2009 Cadillac CTS-V

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By  TCC Team

You knew it was coming … the new CTS-V is here. Well, almost here. It's at the Detroit auto show on January 13, and will be at your local Cadillac dealer this fall. So along with getting everything new that's already part of the much-improved 2008 CTS, the 2009 flying V boasts the supercharged LS-based 6.2-liter V-8 with 550 horsepower and 550 lb-ft of torque, your choice of six-speed gearboxes, and standard Magnetic Ride Control (MRC). Guesstimates are that 60 mph comes up in less than five ticks. That pretty darn quick for a tuxedo-clad luxury sedan, and it represents performance enough to challenge the clans from Stuttgart and Munich at a competitive price point. Details? There are plenty. Front seats are by Recaro, feature 14 adjustments, and are covered in a long-life suede-like microfiber upholstery that delivers the performance of the natural fabric with greater durability and easier care. Along with other unique interior ... Read full review

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