The new 2016 Cadillac CTS-V is already one of the most anticipated and highly touted luxury models to come forward from Cadillac in a very long time. It’s already been discussed this new Caddy will carry in the same engine as the Corvette and produce a massive 640 horsepower. When you match this much power with a highly sought after luxury player in the category the results are simply astounding. The drive the look and the feel of this amazing Cadillac has been taken to the Chelsea Proving Grounds in order to be put to the test and really see what this beauty can do.
What it can do is make the run to sixty mph in 3.5 seconds, quite a feat when hauling around a car that weighs in at a little over two tons. The straight line speed is really not that big of a surprise though considering the engine inside, but some of the other features are what make this a car that more than just a little worth discussing.
The CTS-V shows off with excellent braking performance, as it should considering the power inside, but also gives you the smooth ride you would expect from a Cadillac. With a name that has been the symbol of class and gliding luxury rides for an extremely long time the CTS-V handles perfectly through turns on and off the track to give you a smooth and easy ride. This makes it much easier for you to keep the kids asleep in the back or to keep your cargo securely in place where it’s located in the trunk or backseat. With a dynamically smooth suspension that feels as if you are gliding on air, the car feels engaged and planted while giving one of the best rides ever.
The Cadillac CTS-V is not a sports car, but you shouldn’t tell it that because this beauty will certainly offer you the ability to beat some sports cars on the road or on the track. To add more comfort and control to your ride and get the most out of your power the amazing eight-speed automatic transmission offers a wide range of transitions and the ability to pull better power at lower rpms than any other Caddy in the lineup. No matter how you drive it, the CTS-V will give you the best ride you can find in the new Cadillac lineup.
While the ride comfort is one part of being a Cadillac, great style and equipment make the grade with any luxury car. As you might expect, the CTS-V offers you some of the best equipment for you to enjoy which includes a full menu of driver assistance features and amazing connectivity items so that everyone riding in your CTS-V will enjoy riding along and the ability to play with all the toys that are installed. The CTS-V is an attractive sharply built luxury sedan that offers the best of worlds, sport and luxury, to give you what you want in a daily driver that will have others admiring your ride.
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