Cadillac CTS-V

Combining the serious performance of an elite sports car with the poise of a luxury sedan, the 2009 CTS-V is Cadillac’s ultimate expression of performance and luxury.

Part of Cadillac’s acclaimed V-Series of high-performance models, the CTS-V delivers 556 horsepower (415 kW) at 6,100 rpm – making it the most powerful production Cadillac ever and one of the world’s fastest and most capable sedans.

2009 Cadillac CTS-V

More than just power, CTS-V also includes a comprehensive suite of technical and design enhancements. These include Magnetic Ride Control, super-capable Brembo brakes and the addition of a new automatic transmission with paddle-shift control.

2009 Cadillac CTS-V certified at 556 horsepower, acceleration times are top among V-8 sedans

MILFORD, Mich. 2008-06-09 -- As final testing of the limited-edition 2009 CTS-V nears completion, the results suggest that Cadillac's upcoming sports sedan is entering the stratosphere of the world's highest-performing cars.

2009 Cadillac CTS-V

Cadillac announces the following performance specifications for all-new 2009 CTS-V:

* 2009 Cadillac CTS-V, with its supercharged 6.2-liter LSA engine, has achieved SAE-certified peak output of 556 horsepower (415 kW) at 6100 rpm and 551 lb.-ft. (747 Nm) of torque at 3800 rpm.

Breaks 8-minute barrier, fastest documented lap time for a production sedan

2008-05-09 -- In testing this morning at Germany's Nurburgring, Cadillac's upcoming new 2009 CTS-V completed a lap of the legendary Nordschleife in 7:59.32. This blistering time appears to be the fastest ever publicly documented for a production sedan.

2009 Cadillac CTS-V

NEW YORK, 2008-04-18 – The eagerly anticipated 2009 Cadillac CTS-V, Cadillac’s 550-hp expression of ultimate performance and luxury, hits the streets this coming fall. However, the first sale occurred last night in New York City, where the first 2009 Cadillac CTS-V earned a winning bid of $75,000 at a special charity auction benefiting the Prostate Cancer Foundation.

2009 Cadillac CTS-V

GM: Three World Premieres, seven European Premieres, Pro-Environmental Propulsion Technologies

Geneva, 2008-02-12 -- General Motors presents the rich diversity of its brands, mobility concepts and design expertise at the 78th International Motor Show in Geneva (March 6 – 16, 2008) with numerous world and European premieres.

GM HydroGen4

Highlights:
* Chevrolet: Three-door Chevrolet Aveo
* Opel: Opel Meriva Concept, new engines for Opel Zafira, new Opel Agila
* Saab: World premiere of a new concept car plus European debut of Saab 9-4X BioPower Concept
* Cadillac: Cadillac Provoq Fuel Cell Concept, Cadillac CTS Coupe Concept, Cadillac CTS-V, Cadillac Escalade Hybrid

2008-02-11, GENEVA – Cadillac accelerates into 2008 with moves that advance the brand’s dramatic design and innovative performance technology. At the Geneva Motor Show, Cadillac will present the Cadillac CTS-V and Cadillac Escalade Hybrid as well as the Cadillac Provoq Concept and Cadillac CTS Coupe Concept. “These four vehicles powerfully showcase three critical elements of Cadillac vehicles -- dramatic design, great performance and advanced technology,” said Jim Taylor, Cadillac general manager.

Cadillac Provoq Fuel Cell Concept

Highlights:
* Cadillac CTS-V – the ultimate expression of Cadillac performance, luxury and design

2008-01-17, DETROIT – Cadillac was recognized with two EyesOn Design Awards for Design Excellence honors at the 2008 North American International Auto Show (NAIAS). The 2009 CTS-V performance sedan captured the production car award and the concept car category honor went to the dramatic Cadillac CTS Coupe Concept. It was the second straight year the Cadillac CTS lineup was recognized by the EyesOn Design judges – the 2008 Cadillac CTS sedan won the production car category at the ’07 NAIAS.

From Cadillac Provoq E-Flex concept to most powerful Corvette ever

2008-01-09, Rüsselsheim/Detroit -- General Motors presents a number of world premieres from its Cadillac, Corvette, HUMMER, Saturn and Saab brands at the North American International Auto Show (January 13 – 27, 2008) in Detroit, the first major motor show of the year. GM’s focus is on environmentally friendly mobility and maximum performance.

Cadillac Provoq Fuel Cell Concept: © GM Corp.

Designed to take Cadillac's performance credentials to a new level

The CTS-V provides high-performance driving enthusiasts with a serious, credible alternative to imports in the highly competitive, low-volume luxury performance segment, including the BMW M-Series, Mercedes-Benz AMG Series and Audi S-Series.

The V-Series has been designed to take Cadillac's performance credentials to an entirely new level. With 400 horsepower (298 kw), CTS-V is the most powerful production model Cadillac has ever offered.

Based on Cadillac’s performance-oriented rear-drive Sigma architecture, CTS-V is a highly refined high-performance luxury sedan designed for performance enthusiast drivers.