new m5 competitor!

MGUY · 28th March 2006, 15:32

2007 CTS Super V, powered by a 7.0-liter 505-hp LS7 V8 lifted directly from the Corvette Z06

The Super V also features custom bodywork, huge rear tires, larger exhaust pipes and an engine sound unlike any other CTS.

With the new CTS slated for arrival as a 2008 model, speculation is that Cadillac will offer this exclusive model as a last hurrah for the exiting first-generation CTS.

If that’s not powerful enough, wait for the next-generation CTS Super V, which is rumored to be equipped with the LS9 engine—a supercharged 6.2-liter V8 with 600 hp. But you’ll be waiting at least until the 2010 or 2011 model year for that one.

Intresting! And from what i know this ls7 is very easy to tune for 500rwhp!!! Do you think it has a chance against m5?

StealthBlue · 28th March 2006, 16:25

It will be interesting to see how they handle all the power, both in the chassis and drivetrain.

LIM6 · 29th March 2006, 02:59

we'll have to wait and see until the cadillac comes out, but i have a hunch that it will be like the mercedes amg models, quick in the straight line but struggling in the twisties

Gop-Dogg · 29th March 2006, 04:45

Certainly will be interesting to see of GM can sort the chassis out. The current CTS-V suffers from terrible axel hop with only 400 HP. It'll still have the rental car interior with alcantara seat inserts (Oooooo, look! It's sooooo European!

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But then again, given the current state of affairs, by 2011 GM will be barely limping along under a government restructuring settlement after they declare bankrupcy. Bunch of friggin' retards.