We’ve seen a lot of reviews, a lot of smoke and a lot of awesome specs from the Cadillac CTS-V with it’s 6.2L LSA engine. But now, the most impressive number comes in the form of the dollars and cents we’ll all be scrapping together to get this 560HP supercharged super saloon. A mere $60,000. By the looks of the picture above, you’re going to get a pretty car too with it’s modern edgy Cadillac looks and muscular wheel arches and front grill. We’ve got to admit that BMW and Mercedes have to be a little scared of the “swing” buyers who don’t hold the badge allegance M5 and AMG owners hold. I even have a friend who owns a standard 2009 Cadillac CTS after he sold his early 2000 BMW 330i (though at home he still has a mid-90s BMW M5). The costs and quality of the new CTS-V will bring a lot of people to Cadillac. If not now, then in a few years down the road when the price comes down a bit. So, with all this said, keep reading to see what else GM wants you to know about their fastest car ever.
PRESS RELEASE
Cadillac’s All-New 2009 CTS-V Ready For Launch
The 2009 CTS-V, Cadillac’s 556-hp expression of ultimate performance and luxury, begins production this month with initial sales beginning around November 1. The latest in the brand’s V-Series of high performance models, the new CTS-V is intended to reach the top of the world’s most desirable luxury cars, at a starting price of $59,995 in the US market.
“The launch of the new CTS-V presents a compelling proposition for luxury and performance enthusiasts,” says Mark McNabb, North America vice president, Cadillac/Premium Channel. “The CTS-V is a strong statement about Cadillac design and technology and a new member in the club of the highest performing luxury cars.”
The CTS-V, based on Cadillac’s critically acclaimed CTS sports sedan, expresses the full extent of the brand’s dramatic design and technology. Designed to enter the stratosphere of the world’s fastest and most exclusive luxury sedans, CTS-V includes advanced performance technology such as a supercharged 6.2-liter V8 engine and Magnetic Ride Control, the world’s fastest reacting suspension.
The new CTS-V comes standard with a nearly complete collection of features, including a hand-crafted cabin, a 6-speed manual transmission and a Bose surround sound system with a 40-gigabyte hard drive with a USB port. In addition there are a few options available, including a new 6-speed automatic transmission with steering wheel mounted shift buttons, 14-way adjustable Recaro performance seats, microfiber interior accents and a large “Ultra-View” sunroof.
“Along with the new Escalade Hybrid, the CTS-V is a key aspect in Cadillac’s ongoing renaissance, with dramatic designs and very sophisticated technologies for luxury consumers,” McNabb said. “These two new high-tech Cadillac models pave the way for a series of new Cadillac models coming in 2009, including the upcoming CTS Sport Wagon and SRX Crossover.”
October 25th, 2008 at 12:12 pm
I am thrilled that Cadillac ‘held the line’ on pricing for the 2009 CTS-V. Consider what else you can buy for under $60K that has four seats, four doors, a real trunk, hand stitched leather interior, and is the fastest production sedan in the world around the Nürburgring.
This is a “take no prisoners”, “no excuses”, well-groomed Cadillac.