Cadillac CTS-V, 2009

Cadillac CTS-V, 2009

The new CTS sport sedan earns accolades and new owners, Cadillac takes the next leap forward by premiering the 2009 Cadillac CTS-V, the brand's ultimate expression of performance and luxury.

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.

CADILLAC CTS-V, 2009: PRELIMINARY SPECIFICATIONS

Engine

• Type: 6.2L supercharged V-8 (LSA)
• Displacement (cu in / cc): 376 / 6162
• Bore & stroke (in / mm): 4.06 / 103.25 x 3.62 / 92 mm
• Block material: cast aluminum
• Cylinder head material: cast aluminum
• Valvetrain: overhead valve, 2 valves per cylinder; 0.492-in (12.5 mm) lift
• Supercharger: Gen. 6 R19 with single brick intercooler; 1.9L displacement w/4-lobe rotor design
• Fuel delivery: SFI; center feed
• Ignition: direct-mount ignition coils; extended-life dual platinum-tipped spark plugs
• Compression ratio: 9.0:1
• Horsepower (hp / kW @ rpm): 550 / 410 @ 6200 (est)
• Torque (lb-ft / Nm @ rpm): 550 / 745 @ 6200 (est)
• Recommended fuel: premium recommended but not required

Chassis & Suspension
Front suspension: independent SLA; 29-mm hollow stabilizer bar; elastomeric handling and ride bushings; 65-N/mm spring rate; Magnetic Ride Control with electro-magnetically controlled shocks
Rear suspension: independent SLA; 24-mm solid stabilizer bar; elastomeric trailing arm bushing; 90-N/mm spring rate; Magnetic Ride Control with electro-magnetically controlled shocks

Wheels

• 19 x 9-inch; forged alloy, 5-lug (front)
• 19 x 9.5-inch, forged alloy, 5-lug (rear)

Tires

• 255/40R19 Michelin PS2; summer Z-rated (front)
• 285/35R19 Michelin PS2; summer Z-rated (rear)
• Brakes: four-wheel disc with four-channel ABS, hydraulic brake assist and dynamic rear brake proportioning
• Steering ratio: 16.1:1
• Turn radius (ft / m): 37.9 / 11.55

Dimensions

• Wheelbase (in / mm): 113.4 / 2880
• Overall length (in / mm): 191.6 / 4866
• Overall width (in / mm): 72.5 / 1842
• Overall height (in / mm): 58.0 / 1472
• Track (in / mm):
• Front: 61.8 / 1570
• Rear: 62.0 / 1575
• Curb weight (lb / kg):
• Manual: 4200 / 1905 (est)
• Automatic: 4300 / 1950 (est)
• Weight distribution (% front / rear): 54 / 46
• Approach Angle (deg): 10.4
• Departure Angle (deg): 18.3
• Tumblehome (deg): 24.6