SPIED: FIRST Shots Of The All-NEW Cadillac CTS-V HERE! What Will This V Need To Take On The M5, E63 AMG, RS7?

I have to say, when it comes to great cars, the last generation Cadillac CTS-V is up there for me. Having had the chance to get behind the wheel multiple times, I've driven the last-gen CTS-V with and without snow tires, in coupe, four door and wagon form, automatic and manual gearboxes, and the list goes on. For brevity, let me get to the point:

It was always stunning.

And though I know a lot of folks would find it blasphemous, I would have rather had a CTS-V over the E60 M5 and E63 AMG. The Audi RS7 wasn't out yet so it's not fair to compare. The BRUTAL power of the V plus the fact it featured a manual transmission with power sent to the rear made it a gem.

Though nowadays it hasn't aged too well. That's because all the competition has updated cars with all-new technology and more high quality cockpits. The good news is that the all-new CTS came out and, obviously, that means it's time for the third-gen CTS-V to reveal itself.

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These photos are the FIRST and ONLY snaps of the all-new V. We assume it will be a bit of time before it reaches showrooms. This will leave plenty of time to speculate just how far General Motors will take this car.

This has us wondering: WHAT do YOU think the all-new CTS-V will NEED to take on the likes of the all-new M5, E63 AMG and RS7?

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chewy - 3/27/2014 11:36:29 PM

+1 Boost

Definitely will have lots of power, I am guessing 600.

Vorana - 3/28/2014 3:21:54 AM

+2 Boost

Power without traction is a recipe for relative slowness

MattDarringer - 3/28/2014 8:46:16 AM

+1 Boost

The answer is OBVIOUSLY given that the current one had no problem running with the Germans. The difference between a CTSV and the Germans is that with the CTSV you get a distinct flavor of American muscle car--a very refined muscle car--but a muscle car nevertheless. I have not had the pleasure of owning a current CTSV but I am in line for delivery of a new one.

Car4Life - 3/28/2014 8:58:32 AM

0 Boost

AWD model

vdiv - 3/28/2014 5:03:48 PM

+1 Boost

A dual 279 hp el. motor AWD system like the 918.

Ok, ok if not, a Panamera S eHybrid style 92 hp motor would do nicely too :)

dlbutler - 3/28/2014 10:16:06 PM

+1 Boost

shouldn't it being going up against the new M3, C63 AMG?

cidflekken - 3/29/2014 1:59:14 AM

+1 Boost

Where have you been? The CTS is not competing in the mid-size range.

it won't have to do much, really. Just have a competitive motor and the rest should take care of itself based on the driving dynamics of the CTS and CTS V-Sport. Caddie can have a serious winner on its hands.....except for that rear-end design

TauronB2G - 3/31/2014 12:39:57 AM

+1 Boost

No!
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