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2017 Cadillac CTS-V: What's New

Vehicle Overview

What it is: The Cadillac CTS-V is designed to go head-to-head with high-powered German sport sedans. It builds on the already lightweight, sophisticated platform of the CTS luxury sedan and is powered by a 640-horsepower, supercharged 6.2-liter V-8 engine.
What’s Special

  • New Carbon Black Sport Package features a black-chrome grille, dark-finish wheels, carbon-fiber exterior trim, carbon-fiber cabin trim, suede trim for the steering wheel and shifter, and performance or available Recaro-brand front seats
  • Rear camera mirror available
  • Eight-speed automatic transmission with shift paddles
  • Rear-wheel drive
  • Zero to 60 mph in 3.7 seconds and a 200-mph top speed, according to Cadillac
  • High-performance Brembo-brand brakes
  • Magnetic Ride Control adaptive suspension
  • Carbon-fiber hood
  • Performance Traction Management drive modes
  • Available Performance Data Recorder

Here’s Info on the Regular CTS:
What it is: The CTS is Cadillac’s midsize luxury sedan and is offered with rear- or all-wheel drive. Three engines are offered: a turbocharged 2.0-liter four-cylinder, a 3.6-liter V-6 and, on the V-Sport model, a twin-turbo 3.6-liter V-6. The CTS competes with luxury sedans like the BMW 5 Series, Lexus GS and Audi A6. Cadillac also sells a high-performance CTS-V sport sedan.
New for 2017
The CTS’ front grille and rear styling has been updated and a rear camera mirror is now available. A new Carbon Black Sport Package includes a black-chrome grille, dark-finish wheels, a rear spoiler, carbon-fiber cabin trim and performance or available Recaro-brand front seats.
Significant Standard Features

  • 268-hp, turbocharged 2.0-liter four-cylinder engine
  • Eight-speed automatic transmission
  • Rear-wheel drive
  • Heated side mirrors
  • Simulated leather upholstery
  • Power front seats
  • Dual-zone automatic climate control
  • 4G LTE and Wi-Fi hot spot capability (data subscription required)
  • Cadillac User Experience multimedia system with 8-inch touch-screen, three USB ports, an SD card slot and MP3 jack
  • Wireless smartphone charging
  • Backup camera
  • Required in every new car: front airbags, antilock brakes and an electronic stability system

Significant Available Features

  • 335-hp, 3.6-liter V-6
  • 420-hp, twin-turbo 3.6-liter V-6 (V-Sport)
  • All-wheel drive
  • Adaptive xenon high-intensity-discharge headlights with LED accents
  • Power moonroof
  • Leather upholstery
  • Heated and ventilated front seats
  • Heated rear seats
  • Navigation system
  • Magnetic Ride Control adaptive suspension
  • Heated steering wheel
  • Front and rear automatic braking, forward collision warning
  • Surround-view camera system
  • Lane keeping system

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