2016 Cadillac ATS-V Coupe Unmasked
10-28-14, 06:07 PM
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Should pack at least 500hp to compete with the Germans and the RC-F, too bad it's not a sedan and no V8...
10-28-14, 07:27 PM
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i like it, looks good. i actually like a lot of new caddys, especially the CTS and escalades.
10-28-14, 08:39 PM
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i like it, looks good. i actually like a lot of new caddys, especially the CTS and escalades.
The resemblance between the escalade and ats is uncanny
10-29-14, 02:59 AM
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Inline? I was expecting the TTV6 mill out off the cts v sport
The hood/dashboard combo also looks too short for an I-6. Those suckers are LONG. I agree TTV6 is most likely.
10-29-14, 04:29 AM
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Yep- there's absolutely not an I6 hiding under there.
10-29-14, 05:34 AM
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yawnerific styling if thats the final design
10-29-14, 06:23 AM
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But if it WAS the CTS, the ATS coupe looks pretty different from the CTS coupe.
Not to me they don't. Minor visual changes. I took the CTS-V over the weekend, it pick up speed and handles very well, a bit rough. What I hated the most is the NAV, and overall interior design, IMO It just so outdated.
10-29-14, 07:20 PM
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Probably the 3.6L V6 TwinTurbo from the CTS VSport albeit tuned for a little more power
10-30-14, 08:33 AM
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Probably the 3.6L V6 TwinTurbo from the CTS VSport albeit tuned for a little more power
Yes at least 450hp...
11-03-14, 01:17 PM
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I used to like the ATS, but it looks like GM is just falling into their same old ways again.
11-03-14, 01:37 PM
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Yes at least 450hp...
They will want to be careful not to make the power output close to CTS-V, so I think 500hp is the goal here.
11-03-14, 03:15 PM
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They will want to be careful not to make the power output close to CTS-V, so I think 500hp is the goal here.
Current CTS-V is around 556hp and next will likely be between 556-600hp. 425-500hp in the ATS-V wouldn't really be stepping on toes
11-03-14, 03:45 PM
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Current CTS-V is around 556hp and next will likely be between 556-600hp. 425-500hp in the ATS-V wouldn't really be stepping on toes
+1, Im not worried about GM doing that.
11-03-14, 03:55 PM
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Current CTS-V is around 556hp and next will likely be between 556-600hp. 425-500hp in the ATS-V wouldn't really be stepping on toes
I was being sarcastic here.
BTW, 501hp is a good number. They should go for that.
11-03-14, 04:22 PM
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I was being sarcastic here.
BTW, 501hp is a good number. They should go for that.
my bad, damn text connotations
450-500hp should be the new 'norm' relatively soon with entry level core models, C63 AMG, RC F seem to be paving the way. A Jaguar XE-RS, ATS-V would be right in the thick of it too. M4 would seemingly be one of the lower hp models in it's competitive set granted it has a weight advantage
10-28-14, 08:39 PM
