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Supercharged Performance
The 6.2L supercharged V-8 engine
powers the CTS-V Sport Wagon - the same acclaimed engine found in the V-Series
Sedan and Coupe models. Rated at 556 horsepower (415 kW) and 551 lb-ft of torque
(747 Nm), it is the most powerful engine offered in Cadillac's history.
The engine features an intercooled Eaton Twin Vortices Series (TVS)
supercharger. This unique supercharger design employs twin four-lobe rotors,
twisted 160 degrees. Typical superchargers feature three lobes twisted 60
degrees. The fourth lobe and added twist, when combined with unique air inlet
and outlet ports, create smoother, more efficient airflow into the engine. In
addition to improved overall efficiency, this supercharger has superior noise
and vibration characteristics compared to more ordinary designs.
A pair
of six-speed transmissions is offered in the CTS-V Sport Wagon - a Tremec TR6060
six-speed manual with a dual-disc clutch and a Hydra-Matic 6L90 six-speed
automatic with steering wheel-mounted shift controls. The steering wheel-mounted
controls require no shift lever movement and allow immediate tap up/tap down
gear selection. Performance Algorithm Shifting provides the automatic
transmission with a performance-oriented shift pattern during sustained,
high-performance driving. As with many Cadillac models, the driver needs only to
slide the shifter into the manual "gate" to put the transmission into a
performance mode.
Torque is channeled through the six-speed transmissions
to a high-performance rear axle that features a limited-slip rear differential
within a cast iron housing for greater thermal management, and asymmetrical
half-shafts to smoothly manage the supercharged engine's incredible torque. The
unique design includes alternately sized half-shafts that also help dynamically
balance the oscillation of torque from side to side, effectively eliminating
"power hop."
Magnetic Ride Control, Brembo Brakes and Michelin PS2
Tires
The V-Series achieves exceptional levels of road-holding
performance, but also maintains the poise of a luxury car in "regular" driving
conditions. The technical enabler of this dual-mode driving character is
Cadillac's landmark Magnetic Ride Control. It is the world's fastest-reacting
suspension technology. It uses shocks controlled by advanced magneto-rheological
technology, rather than mechanical valves, to greatly accelerate response time
and precision. 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.
The Magnetic
Ride shocks also enable a broader range of damping control to optimize the ride
and handling for all driving conditions. In the CTS-V Sport Wagon, an extra
measure of control is offered, with two selectable modes (Tour and Sport),
enabling the driver to tailor the suspension for grand touring or more spirited
performance driving.
The CTS-V Sport Wagon also incorporates
sophisticated braking and tire systems, in partnership with two companies
renowned 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.
Large, vented rotors enable strong
initial braking force while optimizing heat resistance and eliminating fade. The
brake rotors from Brembo are manufactured with "dual-cast" technology that
combines cast iron and aluminum, resulting in superior performance and weight
reduction.
The CTS-V Sport Wagon also includes an electric parking brake,
which allows for optimal dead pedal placement, which is important for
high-performance driving.
Michelin partnered with Cadillac engineers to
develop an exclusive Pilot Sport PS2 tire specifically engineered for the CTS-V.
The tires support high levels of grip in track conditions, while also affording
excellent performance on the road.
Comfort, Style and Technology
The interior of the CTS-V Sport Wagon is shared with the sedan, including
streamlined instrumentation, LED lighting and hand-cut-and-sewn accents. It
includes performance seats featuring perforated sueded microfiber inserts
designed to hold the driver and front passenger in place during cornering.
Recaro performance driving seats are optional and provide excellent support for
spirited driving. These 14-way adjustable performance seats include pneumatic
bolster controls in the seat cushions and backrests.
Complementing the
performance seating are a thick steering wheel and a gauge package designed for
easy, at-a-glance reference during performance driving. Large instruments have
bold readouts, including an LED-lit "tracer" function in the tachometer that
flashes as the engine nears the red line. The gauge layout includes a boost
gauge and a lateral acceleration display.
Obsidian Black accents grace
the center stack, console, steering wheel and door panels. The production
steering wheel and shifter are available in Alcantara, providing the luxurious
character of suede. These accents are elegant to the touch and aid the driver
during high-performance driving. Just like every CTS, the V-Series includes a
hand-stitched instrument panel, door trim and center console.
Leading-edge infotainment features extend to the V-Series. Standard features
include an advanced navigation system with a deployable screen, Bose 5.1 digital
surround audio, factory-installed Bluetooth phone integration and a 40-gigabyte
hard drive that allows the customer to store a large library of music files. The
system uploads files via a USB port or the in-dash DVD/CD drive and allows
stored tracks to be searched and selected through the radio controls.
Cadillac CTS-V Sport Wagon: Photo Gallery, Review (1/2) and Specifications