Cadillac CTS-V: description, specifications, reviews

2024 Author: Erin Ralphs | [email protected]. Last modified: 2024-02-19 11:42

Good handling, powerful engine and aerodynamics - these are the main indicators of a sports car. But today we are not talking about racing cars. Cadillac CTS-V is a sports sedan with expressive appearance and unlimited possibilities. The car is designed to make the owner stand out from the crowd and drive a truly powerful beast. Let's take a closer look at the updated CTS-V.

Brief history of the model

Cadillac has been around for over 100 years. Despite the ups and downs of the company, the manufacturer was able to release the CTS model in 2003, which gave rise to the worldwide rise of the brand. The car was based on the Cadillac Evoq, which was only a concept.

Cadillac cars have always been distinguished by their expressive appearance. The main objective of the appearance of the CTS model was to oust the German manufacturer from the market.

The CTS brand has undergone many changes over the years: both external and tractioncharacteristics. For all the time of existence, three generations of this model have come out. In 2014, the company introduced its next Cadillac CTS to the whole world. He gave a big boost to the popularity of the American brand as a whole.

The version of the "charged" Cadillac CTS-V sedan appeared in 2004. It differed from its previous counterpart with a more powerful engine.

American Monster Skin

The appearance of the Cadillac CTS-V is very expressive. At first glance, its forms are fascinating. The developers put a lot of effort into creating this unique aggressive look of a sports sedan. The large grille is not only a design solution, but also a way to cool the engine.

Optics require special attention. Headlights have long been one of the distinguishing features of this company (as well as the grille). The angular appearance and stretching of the optics visually create the illusion of swiftness and direction. Exclusive body kit details not only add to the sporty look of the car, but also provide the great downforce that a racing sedan will need on the track.

Comparing the model with the previous version, this "Cadillac" has a strong and light "skeleton" of the body. The frame is reinforced with various types of ties and fasteners. The manufacturer used carbon fiber as the material of the hood. The front and rear bumpers, along with the sills, are made of ordinary plastic, although the company is ready to install a carbon sports car as a body kit for an extra charge.package.

To say briefly about the appearance of this beast, the car looks angular, bold, brutal and aggressive.

Cadillac Interior

Equipment of the salon for a second does not doubt the status of the Cadillac CTS-V. The interior uses only high quality materials - wood, plastic, leather, suede. Separately, it is necessary to mention the Recaro sports seats, which have about twenty different position settings. The shape of the chairs is made in the form of so-called buckets. The build quality is at a high level and does not cause any complaints.

As for the technical equipment of the cabin, the result is impressive. It has three-zone climate control. A distinctive feature of the layout of the machine is a multimedia system that allows you to connect to your smartphone, regardless of what platform it is made on: be it Android or IOS. The multimedia installation is equipped with an eight-inch touch screen, as well as the ability to follow instructions and voice commands. Of course, the presence of built-in navigation will not surprise anyone now, but its presence in the Cadillac is worth noting. The sound quality in the car is excellent due to the use of the Bose audio system, which is one of the leaders in the production of car audio installations.

Another distinguishing feature of the Cadillac car is the built-in DVR, which has not previously been used on any car brand. The telemetry system allows you to record suchparameters such as speed, rudder angle, actual G-forces, and engine speed.

The car is equipped with a parking assistant.

Let's look into the "heart" of the beast

Let's consider the technical characteristics of the Cadillac CTS-V, which make the "American" a leader among sports sedans with their parameters.

The most important part of this car, of course, is the engine. The motor impresses with its parameters. A turbocharged unit with a volume of 6.2 liters produces a maximum of 649 horsepower - this is simply a colossal figure among the "classmates". Eight cylinders deliver 855 Nm of torque. The Cadillac CTS-V owes such performance to the Eaton compressor and independent fuel injection system.

The engine is paired with an automatic transmission that shifts between eight gears without delay.

In terms of acceleration to 100 km / h, the car occupies a leading position. Just think - a two-ton monster accelerates to this figure in 3.7 seconds. Perhaps, in terms of dynamics, the Audi RS7 can become a competitor to Cadillac. But "German" is not particularly attractive because of its cost.

Additional systems

To cope with the enormous capabilities of the engine, the developers applied:

• Magnetic Ride Control system suspension, which has four modes of operation: snow, tour, sport, track.
• Anti slip device with five settings: wet, dry, sport 1,sport 2, race.
• ZF Servotronic II steering, equipped with electric power steering, which changes the gear ratio.
• Brembo sports six-piston front calipers paired with 390mm brake discs.
• Four-piston Brembo brakes - working in conjunction with 365mm discs on the rear wheels.

All elements of the brake system are made of high quality steel. Despite this, an automatic brake drying system is used for effective braking on wet surfaces or during rain.

Great traction with low-profile Michelin Pilot Super Sport tires used on race cars.

Safety

When describing the Cadillac CTS-V in terms of safety, it should be noted that this is one of the most reliable cars in this class.

In the design of the car, a stiffening frame is used, which additionally protects the driver and passengers in case of collisions.

The main feature is the use of an active hood. It alerts the driver when a pedestrian enters the vehicle's path.

The combined stabilization system of the Cadillac car brings it out of a skid by braking. Thus, preventing the car from leaving the trajectory.

Cadillac CTS-V is equipped with eight airbags: two front, four side, two curtain airbags for passengersback row.

Independent all-wheel suspension provides constant traction for control and handling.

Lucky testimonials

Let's find out the opinion of those who managed to drive it about this car. Many positive reviews about the Cadillac CTS-V are related to the appearance of the car. As the lucky ones say, the appearance of a handsome man is very impressive. Angular forms only emphasize its grandeur and aggressiveness. But once behind the wheel of this overseas monster, drivers forget about appearance and give all their attention to managing the power of all 640 "horses" rushing to freedom.

It is worth noting that many praise the control and stabilization systems. They do not allow you to take the car into a skid even in track mode.

Test drive the car and reviews about it, see the video included in this article.

For the Russian consumer in the basic configuration of the Cadillac CTS-V will cost 6.5 million rubles. But even though this is the base model, it has a huge number of "chips" that Americans love. ABS, ESP, BA, EBD and many other systems are preinstalled in this vehicle.

If you have enough money to buy a car, then give preference to the Cadillac CTS-V. In the rearview mirror you will see the admiring glances of passers-by. But believe me, you will not be watching them for long, given the amount of horsepower under the hood of an American handsome.