Especificaciones y análisis del Cadillac CTS
Power
564HP
Torque
747Nm
Consumption
15.6l/100
Emissions
365g/km
0-100 km/h
4.4s
Top Speed
308km/h
Weight
1978kg
Price
89,321€
Technical summary
Gasolina
Manual 6v
RWD
5 / 4 doors
385 L
68 L
415 kW
Current
Technical specifications
Engine
Capacities
Detailed analysis of the Cadillac CTS-V 6.2 V8 · 564 CV (2010-2012)
General description
The 2008 Cadillac CTS-V burst onto the scene like American thunder on a sunny European day. It wasn't just a luxury sedan; it was a statement of intent, a direct challenge to the German kings of the segment with a brutally simple recipe: a gigantic 6.2-liter supercharged V8 engine with 564 horsepower, wrapped in a sharp and provocative suit.
Driving experience
Getting behind the wheel of the CTS-V is a visceral experience that shakes the senses. The supercharger's thrust is instantaneous and devastating, pinning you to the seat as the V8's roar floods the cabin and the landscape. Every shift of its 6-speed manual transmission is a mechanical and rewarding act, a pure connection with a beast that, surprisingly, proves agile and communicative in corners thanks to a superb chassis, defying its nearly two-ton weight. It's tamed brute force, but always ready to be unleashed.
Design and aesthetics
Its design is unmistakably Cadillac, a sculpture of tense lines and sharp angles that screams 'performance'. The 'Art and Science' philosophy is taken to the extreme with a mesh grille, a bulging hood to accommodate the supercharged engine, and imposing 19-inch wheels. It doesn't seek the discreet elegance of its rivals; the CTS-V boasts its power with a muscular and menacing presence that leaves no one indifferent.
Technology and features
The crown jewel is its 6.2-liter V8 engine with indirect injection and a supercharger, a work of engineering that delivers a savage 747 Nm of torque. But the technology doesn't stop there. Its chassis features a sophisticated double-wishbone suspension on both axles and a Brembo braking system with massive ventilated discs, capable of stopping with overwhelming force. The variable-assist steering completes a technological package focused on one thing: maximum performance.
Competition
The Cadillac CTS-V unapologetically targeted the German Holy Trinity: the BMW M5, the Mercedes-Benz E 63 AMG, and the Audi RS 6. While its European competitors often offered surgical refinement and more digitized technology, the CTS-V countered with a rawer character, a more analog driving experience, and a power-to-price ratio that was hard to ignore. It was Detroit's hammer versus the scalpel of Stuttgart and Ingolstadt.
Conclusion
The Cadillac CTS-V is much more than a fast sedan; it's an icon of an era, a car with soul and an overwhelming character. It represents the perfect fusion of American opulence and the dynamics of a European sports car, creating a unique and memorable machine. Its combination of a legendary engine, a manual gearbox, and a bold design make it a modern classic, a final toast to unbridled power before the age of electrification.