Cadillac is finally ramping up to the release of the new baby-Caddy, and has even confirmed its name (sort of).

Available in dealer showrooms in the summer of 2012, the ATS was confirmed to be a rear-driver with optional all-wheel drive.

In this highly shadowed picture, we can see the car that Cadillac is now officially calling the car ‘code named ATS’.

With a little creative lightening (see below), we can see the mesh grills in the bumper and giant wheels that peg this particular car as the ATS-V (it appears that in the V that there will be vents in the bumper that flare toward their outer edges and feature the mesh inserts we know as a V trademark) The vents are a nice detail change from the large single opening in the bottom of the bumper we have seen in models prior, such as the CTS-V and the STS-V and XLR-V.

The V is expected to pack either a forced-induction V-6 (perhaps twin turbo) though a possible normally aspirated V-8 is also rumored. The base ATS models are expected to be 4-cylinder (likely turbo and direct injection) with a normally aspirated V-6 as a mid-level offering. Body styles for the ATS are rumored to include a coupe, sedan, and a possible convertible. A wagon offering is also an outside chance for a year or two after its initial debut.

Official press release to follow:

Show me more… »

Categories: News, V-Series, ATS
No Comments »

Today was the first of two days of driving with the Rocky Mountain Automotive Press (RMAP) as part of the Rocky Mountain Driving Experience (RMDE).

As part of this event, we did get some drive time in the CTS-V Coupe packing the 6-speed manual transmission.

Tomorrow will be driving around the mountain roads in the areas around Mt Evans. Assuming we get some more quality time with the baddest coupe of them all – expect a short-take review in the coming days.

Driving tomorrow should also include some competitive products and will result in more competitive reviews as well.

Categories: News, CTS, Reviews, V-Series
1 Comment »

Hennessey has put their v650 tuned CTS-V Sport Wagon up against a stock 911 Turbo (both with automatic transmissions). The v650 is on racing tires, but still, at 1000 lbs heavier than the Porsche and with rear vs. all-wheel drive, beating the Porsche with an 11.7 (vs 11.8) second time is damn impressive.

Enjoy:

Source: Hennessey Performance

Categories: News, V-Series, Video
No Comments »

We can talk all we want about Nurburgring lap times, competition from Germany, and performance for the dollar…

However, for many, the real reason you love the CTS-V Coupe if for its ability to do this:

Categories: News, CTS, V-Series, Video
No Comments »

On January 17th, 2010, the new CTS-V Coupe race car went onto the Sebring International Raceway for some test session laps.

Check out images of the car on the track in our CTS-V Coupe race car image gallery.

Press release below.

Show me more… »

Categories: News, CTS, V-Series, Racing
No Comments »