IL Insider: Details on the Cadillac CTS-V's Run Around the 'Ring - Page 2

b4z · 05-17-2008, 06:26 AM

Towards the end he got alot of understeer and was really pushing it.

Could anybody tell how fast he was going on that last straight?
I don't know the markings on the CTS speedo, but I'm thinking he was going 160mph.

b4z · 05-17-2008, 06:28 AM

Did they run Summit Point pretty well, or really well?

I'm still wondering what all that wieght up front is doing to handling.

b4z · 05-17-2008, 06:30 AM

I think this is the first pic of a silver CTS-V I've seen. previously it has been the black cars and the grey.
Silver has got to be my favorite.

SUPERBADD75 · 05-17-2008, 08:07 AM

simply awesome. the best thing to ever wear a Cadillac badge. EVER. sad to see that the CTS outshines the way more expensive STS, something needs to be done there rather quickly.

pennyhank · 05-17-2008, 08:37 AM

On the cadillac drivers log they specifically state that "The item everyone refers to as a roll cage or roll bar is neither it is simply a harness bar mounted to the floor and b pillars in order to use a six point safety harness for added safety". So I can't figure out the roll cage comment.

Beau · 05-17-2008, 08:48 AM

An amazing looking/performing sedan.

Sinner · 05-17-2008, 09:35 AM

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Originally Posted by pennyhank

On the cadillac drivers log they specifically state that "The item everyone refers to as a roll cage or roll bar is neither it is simply a harness bar mounted to the floor and b pillars in order to use a six point safety harness for added safety". So I can't figure out the roll cage comment.

Most people couldn't tell you the difference between a roll cage and a roll bar, so to expect them to know that a harness bar is neither is pushing it.

the_smurf2008 · 05-17-2008, 09:44 AM

WOW, this means that GM tranny tech has really come forward. Does any one know if this tranny will be available on the rest of the RWD line?

Exploder · 05-17-2008, 10:04 AM

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Originally Posted by b4z

I think this is the first pic of a silver CTS-V I've seen. previously it has been the black cars and the grey.
Silver has got to be my favorite.

Agreed. It looks truly killer in silver. "Killer Silver"...now that's what they should call it.

It would be nice if the CTS-V had some toys the M5 has, not that people will really care for those much.

The Law · 05-17-2008, 11:18 AM

when I see a Stealth Black CTS-V with Gun Metal accents and Diesel power plant.I will be Wow-ed.'Til then keep progressing GM!

68CoupeDeVille · 05-17-2008, 11:41 AM

Now show us the same blitz and time it with slicks...

That's awesome that the auto is faster on the track than the manual. Now, if I'm ever so lucky as to afford one, I won't feel like a girly-man for not rowing my own gears - I have a good excuse!

PA Dweller · 05-17-2008, 12:04 PM

Damn who wants to give me $60k? This goes to show you a well made automatic can work as well and in this case better than a manual.

red_rider · 05-17-2008, 01:25 PM

I know I'd still get the manual. The auto might be a few seconds faster (on a 14 mile track) but then again awd might be faster, and getting schaufferred by a professional might be faster. Doesn't mean more fun by a long shot.

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Originally Posted by blkwrxsti

That Car is awesome & this press release is a thing of pure beauty. How sweet is it that the automatic is faster and easier to drive. Wonder what the take rate is going to be on the manuals once word gets out about that...

stevecmh · 05-17-2008, 02:38 PM

i have been waiting for the amazing new autos that are faster than the manys in production cars

jgill16 · 05-17-2008, 04:08 PM

cool caddy, daddy!

05-17-2008, 06:26 AM	#16 (permalink)
b4z 3.9 Liter V6 Join Date: Jan 2003 Posts: 887	Re: IL Insider: Details on the Cadillac CTS-V's Run Around the 'Ring Towards the end he got alot of understeer and was really pushing it. Could anybody tell how fast he was going on that last straight? I don't know the markings on the CTS speedo, but I'm thinking he was going 160mph.

05-17-2008, 06:28 AM	#17 (permalink)
b4z 3.9 Liter V6 Join Date: Jan 2003 Posts: 887	Re: IL Insider: Details on the Cadillac CTS-V's Run Around the 'Ring Did they run Summit Point pretty well, or really well? I'm still wondering what all that wieght up front is doing to handling.

05-17-2008, 06:30 AM	#18 (permalink)
b4z 3.9 Liter V6 Join Date: Jan 2003 Posts: 887	Re: IL Insider: Details on the Cadillac CTS-V's Run Around the 'Ring I think this is the first pic of a silver CTS-V I've seen. previously it has been the black cars and the grey. Silver has got to be my favorite.

05-17-2008, 08:07 AM	#19 (permalink)
SUPERBADD75 6.2 Liter Vortec V8 Join Date: Dec 2003 Location: at the corner of walk and don't walk Drives: 2004 BMW 325i 2005 MB SLK350 Posts: 2,875	Re: IL Insider: Details on the Cadillac CTS-V's Run Around the 'Ring simply awesome. the best thing to ever wear a Cadillac badge. EVER. sad to see that the CTS outshines the way more expensive STS, something needs to be done there rather quickly. __________________ Acura: Because if you want a really nice Honda, there's only one choice. "Only two things are infinite, the universe and human stupidity, and I'm not sure about the former." --Albert Einstein - 2004 BMW 325i - 2005 MB SLK350 SUPPORT AMERICA: BOYCOTT WAL-MART

05-17-2008, 08:37 AM	#20 (permalink)
pennyhank 2.5L Iron Duke Join Date: Jan 2007 Posts: 24	Re: IL Insider: Details on the Cadillac CTS-V's Run Around the 'Ring On the cadillac drivers log they specifically state that "The item everyone refers to as a roll cage or roll bar is neither it is simply a harness bar mounted to the floor and b pillars in order to use a six point safety harness for added safety". So I can't figure out the roll cage comment.

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05-17-2008, 08:48 AM	#21 (permalink)
Beau 3.8 Liter V6 Join Date: Aug 2005 Drives: Single turbo MKIV Supra '06 2.0T 6MT Passat Sedan Posts: 373	Re: IL Insider: Details on the Cadillac CTS-V's Run Around the 'Ring An amazing looking/performing sedan.

05-17-2008, 09:44 AM	#23 (permalink)
the_smurf2008 1.8 Liter ECOTEC Join Date: May 2008 Location: Rockport Texas Drives: 2002 Honda SI 2005 Corvette Posts: 57	Re: IL Insider: Details on the Cadillac CTS-V's Run Around the 'Ring WOW, this means that GM tranny tech has really come forward. Does any one know if this tranny will be available on the rest of the RWD line?

05-17-2008, 11:18 AM	#25 (permalink)
The Law 3.8 Liter V6 Join Date: May 2007 Location: Ulster County NY Drives: VW Golf 1.8T Saab 900 SE 2.0T(5spd) Honda Civic Posts: 383	Re: IL Insider: Details on the Cadillac CTS-V's Run Around the 'Ring when I see a Stealth Black CTS-V with Gun Metal accents and Diesel power plant.I will be Wow-ed.'Til then keep progressing GM! __________________ Iraq War Vet 2003-2004 Wanted: (GM Euro )(Saturn or Saab) 3dr/5dr. hatchback,Bio-Diesel or gas: 1.6-2.0 turbo, computer assisted -AWD, Blue tooth interface,sport cloth seats:micro fiber trimmed in leather, projector lights, Led tails. Waiting for 2010 Saab 9.1 or Saturn Astra/Corsa

05-17-2008, 11:41 AM	#26 (permalink)
68CoupeDeVille 3.5 Liter V6 Join Date: Nov 2004 Drives: '68 Coupe DeVille '94 B4000 4x4 '03 SV1000S Posts: 265	Re: IL Insider: Details on the Cadillac CTS-V's Run Around the 'Ring Now show us the same blitz and time it with slicks... That's awesome that the auto is faster on the track than the manual. Now, if I'm ever so lucky as to afford one, I won't feel like a girly-man for not rowing my own gears - I have a good excuse!

05-17-2008, 12:04 PM	#27 (permalink)
PA Dweller 5.3 Liter LS4 V8 Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: Lords Valley, PA Posts: 3,142	Re: IL Insider: Details on the Cadillac CTS-V's Run Around the 'Ring Damn who wants to give me $60k? This goes to show you a well made automatic can work as well and in this case better than a manual. __________________ *Optional: Possible but not necessary; left to personal choice.* MEANING YOU DON'T PAY FOR IT IF YOU DON'T WANT IT. SO GET OVER YOURSELF. Learn the definition.

05-17-2008, 02:38 PM	#29 (permalink)
stevecmh 5.3 Liter LS4 V8 Join Date: Oct 2003 Location: Muskego, WI Drives: 04' Grand Prix GT 03' Pierce Saber Fire Engine Posts: 3,044	Re: IL Insider: Details on the Cadillac CTS-V's Run Around the 'Ring i have been waiting for the amazing new autos that are faster than the manys in production cars

05-17-2008, 04:08 PM	#30 (permalink)
jgill16 1.8 Liter ECOTEC Join Date: May 2008 Posts: 51	Re: IL Insider: Details on the Cadillac CTS-V's Run Around the 'Ring cool caddy, daddy!

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