C5/ctsv
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C5/ctsv
Anyone with their stock C5 automatic, ever beat a 2004-2005 Cadillac CTSV at the drag strip. My buddy thinks his 2004 CTSV can beat a stock C5. I think the C5 is faster, because the caddy is 500-600lbs heavier.
Melting Slicks
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Alot of factors here.
1. What mods are on the ctsv?
2. How well can you-him drive on a strip? (makes a HUGE difference)
3. What mods do you have?
4. Gearing will make a bit of a difference.
just a little to think about.
1. What mods are on the ctsv?
2. How well can you-him drive on a strip? (makes a HUGE difference)
3. What mods do you have?
4. Gearing will make a bit of a difference.
just a little to think about.
Melting Slicks
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Driver's race, IMO. If the C5 has the 3.15 gear it should edge out being 600 lbs lighter. If the C5 has a 2.73 I would lean towards the CTS-V with its 50 more bhp. That CTS-V is not your grandpa's caddy! 
I'd love to have one.
I'd love to have one.
Le Mans Master
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The CTS-V has the M12 tranny and 3.73's + 400HP. True there is the driver variable but if he is half decent and controls wheel hop launching, he should take a stock C5 automatic. Particularly if the C5 has the 2.73's as someone mentioned.
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Could be a very close race. The CTS-V is no slouch.