Video: Cadillac CTS-V 7:59 Ring Run
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C-KING
Sparco racing seats (probably really light, made of carbon or something like that). Much lighter than the original seats.
6-way racing safety belt - it improves lap times tremendously. It doesnt let you move on the seat in tight corners like with the original belt (3way belt).
Rollbar - if it's well made, then it could give to car chassie more stiffnes.
May 15, 2008 7:42 am
mps
"superb lap time of 7 minutes and 29 seconds acheived by the Cadillac CTS-V" Right on WCF! Why buy a Nissan GT-R when you can have a 4 door saloon with same performance!
May 15, 2008 8:28 am
DeRay
spyshot-73 I think that drag was referring to those individuals who only like german or japanese cars or any other car maker outside of U.S.A, I'm happy to see that GM produced a sedan putting up a lap time like that.
May 15, 2008 11:18 am
Spyshot-73
Well thats true , you could have the best car in the world , but if the drivers got no all round expeirience then the times will be alot better/worse, Funny though -Testing an american car on a european track!
May 15, 2008 11:54 am
JohnnyG
GM practically built the CTS on that track.I loved the new CTS from the beginning and new the CTS-V would be something to watch out for. This is coming from a huge BMW M series fan.
May 15, 2008 1:30 pm
benz_man
Did anyone else notice how the suspension completely bottomed out through the carousel, but none of the interior pieces exhibited any first or second-order vibrations? Thats the sign of high torsional rigidity, good engineering, and quality product! Good job GM!
May 15, 2008 2:58 pm
Bristol411S3
The roll-cage will help.
This is an impressive time but in an age when even Volvos are shapely the straight edge styling sits a little uncomfortably.
May 15, 2008 8:13 pm
benz_man
In this case, the effect of the roll-cage is negligible. Even with a full cage, if the chassis is weak, the carousel will highlight it with significant body and mount flexing because the suspension is placed under an extreme dynamic load; which will rattle many a piece in a poorly constructed vehicle interior. There were no shakes or rattles inside the CTS! The styling is a personal preference. I like the fact it is different, but not just for difference sake.
May 16, 2008 11:54 am
radmeister
Fastest recorded production sedan on factory-spec street tires my ass. M5 is faster around the nurburing and technically this car is in the same category as the M3 Sedan which will beat the time of 7:59 if it has not already. Nice car though but false claim.
May 15, 2008 10:34 pm
M3Armand
Looks like a more experienced driver could have gone much faster - judging by when he applies power at various sections of the track. I bet Sabine would kick his ass in the same car. But then again, she does drive the M5 taxi, so it would probably be a conflict of interest...
May 15, 2008 10:58 pm
edjimmy
This time was acheived with an automatic tranny...I would think a the 6-speed would get a slightly better time.
May 16, 2008 1:31 am
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