2016 Cadillac ATS-V
Lead Lap
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Agreed. And, though the article said that the ATS was originally designed for a a V8, I'm not convinced that there will be enough room underhood to cram that big 7.0L in (as you note, though....we'll see). It fits in a Corvette, of course, but we know that Corvettes are designed for big-block V8s.
The ATS-V is an absolute gem in its current form, with a lightweight, nimble, yet rock solid chassis. It takes canyon curves with ease and feels nearly unflappable within any limits that an owner might explore on public roads. Would love a bit more snarl and rumble, which a V8 would deliver on for sure.
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I've had an ATS-V all weekend, and I noticed that there's quite a bit of room under the hood around the current 3.6L Twin Turbo V6. Of course more weight forward could shift some balance, but I'm sure it'll still be fine if they choose to do it.
The ATS-V is an absolute gem in its current form, with a lightweight, nimble, yet rock solid chassis. It takes canyon curves with ease and feels nearly unflappable within any limits that an owner might explore on public roads. Would love a bit more snarl and rumble, which a V8 would deliver on for sure.
The ATS-V is an absolute gem in its current form, with a lightweight, nimble, yet rock solid chassis. It takes canyon curves with ease and feels nearly unflappable within any limits that an owner might explore on public roads. Would love a bit more snarl and rumble, which a V8 would deliver on for sure.
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I've had an ATS-V all weekend, and I noticed that there's quite a bit of room under the hood around the current 3.6L Twin Turbo V6. Of course more weight forward could shift some balance, but I'm sure it'll still be fine if they choose to do it.
The ATS-V is an absolute gem in its current form, with a lightweight, nimble, yet rock solid chassis. It takes canyon curves with ease and feels nearly unflappable within any limits that an owner might explore on public roads. Would love a bit more snarl and rumble, which a V8 would deliver on for sure.
The ATS-V is an absolute gem in its current form, with a lightweight, nimble, yet rock solid chassis. It takes canyon curves with ease and feels nearly unflappable within any limits that an owner might explore on public roads. Would love a bit more snarl and rumble, which a V8 would deliver on for sure.
Originally Posted by DrRick
I think the LS7 weighs less than the TT V6....
Originally Posted by NckTee
The LS7 is not a big block V8, it is part of the small block LS-family which are all very lightweight and compact.
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Well, if you guys are all correct about the size and weight of the LS7 power plant (and it seems you have a point), then, yes, it would would make quite a sports sedan. I just remember, when I reviewed the non-V ATS, the engine compartment didn't seem that large. But, of course, engineers today are getting displacement and power out of compact-sized engine hocks that were once unthinkable. That's why I was under the impression that the LS V8s, given their displacements, were on big blocks. Perhaps not.
Lead Lap
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I don't think the CTS-V makes it redundant. The CTS-V is, as cadillac calls it, the sledgehammer, and the ATS-V is the Scalpel. two very different beasts. I could see room for the ATS-V+ and CTS-V to co-exist, but looks like Cadillac has squashed it for now.
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WOW!!!
http://www.motortrend.com/roadtests/...t_test_review/
http://www.motortrend.com/roadtests/...t_test_review/
For reference, the ATS-V Sedan essentially matches our long-term 2015 Chevrolet Corvette Stingray Z51 in all performance metrics, and it does so with an extra 400 pounds in tow. Our long-term 'Vette does 0-60 in 3.8 seconds, goes through the quarter mile in 12.1 at 117.8 mph, and can lap the figure eight in 23.5 seconds while averaging 0.91 g.
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Having done a ton of research on Caddy recently, it appears they are just getting started too.
Likewise for me and the GS-F (I ordered my CTS-V in May). That XE seems to be the real deal.
