New 2014 Cadillac CTS V-sport TT V-6 reviewed by C&D

lsmkr01 · 09-17-2013, 07:10 AM

I'm hoping the real V looks a lot better.

Vervain · 09-17-2013, 11:57 AM

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Originally Posted by See5

Larger wheels = more mass

You can get 19's on the lesser models but only 18's on the Vsport. The engineers know what they are doing.

You really can't get larger wheels on the Vsport?
What about larger lightweight wheels? I'm not doubting their engineers..

Benstuck · 09-19-2013, 02:34 PM

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Originally Posted by Sedoy

Looks pretty good both aesthetically and mechanically:

Some C&D stats:

Wheelbase: 114.6 in
Length: 195.5 in
Width: 72.2 in Height: 57.2 in
Curb weight: 3966 lb - Good job

Base price: $59,995

ENGINE TYPE: twin-turbocharged and intercooled V-6, aluminum block and heads

Displacement: 218 cu in, 3564 cc
Power: 420 hp @ 5750 rpm
Torque: 430 lb-ft @ 3500 rpm

Zero to 60 mph: 4.4 sec
Zero to 100 mph: 10.5 sec
Zero to 130 mph: 18.5 sec
Rolling start, 560 mph: 4.8 sec
Top gear, 3050 mph: 2.5 sec
Top gear, 5070 mph: 3.2 sec
Standing -mile: 12.9 sec @ 111 mph
Top speed (drag limited, mfr's claim): 172 mph
Braking, 700 mph: 149 ft
Roadholding, 300-ft-dia skidpad: 0.97 g

Link

Is it me or is it really big compared to its predecessor? It looks big to be a CTS. But then again, if you want small, get then ATS

TSM330i · 09-19-2013, 03:23 PM

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Originally Posted by Anodite10

You really can't get larger wheels on the Vsport?
What about larger lightweight wheels? I'm not doubting their engineers..

The BMW engineers stated that the new M235 will come with 18" wheels and not 19" because they are lighter and provide more performance.

Never_Enough · 09-19-2013, 05:58 PM

Nice looking cars, but still too bland for the power. 12.9 @ 111 MPH? Seems low.

ep_83 · 09-19-2013, 08:24 PM

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Originally Posted by Skhmund

Is it me or is it really big compared to its predecessor? It looks big to be a CTS. But then again, if you want small, get then ATS

The outgoing CTS was a tweener. The new CTS is indeed bigger. It's more expensive and is competing head to head with the 5 series and e-class.

whyrms · 09-19-2013, 09:42 PM

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Originally Posted by BoostedRide

Nice looking cars, but still too bland for the power. 12.9 @ 111 MPH? Seems low.

Well...the 550i which this car is suppose to be the competitor of, does the quater-mile in 13.2 108.3. The 550i has a 4.4L twinturbo v8, this has a 3.6L twinturbo v6. Pretty impressive if you ask me...

Can't wait until the CTS-V comes out...(this is the CTS with v-sport package if you were wondering).

pgviper · 09-20-2013, 08:51 AM

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Originally Posted by BoostedRide

Nice looking cars, but still too bland for the power. 12.9 @ 111 MPH? Seems low.

Quote:

Originally Posted by whyrms

Well...the 550i which this car is suppose to be the competitor of, does the quater-mile in 13.2 108.3. The 550i has a 4.4L twinturbo v8, this has a 3.6L twinturbo v6. Pretty impressive if you ask me...

Can't wait until the CTS-V comes out...(this is the CTS with v-sport package if you were wondering).

Thank you for the reply I was going to put. 12.9 sec quarter mile is damn impressive for this class of car. It's nurburgring lap time matches that of an e60 M5!!!! Still slow...

DASHOCKER · 09-20-2013, 03:55 PM

those numbers are insane.. caddy is not playing

TSM330i · 09-20-2013, 04:53 PM

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Originally Posted by whyrms

Well...the 550i which this car is suppose to be the competitor of, does the quater-mile in 13.2 108.3. The 550i has a 4.4L twinturbo v8, this has a 3.6L twinturbo v6. Pretty impressive if you ask me...

Can't wait until the CTS-V comes out...(this is the CTS with v-sport package if you were wondering).

Plus, the BMW 550i sport with a manual trans weighs 4,365lbs! It weighs more than my wife's 2013 BMW X3.

MediaArtist · 09-20-2013, 08:49 PM

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Originally Posted by BoostedRide

Nice looking cars, but still too bland for the power. 12.9 @ 111 MPH? Seems low.

What? Those numbers are not "slow".

Efthreeoh · 09-20-2013, 09:56 PM

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Originally Posted by DASHOCKER

those numbers are insane.. caddy is not playing

Go drive an ATS 2.0T. You'll be impressed.

swanson · 09-21-2013, 01:23 PM

LOL@slow. Road and Track just got a 12.7@112.8 for the '14 CTS
http://www.roadandtrack.com/car-revi...r-65-4-roa1113

F1Venom · 09-21-2013, 01:37 PM

Yeah, that beats our M3's QM and 0-60, lol.

positiveions · 09-23-2013, 12:36 AM

I think the design cues are awesome. Looks really good.

631twentyeighteye · 09-24-2013, 08:03 AM

Shame that it looks like an ugly old mans car

secretsquirrel · 09-24-2013, 08:32 AM

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Originally Posted by 631twentyeighteye

Shame that it looks like an ugly old mans car

Everyone has different tastes. Some might say the 1 series looks like a pregnant cat.

Personally, I think the CTS looks good. And I think it will be really nice in V form.

gonzo · 09-24-2013, 09:10 AM

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Originally Posted by 631twentyeighteye

Shame that it looks like an ugly old mans car

What do pretty old men drive?

F32 · 09-24-2013, 11:32 AM

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Originally Posted by gonzo

What do pretty old men drive?

LOL!

I like your style.

ShocknAwe · 09-24-2013, 11:47 AM

Just another huge car. They are doing good work though.

I'll wait for a small, 500+ lbs lighter 2 door front engine rear drive car from them before I get excited about the brand.

See5 · 09-24-2013, 11:51 AM

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Originally Posted by ShocknAwe

Just another huge car. They are doing good work though.

I'll wait for a small, 500+ lbs lighter 2 door front engine rear drive car from them before I get excited about the brand.

The ATS Coupe is coming in about a year or so. Won't be "small" but its nowhere near the CTS.

ShocknAwe · 09-24-2013, 12:13 PM

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Originally Posted by See5

The ATS Coupe is coming in about a year or so. Won't be "small" but its nowhere near the CTS.

Well you're right on that. It'll be interesting to see. If they get it close to 3400 lbs I'll take a look willingly. No kicking and screaming either!

My interest is slightly peaked for the ATS-V Coupe, if they make one.

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