Even the spy shooters were dumbfounded by this dazzler from Cadillac. Many dubbed it CTS-V Plus, only to retract that information, noting the presence of a hood scoop on a car with no superchargers or turbos in its future must mean it is merely a CTS test mule. Our sources beg to differ, however.

We’re told this beast is the forerunner for the maximum General Motors Performance Division Caddy, the CTS Super V. Available direct from GM for about $65,000, Super V features a 600-hp engine, carbon fiber hood and fenders, and that scoop for getting more cooling air in and around the engine bay.

Once GM engineers get done running the Nürburgring, they’ll get down to the business of building just 500 limited-edition Super Vs.

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All I'm gonna say is holy crap. :jawdrop:

 

I think it's safe to say we'll be seeing some of the technology translating down to the SWC level.

Despite the recent SCCA regulations issued against the Cadillac WC teams, I'd say they have a fair shot of taking the championship this year. Almost reminds me of the BMW M dominance a couple of years ago when they were outlawed after one year.

 

now if only this thing wasnt so fugly

 

From my limited accquaintance with the technical specs of the World Challenge CTS, I believe it has little in common with the production car. The suspension and drivetrain attatchment points are all over the place compared to stock and the body has been chopped up too. So I don't think that the Super V will necessarily translate over to World Challenge.

 

Did a quick review of my latest GRM and confirmed, GT horsepower ranges are from 425 to 550. With Cadillac putting out a 600HP engine, wouldn't the SWC CTS's benefit from a factory built, higher horsepower engine, in terms of reliability?

 

I think it already has a detuned version of the Corvette C5-R motor.

 

That is insane, they are going to have things like that on the road? With 600hp? Destroy just about anything.

 

I don't think GM has the balls. But I hope they do, I really really do.

 

Holy crap. I'm kinda scared, cause if this thing comes to fruition, it will mean I will have to make less fun of GM.

AMG V12 Turbos = wned:

:wtf: :hitit:

 

GM is doing it's best to kick ass and take no prisoners with Cadillac, and it's working. Now if they'd only take that attitude to the rest of their divisions, GM could truly give the world something to think about.

Hard to believe how far they've come in 4 years.