2004 Cadillac CTS-V

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What Is It?
2004 Cadillac CTS-V

What's Special About It?
Cadillac is mad as hell and it's not going to take it anymore. Tired of having gravel spun into the face of its CTS sport sedan, the wreath-and-crest folks have gone full bore with this heavily tweaked version. Aiming its mesh-filled grille squarely at the BMW M5 and Mercedes-Benz E55 ultrasport sedans, the CTS comes armed with a Corvette LS-6 (5.7-liter) V8 that thumps out 400 horsepower and 390 pound-feet of torque. A six-speed manual gearbox, huge Brembo brakes (with four piston calipers all 'round), sport suspension calibrations, selectable (four-mode) stability control and 18-inch wheels wearing 245/45/18 run-flats complete the upgrades. Cadillac boasts that the CTS-V is capable of a sub-five-second 0-to-60-mph performance. Top speed is listed as "155+."

In addition to the different grille, exterior enhancements include specific wheels, unique front and rear fascias, side rocker extensions and chrome dual exhaust tips. "V" logos appear on the car's fenders, trunk lid, rockers and brake calipers. The cabin is treated to metallic accents, sport seats with suede inserts and aluminum door sill plates.

Production of the CTS-V will commence in the fall of 2003. No pricing was available as of press time.

Why Should You Care?
Currently, America doesn't have anything that can go wheel to wheel with the best from Germany. That should change now that the CTS will have the performance to go along with its Autobahn-bred suspension. — John DiPietro