Andrew 30 Report post Posted May 21, 2008 Cadillac is really proud of its recent Nurburgring achievement with the 2009 CTS-V bringing in a lap time of 7:59.32. When we heard the news, we were left wondering if the 7:59.32 time of the 2009 CTS-V, which Cadillac says is actually the fastest documented lap time for a production sedan, beat any of its German rivals. So what German marquees do you leave behind when you drop a 6.3 liter small-block V8 that is closely related to the LS9 found in the Chevrolet Corvette ZR1? Pumping out a total of 550-hp the 2009 Cadillac CTS-V leaves behind a pair of high-performing BMW ‘M’ division cars. The BMW M5 clocks in at 8:13 while the new 2008 BMW M3 is listed at 8:15. So yes, the Bayerische Motoren Werkes have a lot of work to do. 2009 Cadillac CTS-V: Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
M3 Cab 0 Report post Posted May 21, 2008 Looks like the baby lexus, and it goes round corners thats got to be an american first Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
drifty325i 0 Report post Posted May 21, 2008 Dam that looks nice! Quick to, surprised the m5 and the m3 have the same times Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
zenetti 0 Report post Posted May 21, 2008 that is one HOT looking car! Now that Cadillac is making RHD cars I wonder if it will ever come to NZ? Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
hybrid 1043 Report post Posted May 21, 2008 that first photo of the Ring version hardly looks stock. Also calling a spade a spade.. It takes the yanks 6.3 liters to get 550hp bahahahahhahahaa Still looks like a fridge. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Markq 0 Report post Posted May 21, 2008 Still a yank tank. I know what I'd MUCH rather have. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
westy 614 Report post Posted May 21, 2008 that first photo of the Ring version hardly looks stock. Also calling a spade a spade.. It takes the yanks 6.3 liters to get 550hp bahahahahhahahaa Still looks like a fridge. Thats an insult to fridges. It might take them 6.3 litres to make 550hp, but imagine the torque! Word is they can't make this engine work with RHD so wont be available here. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Heresharry 0 Report post Posted May 21, 2008 I concur... i think they must have took those big leather couches out of the back of the cadillac to fit that cage in!!!! The M3 does it stock...... Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Apex 693 Report post Posted May 21, 2008 that first photo of the Ring version hardly looks stock. Also calling a spade a spade.. It takes the yanks 6.3 liters to get 550hp bahahahahhahahaa Still looks like a fridge. Agreed, it looks like it may have been tweaked judging by its rid height (yes I know its cornering hard but it looks bloody low to me. Corvette is known to have tweaked a few things when trying to set lap records too. How did they test a 2009 car? Or is this Cadillac a Delorean in drag. What did the Nissan GTR do it in again? Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Guest Simon* Report post Posted May 21, 2008 Don't like it and I'm dubious about the figures and whether the Caddy is stock. Did they count the stop to refill with gas? I would still rather have the M5 or M3 and is there a hint of nissan about this thing? Like the previous (ugly) SKyline with its stumpy nose and fat arse. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
moktar 7 Report post Posted May 21, 2008 The paint is rude. Really dont like the way the shade changes through the middle. looks like a nissan... pooh Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
simke 0 Report post Posted May 21, 2008 that first photo of the Ring version hardly looks stock. Also calling a spade a spade.. It takes the yanks 6.3 liters to get 550hp bahahahahhahahaa Still looks like a fridge. +1 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
jjs 64 Report post Posted May 21, 2008 It looks to be a good car. Why be so quick to bag anything that isn't a BMW??? Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Creaver 55 Report post Posted May 21, 2008 (edited) It looks to be a good car. Why be so quick to bag anything that isn't a BMW??? I guess it is a BMW forum, enough said, haha. I personally think it sounds like a decent car, looks ok, nothing to boast about personally. edit* typos Edited May 21, 2008 by Creaver Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Guest Simon* Report post Posted May 21, 2008 It looks to be a good car. Why be so quick to bag anything that isn't a BMW??? Emotional things cars I like the E92 M3 but I don't like this - just how I feel. Given the choice .... easy Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
kiwi535 538 Report post Posted May 21, 2008 to me its ugly....thats enough isnt it? Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Apex 693 Report post Posted May 21, 2008 +1 It looks to be a good car. Why be so quick to bag anything that isn't a BMW??? I just like to bag anything American… Bar the Corvette C6. Don’t trust those Yanks. Also a due mention, Cadillac will be sold through Holden NZ dealers as of next year so we might actually see one of these on Kiwi soil! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
c.robertson00 11 Report post Posted May 22, 2008 I wonder if its still an OHV engine like most other "modern" american engines... I like the look of it though Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
