DETROIT AUTO SHOW PREVIEW: Cadillac's CTS-V Coupe Puts On Its Racing Gear

When you think of the best cars from America, one that has to pop into mind is the current generation Cadillac CTS-V. With over 550 horsepower, easily one of the nicest interiors constructed by a domestic manufacturer and a modified Corvette motor, it doesn't get much better than that.

Even cooler has been Cadillac's willingness to build other variants. Now there is a coupe and a wagon(!) is hitting dealership lots shortly.

It was only a matter of time before one of America's greats was brought to the track to do some heavy-duty lifting. And what better venue to debut the newest beast to the public than the 2011 Detroit Auto Show?

Well played, Cadillac.

**Check out the latest studio images of the Cadillac CTS-V Coupe racer down below


Cadillac's announcement follows:

Cadillac today released the first photographs of the CTS-V Coupe race car, which will debut at the North American International Auto Show in Detroit on Monday, Jan. 10. Cadillac announced last month it was re-entering the Sports Car Club of America World Challenge GT racing series for the 2011 season, which begins March 25-27 in St. Petersburg, Fla. 

Johnny O’Connell, a three-time GT1 champion in the America Le Mans Series, and Andy Pilgrim, who won the 2005 SCCA World Challenge GT class in a Cadillac, will be behind the wheel of the CTS-V racecars. The first on-track tests will be conducted in late January at Sebring International Raceway.