[Shoman90]

Having put almost 80,000 miles on his 2011 600 HP CTS-V Coupe, (not one cent out of pocket), my brother has one of these ordered. Pretty impressive if you can find the time to watch it

The 80K mile V car saw 3-4 all day track sessions and multiple cross country trips. A luxury rocket! The 2016 CTS-V goes to 640 HP with the big 8, but only comes in a sedan. My brother wants a coupe. The numbers aren't much different. In fact, the ATS-V coupe is being touted as a better track car. 0-60 in 3.7/8 second range. I believe the 3.6L in the ATS-V is based on the same engine architecture as the Colorado...or our Impala, but completely reworked

I should add that my brother is coming from two very successful stints with Infinitis (FX35 and G37X Coupe). He liked those cars a lot, but the V Caddy is a whole other level. No comparison.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=pH7-iZTHyb4&app=desktop

 

[cccbock]

I suspect your brother will miss that extra 140hp from the V8. But I might be wrong.

 

[Carsmak]

I just saw a review on that ATS-V, and I think it's either Turbo or Supercharged and was faster than the V8. I've got a co-worker with a CTS and she has the ATS while the CTS was in the shop for software update and a door issue and she really liked the ATS, wished it was out when she got the CTS. I've driven it a few times to lunch and it is really a nice car

 

[Shoman90]

I suspect your brother will miss that extra 140hp from the V8. But I might be wrong.

We'll see. Maybe. Stock to stock it's 176 HP less, but it's 650 pounds lighter. In most usable areas of the power curve, I suspect he'll notice very little difference. Because there is no replacement for displacement, I would guess a standing run from 60-100 and on up would be where the difference was noticed. ...not an area that will get dipped into very often. ...at least not 100 up It will be interesting to see the test numbers when they come out for both cars.

I just saw a review on that ATS-V, and I think it's either Turbo or Supercharged and was faster than the V8. I've got a co-worker with a CTS and she has the ATS while the CTS was in the shop for software update and a door issue and she really liked the ATS, wished it was not out when she got the CTS. I've driven it a few times to lunch and it is really a nice car

ATS-V is twin turbos...The CTS-V is supercharged. The ATS-V Coupe is more track oriented and nimble.


http://jalopnik.com/2016-cadillac-ats-v-a-464-hp-hurricane-for-the-track-a-1699626251

My brother's car will be white/black wheels/gold calipers/and the brown inserts on the Recaro seats. Production is supposed to start this month.

Caddy started the V series in 2004 with a sedan and a 400HP Corvette engine. I had a friend in Detroit who got one of the very first production ones off the line back then.