Cadillac CTS V-Series

Is a supercharged CTS on the way?

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Text: Automedia / Photos: Automedia

09th October 2006

We’ve shot several 'ordinary' CTS test cars in mild camouflage in recent weeks, but this is NOT the run-of-the-mill CTS. The prototype seen here has a huge bubble in the hood, performance wheels and wide tyres, unique (larger) exhaust pipes and – our photographer swears – an obvious “supercharger sound.”

Engine-wise, we’ve heard more rumours than jellybeans in a bottle. One of our most dependable sources claims the CTS V-Series will be powered by a 4.6-litre non-supercharged V8, while others insist (and our pictures likely show) a supercharged V8 is in store for the hot CTS. And some even claim this will share the Stingray’s supercharged V8 – which could be why these two test groups are working in the same ‘neighbourhood.’ Horsepower estimates have also been all over the board, but we’re guessing the CTS V will have somewhere between 550-600bhp.

Production should start in the autumn of 2008, and an annual run of 7500 V-Series units is expected.

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