i like it....but im guessing the price will be a joke. the regular STS tops out at ~62k, so a loaded V is gonna be over 70k easy. and at that point i would just pay the extra for an M5 or E55, both of which have more horsepower
Wow, Very nice! That thing looks really mean! Since it's supercharged, I'll bet it's a real torque monster. Also, I think this car will really give the E55 a good run, maybe even be as quick. The AMG only has 29 more horse power, and almost definately weighs more. I can't wait to see how they stack up. I woulnd't even be suprised if it performs similar to the M5. The 500 hp number on the bimmer sure does look nice, but its performance numbers don't really seem "500hp quick". Also the M's torque doesn't even crack the 400 lb/ft level. (384 i think)
I will be very interested in how they price this. Since they obviously won't be using AWD and will probably be droping some luxury weight, it may not be as high as one might guess. Or here's hoping!!
Something about the side profile of this car makes me feel silly, giddy, and evil all at the same time. If this car comes in at $70k, I WILL own one within a year or two. Way to go Cadillac!!!
I think if anyone dares to do a side by side comparo of this, the M5 and the E55, it's gonna be a WAY lop-sided contest. But I'd at least read the article.
I think if anyone dares to do a side by side comparo of this, the M5 and the E55, it's gonna be a WAY lop-sided contest. But I'd at least read the article.
Am i the only one dissapointed by the 440hp? Considering how low the cts-vs are dynoing, and then you add in the wheel hop, 440 in real terms is more like 350....Maybe i was crazy to be thinking it should be in the 475 range
Am i the only one dissapointed by the 440hp? Considering how low the cts-vs are dynoing, and then you add in the wheel hop, 440 in real terms is more like 350....Maybe i was crazy to be thinking it should be in the 475 range
You know, I keep reading the complaints about the "low" rwhp of the CTS-V, and yet you read articles like the one in the upcoming Motor Trend comparison and find the "V" out accelerates both the '05 GTO and the '05 425 HP Chrysler hemi C. What more are we looking for here? And remember, the CTS-V is not meant to be a dragster!
You know, I keep reading the complaints about the "low" rwhp of the CTS-V, and yet you read articles like the one in the upcoming Motor Trend comparison and find the "V" out accelerates both the '05 GTO and the '05 425 HP Chrysler hemi C. What more are we looking for here? And remember, the CTS-V is not meant to be a dragster!
I can't say I am not impressed Is their any word if the STS-V is still using the 5 speed auto transmission? From the pictures I see their is no manual but wondering if their is a 6 speed auto.
Re: Don't be fooled by the E55's rated 469 hp rating. .
Yea, sorry to say its still E55AMG for ME for the price, but if they fix the damn wheels (again) on this STS-V, and keep the price low enough to be appealing, it could be quite a contender for the "Hans-mobiles"
I can't say I am not impressed Is their any word if the STS-V is still using the 5 speed auto transmission? From the pictures I see their is no manual but wondering if their is a 6 speed auto.
The newest issue of Car & Drive just answered my question. It has a new 6 speed auto. On a side note check out the output numbers for the new Infiniti M45
The newest issue of Car & Drive just answered my question. It has a new 6 speed auto. On a side note check out the output numbers for the new Infiniti M45
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