Cadillac CTS-V

The Cadillac CTS -V is a model in Cadillac’s V-Series line of high performance vehicles, introduced in 2004 to compete with other automaker’s sports sedans such as the BMW M3 and M5 models, as well as the Mercedes-Benz C55 AMG and E55 AMG . It is an extension of the CTS sedan, enhanced with GM performance parts like the 5.7-liter, 405-hp LS6 V8 from the C5-generation Chevrolet Corvette Z06 , as well as the Corvette Z06 ’s six-speed manual Tremec transmission. From 2006 onwards, the LS6 engine was superseded by the new LS2 engine as used in the base 2006 Chevrolet Corvette.

The next-gen CTS -V, which is expected to be released in 2009, is suspected to have an LS7 V8 from the current C6 Corvette Z06 , a supercharged LS2 , or a yet-to-be-released LS3 engine.