Cadillac CTS-V Plus and STS-V Plus

[Gripenfelter]

Cadillac may not be a big name in the UK, but Stateside, it still aspires to being a player in the luxury sector. These shots show muscled-up Plus versions of the mid-size CTS-V and full-size STS-V saloons testing on the Nurburgring. The current CTS-V, on sale in America, already delivers 400bhp from its V8, but GM has engineered the Plus's V8 to put out nearly 500bhp. Reports suggest the STS-V Plus could develop as much as 700bhp from its tuned version of the Corvette's 6.0-litre V8. 0-60mph shouldn't take much longer than five seconds, for either car. Both ride on versions of GM's rear-wheel-drive Sigma architecture; a 4x4 system is also under development, however.

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The saloons' brawny looks are undoubtedly eye-catching, though that big raised hood air-intake won't ultimately feature. Both models should handle well thanks to independent front and multilink rear suspension, and considerable time testing on the Nurburgring.

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The CTS is one Cadillac product that's a certainty for Europe, though Cadillac hasn't given a date just yet. The STS - GM's riposte to the S-Class and 7-Series - should arrive by 2006. With other big Yank V8 contenders such as the Chrysler 300C and Ford Mustang crossing the water to Europe, are we seeing a revival of American muscle cars? 4Car can't wait to get our hands on a few...

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STS-V Plus

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[Bowen]

Sweet!! This must be what they were talking about in your other thread about the C6. CTS with LS6 and compressor. Look out E55 AMG!!! :eek:

[M_Power]

ooo i like:drool: