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09 V rumour thread...get ur 09 rumours here...yeah baby

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#10 ·
Re: New '09 V Shots

There will definitely be a bulge in the hood, but that one is obviously tacked on for testing while they design the production hood.

Other observations:

-Z06 calipers on the front (multi-pad)
-Thank god for the smaller upper grill
-Rear tires look at least 275, maybe bigger :thumbsup:
-The mufflers look like Corsas in the profile shot
 
#14 ·
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Those Vents has to go and they should use the STS-V or Specktorwerks hood. This might turn out ok. I'll give it a chance. As mentioned before, 5 lugs this time. I predict this thread will be at 100 post by 6pm CST.
 
#20 ·
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I don't know what you guys are seeing, but that Bulge in the hood is making a Bulge in my pants! :drool:

When I saw the new CTS I thought they took everything right about the series and made it more right. :yup:

Looks damn good to me. :thumbsup:
 
#27 ·
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I don't know what you guys are seeing, but that Bulge in the hood is making a Bulge in my pants! :drool:

When I saw the new CTS I thought they took everything right about the series and made it more right. :yup:

Looks damn good to me. :thumbsup:
From the side that buldge looks nasty.
The rear bumper is hideous.
What is with the goofy high beltline?
That rear door looks like a 1/2 door.
 
#24 ·
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Tryin' to make sense of the full-length moon/sun... whatever roof??
Does it open? All I see/hear is lots of bodyflex, squeaks & leaks.
So don't get one with a hole in it.
 
#23 ·
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I like it... But I am more of a performance and interior type of guy... Seeing the new regular cts, and knowing it wont be that far off of it.... I will buy one.
 
#31 ·
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Thats gonna be one awesome car. Im already salivating over the regular one, the V is going to be unstoppable. I think this might finally give Cadillac, and the CTS in particular a boost in the world view.

BTW, if you guys need to you are always welcome to host images on www.q45.org under the Image Gallery. Thats Jesda's site and he has it setup just for that purpose. Most sites dont mind hotlinking, but some can be nasty about it.
 
#34 ·
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That bulge in the hood is there for good reason. The July edition of Motor Trend that I just got in my mailbox says that the 2009 CTS V will have the supercharged LS7 - good for 600 hp. They say the naturally aspirated LS7 doesn't have enough low-end grunt for a 3600 lb car.

I can't wait to test drive the first one to come to town!
 
#35 ·
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That bulge in the hood is there for good reason. The July edition of Motor Trend that I just got in my mailbox says that the 2009 CTS V will have the supercharged LS7 - good for 600 hp. They say the naturally aspirated LS7 doesn't have enough low-end grunt for a 3600 lb car.

I can't wait to test drive the first one to come to town!
If the naturally aspirated ls7 doesnt have enough torque to push the car, what the hell are they saying about the current engine pushing the current car? If the motor is going to be supercharged, it would have the ls3, not the ls7. If my mom had a dic%, she'd be my dad!!! I'm waiting this one out!:highfive:
 
#38 ·
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:lol: they said "massive bulge" :lol:

Eh... when she's finally in street clothes I'll make my decision on whether I like the looks or not. So far it doesn't look bad and I do like the smaller grille. If you all look at Jim's pic he posted you can see the outline of a Cadillac badge that was taken off. She's gonna be mean though. Hmmm... 525 sounds like a nice round number. 600hp? Someone's dreaming. I really hope I get proved wrong. Hopefully career changes will soon be coming and I can afford one. :)
 
#41 ·
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Nah, they had the same goofy "nipple" camo on the regular CTS mules. I don't get the need for secrecy at this point as the CTS has already been shown. Perhaps that's an old CTS mule that has been retrofitted with the V suspension and powertrain?
 
#46 ·
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Nah, they had the same goofy "nipple" camo on the regular CTS mules. I don't get the need for secrecy at this point as the CTS has already been shown. Perhaps that's an old CTS mule that has been retrofitted with the V suspension and powertrain?
Perhaps the V gets different tail lights?

As for the blown Northstar comment. I hope not. I think it's going to stay with the Vette engine. It NEEDS it. The V IS the 4 door Corvette. :D
 
#42 ·
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Ok..A few comments to the neigh sayers...

1. Obviously that is not the production hood, facia, or tailights
2. The new CTS rides on a sigma II chassis, which has the exact same wheelbase as the current car, so it's just as wide, has the same awesome suspension config, and is 50% stiffer.
3. Anyone who doubts that this car will be supercharged should go have someone kick them in the nuts. Between the buldge on the hood, that clearly has been taked on while they finalize the body work. Besides that the model designation is "GMX322 V S/C". Hmmm...I wonder what S/C could denote?
5. Definately the Brakes from the Z06..Mee likies!
6. A number of sources have indicated that a new diff will be going in the CTS and V. The good news...Same wheel base and chassis config mean a high probability for backward compatibility. ( lets pray for a recall replaced by new part!)

The interior and styling of the new CTS are a home run, let's put alittle faith in GM to at least meet that standard with the V. My Bets are still on a Northstar S/C from the other V models, but I'll be pleaseantly surprised if it gets the Vett SS LSA. Heed these words..this car will be a MONSTER. Truly a worthy adversary for any of the worlds Q Ships! AUDI, MB, and BMW need to beware this one.
 
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6. A number of sources have indicated that a new diff will be going in the CTS and V. The good news...Same wheel base and chassis config mean a high probability for backward compatibility. ( lets pray for a recall replaced by new part!)
I highly doubt backward compatibility (at least not easily) since the new diff has wires interfacing it to the PCM :canttalk:
 
#44 ·
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I hope it looks as good as the current model. I can't wait untill it comes out. I can't wait untill all you sick chickens out there start ripping them apart and making them better. It will be like joining this forum all over again.
 
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