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COPO_Chevy · 05-11-2008, 11:53 PM

i like this body design and idk i have a thing for egg crate grills..either way, nice caddy

EDIT: and i like the rear tail lights..idk..iv always liked caddy's design features

camaro5 · 05-15-2008, 12:14 AM

Remember; John Heinricy has been testing the new Camaro and here he is blowin' the 'ring away in the CTS-V. In car and on car cameras with sound.

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GM is pretty pleased with the Cadillac CTS-V's 7:59.32 run around the Nurburgring, and the crew on the ground had the foresight to strap a few video cameras to the supercharged sedan to capture every second of John Heinricy's sub-eight-minute lap. The General is quick to point out that no modifications were made to the CTS-V to aid in its domination of the Green Hell. The tires were stock and the only bits not available on the options list through Caddy are the fire-suppression system, harness bar and six-point seatbelt . While the additional equipment added a few more pounds, it's obvious that it didn't hinder performance.

http://www.autoblog.com/2008/05/14/v...nto-submissio/

NOODLESgoneWILD · 05-15-2008, 01:02 AM

Sounds quit, no whin!, and did i see correctly...was it an automatic? or was he shifting from padels on the steering wheel?

*Mr. Wyndham* · 05-15-2008, 10:10 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by NOODLESgoneWILD

Sounds quit, no whin!, and did i see correctly...was it an automatic? or was he shifting from padels on the steering wheel?

Yup - it's automatic, but he's not using the shifting feature. He must have it in sport mode.

It's funny - I've lapped that track hundreds of times in video games...it's not the same thing, but it's still cool to know exactly where he is, and what turn's coming up next.

EDIT: He's got the sun-visor down.

Performance AND luxury.

NOODLESgoneWILD · 05-15-2008, 06:11 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Dragoneye

Yup - it's automatic, but he's not using the shifting feature. He must have it in sport mode.

It's funny - I've lapped that track hundreds of times in video games...it's not the same thing, but it's still cool to know exactly where he is, and what turn's coming up next.

EDIT: He's got the sun-visor down.

Performance AND luxury.

HuH...Funny, I thought I was seeing that correctly...I wounder what kind of time they could do with a 6 speed....any guesses?

And why haven't we heard of any offical time for the Camaro or Vette?

camaro5 · 05-15-2008, 06:26 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Dragoneye

Yup - it's automatic, but he's not using the shifting feature. He must have it in sport mode.

It's funny - I've lapped that track hundreds of times in video games...it's not the same thing, but it's still cool to know exactly where he is, and what turn's coming up next.

EDIT: He's got the sun-visor down.

Performance AND luxury.

Quote:

Originally Posted by NOODLESgoneWILD

HuH...Funny, I thought I was seeing that correctly...I wounder what kind of time they could do with a 6 speed....any guesses?

And why haven't we heard of any offical time for the Camaro or Vette?

If he can get around the 'Ring like that in full automatic mode, I may be moving towards an automatic. Isn't the Camaro going to get the same auto tranny? I loved the sun visor down too, and great camera shots.

I was wondering about Camaro 'Ring times as well.

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TFord · 03-28-2009, 03:33 PM

hey I just learned that the CTS-V that posted the 7:59 time at the Ring was an automatic!

FenwickHockey65 · 03-28-2009, 04:01 PM

I SAW A CTS-V ON THE HIGHWAY YESTERDAY.

Freaking amazing...I was driving on southbound I-75 watching cars in the northbound lane...when there it was...V-series grille...power bulge hood...V-series badge on the door...

Still had temporary tags on it...someone is now very, very happy...

*Milk 1027* · 03-28-2009, 04:14 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by FenwickHockey65

I SAW A CTS-V ON THE HIGHWAY YESTERDAY.

Freaking amazing...I was driving on southbound I-75 watching cars in the northbound lane...when there it was...V-series grille...power bulge hood...V-series badge on the door...

Still had temporary tags on it...someone is now very, very happy...

I was having some "accelerating" fun with one a couple of weeks ago.
That thing is freaking fast. There's no way I would keep up with it if the driver wasn't just messing around with me.

05-15-2008, 12:14 AM	#30
camaro5 Drives: X-15 Velocipede Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: SW Florida Posts: 4,630	VIDEO: Cadillac CTS-V takes to the 'Ring Remember; John Heinricy has been testing the new Camaro and here he is blowin' the 'ring away in the CTS-V. In car and on car cameras with sound. ================================================== ====== GM is pretty pleased with the Cadillac CTS-V's 7:59.32 run around the Nurburgring, and the crew on the ground had the foresight to strap a few video cameras to the supercharged sedan to capture every second of John Heinricy's sub-eight-minute lap. The General is quick to point out that no modifications were made to the CTS-V to aid in its domination of the Green Hell. The tires were stock and the only bits not available on the options list through Caddy are the fire-suppression system, harness bar and six-point seatbelt . While the additional equipment added a few more pounds, it's obvious that it didn't hinder performance. http://www.autoblog.com/2008/05/14/v...nto-submissio/ __________________ Go from the presence of a foolish man, when thou perceivest not in him the lips of knowledge General Motors ASEP, A.S. Automotive Technology, Telecommunications Specialist, CISCO Network Engineer STANDARD DISCLAIMER camaro5 is furnishing this information "as is". camaro5 does not provide any warranty of the information whatsoever, whether express, implied, or statutory, including, but not limited to, any warranty of merchantability or fitness for a particular purpose or any warranty that the contents of the information will be error-free.

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COPO_Chevy Drives: 2015 Malibu 1LT; '87 Grand Prix LE Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: Chilton, Wisconsin Posts: 480	i like this body design and idk i have a thing for egg crate grills..either way, nice caddy EDIT: and i like the rear tail lights..idk..iv always liked caddy's design features

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