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05-12-2008, 04:02 PM
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New CTS-V Sets new record @ The Ring.
Breaks 8-minute barrier - potentially the fastest documented lap time for a production sedan
In testing today 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.
Cadillac is nearing the completion of testing for the highly anticipated CTS-V, the limited-edition high-performance model based on the award-winning CTS sport sedan. John Heinricy, GM Performance Division executive and an acclaimed racing driver, piloted the CTS-V through its sub-8 minute lap. The car itself had no performance modifications outside of those planned for consumer production, which is scheduled to begin this fall.
Estimated at 550-hp, the CTS-V is at the moment going through the final stages of intensive testing and development. One of the realistic objectives of the Cadillac team is to make the CTS-V the world's fastest production sedan, as a part of the overall goal to make the V-Series Cadillac's ultimate expression of performance and technology. More updates will be released in the coming weeks as testing is finalized, including the car's certified SAE power ratings, acceleration specifications and U.S.-market pricing.
Video documentation of the car's breakthrough Nordschleife performance will be posted online in the coming days at http://cadillac.gmblogs.com
The eight-minute mark has long been recognized as a major Nurburgring milestone, reserved for race cars and the fastest exotic sports cars. While there's no single official repository for Nurburgring data from private test sessions, numerous reputable websites and publications report lap times from race teams, automakers and independent sources.
The new 2009 CTS-V includes a suite of advanced performance technologies, including a new version of Cadillac's acclaimed Magnetic Ride Control suspension and the LSA 6.2-liter Supercharged V8 engine. For the first time, CTS-V will include the choice of 6-speed manual or automatic transmissions, with the new automatic sporting steering wheel-mounted shift buttons.
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05-12-2008, 04:15 PM
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I'd take that over any version of the new Camaro, without hesitation.....
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05-12-2008, 04:16 PM
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ill take 2 please
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05-12-2008, 04:24 PM
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Pimp for sure!
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05-12-2008, 04:33 PM
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i'll take one in orange
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05-12-2008, 04:37 PM
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want to touch......
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05-12-2008, 04:43 PM
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05-12-2008, 04:45 PM
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Impressive..... but does it have a cage in it?
Last time I checked..... cages aren't stock??
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05-12-2008, 04:52 PM
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yea thats the bomb, look at that stance in that pic
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05-12-2008, 05:28 PM
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05-12-2008, 05:36 PM
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BOING!!
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05-12-2008, 05:39 PM
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I talked about this to somebody at work today, who said they wouldn't ever drive a "Cadillac because that's the last car you buy before you die." Which was and is true.
Only years ago it was true because you bought a caddy when you were old and grey and then passed away while you owned it.
Now you buy one when you are younger and you kill yourself driving it LOL.
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05-12-2008, 06:43 PM
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Quote:
Originally Posted by 12secondv6
Impressive..... but does it have a cage in it?
Last time I checked..... cages aren't stock??
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yeah but its pretty nice to know the drivers are well protected 
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05-12-2008, 07:02 PM
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Quote:
Originally Posted by 12secondv6
Impressive..... but does it have a cage in it?
Last time I checked..... cages aren't stock??
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I wonder if a complete showroom car will have the chassis stiffness to duplicate that time....
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05-12-2008, 07:05 PM
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sex on wheels!!
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05-12-2008, 08:08 PM
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As a v owner i think its damm sexy but i cant wait till i fab a supra rear in my v...then were going to germany lol
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05-12-2008, 08:27 PM
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Quote:
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I'd take that over any version of the new Camaro, without hesitation.....
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I agree.
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The looser the waistband, the deeper the quicksand. Or so I have read.
Feather-light suspension, Konis just couldn't hold. I'm so glad I took a look inside your showroom doors.
Hey everybody, it's good to have you on the Baba-too-da-ba-too-ba-ba-buh-doo-ga-ga-bop-a-dop
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05-12-2008, 08:30 PM
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Quote:
Originally Posted by Tru2Chevy
I wonder if a complete showroom car will have the chassis stiffness to duplicate that time....
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It'll be a bit lighter without the cage though
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05-12-2008, 08:33 PM
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Quote:
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It'll be a bit lighter without the cage though
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Yea, but prolly only 50-70lbs lighter, compared to what *should* be a pretty large increase in chassis stiffness from having it in.
:shrugs: I'll guess we'll just have to wait and see.....
- Justin
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05-12-2008, 10:12 PM
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its not a cage, its a roll bar. I don't see any down bars along the A pillar. that being said, its most likely just a 4 point par with a hoop behind the driver and some rear supports. its probably just for a safety harness and a camera mount.
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05-12-2008, 10:19 PM
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Its a roll bar for saftey incase of the worst.
Nurburgring isnt exactly a "beginers" track. Even the best can take thier last lap there.
Caddy and GMPD are talking up this car and the ZR1 big time.
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05-13-2008, 10:42 AM
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Ayatollah of Rock N Rolla / Admin
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Quote:
Originally Posted by Ian
its not a cage, its a roll bar. I don't see any down bars along the A pillar.
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05-13-2008, 12:27 PM
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Quote:
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That is a fight you are not going to win...
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I was under the impression that for it to be a "cage" it needed a halo. was I misinformed?
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05-13-2008, 12:55 PM
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Token v6 Guy
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Roll cage or roll bar.... doesn't matter.... either of those items will increase handling capabilities.
I'm not knocking the time of the car...... but it should be done without a roll bar/ cage.... unless it will be in there from the factory
I can say with confidence that they would not duplicate the chassis stiffness for a car with a cage/ bar vs. one without
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05-13-2008, 01:19 PM
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Ayatollah of Rock N Rolla / Admin
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Quote:
Originally Posted by Ian
I was under the impression that for it to be a "cage" it needed a halo. was I misinformed?
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Nope, you are right. But most people call anything a roll cage, even a 4-8 point bar. I was talking with a guy from S&W at Maple Grove last year and he said the most common thing he has to say to customers is "Are you sure you want a CAGE and not a BAR?"
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