2011 Cadillac CTS-V Coupe Preview
HardwareThe heart of any performance vehicle is its engine, and as the CTS-V Sedan has demonstrated, Cadillac V-Series models have lots of heart. Indeed, the new CTS-V Coupe is powered by a 556-hp, supercharged 6.2-liter V-8 engine (codename LSA) that produces 551 lb.-ft. of torque. Equipped with either the standard 6-speed manual transmission or the optional 6-speed automatic with steering-wheel-mounted paddle controls, GM claims the new CTS-V Coupe is capable of 0-60 mph in less than 4 seconds-enough to get the driver's heart pumping just as quickly as the CTS-V's. The new CTS-V Coupe's engine features an intercooled Eaton supercharger system, premium aluminum-alloy cylinder heads and, according to GM, numerous details designed to ensure it makes its power as quietly and smoothly as possible.
The new CTS-V Coupe's suspension features GM's Magnetic Ride Control (MRC), which uses shocks controlled by advanced magneto-rheological technology, rather than mechanical valves, to greatly accelerate response time and precision, according to GM (read more about MRC in the Technology section). The new CTS-V Coupe features Brembo brakes, with 6-piston calipers in the front and 4-piston calipers in the rear, with slotted and vented rotors. According to GM, the brake rotors employ a "dual-cast" technology that combines cast iron and aluminum, resulting in excellent performance and weight reduction. Connecting the new CTS-V Coupe to the road are Michelin Pilot Sport PS2 summer tires, wrapped around exclusive 19-inch alloy wheels.
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