VIDEO: Cadillac's CTS-V Coupe Vs. Shelby GT500, Who Are YOU Taking Home?

It seems that a lot of people were blown away when the BMW M3 blew away the competition in a recent comparison test. But, I think there is something that a lot of people are missing out on:

Why would anyone cross shop the vehicles shaking each other down? It's just not real.

So, let's get in touch with reality. We're talking about 550-horspower contenders from American brands. That means when Road and Track wisely put together the CTS-V Coupe and Shelby GT500 together for a drag race, at least they were thinking.

After the race, let us know who you'd be taking home...


Cadillac CTS-V Coupe faces off with the Shelby GT500 in a drag race...



[Source: YouTube VIA Road and Track]








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WorldofLuxury - 8/4/2010 11:32:28 PM

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So what was wrong with luxury cars having lots of power? NOTHING! :D

MorePower - 8/5/2010 12:22:03 AM

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If I had to make a choice between these two, I'm going with Caddy. It's faster and probably a better handling car. In the real world, I would choose neither.

mlamike - 8/5/2010 12:31:01 AM

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Notice how vibration free the Caddies interior is compared to the Ford. After seeing the CTS-V in the metal, I would have to go with the Cadillac. That is one wicked coupe.

bmwdrvr - 8/5/2010 12:46:45 AM

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Im confused as to why you think the Shelby Gt500 is a better match up for the CTSV these 2 cars and missions couldnt be more different....., I think its pretty ignorant to say that a car like the Cadillac is more line with a high po Mustang than an Audi or BMW....and your being realistic??? Not knocking the Mustang but clearly your saying the CTS-V isnt good enough and thats just not true the Cadillac in all honesty probably would have won that test with a better transmission it sounded almost perfect other than that according to the test......

Agent00R - 8/5/2010 8:17:57 AM

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@bmwdrvr

When you ass-ume, you make an ass out of yourself while trying to make an ass of me.

I never said the V wasn't good enough. In reality, though, an M3 or RS5 buyer LIKELY would not even give the V a shot or test drive.

bmwdrvr - 8/5/2010 10:25:13 AM

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Give yourself more credit you accomplished that on your own without my help.....as amazing as the Shelby is and it sounds amazing as well a buyer looking for the ultimate mustang probably isnt looking at the ultimate Cadillac that makes no sense it is more likely someone looking for a high performance luxury car would be more willing to go into Cadillac showrooms to view the CTSV-Coupe...errr logic clearly wasted.

tattedtwice - 8/5/2010 8:44:15 AM

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Love the V but the Shelby is worth buying just for the exhaust note.

FatnSassy - 8/5/2010 10:23:47 AM

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V :)

sdcarguy - 8/5/2010 10:55:20 AM

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Under 35: Shelby
Over 35: V

SHOWTIME - 8/5/2010 10:59:33 AM

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The CTS-V is a wonderful high tech monster. The 6-spd tranny would not be a problem for me what so ever. DCT is more useful for track and actually sucks ass for stop and go traffic as well as instant light to light acceleration. 1% probably take it to the track anyway.

Aside from that, front looks great but I don't like the 3/4 rear side view. It looks too thick and the trunk is up too high.

PlanB - 8/5/2010 11:11:26 AM

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Although I'd never cross shop the two, the little kid in me enjoyed the video. GM created a straight line missle with the CTS-V, has anything else in its segment toppled it yet?

uaw_lax - 8/5/2010 12:24:36 PM

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Nope nothing has beat it yet from the Asians or Germans in speed cost or warranty. CTS-V Demonstrates that Americans are competing once again!

SHOWTIME - 8/5/2010 12:42:00 PM

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I would say it's also a curvy missle since it's one of the best on turns as well.