GM will officially unveil the 2009 Cadillac CTS-V at the upcoming 2008 Detroit Auto Show. Apparently they gave the OK to the press to reveal the car ahead of time as the internet is now awash with official specs and photos. The second generation CTS has been out for a while but we have had to wait and sift through speculative articles and camouflaged spy photos until now.
As was the case with the original CTS-V, which I have driven and it was great, the new one will have an engine derived from the Corvette. This time around, it will be a version of the 6.2L supercharged V8 just introduced in the Corvette ZR-1. Some reports are calling the engine the LSA. The engine will produce 550HP and 550TQ and be mated to either a 6 speed manual or a 6 speed auto with paddle shift. This will be the first auto available on a CTS-V. The chassis will also undoubtedly receive the full Nurburgring treatment as well. Curb weight should be around 4000lbs. No lightweight for sure but that motor should be enough to get it moving pretty quickly. Look out M5!
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