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The 2009 Cadillac CTS-V appears to have the power and performance to take on the best that Germany has to offer, and GM's marketing team is just itching for the chance to brag about it. Following the jump is a two minute long tribute to the most powerful production Cadillac ever built. If we're not mistaken, this is the same video that was shown right before the car was driven onstage at the Detroit Auto Show last month. Built on a bass-heavy sound track, the CTS-V intro video is a series of close-ups followed by power slides and quick track cuts, with graphic after graphic boasting about the many virtues of Caddy's 550-hp sedan. Considering the total package, we'd brag too. Thanks for the tip, Zeyad!
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Reader Comments (Page 1 of 2)
Noe @ Feb 25th 2008 7:46PM
one word " ORGASMIC" lmao i know im a car freak
Clinton @ Feb 25th 2008 8:21PM
Am I the only one who read the title as CTS-V "porno" film?
Golferal @ Feb 25th 2008 11:52PM
Either word is applicable!
Sean @ Feb 26th 2008 9:45PM
Call me a pussy but i think its overkill this car is competing with the m3 not the m5 I would of gave it an even 400hp or even 375 550 is not really appropriate for everyday use at all. it looks great i cant wait to see the cts-v coupe
Yar @ Feb 25th 2008 7:49PM
This has been on their website for a while
SilverAero @ Feb 25th 2008 7:49PM
Saw this a couple days ago, pretty sweet but let me know when Top Gear reviews it.
Seoultrain @ Feb 25th 2008 8:41PM
ditto. Top Gear will make this more entertaining and less seizure-enducing.
FThorn @ Feb 26th 2008 8:20AM
I'm sure Jeremy Clarkson (Jezzy?) will be the one driving it just so he can get his requisite dig in on another USofAmerican product.
Mondo @ Feb 26th 2008 10:53AM
I have to agree with seoultrain's "seizure-inducing" comment. Autoblog should post a warning about this video like they do at amusement parks for people who are prone to seizures.
DIRETTORE @ Feb 25th 2008 7:52PM
* Who's responsible for the marketing?
Imagine how great an ad without the music overlay?
The car + engine speak for themselves.
Get the mic close to the exhaust & it will sound amazing.
Such a missed opportunity with such a great product.
easyrider425 @ Feb 25th 2008 8:00PM
I agree completely cheesy promo music has nothing on a blown V8 and skreeching tires.
gmporschenut @ Feb 25th 2008 8:09PM
to quote a wise man "mmmm..... donuts" - Homer
Fredro @ Feb 25th 2008 8:14PM
If there is one thing that I hate about this car.. it is the extra plastic on the front bumper, around the fog lights. It's just too much.
More engine sounds please!!
TwinTurbo3000GT @ Feb 25th 2008 8:28PM
your not joking. They should have ditched the music and left the soundtrac 'o-natural'.
looks fantastic though.
Seoultrain @ Feb 25th 2008 8:42PM
it's au naturale, but agreed.
AlexP @ Feb 25th 2008 10:30PM
Naturel* get your French words right, ffs.
Johnny @ Feb 25th 2008 8:21PM
No car can sned a message of power, composure and elegance as blatantly as the CTS-V. Im loving that 6.2 liter V-8, its FEARLESS AND ARROGANT HAHAHA!!!
krispykarim @ Feb 25th 2008 10:29PM
Composure and elegance? I personally thought the video displayed none of that. In true American Fashion, they try to sell this car on its raw power, shoving specs down our throats with flashy video of wheel spins and wipe outs. All to a god-aweful soundtrack that makes the viewer miss half the video looking for the mute button.
I personally like the vehicle, but they should can their marketing team and hire one that can sell the driver mystique, as well as the car. Much like BMW did with their BMW films...
duckncover @ Feb 25th 2008 8:24PM
Stoner Rock on Autoblog, Yes!!
dpb! @ Feb 25th 2008 8:46PM
turn DOWN the music, and let the car do the talking!