Cadillac has unveiled the all-new 2009 CTS-V before its official unveiling at next week's show in Detroit.
The CTS-V is powered by a 6.2L LSA supercahrged V8 that produces 550 horsepower and 550 lb-ft. of torque. The 2009 CTS-V also comes with new technological features such as Magnetic Ride Control, an industry-first Performance Traction Management program and the addition of a new six-speed automatic transmission with paddle-shift control.
For the first time ever the CTS-V is going to be exported outside of the US to Europe, the Middle East and Asia.
The all-new CTS-V will launch in the fourth quarter of 2008.
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PRESS RELEASE:
2009 CTS-V: CADILLAC’S ULTIMATE EXPRESSION OF PERFORMANCE AND LUXURY
DETROIT - As the new CTS sport sedan earns accolades and new owners, Cadillac takes the next leap forward by premiering the 2009 CTS-V, the brand’s ultimate expression of performance and luxury.
Launching in the fourth quarter of 2008, the all-new CTS-V intends to combine the serious performance of an elite sports car with the poise and elegance of a prestigious luxury sedan. Part of Cadillac’s acclaimed V-Series of high-performance models, CTS-V delivers an estimated 550 horsepower (410 kW). More than just power, CTS-V also includes a comprehensive suite of technical and design enhancements, including Magnetic Ride Control, an industry-first Performance Traction Management program and the addition of a new automatic transmission with paddle-shift control.
“The CTS-V represents the full extension of our design, technology and performance capabilities,” says Jim Taylor, Cadillac general manager. “The V-Series takes the award-winning CTS sport sedan and elevates it to a position within the club of the world’s most exclusive and capable cars.”
As an all-new version of the CTS sport sedan was prepared for 2008, Cadillac engineers and designers began to scheme a new CTS-V that would reach much higher in terms of performance and luxury. Through the original CTS-V, Cadillac proved it could develop a very potent, high-performance sedan. The challenge for the 2009 model was enhancing every aspect in a comprehensive manner, along with reaching higher performance limits.
Several key technical and design elements combine to transform the already highly capable CTS into the new V-Series. Like the existing CTS, the V-Series is the product of an intensive development process across North America and Europe, including famed test tracks and millions of miles of road. Supporting Cadillac’s ongoing global expansion, the 2009 CTS-V is planned to be offered outside North America for the first time, including exports to Europe, the Middle East and Asia.
Sophisticated technical enhancements
The 2009 Cadillac CTS-V features the world’s fastest-reacting suspension technology, Magnetic Ride Control (MRC). It uses shocks controlled by electro-magnets, rather than mechanical valves, greatly accelerating response time. Electronic sensors at all four wheels literally “read the road” every millisecond, making constant adjustments to damping to create virtually instantaneous and extremely precise control of body motions. This is of particular benefit for a high-performance sedan, helping to keep the car very composed during hard cornering, acceleration, braking and other dynamic maneuvers.
MRC technology first appeared on the Cadillac STS performance sedan and has been used on some of the world’s most celebrated cars, including the Chevrolet Corvette and a select few European sports cars.
Enabling the precise control expected in a high-performance sedan, the CTS-V features Performance Traction Management system, borrowed from championship racing teams. This technology uses advanced electronics to manage engine torque for optimal traction during acceleration. In situations such as acceleration from a stop or exiting corners, Performance Traction Management regulates torque delivery for the best possible launch.
Performance Traction Management uses the same sort of electronics as stability control programs such as Cadillac’s StabiliTrak system, but applies it in a different manner. Rather than monitoring and controlling wheel slip to assist in stopping or slowing the car, PTM regulates torque delivery to instantly match the available tire grip for maximum acceleration.
CTS-V also includes sophisticated braking and tire systems, in partnership with two companies renown for high-performance technology: Brembo and Michelin. Brembo brakes are at all four corners and include powerful, six-piston calipers in the front and four-piston calipers in the rear. Michelin worked with Cadillac engineers to develop its acclaimed Pilot Sport 2 (PS2) summer tire for CTS-V and its 19-inch wheels.
And, of course, there is the matter of power. It has increased nearly 35 percent for the ‘09 CTS-V, via a new 6.2L LSA supercharged V-8 engine generating an estimated 550 hp (410 kW) and 550 lb.-ft. (745 Nm) of torque. The engine delivers this power with remarkable refinement. A sixth-generation Eaton supercharger minimizes the added noise previously associated with supercharged engines, and tightly controls intake air temperature for optimal performance.
Transmission choices include either a six-speed manual or an exclusive, six-speed automatic with steering-wheel-mounted paddle shifters. It is the first automatic offered on the CTS-V.
Accentuated design elements
The 2009 CTS-V extends Cadillac’s acclaimed design language, both inside and out. The V-Series includes all the elements of the CTS sport sedan’s well received cabin, while adding some elegant and purposeful accents.
V-Series will offer Recaro performance driving seats, providing excellent support for spirited driving and adding to the luxurious and purposeful interior. These new, 14-way adjustable performance seats include pneumatic bolster controls in the seat cushion and backrest.
A microfiber material is added to the steering wheel, seats and shifter, providing the soft feel and luxurious appearance of suede without suede’s inherent drawbacks of difficult care and moisture sensitivity. These accents on the steering wheel, seat inserts and shifter are elegant to the touch and help support high-performance driving.
The car’s integrated center stack is trimmed with a new Obsidian material that is also applied to the center console and door trim. Just like every CTS, the V-Series includes a hand-stitched instrument panel, door trim and center console. Leading-edge infotainment features, including a 40-gigabyte hard drive, advanced navigation system with a “pop-up” screen and Bose digital surround audio, extend to the V-Series, as well as factory-installed Bluetooth capability.
The exterior of the new CTS-V amplifies the assertive stance and elegant details of the standard car, and communicates the car’s remarkable capabilities. The dihedral Cadillac grille is larger to enable more air intake and features a satin finish. The raised hood encompasses the supercharged engine, and new front and rear fascias identify the vehicle as a V-Series. The car’s 19-inch wheels enhance its stance on the road.
The founding member of the V-Series, CTS-V was initially offered in 2004 and sold primarily in North America through the 2007 model year. The supercharged STS-V and XLR-V were added in 2006 to make the V-Series an exclusive trio of models all capable of zero-to-60 acceleration in less than five seconds with enhanced overall performance and luxury features.
Comments (30)
Awesome car. It gets 2 thumbs up.
The styling in the front is ostentatious. But, thats how we Americans like it. I doubt such a square front end will pass euro pedestrian safety law, so the euro version will undoubtedly look better.
I haven't heard of a real automatic that can handle that kind of power. I'm guessing it'll limit power in the first few gears. I'd stick with a manual myself. I'm guessing the auto will at least double sales figures.
Kudos to Detroit for an awesome car. Bring on the E63, M5, CTS-V comparision test!
Posted by Cheap Car Lover | January 8, 2008 6:04 PM
Posted on January 8, 2008 18:04
Dam, I like that interior, kinda looks like the Aston Martin DBS interior. Very nice car over all, thumbs up Caddy!
Posted by John | January 8, 2008 6:16 PM
Posted on January 8, 2008 18:16
I dont like the center console being so busy but overall this car is very nice too bad it will probably be priced out of its league even soo still a nice car.
Posted by unknown | January 8, 2008 6:20 PM
Posted on January 8, 2008 18:20
I bet it will even look good on a flatbed going to be repaired like most high output car make in the usa.. Your hook man will be on speed dail and Xmas list for sure ..
Posted by tell your friend | January 8, 2008 10:10 PM
Posted on January 8, 2008 22:10
I bet it will even look good on a flatbed going to be repaired like most high output car made in the usa.. Your hook man will be on speed dail and Xmas list for sure ..
Posted by tell your friend | January 8, 2008 10:11 PM
Posted on January 8, 2008 22:11
LOL @ 4300 lb curb weight. If a 3200 lb vette with the same engine makes 16 mpg city can you imagine how bad the city mileage will be adding in another 1100 lbs
Posted by zzz | January 8, 2008 10:22 PM
Posted on January 8, 2008 22:22
Anyone, likely to afford this car will ...
1. not drive it much or 2. not car about gas prices.
I love it, I wonder what kind of power a supercharged 3.5L V6 with direct fuel injection would do.
I think brute force here kind'a dumbs this car down (not to mention adds weight i'm betting). Its way to easy an technologically boring to take a 6.2L V8 add a super charger and throw it into this car.
Displacement while effective isn't what this car should be about in my opinion.
-Jeff
Posted by Jeff | January 8, 2008 10:53 PM
Posted on January 8, 2008 22:53
55 hp, that would be news
Posted by rene | January 8, 2008 11:19 PM
Posted on January 8, 2008 23:19
Holy crap. If you don't have ADD before looking at the center console, you sure as hell will afterwards!
Looks good. It's nice to see that they're no longer aiming at the LAST generation M5. Too bad the car is 500-800 pounds too heavy and no manual. Fix those two issues and I'd probably be putting one of my kidney's on ebay to help pay for one.
Posted by Remy LeBeau | January 8, 2008 11:29 PM
Posted on January 8, 2008 23:29
keep your leaky kidneys.
this is so old, so pathetic. The world, incl US has moved. So cadillac makes another one.
Posted by Steadler and Waldorff | January 8, 2008 11:33 PM
Posted on January 8, 2008 23:33
It will be available with a manual... All cars are too heavy...
Why do people complain when GM makes a car people WANT to buy. You're idiots. Not everyone wants to drive a prius. If it's not japanese and it doesn't get 60 mpg people whine and complain. Let the market determine what is *hip*. Go buy your little gay cars, real American men will buy whatever they please.
Posted by manual lover | January 9, 2008 12:39 AM
Posted on January 9, 2008 00:39
I'm a hater of domestic crap and always bitch about them, and sure, it will probably be overpriced for what it is (OHV with supercharger) compared to it's very high tech competitors (BMW M5 8400rpm V-10, 7spd auto-clutch manual)...but hey, I remember when all they had was the STS with a 4.6 V-8 paired with FWD ROTFL!!
At least it looks mean and aggressive and doesn't have the cheezy plastic window on the hood to show off more plastic like the new ZR1.
Posted by Noya | January 9, 2008 1:43 AM
Posted on January 9, 2008 01:43
Still looks as ugly as the previous model. I wouldn't drive it if I got it for free. I would be embarased.
Posted by TOMTEFAR | January 9, 2008 5:03 AM
Posted on January 9, 2008 05:03
the dashboard looks kinda messy but the quality is there.
Posted by aki koba | January 9, 2008 6:01 AM
Posted on January 9, 2008 06:01
Looks very good. For my part i wish to see it here in Europe, we need alternatives to the BMW´s, AUDI´s, Mercedez, etc, and its also good to have a car builder with a diferrent perspective on things.
As for the usual parrots... The engine is a pushrod engine so the "direct" comparisons (HP/liter and stupid worthless stuff like that) with DOHC engines like the M5 engine is just stupid. I find it amazing the number of "experts" that out there that dont even know what a pushrod engine is. And then, being an american car, the parrots cant resist the talk about fuel, an M5 or a RS4 or Merc CLS can spend large amounts of fuel simply because they are high power cars so its normal...but when its an american car they shouldnt spend so much fuel because...its an american car. But when one looks at government charts on cars efficiency, the american cars are at the same level as their correspondents, check the Canadian Governments charts for example.
And then there is the Top Fake and the Jeremy Fakeson phenomenon, i dont know what is more sad, the fact that they lie like that to the spectators or the fact that most spectators cant realise that show has been BSing people for years (now in this season they are in Damage Control Mode because of the scandals of fakeness and deceiving going on in the BBC), and that show has massive amounts of political propaganda, everyone knows the BBC by now...I remember a 2006 CTS being reviewed on Top Gear, it was comical, they even complained against the number of buttons written is english being an example of american arrogance ("...because the whole World speaks in English..." Jeremy Fakeson said) when almost all the cars in the World use english buttons, it was pathetic.
Posted by MMBB | January 9, 2008 6:45 AM
Posted on January 9, 2008 06:45
meh, it needs a bigger chrome grill in the front!!
Rather have a BMW M3!!
Is it me or do american car companies make the most ugliest steering wheels??
Posted by CtK | January 9, 2008 7:22 AM
Posted on January 9, 2008 07:22
Great, just what we need, another American gas guzzler. We all saw how close the Navy was to starting a war with Iran on Monday. We were seconds away from $10 a gallon gas. I really cant wait to see all you people with 300hp honda accords and 550hp cadillacs, lined up waiting to buy $10 a gallon gas. The American dream.
Posted by jfelao | January 9, 2008 7:48 AM
Posted on January 9, 2008 07:48
Need to run a spell checker on this page.
Posted by ted | January 9, 2008 9:20 AM
Posted on January 9, 2008 09:20
@MMBB,
There is some merit in ur rant, and I remember that 2006 CTS review being a bit overly harsh aswell. However I would argue that most buttons in cars in Europe use symbols rather than text. So I would think that is a valid criticism. Most buttons with letters are ususally for things like DSC ESC TC or similar and use acronyms
Posted by T | January 9, 2008 9:45 AM
Posted on January 9, 2008 09:45
I'm still waiting to see an estimated price.
"LOL @ 4300 lb curb weight."
Where does it say 4300 lbs? The AWD v6 is something like 3800 (which seemed high to me, but turns out to be comparable to honda and toyota).
"We all saw how close the Navy was to starting a war with Iran on Monday."
You must be dizzy from spinning like that.
Posted by Rod | January 9, 2008 10:21 AM
Posted on January 9, 2008 10:21
For it's intended market segment, that's a very nice, very fast car. I even like the dash and the console, but then again I'm a gadget junkie. It reminds me of a jet fighter's cockpit. If you want gas mileage, buy an M5 or a max Benz. Oh wait, they suck gas like drunken sailors too. My bad. :P
I guess other top sorts sedans can circumvent the law of conservation of energy and convert gasoline to 500hp at 20% efficiency in a magically different way. Right.
Internal combustion engines are inefficient, I don't care who makes them. Any mechanical engineer knows this. Take a step back from the brand snobbery and get some perspective.
Anyway, back to the car. I like the bodystyle, but it could be better if the headlights were rounded a little, sort of like the G35 series. A personal preference. The rest is fine. It's also overweight by 500lbs. or so, and needs to be addressed. With all that low end torque, it probably doesn't matter on the straights. The curves are a different matter. Nurburgring times will be interesting. Overall a wicked fast sedan.
Maybe Caddy could make a coupe (I don't mean the roadster)? Drop the extra doors, lower the roofline, keep only driver essentials (but still luxurious) and put the vertical Caddy taillights on it, like on the recent concept car. Now THAT would be interesting. Ballsy even. That would put it on my short list, since I'm a coupe guy.
Posted by Kell | January 9, 2008 10:36 AM
Posted on January 9, 2008 10:36
With gas prices going up all the time and with global warming being such a concern, is a really powerful engine really necessary? If it was a flex fuel system, then it would be even better for all.
Posted by TomLeeM/BigWarpGuy | January 9, 2008 10:41 AM
Posted on January 9, 2008 10:41
I like this car, and I would buy one, thank you very much!
And if you buy an American car how can you complain about English lettering? This is plain silly.
Posted by Sphere | January 9, 2008 10:50 AM
Posted on January 9, 2008 10:50
"However I would argue that most buttons in cars in Europe use symbols rather than text."
The Big JC (Jeremy Clarkson for those of you who've never watched Top Gear) mentioned that same thing when reviewing the current Z06. However, as long as they have the text in the appropriate language for where a car is sold (english in the US, Canada, Australia, UK, German in Germany, etc) what does it matter? You (collective you, not speaking directly to the person who I'm responding to) act like they have no way to put different text on the buttons on cars sold in different countries.
Posted by Remy LeBeau | January 9, 2008 4:14 PM
Posted on January 9, 2008 16:14
The Big Script-Reading Trained Monkey (Jeremy Fakeson of the Top Lie and Fake Stunts (Top Gear)) knows very well almost ALL cars on the face of the Planet use english buttons (and its not abreviations) and this is especialy true about cars with navigation/multimedia systems, and its not dependent on the countries the cars are being sold in.
The fact that Top Gear spent so many seasons lying and deceiving spectators (and still does despite the "damage control" in this season) shows that most people on this Earth should look at themselfs in the mirror before talking about GW Bush inteligence.
Posted by 5th Gear | January 10, 2008 4:36 AM
Posted on January 10, 2008 04:36
I like the way Caddies look. This one looks great, in my opinion. But, of course, opinions are like... um, anyway...
This car strikes my like many women that I see in bars. Looks good, would be fun to take for a spin, but I don't want to bring it home.
Posted by Jake | January 10, 2008 1:12 PM
Posted on January 10, 2008 13:12
5th, I don't watch Top Gear to learn about automotive engineering - I watch it because they do crazy things and it's fun to watch. I mean the car soccer is definitely something that should be made into a professional sport.
I know Tiff is a better driver and knows more about cars than Jeremy -- but he's just not suited for TV. Granted, Tiff is better than he was when he first started doing Top Gear years ago, but he's still not someone who'd going to keep you glued to the tv. Sadly, that's how the entire 5th Gear (former Top Gear) staff is. I watch the show occasionally, but it generally has more of a televised-Consumer Reports feel than a show for people who love cars.
Posted by Remy LeBeau | January 10, 2008 9:47 PM
Posted on January 10, 2008 21:47
First off this car will cost around 100g so if you can afford that I dont think gas even at 15 dollars a gallon will kill you that much just a thought. Yes america was almost at war with Iran on monday for something that appears to be Irans fault. Iran could not afford to stop having the us as a major exporter they would collapse very quickly if that were to happen. This car will be insanely fast but just my personal opinion is that the center console is just a little to busy but to each is own. Im not a very big supporter of cadillac but at least there making something that could be worth what it costs.
Posted by unknown | January 10, 2008 11:19 PM
Posted on January 10, 2008 23:19
Really really sexy..
Posted by Andri | January 15, 2008 12:07 PM
Posted on January 15, 2008 12:07
Anyone who thinks this caddy is ugly better look in the mirror. Otherwise, get some glasses.
Posted by Saheed | February 20, 2008 7:18 PM
Posted on February 20, 2008 19:18