Cadillac CTS-V
| Cadillac CTS-V | |
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| Manufacturer | Cadillac (General Motors) |
| Production | 2004–present |
| Assembly | United States: Lansing, Michigan (Lansing Grand River Assembly) |
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| Layout | FR |
| Related | Cadillac CTS |
| First generation | |
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| Overview | |
| Production | 2004–2007 |
| Assembly | United States: Lansing, Michigan (Lansing Grand River Assembly) |
| Body and chassis | |
| Platform | GM Sigma |
| Related |
Cadillac CTS Cadillac STS-V |
| Powertrain | |
| Engine | 2004–2005: 5.7 L LS6 V8 2006–2007: 6.0 L LS2 V8 |
| Transmission | 6-speed Tremec T56 manual |
| Dimensions | |
| Wheelbase | 113.4 in (2,880 mm) |
| Length | 191.5 in (4,864 mm) |
| Width | 70.6 in (1,793 mm) |
| Height | 57.3 in (1,455 mm) |
| Curb weight | 3,850 lb (1,750 kg) |
| Second Generation | |
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| Manufacturer | General Motors |
| Production | 2008–2014 |
| Model years | 2009–2014 (sedan) 2011-2014 (wagon) 2011-2015 (Coupe) |
| Assembly | United States: Lansing, Michigan (Lansing Grand River Assembly) |
| Body and chassis | |
| Class | Mid-size luxury car |
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| Layout | FR |
| Platform | GM Sigma II |
| Related | Cadillac CTS |
| Powertrain | |
| Engine | 6.2 L LSA V8 supercharged (gasoline) |
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| Dimensions | |
| Wheelbase | 2,880.4 mm (113.4 in) |
| Length | 4,866.6 mm (191.6 in) |
| Width | 1,841.5 mm (72.5 in) |
| Height | 1,473.2 mm (58 in) |
| Curb weight | 1,928 kg (4,250 lb) |
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| Production | 2015– |
| Model years | 2016– |
| Assembly | United States: Lansing, Michigan (Lansing Grand River Assembly) |
| Body and chassis | |
| Class | Executive car (sedan) |
| Body style | 4-door sedan |
| Layout | Front-engine, rear-wheel drive |
| Platform | GM Alpha |
| Related | Cadillac CTS |
| Powertrain | |
| Engine | 6.2 L LT4 V8 (supercharged gasoline) |
| Transmission | 8-speed GM 8L45 automatic |
| Dimensions | |
| Wheelbase | 114.6 in (2,911 mm) |
| Length | 195.5 in (4,966 mm) |
| Width | 72.2 in (1,834 mm) |
| Height | 57.2 in (1,453 mm) |
| Curb weight | 4,145 lb (1,880 kg) |
The Cadillac CTS-V is a high-performance version of the Cadillac CTS. The CTS-V series includes three body styles, all of which feature a pushrod OHV V-8 engine and a sport-tuned suspension. The four-door CTS-V sedan was introduced in 2004, and the CTS-V sport wagon and coupe were introduced in 2010 for the 2011 model year. The sedan competes in the North American consumer market against other high-performance luxury sedans and "echoes" their quality but is a more affordable option than competitors as the Audi RS6, BMW M5, and Mercedes E63 AMG.
The first generation CTS-V is based on the same rear-wheel-drive GM Sigma platform as is the base model CTS. The use of a V8 engine required a unique engine cradle distinct from the base CTS V6. Larger anti-roll bars and larger shocks were also added. The spring rate was significantly increased. The 2006-2007 update also included a stronger rear differential and half shaft design. Unique front and rear treatments also included mesh grilles over the front openings, a track-ready suspension, and 18×8.5 inch wheels inside of P245/45R18 Z-rated Goodyear Eagle F1 Supercar run-flat tires. Brakes were 13.97 in (355 mm) rotors in the front, with 14.37 in (365 mm) rotors in the rear - each with four-piston Brembo calipers on the front and rear wheels. In addition, GM badges were added on 2006 models. For performance enthusiasts, a high performance suspension package (RPO FG2) was available as a dealer installed option.
The CTS sedan is enhanced with GM performance parts like a GM LS engine V8 from the C5-generation Chevrolet Corvette Z06, as well as the Corvette Z06's six-speed Tremec manual transmission. The LS family of V8 engines share no common parts with the antique "small block" V8 Designed by Ed Cole and his team in the early 50's. The block design and head are all clean sheet designs and carry no parts or dimensions other than bore spacing with the old designs. This becomes apparent when comparing the differences between intake and exhaust manifold designs. The intake and exhaust ports are evenly spaced apart unlike the old "small block". From 2004 and 2005, the CTS-V came with the 5.7 L pushrod OHV LS6 engine producing 400 hp (298 kW) at 6,000 rpm and 395 lb·ft (536 N·m) of torque at 4,800 rpm. The 5 lb·ft (7 N·m) torque reduction of the CTS-V vs the LS6 used in the C5 Z06, was due to the exhaust manifold that needed to be used on the CTS-V. From 2006 to 2007, the previous LS6 engine was superseded by the new 6.0 L OHV LS2 engine as used in the base 2005 Chevrolet Corvette. The new LS2 engine was rated at the same 400 hp (298 kW) at 6,000 rpm with the peak torque of 395 lb·ft (536 N·m) at 4,400 rpm. While both engines offer the same HP and torque specifications, the LS2's benefit was a wider torque band, due to the higher displacement it offered.
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