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Cadillac Officially Reveals the 2016 CTS-V

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Cadillac Officially Reveals the 2016 CTS-V

2016 Cadillac CTS-V

2016 Cadillac CTS-V (Credit: © Cadillac)

I can only assume that Cadillac simply couldn’t keep the CTS-V under wraps any longer, as it chose to unveil nearly all of the details behind its mighty sedan weeks before its debut at the 2015 Detroit Auto Show. And I cannot blame the luxury brand for its excitement, as the 2016 CTS-V is everything I expected it to be, and then some.

Starting with the good stuff, the rumors of the CTS-V carrying a 640-horsepower powerplant were 100-percent true, as the model boasts a 6.2-liter, supercharged, V-8 engine that cranks out 640 ponies at 6,400 rpm and 630 pound-feet of twist at 3,600 rpm. The power routes through GM’s new 8L90 eight-speed auto transmission with paddle shifters and heads to the 10-inch-wide rear wheels to deliver a 0-to-60-mph sprint of 3.7 seconds on its way to a 200-mph top speed. The 0-to-60-mph sprint makes the CTS-V a half-second faster to 60 mph than the M5, and its top speed is 45 mph higher than the M5 and 14 mph higher than the E63 AMG S-Model. Thanks to its 4MATIC all-wheel-drive system, the E63 AMG S-Model remains 0.2 seconds quicker to 60 mph than the CTS-V.

Like the ATS-V that came before it, the new CTS-V ‘s structure is 25-percent more rigid than the non-V model. This extra strength comes by way of a strut tower-to-tower brace, a strut tower-to-plenum brace, V-braces for the engine compartment, a strengthened rocker bulkhead, stronger rocker-to-cradle braces, an aluminum sheer panel in the front of the chassis, and upper tie bar-to-bumper braces. This added rigidity combines with the CTS-V’s wider track and Michelin Pilot Super Sport rubber to hold nearly 1g in lateral acceleration.

2016 Cadillac CTS-V

2016 Cadillac CTS-V (Credit: © Cadillac)

The updated chassis also includes lightweight aluminum wheels for a reduced unsprung weight, a revised multi-link double-pivot front suspension system with hydro-bushings and zero-compliance ball joints. Higher-rate springs and stiffer stabilizer bars also chime in to provide 20-percent greater roll stiffness. Magnetic Ride Control with settings for Tour, Sport, Track and Snow is included to help drivers dial the CTS-V in to their specific driving style.

The steering is 14-percent stiffer thanks to a ZF Steering Systems Servotronic II variable-ratio electric power steering system that delivers better feeling and quicker response. The braking duties are handled by a Brembo brake system that features 15.3-inch rotors squeezed by six-piston calipers up front and 14.3-inch rotors gripped by four-piston calipers out back.

Aero is a big deal on any Cadillac V-Series vehicle, and the CTS-V is no exception. This model features a lightweight carbon-fiber hood with an air-extraction vent that helps cool the engine and reduce lift, unique front and rear fascias, and a front splitter to add some much-needed downforce on the front end. Buyers may also opt for a Carbon Fiber package that adds even more aero bits, including a revised front splitter, hood vent, rear diffuser and rear spoiler.

2016 Cadillac CTS-V

2016 Cadillac CTS-V (Credit: © Cadillac)

As expected, the cabin is a perfect combination of sport and luxury, with the list of standard features including 20-way heated and vented sports seats, semi-aniline leather with sueded microfiber seat inserts, a 12.3-inch instrument panel display, CUE with Bluetooth connectivity, Bose surround sound, navigation, 4G LTE connectivity, and inductive charging. Customers looking for a little more support in the corners may opt for Recaro performance seats.

We’ll surely learn more about the 2016 CTS-V during its Detroit debut, and expect pricing to be released as we near its release date.

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