2016 Cadillac CTS-V will use the LT4 from the Z06
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2016 Cadillac CTS-V will use the LT4 from the Z06
http://www.edmunds.com/auto-shows/de...cts-v-faq.html
Interesting to see that the CTS-V is getting the brand new LT4 already. Rated at 640hp 630tq that should be more than enough to smoke the tires in a grocery getter.
Interesting to see that the CTS-V is getting the brand new LT4 already. Rated at 640hp 630tq that should be more than enough to smoke the tires in a grocery getter.
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GM certainly has shown it isn't bashful about putting SC Vette engines into a CTS.
However, I don't really like the hood too much.
However, I don't really like the hood too much.
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I think it is kind of lazy on GM's part. Not real difficult to pull an engine from one and plop it in the CTS-V. My bet is a $3000 Gas guzzler tax. 12/13 city and 18/19 highway. Can't see it getting much better than that due to the weight of the car. It will also probably have the new GM ***** 8 speed transmission, that they are putting in to everything.
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201 MPH top speed!!
How could that happen while the C7Z is limited by 185-196 mph with less weight and extra 10/20 hp/lb-ft.
BIG fail Chevrolet!
How could that happen while the C7Z is limited by 185-196 mph with less weight and extra 10/20 hp/lb-ft.
BIG fail Chevrolet!
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Did you know that every single "Corvette" engine that was available in the 1957 Corvette was also an option in the full size Chevy, including the 283 HP fuel injection engine.
Then in 1959, the "Corvette" four speed transmission was also available in the full size Chevy along with the "Corvette" 290 HP fuel injection engine.
So much for "Corvette' component exclusivity.
Then in 1959, the "Corvette" four speed transmission was also available in the full size Chevy along with the "Corvette" 290 HP fuel injection engine.
So much for "Corvette' component exclusivity.
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Cool sedan with a cool 200 mph top speed. Should have had AWD for market penetration....
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The fact that the new CTSV with less power goes faster along with similar acceleration of the Z, but with more weight than the Z has, should be an indication of just how much all downforce on the Z is hurting its straight line performance
One more thing, the added downforce (think drag) is causing temperatures to rise faster than the Z would without all the extra downforce.
If you want a faster straight line performing Z get the "base aero"
The real question is, how will the CTSV stack up against the Hellcat?
http://www.autoblog.com/2014/12/22/2...oit-auto-show/
One more thing, the added downforce (think drag) is causing temperatures to rise faster than the Z would without all the extra downforce.
If you want a faster straight line performing Z get the "base aero"
The real question is, how will the CTSV stack up against the Hellcat?
http://www.autoblog.com/2014/12/22/2...oit-auto-show/
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I think it is kind of lazy on GM's part. Not real difficult to pull an engine from one and plop it in the CTS-V. My bet is a $3000 Gas guzzler tax. 12/13 city and 18/19 highway. Can't see it getting much better than that due to the weight of the car. It will also probably have the new GM ***** 8 speed transmission, that they are putting in to everything.
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I think it is kind of lazy on GM's part. Not real difficult to pull an engine from one and plop it in the CTS-V. My bet is a $3000 Gas guzzler tax. 12/13 city and 18/19 highway. Can't see it getting much better than that due to the weight of the car. It will also probably have the new GM ***** 8 speed transmission, that they are putting in to everything.
If you want to play with the big dogs (M5/M6, E63, etc) GM has to hurry up their dual-clutch development. You can't show up to that gunfight with yesterday's technology A8 and it's dog-slow manual shifts.
Here is an absolutely perfect example of why you can't put these transmissions into sporty/sports cars:
SKIP to 8min 55 seconds (this forum won't let me embed links to youtube to exact time)
Last edited by Skullbussa; 12-22-2014 at 08:47 AM.
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I'm sure it'll be a bit milder for the next Caddy, just for Vette bragging rights, if nothing else.