2016 Cadillac ATS-V revealed with a 450hp TTV6

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A go-faster, V-badged version of Cadillac's compact ATS sedan was always planned, so there was no massive surgery needed to create the ferocious ATS-V. Cadillac started with the 3.6-liter V6 from the CTS Vsport and added Pankl Racing Systems-sourced titanium connecting rods, two water-to-air intercoolers, and twin titanium-turbine turbochargers to spin up more than 450 hp and 445 lb-ft of torque. That's ample motivation for this 3600-pound BMW M3-fighter. A third radiator, low and center in that angry front fascia, is dedicated solely to wicking heat from the transmission and electronically locking differential.

It's grippier, too. Beefier suspension components increase roll stiffness by 50 percent compared with the standard ATS, helping Michelin Pilot Super Sport rubber find footing. The optional track pack adds a front splitter, side skirts, and a rear spoiler, all of which help produce 100 pounds of downforce at 150 mph.

There's a choice between an eight-speed automatic and a six-speed manual, each of which will let you perform a no-lift shift. This is Cadillac's cry of "Achtung, baby!" to Mercedes's AMG and BMW's M divisions, so keep your foot in it for America.

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