Spy Shots: 2009 Cadillac CTS-V fully uncloaked
Inside Line has scooped up some exclusive, fully-naked shots of the Detroit-bound 2009 Cadillac CTS-V, and we're pleased to report that the super duper version of Caddy's excellent CTS is looking good. In the V-Series tradition, the grillework is all mesh, making the car instantly recognizable when viewed from up front. A deeper, aggressive front air dam, sill extensions, nice-looking 10-spoke wheels and a revised rear fascia are also part of the package. Larger exhaust outlets and a sizable but well-integrated hood bulge hint at the muscle the V packs underhood. The engine specifics are still being speculated, with a normally aspirated LS7 or blown 6.2L V8 being bandied about. Either way, expect around 525 horses from whatever winds up sitting under that bulge when the car's rolled out at the Detroit show next month. We'll be there, and we're pretty stoked. Thanks to all who emailed tips!
[Source: Inside Line]
Reader Comments (Page 1 of 3)
VP 8:56PM (12/06/2007)
If only had the money...If only had the money...What a beast!!!!!!!!!!
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meshies 9:03PM (12/06/2007)
YES. That is perfect. I know which car I am getting next. Excellent execution GM, now lets hope it goes as well as it looks! +1 for USA.
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meshies 3:28AM (12/07/2007)
I redid it in photoshop quickly too see how the standard sized grille would look.
http://i1.tinypic.com/6t2nsy8.jpg
When I gaze at them side by side I actually like the orig look better.
poorlilboy 12:15PM (12/09/2007)
Your photochop makes the Caddy look like an Acura.
elprogramer 9:07PM (12/06/2007)
Gorgeous.
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Darrell 9:08PM (12/06/2007)
I was lucky to drive the previous gen CTS-V and it was a beast. Let's just hope this one is just as nasty
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Jason 9:10PM (12/06/2007)
That does look great. I can't wait to see it on the roads.
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Devin 9:10PM (12/06/2007)
I am just nit picking, because the car is beautiful, but I really wish they had simply incorporated the mesh the 08 grill. The way they did it makes it look a lot more like the previous gen. CTS-v.
By the way, when is a magazine going to have the balls to compare the CTS to its proper competition: the 5 series, E class, M45, XF, and GS. I am sick and tired of magazines pitting it up against smaller cars that aren't the true competition to the CTS.
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J.Crew 10:00PM (12/06/2007)
Car and Driver - Jan 08 - on news stands now... I will not spoil it for you. : )
Devin 10:11PM (12/06/2007)
Yeah, and the CTS is compared to the C class, 3 series, and G35. Those cars are not the CTS's MAIN competition.
David(Postal) 9:11PM (12/06/2007)
Wow I LOVE how aggressive these cars look. My father had the last CTS-V and I loved that car so much! They really did a great job with the body work on this car I am looking forward to seeing the end product.
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Marvelous 9:20PM (12/06/2007)
You know, with all the build up, and M5 beater talk, I really could've wait till NAIAS for the reveal. Not, these lackluster shots, anyway the wheels look like the same ones on the Pontiac G8 GTP.
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amastadon 9:35PM (12/06/2007)
I like the overall shape, as I think the standard CTS is one of the best looking cars on the road, but I don't like the rounded edges of the front bumber and rear side skirts. The should have kept the sharp lines of the rest of the car.
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Killenmedpirogen 9:42PM (12/06/2007)
Jijkes!
That is one ugly azz car!
No matter how fast it is.
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seoultrain 9:42PM (12/06/2007)
You guys think there'll be anything between 300hp and 525hp for engine choices? Maybe the C7 425hp engine?
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stirlo 9:49PM (12/06/2007)
I heard they're going to offer a 2.9 Litre turbo diesel, mebbe only in Euro and other markets tho...
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why not the LS2/LS7? 12:21AM (12/07/2007)
That'd make about 280HP and wouldn't be a -V.
TriShield 9:52PM (12/06/2007)
Absolutely breathtaking. GM has really outdone themselves with the new CTS.
With it's refined style, competitive interior and raw performance the CTS-V should be one of the hottest cars out next year.
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Tool 10:01PM (12/06/2007)
I love the new CTS. Probably the nicest vehicle GM has ever produced. Period. And one of the nicest looking vehicles on the road today.
I am definitely liking this CTS-V except for front fascia. The standard CTS looks so beautiful but the front grille/wire mesh fascia of the CTS-V looks crappy. But that is just my opinion. If I were to get one, I would see if I could have a body shop slap on the regular front end.
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J.Crew 10:06PM (12/06/2007)
Sorry, it is a 3-series, G35, and C300... it is a price range comparison, not size. I guess they built in too much value...
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