Cadillac ATS-V Could Get 3.2L Twin-Turbo V6
It’s been well documented that the upcoming Cadillac ATS-V will come with a twin-turbo V6 engine, but it might not be the same powerplant found in the CTS Vsport and XTS Vsport models.
Instead, the latest rumors suggest that the Cadillac ATS-V will sport a new 3.2-liter, twin-turbo V6 under the hood and is derived from the American automaker’s High Feature V6 engine architecture. GM’s High Feature V6 engine architecture is also responsible for the larger 3.6-liter, twin-turbo V6 found in the CTS and XTS Vsport sedans.
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Rumor has it that the 3.2-liter engine will be derived from the naturally-aspirated 3.2 JTS engine used in various Alfa Romeo models from 2005-2010. It won’t be an exact clone of that powerplant however, since it won’t be naturally aspirated and will feature a fuel injection system developed within GM.
But why the downsize from a 3.6 liter to a 3.2 liter? It is believed that the smaller engine will offer a more robust platform to tune the powerplant to around 500 hp, which is a goal for GM’s engineers. Yes, that means that the Cadillac ATS-V will be more powerful than the new M3 and M4 from BMW.
[Source: Automobile]
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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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