VIDEO: Cadillac CTS-V takes to the 'Ring, pummels into submission
Click above for a high-res gallery of the Cadillac CTS-V at the 'Ring.
GM is pretty pleased with the Cadillac CTS-V's 7:59.32 run around the Nurburgring, and the crew on the ground had the foresight to strap a few video cameras to the supercharged sedan to capture every second of John Heinricy's sub-eight-minute lap. The General is quick to point out that no modifications were made to the CTS-V to aid in its domination of the Green Hell. The tires were stock and the only bits not available on the options list through Caddy are the fire-suppression system, harness bar and six-point seatbelt . While the additional equipment added a few more pounds, it's obvious that it didn't hinder performance. Hit the jump for proof.
Reader Comments (Page 1 of 4)
MikeUF 7:23PM (5/14/2008)
I just want to be the first to say this...I want (at least on this post)
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Proud Japanese 6:53AM (5/15/2008)
GM is CHEATING with the CTS-V lap time.
http://cba-r35.blogspot.com/2008/05/gm-cheats-time-on-ring-with-cts-v.html
rar 9:05AM (5/15/2008)
Proud Jap, suck it up fan boy, GM nailed it on this one.
Stumper 9:33AM (5/15/2008)
Re: GM Cheating
NOWHERE in the article referenced did they cite any source for their claims. The source cited didn't say any of that.
roll cage? No looks at the interior, it only has a harness bar
Aftermarket Bucket seats? sure.... but that's kind of like saying the helmet and gloves where cheating. This doesn't make the car faster, despite what guys in a 92 civic with a fartbox muffler think
differnt tires than a stock CTS-V? NO! Stock tires
Franz 1:24PM (5/15/2008)
I'm sick and tired of this bullsh*t. First the GM fanboys were all over Nissan for cheating, and now it's the GT-R fanboys turn. What does it matter? You fanboy types are all pathetic, thinking you have to put down one brand just because it does better than you expect, or better than your favorite. They are all good cars. If you can afford it, just buy the one you like, and laugh at all the other poor sobs who don't have one. This is getting really old now.
Dax 7:28PM (5/14/2008)
HOLY CRAP. DO WANT
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Franz 9:14PM (5/14/2008)
I'd rock it. It looks quite at home on the 'Ring. That's about the most drama free run I've ever seen on the Nurburgring. I'm curious as to why they used the automatic equipped version though. I'd be willing to bet that the auto is quicker on this particular track. Maybe not having to worry about a clutch and gear changes isn't such a bad thing after all...
Torrent 7:29PM (5/14/2008)
Want....
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Phillip 7:31PM (5/14/2008)
"Thanks for the tip, Phillip"
Oh why your welcome!
;)
Helluva car though, seems like nothing to handle it.
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Damon Lavrinc 7:34PM (5/14/2008)
Phillip -- I was writing this up when your tip came in.
Tragedy 9:14PM (5/14/2008)
"you're"
Bruxell 7:43PM (5/14/2008)
Was he playing with the On-star for a sec around Fuchsohre?
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Blake 7:59PM (5/14/2008)
How do you pronounce "Fuchsohre"?
why not the LS2LS7? 11:20PM (5/14/2008)
Wasn't he just putting the visor down?
Yar 11:29PM (5/14/2008)
He was probably booking reservations for a celebratory dinner at the local fine restaurant via the in-car OnStar concierge. His confidence doesn't surprise me, more than once he seems to have only one hand on the wheel.
why not the LS2LS7? 2:18AM (5/15/2008)
The one hand thing is mostly on the long straight, where there is nothing to do but floor it. That's where he adjusts his cuff.
Kind of funny that some (like me) say the GT-R is "too automatic" and takes some of the driving experience out... but it's GM who puts up a video of a car tearing up the N-Ring while looking as if it were riding on a cloud.
Yar 2:58AM (5/15/2008)
Well it is a Cadillac, do you expect the driver to be sweating? This is just a brisk leisurely drive through the countryside for Mr. Heinricy.
Benfolio 10:58AM (5/15/2008)
I loled when he put the visor down.
zh589 7:59PM (5/14/2008)
Nissan should just take a R33 GTR sedan and run it on the ring just to slap GM in the face. AGAIN.
and the funny thing would be that the gtr is down 250hp lol. but it does weigh 500lbs less.and ughh 10 years older hahah.
good job gm.
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Sam 8:11PM (5/14/2008)
remind me how many R33 GTR sedans they made again... because i've only ever seen coupes.