Bob Lutz has thrown down the gaunlet.... Any unmodified car against the CTS-V at Laguna Seca.... We already know the M5 vs. the new CTS-V is a driver's race despite the power advantage of the Caddy.
The M community is calling for all great drivers with stock M5.
Who can step up? Or are we going to let a Caddy win by default??
Bob Lutz has thrown down the gaunlet.... Any unmodified car against the CTS-V at Laguna Seca.... We already know the M5 vs. the new CTS-V is a driver's race despite the power advantage of the Caddy.
The M community is calling for all great drivers with stock M5.
Who can step up? Or are we going to let a Caddy win by default??
__________________
2004 Mini Cooper S: Alta supercharger 15% pulley upgrade, Dinan cold-air intake, Skunk2 header back exhaust, RMW CUSTOM TUNE, Alta oil catch can, OMP Strut brace, Eibach pro-kit springs, H-Sport camber links, 19mm Rear sway bar w/ adj. end links, 18 in. Breyton mini magics, 6lbs lighter crank pulley, polyeurathane tranny and engine bushings, wheel Studs, Wilwood BBK... More to come soon!
RIP=White 944 turbo: KKK K-27/6 turbo, upgraded intercooler, Lindsey Racing hardpipes, Autothority MAF, B&B exhaust with 4.5" oval tip, Siemens #55 fuel injectors, Lindsey Racing MaxHP custom Chip set, 3 bar fuel pressure regulator, Re-worked head and slightly overbored pistons, Spec Lightened 6 puck stage 3 clutch, Quaif torque biase differential, Apexi AVC Type-R Electronic boost controller, HKS type-1 turbo timer, Shimmed wastegate, Champion Motorsports adj. bypass valve, Weltmeister front and rear sway bars, Weltmeister strut tower brace, Koni adj. "yellows", unknown springs, Turbo Twist rims, Kumho Ecsta Supra tires... And a couple of more unknown mods...
IMHO, This marketing ploy further cheapens the image of the CTS-V.
It already has an image issue as being a "cheap American" car.
The niche consumer that the CTS-V is directed at is fully aware of its capabilities, and it is the "darling" of the automotive press by besting the M5 and the XFR.
This maneuver has a circus like atmosphere that only cheapens its image.
Those of us on the fence (namely ME) might be adversely affected by such stunts...
On a serious note it is amazing how the guys from the country where marketing is religion, read USA, are loosing the marketing battle to the rest of the world, Bob Lutz needs to be replaced by some BMW/LV/Gucci/Panerai/Prada marketing guys, they know one thing or two of how to make you pay for the privilege .
I know that track, very, very well. What would be funny is if I showed up in an e30 M3 and whipped the CTS-V. I dont think Bob realizes that Laguna is a very technical track and is not conducive to the high hp of the Caddy.
I just read the article, so here is the edit. e90 M3 sedan with DCT and EDC. No other options. Base price is less and the car is much more agile. I think Bob should have picked Willow Springs for this test.
__________________
"Motion does not equal progress"...Cos
Malo periculosam libertatem quam quietum servitium...
Last edited by Cosmos; 14th September 2009 at 00:43.
The Following User Says Thank You to Cosmos For This Useful Post:
I know that track, very, very well. What would be funny is if I showed up in an e30 M3 and whipped the CTS-V. I dont think Bob realizes that Laguna is a very technical track and is not conducive to the high hp of the Caddy.
I just read the article, so here is the edit. e90 M3 sedan with DCT and EDC. No other options. Base price is less and the car is much more agile. I think Bob should have picked Willow Springs for this test.
I agree, Willowsprings would have showed the Caddy's potential but maybe Bob wants a challenge, So lets give him one Cosmo!
I know that track, very, very well. What would be funny is if I showed up in an e30 M3 and whipped the CTS-V. I dont think Bob realizes that Laguna is a very technical track and is not conducive to the high hp of the Caddy.
I just read the article, so here is the edit. e90 M3 sedan with DCT and EDC. No other options. Base price is less and the car is much more agile. I think Bob should have picked Willow Springs for this test.
Do it buddy do it! And pretend you are a noob. Represent Cosmos!
__________________
"Aerodynamics are for people who cannot build engines"...... Enzo Ferrari
Let me see if BMW/NA wants in on this. I cant enter my car as its not stock.
Take a mini cooper s GP and make a fool of the cadillac...lol
__________________
2004 Mini Cooper S: Alta supercharger 15% pulley upgrade, Dinan cold-air intake, Skunk2 header back exhaust, RMW CUSTOM TUNE, Alta oil catch can, OMP Strut brace, Eibach pro-kit springs, H-Sport camber links, 19mm Rear sway bar w/ adj. end links, 18 in. Breyton mini magics, 6lbs lighter crank pulley, polyeurathane tranny and engine bushings, wheel Studs, Wilwood BBK... More to come soon!
RIP=White 944 turbo: KKK K-27/6 turbo, upgraded intercooler, Lindsey Racing hardpipes, Autothority MAF, B&B exhaust with 4.5" oval tip, Siemens #55 fuel injectors, Lindsey Racing MaxHP custom Chip set, 3 bar fuel pressure regulator, Re-worked head and slightly overbored pistons, Spec Lightened 6 puck stage 3 clutch, Quaif torque biase differential, Apexi AVC Type-R Electronic boost controller, HKS type-1 turbo timer, Shimmed wastegate, Champion Motorsports adj. bypass valve, Weltmeister front and rear sway bars, Weltmeister strut tower brace, Koni adj. "yellows", unknown springs, Turbo Twist rims, Kumho Ecsta Supra tires... And a couple of more unknown mods...
Call of Duty: The Bob Lutz CTS-V Challenge
Linear Mode
