Cadillac CTS-V Coupe Live in Detroit

Cadillac CTS-V Coupe at 2010 NAIAS in Detroit

Packs 556 hp

Cadillac has officially unveiled the CTS-V Coupe at North American International Auto Show.

Based on the standard CTS Coupe, the V variant adds restyled fascias, a bulging hood, center-mounted dual exhaust pipes, and 19-inch wheels outfitted with Michelin Pilot Sport 2 tires.

Power comes from a supercharged 6.2-liter V8 engine with 556 horsepower and 551 lb-ft of torque. Backed up by a six-speed manual transmission (a six-speed automatic is also available), the CTS-V Coupe can accelerate from 0-60 mph in just 3.9 seconds.

Look for the CTS-V Coupe to go on sale this summer with a base price of approximately $67,000 USD.

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thomaspaluska

verry Niccce! hope it stays on the road as well,not just big power,handling is very imp.as well... wich the Us market isn't realy strong of....

January 12, 2010 9:33 pm

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Joe_Limon

Do yourself a favor and drive an American car that isn't two decades old. Even the mustang with it's non independent rear suspension feels planted.

January 12, 2010 9:38 pm

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Turbo534

You are uninformed. The CTS family has handling on par with the best from Germany and it's been well reported.

January 13, 2010 8:24 am

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2010S5

I would like this car were it not for the repulsive ass.

January 12, 2010 9:37 pm

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ghent2008

What repulsive ass?

January 13, 2010 12:43 am

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2010S5

The back end that looks like it got smashed in by an Escalade.

January 13, 2010 3:02 am

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rickyraz

My thoughts exactly.

January 14, 2010 12:46 pm

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dmanero

Now this is an amazing machine. Finally Cadillac brings something to the table for the younger group.

January 12, 2010 10:13 pm

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Jeremiah Clarksonius

Yes, It was designed by someone who only had a ruler a cheap pencil... but it turned out be somehow different... and that is a good thing! I like it!

January 12, 2010 11:15 pm

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joshg_5

Awesome. But why they had to make the back into a point is beyond me. I think that it spoils the entire car to be honest. Did the designers run out of time, or get bored? Hopefully they fix that at it's mid life face lift.

January 12, 2010 11:21 pm

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Lennox....

Um $67,000????? right...

January 13, 2010 2:00 am

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radmeister

I'd pay 10k more and get a Porsche 911..Sure it's not as powerful, but at the end of the day i'm buying a car not an engine. OR for 6k less a Cayman S.

January 13, 2010 3:38 am

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Joe_Limon

So you would prefer to spend more and get a car with carpet seats, less power and a 35/65 weight distribution? Ohh wait it's not that, it's radmeister, you're still sour about that shitty saab you bought.

January 13, 2010 12:31 pm

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Andres2007

I don't even know why it surprises you, Joe Limon. It is a known fact of nature that radmeister despises everything that comes out of this side of the Atlantic, its merits notwithstanding. The first and foremost defect of this car is being American.

January 13, 2010 7:48 pm

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2010S5

I don't find it hard at all to despise this poor excuse of a coupe. I won't deny that it'll probably have great performance but the looks heavily compromise the car's credibility to me. I believe I speak for many when I say I'd take any Porsche over this without second thought. It just looks nasty.

January 13, 2010 8:04 pm

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Joe_Limon

Well to each their own opinion on style. I think Porsche's look like the automotive version of Kermit the frog. I find this Cadillac much more visually appealing with its strong lines.

January 14, 2010 2:15 pm

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Andres2007

Porsches are among the least exciting cars in terms of exterior design. You don't buy a Porsche because it's pretty. You buy a Porsche because of its performance or quality or just because you want to show off. I would seriously never spend my money on such a bland-looking brand. I wouldn't buy the coupe version of the CTS-V either, but it is considerably more original and fresh than a Porsche. And its performance is certainly not behind Porsches of the same price range.

January 14, 2010 3:19 pm

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Joe_Limon

Well thought out post, I agree.

January 14, 2010 5:54 pm

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bmwaddict

I think I'd buy the Porsche too.

January 13, 2010 10:31 am

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Lennox....

i agree with u radmeister but this is too much for a cadi coupe! i love it i really wats to car on the road but honestly this is to expensive! i mean really i would rather by the regular CTS-V!?? i mean cmon this is cadi for the youth right??

January 13, 2010 3:40 pm

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wjaprep

Am i the only person who thinks it's weird Cadillac has released no photos of the inside of this car? I mean im sure it looks just like the sedan... but Id still like to see it.

January 13, 2010 8:50 pm

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