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Old 05-10-2008, 12:46 PM
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Caddy CTS-V... Fastest sedan on the 'ring?
http://www.autoblog.com/2008/05/09/g...fe-in-7-59-32/

8:13 BMW M5 E60
8:09 BMW M6 E63
8:05 BMW M3 E92
8:03 Aston Martin V8 Vantage (2005)
8:02 Mercedes CLK 63 AMG - Black Series
8:01 Nissan Skyline GT-R R33
7:59 Cadillac CTS-V
7:59 Dodge Viper SRT-10
7:59 Porsche 997 Carrera S
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I'm guessing the 550hp part didn't hurt
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The CTS-V and the Viper SRT-10 have the same lap time?
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Amazing, assuming it's legit.
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Still makes no sense to me. Can't figure out why anyone would want a "performance Cadillac."
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Impressive! Is there any word on where this car will be priced?

Not that I could afford one..
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Still makes no sense to me. Can't figure out why anyone would want a "performance Cadillac."
Going fast with luxury, class, and style doesn't appeal to you?
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Old 05-10-2008, 05:43 PM
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Still makes no sense to me. Can't figure out why anyone would want a "performance Cadillac."
Same reason somebody would want a performance Lexus, BMW, Audi, or Benz... as in the -F, M, RS, and AMG lines that are oh so popular.
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Same reason somebody would want a performance Lexus, BMW, Audi, or Benz... as in the -F, M, RS, and AMG lines that are oh so popular.
And the same reason people want performance Chevrolets or performance anything else. Because they like a car/brand and want a performance version of said car/brand.
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Originally Posted by IZ28
Still makes no sense to me. Can't figure out why anyone would want a "performance Cadillac."
So you can't see the point of a car that is fast as a Viper, yet is far more luxurious and comfortable, not to mention cheaper and has room for more than 2?
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Still makes no sense to me. Can't figure out why anyone would want a "performance Cadillac."
When I went to the car show this year the ONLY car that had me drooling the entire time was the CTS-V. Unmatched styling,superior speed,luxurious, and an undeniablely American pedigree.

It's a car I can go to the track in take it home swap the wheels out and take it on the town and look good doing it both places. If I had the money I'd buy a CTS-V without even thinking about it.
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I have to admit I still don't see the point too much, you'd think alot of people going after a car of that brand aren't really performance minded people.
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I have to admit I still don't see the point too much, you'd think alot of people going after a car of that brand aren't really performance minded people.
That would be Buick, caddy has done better at keeping the interest of younger people.
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wow..and here Mercedes is putting out commercials of its 451HP AMG
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I have to admit I still don't see the point too much, you'd think alot of people going after a car of that brand aren't really performance minded people.
I'm 30. I've hit that odd part of my life where I still love speed don't think I ever won't BUT I've also come to enjoy an overall nicer vehicle than what a performance car is going to provide. Let's face it a Mustang,Camaro,Challenger,Charger,S2000,G8 etc...is never going to have the panache that a BMW,Mercedes, or Cadillac will have.

I'm too old for a pony car but too young for a Corvette
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