or 8-speed automatic transmission
Accelerates to 60 mph in 3.9 seconds
Brembo high-performance brakes
Variable-ratio electric steering
Next-generation Magnetic Ride Control suspension with Performance Traction Management
Standard rear limited-slip differential
Low-mass, forged aluminum, staggered-width 18-in. wheels
Tri-compound tread performance tires
Performance Data Recorder with high-definition video
Structural stiffness increased 25%, roll stiffness increased 50%
Unique instrumentation and available 16-way power-adjustable performance seats
On sale in summer of 2015

Introduction

Similar to how Audi builds RS models, BMW builds M models, and Mercedes-Benz builds AMG models, Cadillac builds V-Series models, and has since 2004. More than a decade later, the new 2016 Cadillac ATS-V Coupe and ATS-V Sedan debuted at the 2014 Los Angeles Auto Show. The new performance variants of the compact ATS Sedan and ATS Coupe will arrive in dealer showrooms in the summer of 2015, taking the performance reins at Cadillac following the discontinuation of the outgoing CTS-V models.

Cadillac claims that the ATS-V delivers a dual-mode driving experience. By way of explanation, Tony Roma, the ATS-V's chief engineer, said: "The car is ready for the track right off the showroom floor, with no special modifications required."

Exterior Features

According to Cadillac, every design change made to the ATS-V is functional, intended to reduce lift, reduce mass, enhance cooling, or all three. The car's engine sits under a ventilated carbon fiber hood, and an optional Track Aerodynamics package increases the car's ability to generate downforce. Lightweight, 18-in. forged aluminum wheels are specific to this model, and are offered in three different finishes.

Interior Features

While it comes standard with sport seats, a unique steering wheel, revised shifter, and a specific pedal treatment, Cadillac hasn't forgotten that the ATS-V is both a luxury car and a performance car.

Leather and carbon fiber trim dominate the cabin, along with instrumentation specific to the V-Series lineup. The ATS-V also comes with the latest version of the Cadillac User Experience (CUE) infotainment system, which includes natural-voice recognition, text-to-voice capability, and OnStar 4G LTE connectivity.

Pack lightly for trips, though. According to Cadillac, the trunk measures 10.4 cu. ft., not even double what a Mazda Miata can supply.

Optional Features

Recaro performance seats are optional, featuring premium leather as well as simulated suede for the seat inserts and seatback trim. Cadillac also offers a Carbon Fiber package for the ATS-V, one that includes carbon fiber exterior trim, larger front splitter, and a taller rear spoiler.

A Track package expands upon the Carbon Fiber package, installing a Performance Data Recorder and a low-mass battery, while removing certain items to shave weight, such as the car's floor mats.

Under the Hood

Most everything of consequence resides under the ATS-V's hood and beneath its sheetmetal. A twin-turbocharged, 3.6-liter V-6 engine generates 455 horsepower at 5,750 rpm and 445 lb.-ft. of torque at 3,500 rpm, and is equipped with a high-performance engine lubrication system.

A 6-speed manual gearbox with rev matching is standard, featuring no-lift shift capability. An 8-speed automatic transmission with paddle shifters is optional and includes Performance Algorithm Shift technology. Both transmissions include launch control and feed power to a revised rear axle that is designed to mitigate wheel hop during acceleration, Cadillac says.

A limited-slip differential is also along for the ride, and the ATS-V is equipped with a Performance Traction Management system that provides the driver with five different settings, including what Cadillac claims is a class-exclusive, competition-level setting.

What is the result of this hardware? According to Cadillac, the ATS-V accelerates to 60 mph in 3.9 seconds, on its way to a top speed of 185 mph.

A next-generation Magentic Ride Control suspension supplies 40% faster damping response, the automaker says, and Cadillac claims to have improved the ATS-V's structural stiffness by 25%. Tri-compound Michelin Pilot Super Sport performance tires are standard, measuring 255/35 in front and 275/35 in back and are mounted to staggered-width, lightweight, forged aluminum wheels sized 18"x 9" in front and 18"x 9.5" in back.

Pitch the ATS-V into a corner using the variable-ratio electric steering, which benefits from increased system stiffness for improved precision and feedback, and Cadillac's claims of a 50% increase in roll stiffness and a 51/49 front-to-rear weight distribution are likely evident. To stop the car, a Brembo performance braking system features 6-piston front and 4-piston rear calipers clamping down upon generously sized vented brake discs.

Technology

Choose the new ATS-V's optional Track package and the car comes with a factory-installed Performance Data Recorder that records high-definition video of track-day driving events complete with a performance data overlay. Cadillac contends that the resulting footage is perfect for sharing on social media; the video can also be viewed on the CUE system's touch-screen display when the car is parked.