2009 CTS-V Rumors

[Bruce Nunnally]

http://blogs.motortrend.com/6215473/car-ne...-zr1/index.html

Another rumor that the next CTS-V will get a version of the upcoming 6.2L Supercharged LSx V8, making 550+ hp.

[Bruce Nunnally]

http://www.motortrend.com/future/spied_veh...vette_zr1_spied

The ZR1 will first appear in January 2008 at the Detroit auto show, with the production version set to go on sale later next year as a 2009 model. GM has been developing the car for several years, using a supercharged version of the new 6.2-liter small-block V-8 used in the 2008 Corvette, which reportedly will be called the LS9.

The blown 6.2 also looks like the engine that will power the next Cadillac CTS-v, rather than something based off of GM's new high-feature overhead cam V-8 debuting in '09.

[Bruce Nunnally]

http://jalopnik.com/cars/new-cars/2009-cad...ts+v-305315.php

New spy shots from Jalopnik and Brenda Piddy Company.

The new engine is the 6.2L Supercharged V8, a low-hp version of the next Z06 LS9 6.2LS/C. It will make 500+hp, according to this article likely 515-525hp, although up to 550hp.

Automatic and manual versions will be available, with paddle shifters for the automatic.

Pics look like a 08CTS test mule; the wheels are 5-bolts instead of 6-bolt as on the current CTS-Vs, but it does have the mesh grills.

Jalopnik says it had wider tires and a larger exhaust than the stock CTS.

[Bruce Nunnally]

D3 Research's guess in their new sales newletter is that the new 2009 CTS-V will make 535hp.

Newsletter here: http://drupal.caddyinfo.com/files/D3%20New...00507_FINAL.pdf

[Bruce Nunnally]

http://www.leftlanenews.com/a-detailed-loo...otor-plans.html

LSA

The LSA will find its way under the hood of the 2009 Cadillac CTS-V. The LSA is a 6.2-liter, smallblock V8 with a supercharger. It features an intercooler integrated into the intake manifold.

Preliminary specs have it over 500 horsepower with a choice of manual or automatic transmissions. The CTS-V will start production in September of 2008 with this motor. Look for around 6000 to 8000 units annually.

Original plans also had the LSA going into an Escalade V-series truck. However justifying the development cost — not to mention CAFE considerations — might put possibility of such a truck in jeporady. At present, it is unclear whether the Escalade-V a truck is still part of the plan.

LS8

This is another 6.2-liter, smallblock V8 with a supercharger. It also features an intercooler integrated into the intake manifold. This will be the motor going into the top-end Zeta platform cars. [like the new DTS?] The most premium Camaro, probably called Z28, will get this motor.

That said, original plans had this motor going into a Denali SUV or truck, however, those plans now seem to be canceled. Again, this maybe a result of CAFE.

Some of Holden's vehicles may also get this motor eventually. Initial specs have this motor at 475 to 500 horsepower with a choice of manual or automatic transmissions.

[Bruce Nunnally]

Motor Trend 11/9/2007: "The front camo does a reasonable job of concealing the hood bulge that accommodates the Corvette ZR1's 600-some horsepower supercharged 6.2-liter V-8's blower (for the CTS-V, the engine may be detuned to somewhere around 580 horsepower)"

Note: apparently the Corvette ZR1 model will sport 620hp +-a few, so that leaves plenty of room for "de-tuning" for the CTS-V variant.

[Bruce Nunnally]

http://www.carmagazine.co.uk/secret_new_ca...1329&page=1

More pics of the 09 CTS-V.

Article suggests a 515hp 7L LS7, but most current guesses are for a 6.2L supercharged V8.

This article also suggests that all CTS-V's will be AWD; that would be an interesting solution to how to get the car off the line quickest.

[Bruce Nunnally]

New updates as the official release of the 2009 CTS-V comes closer:

550hp/550ft-lbs of torque from the supercharged 6.2L V8.

Magnetic ride control. Auto transmission available with paddle shifters or manual tranny with twin-disc clutch.

Electronic launch control for maximizing the 0-60 time.

Extreme strength cast iron rear differential.

40g hard drive entertainment system, navigation, bluetooth.

Wow, this is gonna be nice.