2016 Cadillac CTS-V Video, First Look

Jason Siu
by Jason Siu

If you’re looking for American luxury packed with performance, look no further.

That’s because the 2016 Cadillac CTS-V is now a reality and it’s packing a 6.2-liter supercharged V8 engine pumping out 640 hp and 630 lb-ft of torque. The powerplant is mated to an eight-speed automatic transmission and the sedan can do the 0-60 mph sprint in just 3.7 seconds.

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Compared to its predecessor, the CTS-V doesn’t just benefit from more performance under the hood and great looks on the outside, but its suspension has also been thoroughly enhanced while the interior now offers optional Recaro seats and GM’s Performance Data Recorder.

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Jason Siu
Jason Siu

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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