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2009 Cadillac CTS-V Rocket Ship

Posted by Tara Baukus Mello on Wednesday, June 25, 2008 2:23 PM

Any automaker who wants to prove its vehicle's performance takes the car to Germany's famed Nürburgring track, and Cadillac is no exception. It took its limited-edition 2009 Cadillac CTS-V to the challenging car racing circuit for testing and found that the sporty sedan did more that prove itself—it will be the world's fastest production sedan on the market when it arrives later this year.

2009 Cadillac CTS-V 
2009 Cadillac CTS-V, World's Fastest Production Sedan
See 2009 Cadillac CTS-V Video

The 2009 Cadillac CTS-V features a supercharged 6.2-liter V8 engine that produces a whopping 556 horsepower at 6,100 rpm and 551 lb-ft of torque at 3,800 rpm. The result is a 0-60 mph time of 3.9 seconds and a quarter-mile time of 12 seconds at 118 mph, according to Cadillac's internal testing. 

The CTS-V logged a lap on Nürburgring's Nordschleife in just under eight minutes—an impressive time considering that the car was a pure production vehicle with factory street tires—and Cadillac has the video to prove it (see below; please be patient while it loads—it's worth it!).



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Jeff Glucker 6/26/2008 8:36 AM

To put this time in perspective for you...

Nissan GT-R - 7:29.03 (GT-R V-Spec - 7:25)
Porsche 911 GT2 - 7:32.02
Koenigsegg CCR - 7:34
Lamborghini Murcielago LP640 - 7:47
Ferrari 360 Challange Stradale - 7:56

This new CTS-V is absolutely amazing. All of the cars listed above are 2-door, sports cars. The CTS-V is a 4-door rocketship that more than hangs with the big boys AND still has room for you and your friends/family/dog/cat/etc... simply a stunning automobile!

Troy Snyder 6/30/2008 1:22 PM

Now this is some exciting stuff coming out of Cadillac. Very cool.

Karen 7/6/2008 12:42 AM

This new Cadillac will certainly turn heads once it gets onto the streets!

Cassidy 7/9/2008 12:27 PM

Love the video!!

Kirby 7/9/2008 12:32 PM

When will this cts-v be available for sale?

Lee 7/9/2008 12:36 PM

Release date has not been announced yet.

Jose Grullon 7/14/2008 12:31 AM

Release date and PRICE $$$$ has not been announced yet.

Jeff Glucker 7/15/2008 2:37 PM

The expected release date is this fall and the estimated price is $55,000 - $60,000.

With the times it is putting up, I say it is worth the money...

Avery 9/1/2008 11:26 AM

I didn't see the driver shift once, so he must be driving the car in "automatic". What a waste for such a nice, car, gotta get the manual shift edition!

Margie 11/8/2008 5:15 PM

Help! I have received a 1950 Cadillac Sedan, 38,050 miles, 4 door hardtop,painted blue with silver chrome, it's in good condition, new headliner and upholstery from my father's estate and have no idea what to price it at. Can anyone give me an idea or a blog to go to?
Thank you.

Jeff Glucker 11/10/2008 8:35 AM

@margie:
You dont need a blog to tell you the value...

go to NADAguides.com and check out the value in our classic-car section.

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