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Silverado · 06-04-2007, 02:08 PM

I haven't read it entirely yet, but according to a report in Motor Trend, the "09 CTS-v will have a slightly detuned version of the Corvette Z07 powerplant. Most are saying around 600HP for the Baby Caddy.

BMW 3-series and the MB SLK will really have to step up to keep up.

I love the idea of more American Muscle being put into the American Luxury cars. Go for it Caddy....if you build it, they will come.

JWz28 · 06-04-2007, 03:12 PM

Here's a link: http://www.motortrend.com/features/a...cadillac_cts_v

So what does this imply for the top dog 2009 Camaro??? I hope this is the motor they put in it!!!!!!!

JWz28.

stevenm357 · 06-04-2007, 10:34 PM

man if this stuff really happens i'll be highly impressed.... and there will be more dead drivers!

AFSNightrod · 06-05-2007, 01:01 AM

I just want to see if they run that motor and keep the price the same. I looked at a 2006 CTS-V when it was new, and it was $51000 basically loaded. If that thing has anywhere over 500HP and costs around $50K, I'll be having a really hard time making the decision. I love the CTS in general.

Hyperknight · 06-05-2007, 07:38 AM

Go Cadillac! I can't wait until the Cts-V/M5 comparison stars showing up in mags.

TFord · 06-06-2007, 03:15 PM

hey I just saw a commercial for that 600hp cts-v with a LS7 in it on spike tv!!!

Moosen75 · 06-15-2007, 03:39 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by TFord

hey I just saw a commercial for that 600hp cts-v with a LS7 in it on spike tv!!!

i haven't seen that commercial yet. i guess i will have to get on you tube or something. europe better start tucking their tail and running in the other direction.

*Mr. Wyndham* · 08-22-2007, 09:57 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Moosen75

i haven't seen that commercial yet. i guess i will have to get on you tube or something. europe better start tucking their tail and running in the other direction.

Didn't I say that GM was gonna come back with a vengenance?

Anyway, I was reading an old issue of MotorTrend...and it had a huge, 3-4 page article on the 2008 CTS...so I'm reading, and reading...and I come aross this incredible detail(though most would consider it small). The front Bumper/Fender? It's gonna be made out of die-cast metal!!!!

I read that single sentance over and over again! I couldn't believe it!

So...I'm thinking, what could this mean for our Car's nose?

*Mindz* · 08-22-2007, 10:37 PM

The grill looks Cadillac EVOQ-ish to me too.

*DGthe3* · 08-22-2007, 11:58 PM

me-tal? on bump-er? seems like its been a while since they've done that on cars!

Dave McFly · 08-23-2007, 12:19 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Dragoneye

Didn't I say that GM was gonna come back with a vengenance?

Anyway, I was reading an old issue of MotorTrend...and it had a huge, 3-4 page article on the 2008 CTS...so I'm reading, and reading...and I come aross this incredible detail(though most would consider it small). The front Bumper/Fender? It's gonna be made out of die-cast metal!!!!

I read that single sentance over and over again! I couldn't believe it!

So...I'm thinking, what could this mean for our Car's nose?

the front fender 'vent' near where the fender meets the door is diecast metal. the rest of the fender is steel and the front 'bumper' or fascia is a material similar to the corvette's. and it will not have a LS7 but a supercharged version of the LS3 maybe called the LS8?

*Mr. Wyndham* · 08-23-2007, 12:38 AM

I like the detail McFly, Here's a picture for the rest of us to reference from

EDIT...ooh, crap - how did the Camaro get in here?

Rock36 · 08-23-2007, 04:57 AM

"But the naturally aspirated Z06 engine is said to lack enough low-end torque for a car of the Cadillac's weight. The Z06 weighs just over 3200 pounds; the new CTS-v is likely to tip the scales at about 3600."

What is this world coming to when a 470 ft-lb engine doesn't have enough low end for a 3600lb car!?!?

*Mr. Wyndham* · 08-23-2007, 02:47 PM

That Editor/writer who published that is nuts...

06-04-2007, 02:08 PM	#1
Silverado GM Guy For Life Drives: 2010 GMC Yukon XL Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: Omaha, NE Posts: 971 View My Garage	'09 CTS-v I haven't read it entirely yet, but according to a report in Motor Trend, the "09 CTS-v will have a slightly detuned version of the Corvette Z07 powerplant. Most are saying around 600HP for the Baby Caddy. BMW 3-series and the MB SLK will really have to step up to keep up. I love the idea of more American Muscle being put into the American Luxury cars. Go for it Caddy....if you build it, they will come.

06-04-2007, 10:34 PM	#3
stevenm357 Drives: 98 Trans am 00 Trans am 01 corvette Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: West Virginia Posts: 381	man if this stuff really happens i'll be highly impressed.... and there will be more dead drivers! __________________ 2001 Corvette Heads,Big cam, 4:11, Custom Exhaust, MGW Shifter Baer Eradispeed +2 2 pieces rotors, Hotchkiss swaybars. and a few other little things. 1998 Trans Am A4 ( was STS turbo until the turbo and oil pump died) 2000 WS6 Trans AM under the knife ( sadly turned into long term project.

08-22-2007, 10:37 PM	#9
Mindz E.B.A.H. Drives: you wild... Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: In the happy padded room wearing a jacket that makes me hug myself... Posts: 18,421	The grill looks Cadillac EVOQ-ish to me too. __________________ Blue Rush, 2010 SS [Car of the Week 3/22/2010] Traded in on...ZLZBUBB, 2013 ZL1

08-23-2007, 12:38 AM	#12
Mr. Wyndham I used to be Dragoneye... Drives: 2018 ZL1 1LE Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: Buffalo, NY Posts: 31,876 View My Garage	I like the detail McFly, Here's a picture for the rest of us to reference from EDIT...ooh, crap - how did the Camaro get in here? Attached Images __________________ *"Keep the faith."* - Fbodfather

08-23-2007, 04:57 AM	#13
Rock36 I just like V8s Drives: 2007 Corvette Z06 Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: Stuttgart, Germany Posts: 919	"But the naturally aspirated Z06 engine is said to lack enough low-end torque for a car of the Cadillac's weight. The Z06 weighs just over 3200 pounds; the new CTS-v is likely to tip the scales at about 3600." What is this world coming to when a 470 ft-lb engine doesn't have enough low end for a 3600lb car!?!? __________________ "Anyone know who sells the driver mods?" 2007 Corvette Z06: Le Mans blue, 2LZ

06-04-2007, 03:12 PM	#2
JWz28 Drives: 2012 Z28 (I'm hoping) Join Date: May 2007 Location: Coppell, TX Posts: 129	Here's a link: http://www.motortrend.com/features/a...cadillac_cts_v So what does this imply for the top dog 2009 Camaro??? I hope this is the motor they put in it!!!!!!! JWz28.

06-05-2007, 01:01 AM	#4
AFSNightrod Back in Black Drives: 2005 Cadillac CTS-V Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: Newport News, VA Posts: 326	I just want to see if they run that motor and keep the price the same. I looked at a 2006 CTS-V when it was new, and it was $51000 basically loaded. If that thing has anywhere over 500HP and costs around $50K, I'll be having a really hard time making the decision. I love the CTS in general.

06-05-2007, 07:38 AM	#5
Hyperknight Band. Drives: 2016 2SS Join Date: May 2006 Location: Fort Worth, TX Posts: 370	Go Cadillac! I can't wait until the Cts-V/M5 comparison stars showing up in mags.

06-06-2007, 03:15 PM	#6
TFord Camaro Fanatic Drives: 2000 Z28 Join Date: May 2007 Location: Auburn, WA Posts: 1,809 View My Garage	hey I just saw a commercial for that 600hp cts-v with a LS7 in it on spike tv!!!

08-22-2007, 11:58 PM	#10
DGthe3 Moderator.ca Drives: 05 Grand Am GT Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: Niagara, Canada Posts: 25,372	me-tal? on bump-er? seems like its been a while since they've done that on cars!

08-23-2007, 02:47 PM	#14
Mr. Wyndham I used to be Dragoneye... Drives: 2018 ZL1 1LE Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: Buffalo, NY Posts: 31,876 View My Garage	That Editor/writer who published that is nuts... __________________ *"Keep the faith."* - Fbodfather

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