Cadillac CTS-V track drive

St00k · 09-10-2008, 09:39 PM

CTS-V track drive

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We recently had the chance to test drive the new 556hp CTS-V on the full road course at the brand new Monticello Motor Club in New York State and it’s easy to see why the car holds the official record lap for a sedan around the Nürburgring.

The car takes to the corners with finesse and when you’re sitting in the Recaro driver’s seat, with the Alcantara-coated steering wheel in your hands, it’s easy to forget that there’s a row of seats behind you and two more doors.

With the car in Competition Mode, the traction control comes off and the Stabilitrac is significantly toned down. There’s still a little electronic intervention but it’s all very smooth and you hardly notice it.

The brakes really are phenomenal too!

With a stunning interior and a comfortable ride, it’s also the perfect luxury sedan. We spent several hours driving the car on public roads and the ride quality was superb. But enough about public roads, the real fun came on the track. Ride along with MLE as we take the most powerful Cadillac ever built for a rip on the full track at the Monticello Motor Club. Enjoy… we certainly did!

Year's_End · 09-10-2008, 09:46 PM

Edmund's Insideline also has their review up.

Spec 1 · 09-11-2008, 01:44 PM

I wish I could afford the V model. I think the CTS is going to be my next car.

Year's_End · 09-11-2008, 01:47 PM

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Originally Posted by Spec 1

I wish I could afford the V model. I think the CTS is going to be my next car.

The drive would really have to capture my attention in order to sway me from a C63 or an M3. I'd loe for it to be good though. Competition = benefits for the consumer.

Spec 1 · 09-11-2008, 03:59 PM

/\ Definitely. From what I've heard, the new V is a true competitor with the M3 & C63. That wasn't necessarily true with the last V, which was an attempt that didn't come out as well.

KonigsTiger · 09-11-2008, 05:00 PM

Nice vid, only thing is I can never hear the engine. Is it really that quiet? Could be.

Archibald Donnington · 09-11-2008, 10:27 PM

It is not competition for the M3. The CTS-V is soo much faster, in the M5 territory, and the M3 will outhandle the V any day of the week. Still a very interesting car though. I'm not at all liking the looks, but this is coming from a guy who hated the IS-F styling when he first saw it only to love its originality and pose as we speak. ??
aaron

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Spec 1 Faster in the Corners 52 Rep 1,062 Posts Drives: '91 E30, '05 ZX6-R, '06 300C Join Date: Jul 2008 Location: Portland, OR iTrader: (0)	I wish I could afford the V model. I think the CTS is going to be my next car. __________________ '91 M42 E30 - All sorts of goodies.
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Spec 1 Faster in the Corners 52 Rep 1,062 Posts Drives: '91 E30, '05 ZX6-R, '06 300C Join Date: Jul 2008 Location: Portland, OR iTrader: (0)	/\ Definitely. From what I've heard, the new V is a true competitor with the M3 & C63. That wasn't necessarily true with the last V, which was an attempt that didn't come out as well. __________________ '91 M42 E30 - All sorts of goodies.
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KonigsTiger Racying Dynamics 118 Rep 4,391 Posts Drives: E92M3 RS46 Club Sport, others Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: Dweller iTrader: (0)	Nice vid, only thing is I can never hear the engine. Is it really that quiet? Could be. __________________ ==================================================
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Archibald Donnington Lieutenant 46 Rep 570 Posts Drives: 2015 X1 Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: USA iTrader: (0)	It is not competition for the M3. The CTS-V is soo much faster, in the M5 territory, and the M3 will outhandle the V any day of the week. Still a very interesting car though. I'm not at all liking the looks, but this is coming from a guy who hated the IS-F styling when he first saw it only to love its originality and pose as we speak. ?? aaron __________________ a family man...
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