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2014 Cadillac CTS debuts new design, twin-turbo power, Vsport model [w/video]

Steven J. Ewing — Tue, 26 Mar 2013 18:01:00 EST

Filed under: New York Auto Show, Sedan, Performance, Cadillac, GM, Design/Style, Luxury

If ever there were a Cadillac to truly rival the world's best, this could be it.

With every new model, Cadillac indeed gets closer and closer to actually performing at the top of its class, rivaling those crafty Germans at their own sport/luxury sedan game. The best example yet of Cadillac's efforts to challenge the world came last year, when we met the 2013 ATS - a vehicle that we praised for its on-road dynamics and interior refinement, and later went on to be named North American Car of the Year.

Now comes the 2014 CTS, an all-new sedan that aims to improve upon everything Cadillac learned from the ATS project, making its official debut this week at the 2013 New York Auto Show. We've already had the chance to check out the car in person, and everything seems to be a bit sharper with this new CTS, and we aren't just talking about the bold front end. The powertrain lineup has expanded to three engine offerings, including an all-new twin-turbo V6; the interior materials are some of the best we've seen and felt on a Cadillac ever, and the engineering team's effort to make this CTS longer, lower and leaner will no doubt pay off once it hits the road.

If ever there were a Cadillac to truly rival the world's best, this could be it.

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Next Cadillac CTS-V to get forced-induction V8; ATS-V a twin-turbo V6

Michael Harley — Tue, 19 Feb 2013 09:14:00 EST

Filed under: Performance, Cadillac, GM, Rumormill, Luxury

Word on the street is that the next-gen Cadillac CTS-V, due as a 2014 model, will retain its force-fed powerplant but its design will be based on the modern 6.2-liter LT1 that will find a home under the hood of the new Corvette. General Motors is reportedly working on two variants of the engine, one supercharged and the other with twin turbochargers - one of the engines will serve duty in the upcoming CTS-V and the brand's upcoming rear-wheel drive flagship. Expect the engine, regardless of its intake method, to make more power than the current powerplant (a 6.2-liter V8 with an Eaton Twin Vortices Series supercharger developing 556 horsepower and 551 pound-feet of torque), but with improved efficiency.

The ATS-V, still officially unannounced, will reportedly get a twin-turbocharged V6. That engine should be plenty powerful, but if consumers demand even more displacement there is room under the hood for something as large as a 7.0-liter V8, say reports. Wouldn't that be fun?

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VP Biden loves Cadillac CTS-V, regrets Secret Service won't let him drive his Corvette

Chris Shunk — Thu, 08 Sep 2011 10:58:00 EST

Filed under: Convertible, Coupe, Government/Legal, Cadillac, Chevrolet

Vice President Joe Biden has held plenty of high-profile jobs in his lifetime, but at his core, he's a lot like any of us. That's because he's a die-hard auto enthusiast with a list of cars to back up his love of the auto.

Car and Driver recently sat down with the VP to talk cars, and it turns out that the life-long politician knows more than a thing or two about autos. Biden, the son of a car salesman, still owns a Goodwood-green 1967 Corvette 327 that he appears to be quite fond of. Unfortunately, the Secret Service won't let him drive that dreamy Vette; something that Biden says he hates about his job. The VP also talks about his brother's CTS-V, of which he says he jumped in and laid down some serious rubber while in his driveway. Sounds like something we would do if we had a 1,700-foot driveway.

Biden went on to defend the bailout of GM and Chrysler, and talked up Uncle Sam's $2 billion in battery technology investments. In fact, Biden claims that in 10 years, batteries will be able to propel a vehicle for 1,000 miles, while weighing as little as a tenth of today's lithium ion batteries. Sounds good to us. Head over to C/D to read the entire interview. Interesting stuff.

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Video: Cadillac CTS-V Coupe race car assaults Sebring

Jeremy Korzeniewski — Fri, 28 Jan 2011 15:45:00 EST

Filed under: Motorsports, Coupe, Cadillac, GM, Racing

Cadillac CTS-V Coupe racer car at Sebring - Click above to watch the video after the break

Cadillac has just unleashed a video of its CTS-V Coupe race car going through some shakedown runs at Sebring Raceway in preparation for the first race of the Sports Car Club of America World Challenge GT.

In this video, titled 60 Seconds at Sebring (though it's actually a second longer...) the real Caddy that Zigs burbles and pops just like GM's Corvette racers, but in our humble opinions, looks even meaner than those all-conquering machines ever did. Seriously, get a load of that over-the-top rear wing!

Do yourself a favor and check out the video after the break, and stay tuned for the car's first official outing on March 25 in St. Petersburg, Florida.

Gallery: Cadillac CTS-V Coupe SCCA Race Car

[Source: Cadillac]

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Automobile Magazine names 2011 Automobile of the Year finalists

Jeff Glucker — Wed, 10 Nov 2010 08:27:00 EST

Filed under: Etc., Audi, BMW, Buick, Cadillac, Chevrolet, Ford, Hyundai, Jaguar, Jeep, Nissan

2011 Cadillac CTS-V Sportswagon - Click above for high-res image gallery

Have you prepared your Car of the Year bingo board? The end of 2010 is upon us and this means two things: 1) We are a step closer to fulfilling the Mayan's end of the world prophecy, and 2) Automotive publications, both in print and online, are beginning to share their "Best of" vehicle picks.

Automobile Magazine has just announced finalists for its own 2011 Automobile of the Year award. Grab your markers, check your cards and see if you have any of the following vehicles in play:

Taking a page from Motor Trend, Automobile will be announcing its winner by means of its Facebook page. The lucky vehicle will be announced November 16th at noon EST, but in the meantime, you can read why each vehicle made the cut in the press release after the jump.

Gallery: 2011 Cadillac CTS-V Sport Wagon

Photos copyright (C)2010 Drew Phillips / AOL

[Source: Automobile]

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2011 Cadillac CTS-V Wagon priced from $62,990

Steven J. Ewing — Tue, 05 Oct 2010 11:30:00 EST

Filed under: Car Buying, Performance, Wagon, Cadillac, GM

2011 Cadillac CTS-V Sport Wagon - Click above for high-res image gallery

This is sort of like a dream come true. We're already madly in love with the Cadillac CTS-V in both its sedan and sexy coupe forms, and in just a few months, we'll have a five-door station wagon version that still packs the V's 556-horsepower supercharged V8, rear-wheel drive and a proper manual transmission. It's like General Motors made this one just for us (we aren't complaining). Want one? $62,990, including destination charges.

So, what does $63K get you other than some family haulin' lunacy on wheels? Leather, heated seats, navigation, HID headlamps, a premium Bose sound system and Cadillac's premium care maintenance service for four years or 50,000 miles. Optional goodies include the $3,400 Recaro heated and ventilated front chairs (you want these - trust us), $800 19-inch polished aluminum alloys, $600 for slightly fancier wood trim and $300 for suede on the steering wheel and shifter.

Realistically, you can get a perfect CTS-V Wagon with a six-speed manual and the Recaro seats for $66,390. That, folks, is one heck of a bargain. As great as it is, we're thinking that GM won't manage to sell a whole bunch of this very niche product, so we're thinking it's an easy pick for a future collectible. Hit the jump to read GM's official press blast.

Gallery: 2011 Cadillac CTS-V Sport Wagon

[Source: General Motors]

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Video: Hennessey runs its "Coupe DeThrill" down the quarter-mile

Jeff Glucker — Sun, 03 Oct 2010 20:15:00 EST

Filed under: Aftermarket, Coupe, Performance, Videos, Cadillac

2011 Hennessey V700 Coupe on the dragstrip - Click above to watch video after the jump

We think the 304 horsepower Cadillac CTS Coupe is pretty cool and the 556 hp CTS-V Coupe is an outright badass. The power pundits at Hennessey think any car or truck could use a little more oomph than it leaves the factory with. John Hennessey's crew has massaged the blown LSA motor under the two-door Caddy's bulging hood and the results scream for themselves. The 2011 Hennessey V700 Coupe pushes out 700 hp to the rear wheels and makes nearly 740 pound-feet of torque.

How does that all that power do when the car is launched down the dragstrip? The trip from tree to finish takes just over 11 seconds. Hop the jump to see the action for yourself.

Gallery: First Drive: 2011 Cadillac CTS-V Coupe

Photos by Steven J. Ewing and Chris Shunk / Copyright (C)2010 Weblogs, Inc.

[Source: YouTube]

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Cadillac recalling CTS and CTS-V over risk to passenger knees

Jeff Glucker — Mon, 20 Sep 2010 13:58:00 EST

Filed under: Performance, Etc., Recalls, Cadillac, Event Alert, Luxury

2009 Cadillac CTS-V - Click above for high-res image gallery

General Motors has issued a recall notice for 2009-2010 all-wheel drive Cadillac CTS' and CTS-Vs due to an issue with the front passenger-side knee airbag.

In a collision, the front passenger's knees are at risk of being hit - however, this risk is only for passengers not wearing their seat belts. Dealers are instructed to replace the glove box assembly and, if necessary, modify the instrument panel structure. Per usual, these services are free of charge and the recall is scheduled to begin on or before October 20th, 2010.

Gallery: Review: 2009 Cadillac CTS-V

Photos Copyright (C)2009 Sam Abuelsamid / Max Abuelsamid / Weblogs, Inc.
[Source: NHTSA]

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Video: Cadillac CTS-V "Competition" commercial

Steven J. Ewing — Fri, 03 Sep 2010 15:12:00 EST

Filed under: Sedan, Performance, Marketing/Advertising, Videos, Cadillac

Cadillac CTS-V "Competition" commercial - Click above to watch the video after the jump

Recently, we showed you a behind-the-scenes look at Cadillac's newest commercial featuring the CTS-V sedan out on Germany's hallowed-be-thy-name Nürburgring. Now, after all of the editing and post-production work has been completed, we're left with a brand new television ad spot simply dubbed "The Competition," showing viewers that one of the world's fastest sport sedans will strive to be better and better. How can you improve on 0-60 miles per hour in 3.9 seconds and a 'Ring run in just 7:59.32? We're eager to find out.

Aside from the gloriousness of watching a CTS-V do what it does best out on one of the world's greatest road courses, we like this video because it makes mention of the BMW M5 and Mercedes-Benz E63 AMG - two vehicles that inspired Cadillac to raise the bar for its own sport sedan. Give credit where credit is due, after all. Still, we like stiff competition, and you can watch Cadillac's latest ad spot for yourself after the jump.

[Source: Cadillac via YouTube]

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Video: Cadillac brings us behind the scenes of CTS-V Competition commercial

Jonathon Ramsey — Wed, 25 Aug 2010 19:24:00 EST

Filed under: Sedan, Performance, Marketing/Advertising, Videos, Cadillac, Luxury

Behind Cadillac's "The Competition" commercial for the CTS-V - Click above to watch video after the jump

Once upon a time - May 9, 2008 to be precise - the Cadillac CTS-V ran the 'Ring in 7:59.32, and just five days later we had video proof of the event. Now that over two years have passed, the feat will leave the geek-o-riffic world of 'Ring time watchers and be shared with the rest of America in a commercial called The Competition.

What that commercial will say or how it will be used to promote this particular bit of rather old and arcane news is to be determined, but we do know what's behind the scenes. If you want to find out, you'll hop on after the jump and check out the three-minute vid with director Jeff Zwart. Yes, that Jeff Zwart...

[Source: Inside Line]

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Rendered Speculation: Vintage hot rod reimagined with CTS-V power

Jonathon Ramsey — Sat, 03 Jul 2010 20:01:00 EST

Filed under: Concept Cars, Classics, Coupe, Performance, Cadillac, GM, Specialty

Bo Zolland's Cadillac-powered 33-34 hot rod - Click above for high-res image gallery

The last time we checked in with Bo Zolland he was rendering a Camaro to do Le Mans duty. Half a year later, he's stayed in the house of General Motors but gone back in time - on the outside, at least. His 33-34 hot rod is beautifully traditional from the windshield back, but mixes it up in front with that cowcatcher grille flanked by integrated headlights and the six hood-bursting pipes.

We wouldn't mind seeing where the other two pipes emerge, because under that hood is meant to be the 556-horsepower V8 from the Cadillac CTS-V. The sound of that lump through massively shortened pipes would be prodigious, and keeping all that power on the road while moving forward might take all of your attention with those narrow wheels. Give us a set of rims from the Cadillac-powered VRS, on the other hand, and we'd be all about it. You can check out Zolland's latest in the gallery of photos below.

Gallery: Bo Zolland's Cadillac 33-34

[Source: Carscoop]

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Video: New Cadillac commercials headlined by CTS-V

Jonathon Ramsey — Wed, 12 May 2010 10:28:00 EST

Filed under: Performance, Marketing/Advertising, Videos, Cadillac, Luxury

Cadillac CTS-V commercial - Click above to watch videos after the jump

Cadillac's crest has lost the ducks and crown, but the brand has gained a tagline: The Mark of Leadership. To help it acquire the followers it needs to make leadership useful, Cadillac has let loose three commercials for the CTS-V, CTS and SRX to help you join the cause. There's a bit of that quick cut and bright-lights-big-city vibe from the Kate Walsh commercials of yore, but they let the vibe and the cars do to the talking this time and somewhere along the way they picked up a pretty good music supervisor. Follow the jump to check them out.

[Source: Cadillac]

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Autoblog Podcast #172: YUGOMANIA!

Dan Roth — Tue, 30 Mar 2010 15:45:00 EST

Filed under: New York Auto Show, Podcasts, Cadillac, GM, Hyundai, Infiniti

Click above for the Autoblog Podcast in iTunes, RSS or listen now!

Sam and Dan kick off Episode #172 of the Autoblog Podcast with guest Jason Vuic, author of a historical treatise on the Yugo.

Alex Nunez joins us afterwards for news items. We cover sights coming to the New York Auto Show, including the next Mercedes R-Class, Infiniti QX56, Cadillac CTS-V Wagon and Sonata Hybrid, among other topics. We babble for an hour and twenty and then split.

Autoblog Podcast #172: YUGOMANIA!

In the Autoblog Garage:

Toyota Prius

News:
Cadillac CTS-V Wagon
Infiniti QX56
Mercedes-Benz R Class
Hyundai Sonata Hybrid

Hosts:
Alex Nunez, Dan Roth, Sam Abuelsamid

Guest:
Jason Vuic, author of The Yugo: The Rise and Fall of the Worst Car in History

Runtime: 1:16:45

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Dyno'd: Hennessey V700 Cadillac CTS-V [w/video]

Zach Bowman — Tue, 30 Mar 2010 14:28:00 EST

Filed under: Aftermarket, Sedan, Performance, Videos, Cadillac

Common view of the 2010 Cadillac CTS-V Hennessey V700 - Click above for a high-res image gallery

We wouldn't blame you if you threw a skeptical eye on the 2010 Cadillac CTS-V Hennessey V700 power claims. After all, more than 700 horsepower at the crank is hefty chunk of grunt, even from a supercharged small block. Fortunately, John Hennessey has been kind enough to allow the kids at Inside Line to stick his four-door beastie on the rollers for all to see. How'd it do?

The big-bad Cadillac put down 636 horsepower and 656 lb-ft of torque. Run those figures through the time-tested 15-percent driveline loss, and Hennessey's claims of world-dominating horsepower seem pretty close to the mark. No wonder the breathed-on Caddy is so good at obliterating its tires. Click past the jump for a video of the fire-breathing action.

Gallery: Quick Spin: Hennessey V700

[Source: Inside Line]

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Officially Official: 2011 Cadillac CTS-V Sport Wagon unleashed!

Sam Abuelsamid — Mon, 29 Mar 2010 00:02:00 EST

Filed under: New York Auto Show, Performance, Wagon, Cadillac

Cadillac CTS-V Sport Wagon - Click above for high-res image gallery

Here in America, drivers who prefer station wagons to crossovers and SUVs are in a distinctly fringe minority. In spite of that, Cadillac has heard the cries from the wilderness and delivered the car we've been clamoring for. The CTS-V Sport Wagon is now finally official and production starts later this year.

Ever since AMG built a handful of Hammer station wagons back in the late 1980s, the idea of a family hauler with ludicrous power and torque has held a strange and twisted appeal for us. The V-wagon takes all the traits we love about the 556-horsepower sedan and adds the expanded cargo body style.

Aside from the tailgate, everything else is carried over, including the magnetic ride damping system, Brembo brakes, 19-inch wheels shod in Michelin Pilot Sport PS2s, and the asymmetrical half-shaft rear end to avoid axle tramp. Add in 25.4 cubic feet behind the back seats and 58 cubic feet with them folded and we may well have the perfect performance car. Did we mention the 551 pound-feet of torque?

Gallery: 2011 Cadillac CTS-V Sport Wagon

[Source: General Motors]

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Cadillac to set up new distribution network in Europe, diesel dead

Sam Abuelsamid — Mon, 22 Feb 2010 13:59:00 EST

Filed under: Coupe, Sedan, SUV, Wagon, Europe, Marketing/Advertising, Crossover, Cadillac, Luxury

2011 Cadillac CTS-V Coupe - Click above for high-res image gallery

Amidst all the turmoil at General Motors last year, Cadillac lost a large chunk of its European distribution with the collapse of its partner, the Kroymans Group. General Motors has now decided to make a renewed push into the continent with its premium brand and is setting up its own distribution network to handle sales and service.

Cadillac Europe will handle the task of marketing the CTS and SRX in all of their various incarnations. The CTS Sportwagon and Coupe will join the sedan following the coupe's European debut in Geneva next week. Europe was actually intended to be the primary market for the Sportwagon since drivers there don't seem to have the aversion to that body style that Americans do. Later this year, the SRX joins the party and Cadillac will continue to offer the big Escalade hybrid to the three of four people that are interested.

Unfortunately, according to Cadillac spokesman Nick Twork, the much-anticipated 2.9-liter turbodiesel V6 that was announced three years ago at the Geneva Motor Show is no longer part of the plan. The oil burner that likely would have done much to help expand Cadillac's appeal in that market. Instead, Twork tells Autoblog that Cadillac will "be a niche brand."

Gallery: 2011 Cadillac CTS-V Coupe

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Cadillac CTS gets Recaro seats just like V model

Sam Abuelsamid — Fri, 19 Feb 2010 17:01:00 EST

Filed under: Coupe, Sedan, Cadillac, Luxury

Cadillac CTS Recaro Seats - Click above to enlarge

Around the Autoblog campfire, the second-generation Cadillac CTS remains one of our favorite sedans of recent years. For one thing, the interior of the gen-two CTS is vastly better executed than the original. But like the Corvette, it has one weakness: The seats. They aren't terrible, just not great. That error has been rectified with news from Cadillac today that multi-adjustable power-actuated Recaro front seats are now available as an option. These same seats have been available in the supercharged CTS-V, but now buyers of the V6 sedan can get them as well.

At $2,800 the new seats don't come cheap, but you will definitely be hooked once you sit in them and start taking a few hard corners. Adjustable side bolsters and extendable seat cushions for those of us with long thighs allow these new thrones to fit any driver. Frankly, we'd love to seem them installed in the Corvette ZR1 as well, but the engineers tell us they are a bit too wide for the C6. When the two-door, fast-back CTS coupe goes on sale this summer, these same seats will also be available in both the V6- and LSA-powered variants. Unfortunately, those who opt for the extra cargo space of the Sportwagon will have to make do with the standard seats.

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Hennessey's Cadillac CTS-V ready for prime time [w/video]

Drew Phillips — Mon, 08 Feb 2010 20:01:00 EST

Filed under: Aftermarket, Sedan, Performance, Videos, Cadillac

Hennessey Cadillac CTS-V - Click above to watch the video after the jump

When we were fortunate enough to have a Cadillac CTS-V for a week to review, we said it was "one of the finest cars on the road today and one of the best vehicles ever built by General Motors." Of course, there's always room for improvement. At least Hennessey Performance thinks so, and they have come up with the V700 upgrade package that boosts the supercharged 6.2-liter V8 to more than 700 horsepower.

What does it take to squeeze more than 150 more horsepower out of the LSA V8? Hennessey adds a cold air induction system, a smaller supercharger pulley, a new engine management system, long tube headers, three-inch exhaust system with high-flow cats, an upgraded intercooler, more aggressive cam, and high-flow heads.

The result? Horsepower is up to 707 at 6300 rpm, and torque is rated at 701 lb-ft. That all adds up to some impressive performance on-track, including a 0-60 mph time of just 3.3 seconds and a top speed of of 211 mph. Fortunately, Hennessey had the cameras rolling during test, and you can watch the Hennessey CTS-V tear up the drag strip in the video after the jump.

Gallery: Hennessey Cadillac CTS-V

[Source: Hennessey Performance]

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Report: Cadillac and Corvette to go back on sale in Europe

Jeremy Korzeniewski — Thu, 28 Jan 2010 17:31:00 EST

Filed under: Car Buying, Convertible, Coupe, Sedan, Performance, SUV, Wagon, Europe, Crossover, Cadillac, Chevrolet, Luxury

2009 Cadillac CTS-V - Click above for high-res image gallery

It's been nearly a year since a large number of Europeans have been able to drive home in a brand new Cadillac or Corvette. Up until March of 2009, Dutch-based firm Kroymans Import Europe was employed by General Motors as a third-party to distribute Caddys and Corvettes in nearly half of the 25 European markets (not including the U.K. or Russia). After that company went bankrupt, GM was forced to pull its wares out of these important markets.

In order to rectify that nasty little situation, GM has reportedly been in talks with 30 different dealerships all over Europe with the goal of bringing the Cadillac and Corvette lines back to the market. All variants of the Corvette will be made available, while the Cadillac lineup will consist of the CTS (sedan, coupe and wagon), CTS-V, Escalade and SRX. No details as of yet on what the cars will cost in Europe or when they'll officially be available for purchase.

Gallery: 2009 Cadillac CTS-V

[Source: Autohaus (translated) via The Truth About Cars]

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Detroit 2010: Cadillac CTS-V Coupe might just be our best-of-show [w/VIDEO]

Jonny Lieberman — Mon, 11 Jan 2010 19:28:00 EST

Filed under: Detroit Auto Show, Coupe, Performance, Cadillac, Design/Style

2011 Cadillac CTS-V Coupe - Click above for high-res image gallery

Yup, we just saw the 2010 Cadillac CTS-V Coupe in the flesh and... do want. Let's make that double do want. Why? We think it's glorious looking, and with the possible exception of the Pontiac Solstice, the CTS Coupe is among the best looking American cars in a very long time. That said, while the "base" coupe is a stunner, it's the V-job that really gets our juices flowing.

If you don't know, the V-Series gets the same 556-horsepower, 6.2-liter V8 as the sedan with sir's choice of a quick-witted six-speed automatic or manual gearbox, magnetic ride control suspension and honkin' Brembo brakes. General Motors has declined to get specific about how much lighter the CTS-V Coupe will be compared to its more family-minded stablemate, but officials have confirmed that it will be marginally lighter on the scales (we're guessing less than 100 pounds).

Changes from the sedan? Well, aside the obvious lack of rear doors, a B-pillar-ectomy and much faster windshield and backlight angles, not too much. Okay, so there's a slightly wider rear track and an available Saffron interior color (a coupe exclusive), but that's about it. All that is fine by us, because the CTS-V Coupe is all kinds of muscular, angular gorgeousness. Besides, amidst the Detroit Auto Show and its burgeoning sea of feel-good treehugging solutions, the CTS-V stands alone as a beacon of tire-smokin' glory. Video of the live reveal is available after the jump.

Update: Cadillac is claiming the CTS-V can hit 60 mph in 3.9 seconds. Dude...

Gallery: Detroit 2010: Cadillac CTS-V Coupe

Gallery: 2011 Cadillac CTS-V Coupe

Live photos by Drew Phillips / Copyright (C)2010 Weblogs, Inc.

[Source: Cadillac]

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