First-generation V-Series Cadillac V-Series

first-generation cadillac cts-v

the first v-series model of cadillac family cts, built on gm sigma platform core model. since v8 engine used, required unique engine cradle distinct base cts v6. larger anti-roll bars , larger shocks added. spring rate increased. right @ front above ground, gm ls engine v8 c5-generation corvette z06 fitted , coupled—also c5 z06—with six-speed tremec manual transmission.

cadillac xlr-v

xlr hard-top second cadillac join v-series. ultra-luxury segment car, first introduced in 2005 , shared platform corvette c6. xlr-v used supercharged northstar v8. xlr-v, engine certified sae produce 443 hp (330 kw) , 414 lb·ft (561 n·m). supercharger , 4 intercoolers built intake manifold. six-speed automatic transmission, larger brakes z51 corvette, , 19-inch wheels used. xlr base price $98,000 , 2008 reached $101,300 making 1 of general motors expensive vehicles of time.

cadillac sts-v

a year after xlr-v launch , 2 after cts-v, in 2006, cadillac started producing sts-v sedan featured famous northstar v8 engine xlr-v. however, supercharged 4.4-liter (270 in) northstar v8 in sts-v had 26 more horsepower , 25 more lb-ft of torque xlr-v s. engine mated driver-adjustable transmission 2 shifting modes, larger brakes brembo, larger ten-spoke alloy wheels (18 in × 8.5 front, 19 in × 9.5 rear), pirelli run-flat tires, faster steering ratio, , stiffer suspension standard sts.