Fastest sedan to lap Nurburgring is a GM!

Silock · 05-09-2008, 12:52 PM

I hate GMs, but if I absolutely DROOL over this car.

09 CTS-V Blisters Nurburgring

Breaks 8-minute barrier - potentially the fastest documented lap time for a production sedan

In testing today at Germany's Nurburgring, Cadillac's upcoming new 2009 CTS-V completed a lap of the legendary Nordschleife in 7:59.32. This blistering time appears to be the fastest ever publicly documented for a production sedan.

Cadillac is nearing the completion of testing for the highly anticipated CTS-V, the limited-edition high-performance model based on the award-winning CTS sport sedan. John Heinricy, GM Performance Division executive and an acclaimed racing driver, piloted the CTS-V through its sub-8 minute lap. The car itself had no performance modifications outside of those planned for consumer production, which is scheduled to begin this fall.

Estimated at 550-hp, the CTS-V is at the moment going through the final stages of intensive testing and development. One of the realistic objectives of the Cadillac team is to make the CTS-V the world's fastest production sedan, as a part of the overall goal to make the V-Series Cadillac's ultimate expression of performance and technology. More updates will be released in the coming weeks as testing is finalized, including the car's certified SAE power ratings, acceleration specifications and U.S.-market pricing.

Video documentation of the car's breakthrough Nordschleife performance will be posted online in the coming days at http://cadillac.gmblogs.com

The eight-minute mark has long been recognized as a major Nurburgring milestone, reserved for race cars and the fastest exotic sports cars. While there's no single official repository for Nurburgring data from private test sessions, numerous reputable websites and publications report lap times from race teams, automakers and independent sources.

The new 2009 CTS-V includes a suite of advanced performance technologies, including a new version of Cadillac's acclaimed Magnetic Ride Control suspension and the LSA 6.2-liter Supercharged V8 engine. For the first time, CTS-V will include the choice of 6-speed manual or automatic transmissions, with the new automatic sporting steering wheel-mounted shift buttons.

**Dartgod** · 05-09-2008, 12:53 PM

Rexjake just spooged in his pants.

Radar Chief · 05-09-2008, 12:58 PM

Wow, that is impressive.
I went and saw the big track at Nurburg. Should’ve rode it when I had the chance.

Frazod · 05-09-2008, 12:59 PM

I'm sure they're nice vehicles, but the new Cadillacs are bulldog's ass ugly.

**Donger** · 05-09-2008, 12:59 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Silock

Fastest sedan to lap Nurburgring is a GM!

Unfortunately, that was only due to bits and pieces falling off of it, making it lighter.

And, it gets .0003 mpg.

Silock · 05-09-2008, 01:00 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Donger

Unfortunately, that was only due to bits and pieces falling off of it, making it lighter.

And, it gets .0003 mpg.

Yeah, I'd really love to get one after a couple of years and it's worth like $20k. That'd be a steal.

Still, it's faster than an M5, which did it in 8:13.

SBK · 05-09-2008, 01:02 PM

M5>CTS-V

Pablo · 05-09-2008, 01:03 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by frazod

I'm sure they're nice vehicles, but the new Cadillacs are bulldog's ass ugly.

That car is fucking beautiful.

Demonpenz · 05-09-2008, 01:06 PM

i used to love the old "ring" formula one races that take 20 minutes to make a 1 lap

Chiefmanwillcatch · 05-09-2008, 01:12 PM

Not a big fan of American cars. Designs are usually clunky or too aerodynamic. They need to blowup american design schools and hire europeans.

This car probably gets 10mpg.

Sfeihc · 05-09-2008, 01:12 PM

550hp. Hello officer, do you mean before or after I saw you?

Silock · 05-09-2008, 01:15 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by SBK

M5>CTS-V

In status only. The CTS-V is a better performer.

Radar Chief · 05-09-2008, 01:15 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Demonpenz

i used to love the old "ring" formula one races that take 20 minutes to make a 1 lap

Wow, your old school. I don’t remember ever seeing F-1 races on the big track.

ChiefsFanatic · 05-09-2008, 01:19 PM

That is amazing. Does GM get a kickback from the oil companies?

Demonpenz · 05-09-2008, 01:21 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Radar Chief

Wow, your old school. I don’t remember ever seeing F-1 races on the big track.

I am only 27 but I love reading about the old ring

05-09-2008, 12:52 PM
Silock MVP Join Date: Dec 2006 Location: Overland Park Casino cash: $10020882	Fastest sedan to lap Nurburgring is a GM! I hate GMs, but if I absolutely DROOL over this car. 09 CTS-V Blisters Nurburgring Breaks 8-minute barrier - potentially the fastest documented lap time for a production sedan In testing today at Germany's Nurburgring, Cadillac's upcoming new 2009 CTS-V completed a lap of the legendary Nordschleife in 7:59.32. This blistering time appears to be the fastest ever publicly documented for a production sedan. Cadillac is nearing the completion of testing for the highly anticipated CTS-V, the limited-edition high-performance model based on the award-winning CTS sport sedan. John Heinricy, GM Performance Division executive and an acclaimed racing driver, piloted the CTS-V through its sub-8 minute lap. The car itself had no performance modifications outside of those planned for consumer production, which is scheduled to begin this fall. Estimated at 550-hp, the CTS-V is at the moment going through the final stages of intensive testing and development. One of the realistic objectives of the Cadillac team is to make the CTS-V the world's fastest production sedan, as a part of the overall goal to make the V-Series Cadillac's ultimate expression of performance and technology. More updates will be released in the coming weeks as testing is finalized, including the car's certified SAE power ratings, acceleration specifications and U.S.-market pricing. Video documentation of the car's breakthrough Nordschleife performance will be posted online in the coming days at http://cadillac.gmblogs.com The eight-minute mark has long been recognized as a major Nurburgring milestone, reserved for race cars and the fastest exotic sports cars. While there's no single official repository for Nurburgring data from private test sessions, numerous reputable websites and publications report lap times from race teams, automakers and independent sources. The new 2009 CTS-V includes a suite of advanced performance technologies, including a new version of Cadillac's acclaimed Magnetic Ride Control suspension and the LSA 6.2-liter Supercharged V8 engine. For the first time, CTS-V will include the choice of 6-speed manual or automatic transmissions, with the new automatic sporting steering wheel-mounted shift buttons.
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