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Matt
04-24-2003, 02:26 PM
My first thread and it's a doozie!

Matt
04-24-2003, 02:28 PM
The first generation CTS-V is based on the same rear-wheel-drive GM Sigma platform as is the base model CTS. The use of a V8 engine required a unique engine cradle distinct from the base CTS V6. Larger anti-roll bars and larger shocks were also added. The spring rate was significantly increased. The 2006-2007 update also included a stronger rear differential and half shaft design. Unique front and rear treatments also included mesh grilles over the front openings, a track-ready suspension, and 18×8.5 inch wheels inside of P245/45R18 Z-rated Goodyear Eagle F1 Supercar run-flat tires. Brakes were 13.97 in (355 mm) rotors in the front, with 14.37 in (365 mm) rotors in the rear - each with four-piston Brembo calipers on the front and rear wheels. In addition, GM badges were added on 2006 models. For performance enthusiasts, a high performance suspension package (RPO FG2) was available as a dealer installed option.

The CTS sedan is enhanced with GM performance parts like a GM LS engine V8 from the C5-generation Chevrolet Corvette Z06, as well as the Corvette Z06's six-speed Tremec manual transmission. The "small block" V8 is a descendant of Ed Cole's original Chevrolet V8 design which premiered in the fall of 1954 for the 1955 model year, and has been in continuous production for installation in various General Motors vehicles ever since. From 2004 and 2005, the CTS-V came with the 5.7 L pushrod OHV LS6 engine producing 400 hp (298 kW) at 6,000 rpm and 395 lb·ft (536 N·m) of torque at 4,800 rpm. The 5 lb·ft (7 N·m) torque reduction of the CTS-V vs the LS6 used in the C5 Z06, was due to the exhaust manifold that needed to be used on the CTS-V. From 2006 to 2007, the previous LS6 engine was superseded by the new 6.0 L OHV LS2 engine as used in the base 2005 Chevrolet Corvette. The new LS2 engine was rated at the same 400 hp (298 kW) at 6,000 rpm with the peak torque of 395 lb·ft (536 N·m) at 4,400 rpm. While both engines offer the same HP and torque specifications, the LS2's benefit was a wider torque band, due to the higher displacement it offered.

Matt
04-24-2003, 02:31 PM
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04-24-2003, 02:32 PM
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Matt
04-24-2003, 02:40 PM
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TrueChaoZ
04-24-2003, 02:50 PM
nice car & really nice pictures too :rolleyes:

Matt
04-24-2003, 06:04 PM
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04-24-2003, 06:04 PM
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Matt
04-24-2003, 06:05 PM
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04-24-2003, 06:06 PM
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04-24-2003, 06:06 PM
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04-24-2003, 06:07 PM
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04-24-2003, 06:08 PM
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04-24-2003, 06:08 PM
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Low Rider
04-25-2003, 07:33 AM
Good ole GTS! I could always count on you for high res images.

Matt
04-25-2003, 04:16 PM
Originally posted by Low Rider
Good ole GTS! I could always count on you for high res images.

Yeah, but I'm not sure if I like this thing where it shows them full-size. For someone on dialup, it would take FOREVER.

DSK
04-25-2003, 05:23 PM
pics are so small. anything bigger then that?

Gilly
04-25-2003, 10:02 PM
quote: pics are so small. anything bigger then that?

BLOODY OATH!!!

Matt
04-26-2003, 06:48 AM
Originally posted by DSK
pics are so small. anything bigger then that?

Get used to it. I rarely post anything smaller than 1600x1200. And I post thousands. So, check back! :cool:

TrueChaoZ
04-26-2003, 08:09 AM
We are working on the PIC/attachment possibility's.
There must come a framelisting where the pic's are gonna be
seen in. For now, this is all we can offer you.

Matt
04-04-2005, 08:07 PM
Cadillac CTS-V #14

Matt
04-04-2005, 08:09 PM
Cadillac CTS-V #15

Matt
04-04-2005, 08:10 PM
Cadillac CTS-V #16

Matt
04-04-2005, 08:12 PM
Cadillac CTS-V #17

Matt
04-04-2005, 08:16 PM
Cadillac CTS-V #18

Matt
04-04-2005, 08:17 PM
Cadillac CTS-V #19

illusionest
04-05-2005, 04:02 PM
wow matt, u found ur first thread lol
anyways
nice pics :p

CSL
04-05-2005, 07:00 PM
there are more on the media site that are hard to find

Matt
04-05-2005, 08:43 PM
there are more on the media site that are hard to find


If you'd be so kind as to show me where, I'd be interested. Or you could just post them. :)

ArretadoMan
04-05-2005, 08:45 PM
wow...nice car....nice post...thanks

CSL
04-06-2005, 05:00 PM
If you'd be so kind as to show me where, I'd be interested. Or you could just post them. :)

well the site has a new look but if u type Corvette in search, you will get some pictures that arent in the divisions part, along with the CTSV


gotta look for pics you havent seen cause they are all in there

CSL
04-06-2005, 05:04 PM
well the site has a new look but if u type Corvette in search, you will get some pictures that arent in the divisions part, along with the CTSV


gotta look for pics you havent seen cause they are all in there

there are also more pics in Corvette Europe and Cadillac Europe

lfb666
07-18-2005, 04:51 PM
Cadillac CTS-V #20

For Sale:
http://www.rpmsportscars.com/door18.htm

taz_rocks_miami
07-18-2005, 09:24 PM
JC just drove the Cadillac CTS-V this week on Top Gear, as always he wasn't impressed by the car's build quality, but he loved the performance. He even had the Stig chase him around the track in an Audi S4 and the Stig couldn't keep up with him :)

I always wondered what your first thread had been Matt, this was a good start to your trajectory on UCP :)

Matt
09-12-2005, 04:44 PM
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Matt
09-12-2005, 04:46 PM
Cadillac CTS-V #23

Matt
09-12-2005, 04:47 PM
Cadillac CTS-V #24

Matt
09-12-2005, 04:49 PM
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Matt
09-12-2005, 04:50 PM
Cadillac CTS-V #26

quackman
09-12-2005, 05:17 PM
Cadillac CTS-V #23
Ew, they could have taken a picture of a clean/new shift knob!