Jalopnik: Cts-v

Watch the Hennessey CTS-V Wagon run the quarter-mile under 11 seconds

Raphael Orlove — Tue, 08 Nov 2011 13:00:00 EST

We can't get enough of the world's most bad-ass grocery-getter, the Hennessey CTS-V Wagon. Now here it is demolishing sound waves, tires, and the 11-second barrier at the strip. More »

If GM won't build a Cadillac Wagon Racer, two guys in Dubai will

Phill Tromans, Crank and Piston — Fri, 01 Jul 2011 12:00:00 EDT

There's already a Cadillac CTS-V Coupe racer, but Phill Tromans of Crank And Piston bring us this story of two Dubai brothers who want to see a Cadillac CTS-V Sport Wagon racer become a reality. — Ed. More »

Hennessey's "Hammer Wagon" CTS-V smokes the tires

Matt Hardigree — Fri, 06 May 2011 15:45:00 EDT

The Cadillac CTS-V Sport Wagon is an ideal platform for some fairly gnarly burnouts. The 650-hp Hennessey V650 "Hammer Wagon" appears to be an even better starting point for killing Bibendum's offspring. More »

Because who wouldn't want twin turbos in a CTS-V coupe?

Justin Hyde — Fri, 29 Apr 2011 13:00:00 EDT

The Cadillac CTS-V Coupe rolls out of the Lansing factory looking like a death missile from the future. Adding twin turbos that boost its output to 731 hp brings its death-dealing much closer to the present moment. More »

Cadillac CTS-V Sport Wagon: Second Drive

Mike Spinelli — Wed, 06 Apr 2011 12:30:00 EDT

It's fast, it handles and it's the answer to a question only asked by a small, noisy few gearheads and automotive journalists. We got another chance behind the wheel of Cadillac's CTS-V wagon this weekend because, well, it was available in the General's New York City press fleet. More »

The Cadillac CTS-V Sport Wagon Black Diamond is dark, long and shiny

Ray Wert — Thu, 10 Feb 2011 10:30:00 EST

Cadillac's Black Diamond package is available on all three versions of the CTS-V — tiny, medium and magnum — and adds $4,850 atop the price. For the added cash, you'll get shimmering-like-a-sparkle-vampire SpectraFlair paint, microfiber suede Recaro seats and Midnight Sapele wood accents. We saw it yesterday here in Chicago in magnum size, and yes, we like our CTS-V wagons like we like our... coffee. Big and black. More »

Cadillac joins blaxploitation trend with Black Diamond CTS-V

Justin Hyde — Wed, 02 Feb 2011 16:16:00 EST

Not to be outdone by Porsche, Cadillac will offer its own special edition CTS-Vs later this year dubbed the "Black Diamond" series, featuring blacked-out everything and paint that if you stare at long enough, looks like it was worth the extra $4,850. More »

Nine Second Four Door Cadillac Terrorizes ¼ Mile

Tom Joslin — Sat, 22 Jan 2011 12:30:00 EST

When you think about a Cadillac, drag strips are usually not among the first things that come to mind. This 4 door CTS-V produces approximately 865 horsepower which help it run an impressive 9.85 second 1/4 mile with relative ease. More »

Mrs. Hennessey's CTS-V Sport Wagon Gets Dyno'd

Matt Hardigree — Fri, 14 Jan 2011 19:30:00 EST

If you're in the Hennessey family, your idea of a grocery getter is a Cadillac CTS-V Sport Wagon. Baseline on the Dyno was 479 RWHP (16% loss), 462 lb-ft of rear-wheel torque. Wait. Baseline? We know where this is going... More »

Cadillac CTS-V Race Car: First Luscious Live Photos

Matt Hardigree — Mon, 10 Jan 2011 07:13:07 EST

The Cadillac CTS-V Coupe Race Car will race in this year's American World Challenge GT Series. But first, Ray Wert's likely going to defile it. First live photos of its lusciousness below. More »

Cadillac CTS-V Coupe Race Car: One Fast Ass

Matt Hardigree — Thu, 06 Jan 2011 17:15:00 EST

The Cadillac CTS-V Coupe race car hits the track later this month at Sebring as it gears up for the SCCA World Challenge GT series. This is the rare car that's maybe sexier than its render. More below. More »

Cadillac Takes CTS-V Coupe Racing Next Year

Justin Hyde — Mon, 13 Dec 2010 11:59:00 EST

Cadillac will finally put the CTS-V coupe where it belongs: on a race track. Strangely, its hottest competition may be a Volvo. More »

Cadillac CTS-V Sport Wagon Hauls Ass, Christmas Trees

Matt Hardigree — Wed, 08 Dec 2010 13:30:00 EST

PUTC editor Mike Levine makes a few passes at California's Willow Springs Raceway in a 556-hp CTS-V Sport Wagon. With a Christmas tree strapped to the roof. Makes sense to us. [Cars.com] More »

Cadillac CTS-V Sport Wagon: First Drive

Matt Hardigree — Mon, 22 Nov 2010 00:00:01 EST

Get your sports car outta the way of this Cadillac CTS-V Sport Wagon. I'll outrun you, and then, when you're crying about it, I'll offer you a tissue from the jumbo Kleenex box I've just picked up from Costco. More »

Cadillac CTS-V Sport Wagon: First Donuts

Matt Hardigree — Fri, 19 Nov 2010 12:30:00 EST

The Cadillac CTS-V Sport Wagon does some mean burnouts. But what about Bibendum-circling donuts? Not a problem either. More »

Cadillac CTS-V Sport Wagon: First Burnout

Matt Hardigree — Thu, 18 Nov 2010 19:30:00 EST

We can't tell you how the Cadillac CTS-V Sport Wagon drives until Monday morning at 12:01 am. But, we can show you what it looks like when you murder the Michelin Man's children as he sadistically dances on. More »

GM Recalls 20K Cadillac CTS, CTS-V Models Over Inury Risk

Matt Hardigree — Mon, 20 Sep 2010 12:30:00 EDT

GM's recalling 2009-2010 Cadillac CTS and CTS-Vs over leg injury risks in unbelted crashes. Or just wear your seatbelts, dummies. [@DavidShepardson] More »

Vanity Fair: The CTS-V Coupe's Great For Manscaping

Matt Hardigree — Wed, 15 Sep 2010 15:45:00 EDT

"The CTS-V Coupe cuts a compelling swath as a car, or a nut-scraper." [VanityFair] More »

Hennessey-Tuned Cadillac CTS-V Coupe Pushes 650-HP In Glorious Dyno Run

Ben Wojdyla — Wed, 15 Sep 2010 09:30:00 EDT

Say hello to the Hennessey V650, a Cadillac CTS-V Coupe fluffed up to produce a satisfying 650-hp at the flywheel. This dyno run shows the wheels deliver a very adequate 544 hp and and 562 lb-ft of torque. More »

— Jeremy Piven

Matt Hardigree — Wed, 11 Aug 2010 16:30:00 EDT

Actor Jeremy Piven, who proudly tweeted about driving a Cadillac CTS-V hours earlier, complains about getting a ticket for 12 mph over the speed limit. Yep, 556 hp will do that. [@JeremyPiven] More »

Cadillac CTS-V Sport Wagon: First Ride

Ben Wojdyla — Wed, 04 Aug 2010 14:00:00 EDT

After a ride in the passenger seat, we can sum up our impression of the Cadillac CTS-V Sport Wagon in one word: Perfect. Other words: Power, style, luxury, and five swingin' doors. The 'merican superwagon has it all. More »

GT-R, 996, Viper… GTI? Who Wins Season One of The Forum Wars?

Rob Krider — Sat, 19 Jun 2010 13:00:00 EDT

Online car geeks got their chance to prove their automotive fanboy claims were legit at the race track during season one of The Forum Wars. The overall winner is not the car you're thinking of. More »

Cadillac CTS Coupe Pricing Starts At $38,990, V At $62,990

Matt Hardigree — Thu, 20 May 2010 15:30:00 EDT

Pricing on the Cadillac CTS Coupe will start at $38,990, a few thousand dollars cheaper than a similarly-equipped BMW 3-Series. More importantly, the V coupe will start at $62,990. Do want. A lot. More »

Cadillac CTS-V Sport Wagon: Baby Got Badass Back

Ray Wert — Mon, 29 Mar 2010 00:00:02 EDT

This is it. The Cadillac CTS-V Sport Wagon is officially heading to production. This is the "show car" version of the 556 HP supercharged Corvette-engined Caddy-badged Jesus wagon we'll be seeing live this week in New York. Daddy like. More »

Cadillac CTS-V + ZR1 Supercharger = Fastlane's 630 HP CTS-VR1!

Matt Hardigree — Mon, 18 Jan 2010 14:30:00 EST

Hoping to bring the Cadillac CTS-V closer to its reputation as the four-door Corvette ZR1, the mad tuners at Fastlane swapped the larger 2.3-Liter blower off the ZR1 into CTS-V sedan to create this tire-shredding. Depends-wetting CTS-VR1. More »

The Cadillac Of Apocolypses

Wes Siler — Tue, 12 Jan 2010 14:30:00 EST

These 16 frames are actual screengrabs from the insane Cadillac CTS-V Coupe PR video. What it's trying to say about the end of the world below. More »

Cadillac CTS-V Coupe: We Like Big, Powerful Butts

Ben Wojdyla — Mon, 11 Jan 2010 16:20:00 EST

Let's be honest, there aren't many performance advantages to the new Cadillac CTS-V Coupe. It's two inches shorter, 18lbs lighter, and less likely to pack hundreds of pounds of knuckle-headed passengers, it does have a nice big back end. More »

Cadillac CTS-V Coupe: Back Seats Are For Poor People

Ben Wojdyla — Tue, 05 Jan 2010 00:00:01 EST

Cadillac's an old man's brand full of floaty, slow, soft luxury cars. Screw that. This is the Cadillac CTS-V Coupe — packing a supercharged 6.2-liter V8 with 556 HP, a six-speed manual, and not-enough-room for full-sized rear-seat passengers. Screw 'em. More »

Cadillac CTS-V Coupe, Concept Car Headed To Detroit

Ben Wojdyla — Tue, 22 Dec 2009 00:00:01 EST

The Cadillac CTS Coupe just bowed in LA, and next month in Detroit will see the 568 HP Cadillac CTS-V Coupe unveiled alongside an as-yet unnamed Cadillac concept rendered sneakily above. Is it..a CTS? ATS? CTV? CTX? XTS? WTF? IDK. More »

Geiger Gives Cadillac CTS-V 619 HP, Paints It Black

Wes Siler — Thu, 10 Dec 2009 08:30:00 EST

We're not entirely sure how Geiger's getting these Cadillac CTS-V units to tune. More than likely via the gray market. But however they're managing to snag 'em, Germany's Geiger Cars is giving 'em blacked out looks and even more power. More »

Cadillac CTS-V Batmobile: Quick, To The Country Club!

Wes Siler — Fri, 04 Dec 2009 09:30:00 EST

Bish! Bam! Pow! Kerpop! My Hip! Spotted in Pasadena, this Cadillac CTS-V has been transformed into the ultimate Batmobile for elderly crime fighters. Could Bob Lutz really be the caped crusader? More »

2010 Car And Driver "10 Best" List Includes Second American Car

Ray Wert — Wed, 02 Dec 2009 08:00:00 EST

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Car and Driver's annual list of the "10Best" cars sold in America includes the BMW 3-series and the Honda Accord (as usual). Except this year the Ford Fusion Hybrid joins the Cadillac CTS/CTS-V in representing America. More »

Jalopnik Vs GM: The Coolest Vehicle There Wasn't Even A Car

Wes Siler — Fri, 30 Oct 2009 16:30:00 EDT

While I was putting practice laps in and Al was discussing the finer points of independent label hip hop distribution, Ray was going gaga for the helicopter filming on-track action. Expect more video soon. More »

Jalopnik Vs GM: The Official Video

Wes Siler — Fri, 30 Oct 2009 15:00:00 EDT

Here's Cadillac's official video take on yesterday's Jalopnik Vs GM race. The real heroes here are the challengers who came out in their own vehicles and, in Michael Cooper's case, even outpaced the all-mighty CTS-V. More »

Jalopnik Vs. GM: Official Csaba-Verified Results

Wes Siler — Fri, 30 Oct 2009 12:00:00 EDT

Here's the official former buff book editor-verified results from yesterday's Jalopnik Vs GM event, the awesomest marketing ploy we've ever taken part in. More »

Jalopnik Vs. GM: We Have Seen The Enemy, And He Is Bob

Ray Wert — Thu, 29 Oct 2009 11:05:00 EDT

GM's "Maximum" Bob Lutz either mentally preparing himself or wondering where he left the car keys to his Cadillac CTS-V today at Monticello. The first shot of the Jalopnik Evo out on the track — below. More »

Lutz Prepares For Certain Defeat Today

Matt Hardigree — Thu, 29 Oct 2009 09:00:00 EDT

The players are prepping themselves for the Jalopnik Vs GM race today, including Csaba Csere — the independent third party tasked with making sure GM doesn't cheat. We hope those Caddy engineers are telling Lutz to brace for impact. More »

GM's Lutz Responds To "Not Ready For Racing" Jaguar

Ray Wert — Tue, 27 Oct 2009 19:45:00 EDT

GM's "Maximum" Bob Lutz opened up his maximum mouth this evening to tweak the rest of the luxury performance sedan universe in response to Jaguar dropping out of the Jalopnik Vs. GM "CTS-V Challenge" race set for Thursday. More »

Hennessey CTS-V Pulls 11-Second Quarter Mile, Alerts OnStar Of "Emergency"

Wes Siler — Mon, 26 Oct 2009 14:00:00 EDT

Apparently, OnStar defines pulling .99 Gs of acceleration as a "Vehicle Event." An OnStar agent called the 700 HP Hennessey CTS-V immediately after the run just to make sure everyone was all right. Watch it happen here on video. More »

Bob Lutz Fails To Scare Jalopnik On Local Detroit TV

Ray Wert — Thu, 15 Oct 2009 07:00:00 EDT

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GM's "Maximum Marketing" Bob Lutz thinks he can psych us out ahead of his race against our own Wes Siler with his talk of all his racing licenses he once had. Key word there being once had. [WDIV] More »