First 2016 Cadillac CTS-V Fetches $170K at Auction
The first production 2016 Cadillac CTS-V is already spoken for.
Sold at the Arizona Barrett-Jackson auction, the 2016 Cadillac CTS-V will have all its proceeds benefit the Detroit College for Creative Studies. The 2016 Cadillac CTS-V made its official debut recently at the 2015 Detroit Auto Show sporting a 6.2-liter supercharged V8 engine with 640 hp and 630 lb-ft of torque mated to an eight-speed automatic transmission. The powerplant is essentially borrowed from the Chevrolet Corvette Z06 and helps the luxury sedan propel to 60 mph from a standstill in just 3.7 seconds.
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Along with its more aggressive design compared to the standard CTS, the CTS-V also benefits from numerous suspension upgrades and compared standard with Michelin Pilot Super Sport tires. On the inside, the CTS-V gets optional Recaro seats and GM’s Performance Data Recorder as well as a unique version of the American automaker’s 12.3-inch digital gauge cluster display.
The 2016 Cadillac CTS-V will officially go on sale later this summer.
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Jason Siu began his career in automotive journalism in 2003 with Modified Magazine, a property previously held by VerticalScope. As the West Coast Editor, he played a pivotal role while also extending his expertise to Modified Luxury & Exotics and Modified Mustangs. Beyond his editorial work, Jason authored two notable Cartech books. His tenure at AutoGuide.com saw him immersed in the daily news cycle, yet his passion for hands-on evaluation led him to focus on testing and product reviews, offering well-rounded recommendations to AutoGuide readers. Currently, as the Content Director for VerticalScope, Jason spearheads the content strategy for an array of online publications, a role that has him at the helm of ensuring quality and consistency across the board.
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