600 HP, 16 Airbags! Will Cadillac Compete?

Ralph · #1 (**permalink**) 06-23-04, 03:58 AM

Look under S-Class for '06. Some spy shots too...

http://www.thecarconnection.com/inde...56&sid=173=156

**Vesicant** · #2 (**permalink**) 06-23-04, 10:37 AM

Wow, that interior looks like a complete rip off from BMW's 745 and 760.

If cadillac wants to compete, the're going to have to enter the "German horsepower war"... not sure how much they can pump out of the N* anymore.

ShadowLvr400 · #3 (**permalink**) 06-23-04, 10:51 AM

If they stepped the Northstar up to 5.0L or maybe even 5.5L, the Northstar would be right back in the hunt. Could also set it up for a charger. Will they enter the horsepower war? I dunno, probably not in time. Dodge and Ford are already gearing up for the war, GM is just trying to get back to RWD.

Ralph · #4 (**permalink**) 06-23-04, 06:12 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by JefferyG

Wow, that interior looks like a complete rip off from BMW's 745 and 760.

If cadillac wants to compete, the're going to have to enter the "German horsepower war"... not sure how much they can pump out of the N* anymore.

I never noticed that about the dash until you pointed it out.

I guess I'd rather have an American car with electronics that work properly all the time, than a Benz.

Time to get some muscle back, bring back a modern version of a large cu. in. engine with advanced technology to boot. Or add a supercharger and bring back the 4.9.

**Vesicant** · #5 (**permalink**) 06-23-04, 08:49 PM

I can see it now...

The 590ci Cadillac Firestar V8

750 hp and 800 ft/lbs of torque.