2016 Cadillac ATS-V revealed with a 450hp TTV6

[Wretched]

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.

http://www.roadandtrack.com/go/first...cadillac-ats-v

[Hulsty]

want.

[csv8]

Next HSV GTS ??????

[chevypower]

Anyone hoping for a new Torana should get that! So will the next CTS-V get a 4.5L TTV8?

[Polyal]

That in a manual and sedan form would be a nice little ride.

Props to the yanks for keeping the manual option too.

[futura]

Sounds good on paper. Interior surprisingly looks good. This coupe might be the future of HSV here in Australia.

[LooLoo18]

When I went to the V8s in Austin last year they had these on show
I think they had a sedan but the sportswagon was the one for me
Will try to find the pictures

[MethodX]

Very nice.... Hope it sells well. and that GM decides to sell it in Aus.

[Franco Cozzo]

Damn nice ride, I really like it.

[uniacidz]

Nom nom nom nom






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[Bossxr8]

Being a Caddy it would be pricey.

[Mighty Reds]

I prefer the M4, this looks tall and slab sided.

I will confess that I have never liked the styling of Cadillacs of late, make that ever.

[Maka]

I didnt mind the styling of the original concept & i dont mind this ones styling either. Pricing will probably be its measure of popularity imo.

cheers, Maka

[chookaradley]

It is hard for my brain to comprehend Cadillac as a performance car.

[LooLoo18]

sorry guys user error!!!

[Cobra]

It looks great. The engine sounds impressive, too! If Ford and Holden weren't shutting shop, I'm almost certain that this engine would have found it's way under the hood of a Commodore at some stage. Perhaps the return of the XU6 as HSV's answer to the F6? I guess we'll never know, and that's a real shame!

[blue sleeper]

Originally Posted by Cobra

It looks great. The engine sounds impressive, too! If Ford and Holden weren't shutting shop, I'm almost certain that this engine would have found it's way under the hood of a Commodore at some stage. Perhaps the return of the XU6 as HSV's answer to the F6? I guess we'll never know, and that's a real shame!

Hmm the "XU6" eXperimental Underperforming 6 cylinder, I think they might want to change the name first.....

[Cobra]

Originally Posted by blue sleeper

Hmm the "XU6" eXperimental Underperforming 6 cylinder, I think they might want to change the name first.....

I'll pay that as an acronym of validity, but for me, perhaps the fact that it's boring more than anything else may have ensured that the XU6 moniker never returned. But whatever the name, an HSV with a 335kw TT V6 would have been serious competition for the F6. If only we had just another 10 years of Aussie production cars... There was so much potential left. Sigh, it's all a moot point now. I guess the best we've got to hope for is the Mustang, this Caddy etc.

[Sprintey]

RWD, manual, howling six. Nice.

Would it price near a Jag XE-S with the 3.0 supercharged?

[Sprintey]

Just been reading, knew nothing about this car. E46 size and weight benchmarked, whole new Alpha platform, 50/50 balance, for RWD-AWD, hmmm.

If Holden were to bring a version of this post-Commodore, RWD/AWD, sedan, coupe, and wagon, and keep the "Commodore" badge they might also keep the buyer loyalty.

[fgpsi]

Originally Posted by Sprintey

Just been reading, knew nothing about this car. E46 size and weight benchmarked, whole new Alpha platform, 50/50 balance, for RWD-AWD, hmmm.

If Holden were to bring a version of this post-Commodore, RWD/AWD, sedan, coupe, and wagon, and keep the "Commodore" badge they might also keep the buyer loyalty.

The fat cats in the Renaissance tower won't allow it

[Mighty Reds]

Lol, as if the ATS range would be priced like the current commodore line up. Its costs 3 and 4 series BMW money in the US.

[Sprintey]

Correct. If you're into the engineering, the price that we will have to pay for similar RWD/manual/boosted 6/V8 post Commodore and Falcon will really be quite a bit higher. Like $2 jugs of beer at Uni subsidised by the student guild, we won't see such value for that layout again.

[ZGM86]

I would have one of these in a heartbeat.

[deadfish2]

I'd forgive Holden a bit for shutting up if these come over

[spvd02]

Originally Posted by Cobra

I'll pay that as an acronym of validity, but for me, perhaps the fact that it's boring more than anything else may have ensured that the XU6 moniker never returned. But whatever the name, an HSV with a 335kw TT V6 would have been serious competition for the F6. If only we had just another 10 years of Aussie production cars... There was so much potential left. Sigh, it's all a moot point now. I guess the best we've got to hope for is the Mustang, this Caddy etc.

Doesn't 450hp work out to be 280Kw? If so, it's not yet a match for the 310Kw F6, at least not on paper.

[dragons90]

No 450 hp = 335kw