Watch the vid form the incar of the ZR1 at laguna seca. You can hear it a lil bit. Given the way the blower is burried deep in the V of the block and the inter cooler is on top of it, its not going to produce a lot of whine. THe typical whine will be substantially muffled by the way this particular SC syspem is designed. I had a chance to ride in an 06 STS-v which has a very similarly designed SC system and there was almost no whine at all. You really had to listenand know what you were listening for.
sorry i didnt catch the 09 part, but we do have the 08
Probably the direct injection 3.6L V6 rated at about 300 HP
Motor Trends car of the year
I got tempted to buy one late this fall after driving one. Then I got back in my V and decided against it.
Available late September with 550/550 and your choise of TR6060 or 6L90 transmissions. You heard it here first!
More GM, UAW made crap? :deadhorse2:
Did you find this on digital corvette?
Some times, I really wish you would completely understand how UAW is killing the US Auto Manufacturers, but the more I wish this the more I realize you are probably just some inbred hick that will never truly understand anything that isn’t told to him buy his union leader… If you are what is left at the UAW the US really no longer has any hope to ever produce cars again.
Also name me a designer that is part of the UAW, until then this is a smart design that the UAW will probably kill by putting on loose nuts and bolts or using the wrong pieces and causing mass recalls… 
Once again your ignorance of the REAL inner workings of the auto industry shines. Why do company ass-kissers like you blame the UAW for EVERY negative, and credit the Corporation for every success? Stay at your desk, or under your bosses, where you do your best work. It’s obvious you never got your hands dirty, or a sore back, in your working life!:2fingers:
wah wah wah, name one designer, or specifically the designer of this car that is a member of the UAW…
seriously, putting a bolt on a quarter panel should be paid as much as someone flipping a burger at Burger King, actually, no it should be less since a robot can do it.
oh and great way to address the argument, avoid it completely and try personal insults, :tup:, you UAW’s are so S-M-R-T
if your spending 51k on a car then im sure 60k wont break ya.
The original was $51k with max options of $2k or $3k
The new one will most likely sticker for $59k and loaded up to $65k
Still priced well below its competition (M5 or some sequence of letters and numbers with AMG after it), but that puts the car in a different price point in my mind.
Also do we really need all the UAW vs non-union thread crapping? I hear it every day at work so a break from it would be nice.
hey, I don’t bring it up until u-go-in-reverse-into-a-pole says something about it…
2009 CTS-V: CADILLAC’S ULTIMATE EXPRESSION OF PERFORMANCE AND LUXURY
DETROIT – As the new CTS sport sedan earns accolades and new owners, Cadillac takes the next leap forward by premiering the 2009 CTS-V, the brand’s ultimate expression of performance and luxury.
Launching in the fourth quarter of 2008, the all-new CTS-V intends to combine the serious performance of an elite sports car with the poise and elegance of a prestigious luxury sedan. Part of Cadillac’s acclaimed V-Series of high-performance models, CTS-V delivers an estimated 550 horsepower (410 kW). More than just power, CTS-V also includes a comprehensive suite of technical and design enhancements, including Magnetic Ride Control, an industry-first Performance Traction Management program and the addition of a new automatic transmission with paddle-shift control.
“The CTS-V represents the full extension of our design, technology and performance capabilities,” says Jim Taylor, Cadillac general manager. “The V-Series takes the award-winning CTS sport sedan and elevates it to a position within the club of the world’s most exclusive and capable cars.”
As an all-new version of the CTS sport sedan was prepared for 2008, Cadillac engineers and designers began to scheme a new CTS-V that would reach much higher in terms of performance and luxury. Through the original CTS-V, Cadillac proved it could develop a very potent, high-performance sedan. The challenge for the 2009 model was enhancing every aspect in a comprehensive manner, along with reaching higher performance limits.
Several key technical and design elements combine to transform the already highly capable CTS into the new V-Series. Like the existing CTS, the V-Series is the product of an intensive development process across North America and Europe, including famed test tracks and millions of miles of road. Supporting Cadillac’s ongoing global expansion, the 2009 CTS-V is planned to be offered outside North America for the first time, including exports to Europe, the Middle East and Asia.
Sophisticated technical enhancements
The 2009 Cadillac CTS-V features the world’s fastest-reacting suspension technology, Magnetic Ride Control (MRC). It uses shocks controlled by electro-magnets, rather than mechanical valves, greatly accelerating response time. Electronic sensors at all four wheels literally “read the road” every millisecond, making constant adjustments to damping to create virtually instantaneous and extremely precise control of body motions. This is of particular benefit for a high-performance sedan, helping to keep the car very composed during hard cornering, acceleration, braking and other dynamic maneuvers.
MRC technology first appeared on the Cadillac STS performance sedan and has been used on some of the world’s most celebrated cars, including the Chevrolet Corvette and a select few European sports cars.
Enabling the precise control expected in a high-performance sedan, the CTS-V features Performance Traction Management system, borrowed from championship racing teams. This technology uses advanced electronics to manage engine torque for optimal traction during acceleration. In situations such as acceleration from a stop or exiting corners, Performance Traction Management regulates torque delivery for the best possible launch.
Performance Traction Management uses the same sort of electronics as stability control programs such as Cadillac’s StabiliTrak system, but applies it in a different manner. Rather than monitoring and controlling wheel slip to assist in stopping or slowing the car, PTM regulates torque delivery to instantly match the available tire grip for maximum acceleration.
CTS-V also includes sophisticated braking and tire systems, in partnership with two companies renown for high-performance technology: Brembo and Michelin. Brembo brakes are at all four corners and include powerful, six-piston calipers in the front and four-piston calipers in the rear. Michelin worked with Cadillac engineers to develop its acclaimed Pilot Sport 2 (PS2) summer tire for CTS-V and its 19-inch wheels.
And, of course, there is the matter of power. It has increased nearly 35 percent for the ’09 CTS-V, via a new 6.2L LSA supercharged V-8 engine generating an estimated 550 hp (410 kW) and 550 lb.-ft. (745 Nm) of torque. The engine delivers this power with remarkable refinement. A sixth-generation Eaton supercharger minimizes the added noise previously associated with supercharged engines, and tightly controls intake air temperature for optimal performance.
Transmission choices include either a six-speed manual or an exclusive, six-speed automatic with steering-wheel-mounted paddle shifters. It is the first automatic offered on the CTS-V.
Accentuated design elements
The 2009 CTS-V extends Cadillac’s acclaimed design language, both inside and out. The V-Series includes all the elements of the CTS sport sedan’s well received cabin, while adding some elegant and purposeful accents.
V-Series will offer Recaro performance driving seats, providing excellent support for spirited driving and adding to the luxurious and purposeful interior. These new, 14-way adjustable performance seats include pneumatic bolster controls in the seat cushion and backrest.
A microfiber material is added to the steering wheel, seats and shifter, providing the soft feel and luxurious appearance of suede without suede’s inherent drawbacks of difficult care and moisture sensitivity. These accents on the steering wheel, seat inserts and shifter are elegant to the touch and help support high-performance driving.
The car’s integrated center stack is trimmed with a new Obsidian material that is also applied to the center console and door trim. Just like every CTS, the V-Series includes a hand-stitched instrument panel, door trim and center console. Leading-edge infotainment features, including a 40-gigabyte hard drive, advanced navigation system with a “pop-up” screen and Bose digital surround audio, extend to the V-Series, as well as factory-installed Bluetooth capability.
The exterior of the new CTS-V amplifies the assertive stance and elegant details of the standard car, and communicates the car’s remarkable capabilities. The dihedral Cadillac grille is larger to enable more air intake and features a satin finish. The raised hood encompasses the supercharged engine, and new front and rear fascias identify the vehicle as a V-Series. The car’s 19-inch wheels enhance its stance on the road.
The founding member of the V-Series, CTS-V was initially offered in 2004 and sold primarily in North America through the 2007 model year. The supercharged STS-V and XLR-V were added in 2006 to make the V-Series an exclusive trio of models all capable of zero-to-60 acceleration in less than five seconds with enhanced overall performance and luxury features.
Here is the link for more details
http://media.gm.com/us/gm/en/news/events/autoshows/08naias/brands/cadillac/ctsv/08_NAIAS_09_Cadillac%20CTS-V_Overview.htm
4,200 lbs, I think it needs a diet
god damn… it really needs a diet.
2004 - 2007: 3,850 lb / 400 HP = 9.6 lb/HP
2009: 4,200 lb / 550 HP = 7.6 lb/HP
I will be interested in seeing the performance stats.
Maybe buy one in 2011?
2008 BMW M5
MSRP: $82,900
Curb Weight: 4,012 lbs
500 HP 383 TQ
2007 Mercedes-Benz E-Class E63 AMG
MSRP: $84,600
Curb Weight: 4,035
507 HP 465 TQ
Pics:
http://www.leftlanenews.com/2009-cadillac-cts-v-revealed.html
It is better than I expected
looks great! but everytime I think to myself “if all 3 cost the same” then it’s last on my list. power to weight only tells one story, I’m sure the M5 is a lot more of a driver’s car.