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stovt001 · 12-05-2007, 08:12 AM

http://www.drive.com.au/Editorial/Ar...rticleID=37286

A number of interesting points:

It could be built on the Zeta platform
It will slot above the DTS

*Mr. Wyndham* · 12-05-2007, 09:23 AM

:eek:Wow...Zeta....Auto-tranny....560hp....DI....AFM..................brai n hurts. *twitching*

THIS is gonna be freaking AWESOME!!!
It's kind of funny. A few years back, when GM built this Caddy 16 concept, it was designed to be purely that, a concept. Lutz even blogged that it would be impractical, and foolish to push out a V16 with 1000 hp this day in age, and expect it to sell. even though it still magaged something like 24pmg...think abou that: 24mpg - in a 1000hp V16

Anyways, I'm glad GM is doing this. Sure, it may not be totally practical right now, but I think it will sell quite well among the Euro-folks with money.

Plus, like Stovt001 pointed out - Zeta. That's just one more vehicle to spread costs out over.

And if they're putting the soon-to-be flagship Cadillac on this chassis, what does that tell you about the quality of this platform?

*TAG UR IT* · 12-05-2007, 10:51 AM

Limited # built w/ a high MSRP and low cost to build, but have them be super luxurious where only the increadibly well to do crowd can afford one....sux for us but at least we get to see them on the road.

bprange · 12-05-2007, 11:01 AM

In the words of family guy "Freakin' Sweet!"

Scotsman · 12-05-2007, 08:40 PM

I'll believe it when I see it. If my Grandpa were still around he'd be heading to the dealer right now to put his name on the list.

joes3rdcamaro82/91/2010 · 12-05-2007, 09:16 PM

Man i can remember palying grand turismo 2 on play station and seeing that concept car. It looks simalar to the sixteen. v12 in the camaro!! wow!! oh I woke up, i need to check my pants!!

*Mr. Wyndham* · 12-05-2007, 09:18 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by joes3rdcamaro82/91/2010

Man i can remember palying grand turismo 2 on play station and seeing that concept car. I looks simalar to the sixteen.

I'm pretty sure it is the Sixteen...except, no V16

. I still can't get over saying no...it'd be stupid to build it - and then - vuala!

About 48 seconds in:

And what Cpt. Slow thinks of the Sixteen:

joes3rdcamaro82/91/2010 · 12-05-2007, 09:38 PM

Man i need work on getting pictures into my messages, i was trying to post the pic. but you beat me to it. that conept car, well design any way has been around for 8 or 9 years. Hell they had one way back in the sixty i think.

*DGthe3* · 12-05-2007, 09:38 PM

I'm glad that caddy is making a really high end vehicle. though it would be nice to see the sixteen on the roads, this won't be too bad either. Perhaps this will revive the saying of 'wow, thats like the Cadilac of ______'

*The_Blur* · 12-05-2007, 10:21 PM

I'm glad GM is going to play with those super cars in Europe. It's good to see some quality US representation in the high horsepower.

Twin Turbo · 12-06-2007, 10:56 AM

I always thought Bob Lutz wanted the top end Caddy to be a coupe. I pulled these off the internet ages ago. Allegedly, they were an official Caddy design proposal.

Scotsman · 12-06-2007, 11:41 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Twin Turbo

CTS coupe please!!!

12-05-2007, 08:12 AM	#1
stovt001 Drives: 2006 Cobalt, 2004 Taurus wagon Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: California Posts: 3,812	Caddy V12 to possibly be built http://www.drive.com.au/Editorial/Ar...rticleID=37286 A number of interesting points: It could be built on the Zeta platform It will slot above the DTS

12-05-2007, 09:23 AM	#2
Mr. Wyndham I used to be Dragoneye... Drives: 2018 ZL1 1LE Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: Buffalo, NY Posts: 31,876 View My Garage	:eek:Wow...Zeta....Auto-tranny....560hp....DI....AFM..................brai n hurts. twitching THIS is gonna be freaking AWESOME!!! It's kind of funny. A few years back, when GM built this Caddy 16 concept, it was designed to be purely that, a concept. Lutz even blogged that it would be impractical, and foolish to push out a V16 with 1000 hp this day in age, and expect it to sell. even though it still magaged something like 24pmg...think abou that: 24mpg - in a 1000hp V16 Anyways, I'm glad GM is doing this. Sure, it may not be totally practical right now, but I think it will sell quite well among the Euro-folks with money. Plus, like Stovt001 pointed out - Zeta. That's just one more vehicle to spread costs out over. And if they're putting the soon-to-be flagship Cadillac on this chassis, what does that tell you about the quality of this platform? __________________ *"Keep the faith."* - Fbodfather

12-05-2007, 11:01 AM	#4
bprange Drives: '94 Red/Black Z/28 Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: Grand Forks, ND Posts: 69	In the words of family guy "Freakin' Sweet!" __________________ 1967 Firebird 400 Original interior, 45,000 miles, dyno tested at 470hp

12-05-2007, 08:40 PM	#5
Scotsman Auto Pilot Drives: Gunmetal Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: L.A. Posts: 1,307	I'll believe it when I see it. If my Grandpa were still around he'd be heading to the dealer right now to put his name on the list. __________________ "Let the rest of the world dream of Ferraris, Lamborghinis and dinky little British two-seaters. In this country speed doesn't look like that." Got SS?

12-05-2007, 09:38 PM	#9
DGthe3 Moderator.ca Drives: 05 Grand Am GT Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: Niagara, Canada Posts: 25,372	I'm glad that caddy is making a really high end vehicle. though it would be nice to see the sixteen on the roads, this won't be too bad either. Perhaps this will revive the saying of 'wow, thats like the Cadilac of ______' __________________ Note, if I've gotten any facts wrong in the above, just ignore any points I made with them __________________ Originally Posted by FbodFather My sister's dentist's brother's cousin's housekeeper's dog-breeder's nephew sells coffee filters to the company that provides coffee to General Motors...... ........and HE WOULD KNOW!!!! __________________ Camaro Fest sub-forum

12-05-2007, 10:51 AM	#3
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12-05-2007, 09:16 PM	#6
joes3rdcamaro82/91/2010 Z28 Hold Out! Drives: 2000 Monte Carlo SS Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: Wichita, Ks. Posts: 354	Man i can remember palying grand turismo 2 on play station and seeing that concept car. It looks simalar to the sixteen. v12 in the camaro!! wow!! oh I woke up, i need to check my pants!!

12-05-2007, 10:21 PM	#10
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12-06-2007, 10:56 AM	#11
Twin Turbo Drives: '05 Ford Mustang Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: Berkshire, England Posts: 143	I always thought Bob Lutz wanted the top end Caddy to be a coupe. I pulled these off the internet ages ago. Allegedly, they were an official Caddy design proposal.

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