2016 Cadillac CTS-V Smashed Up During Nrburgring Testing

Jason Siu
by Jason Siu

The 2016 Cadillac CTS-V packs a punch and it just took one on the race track.

The American automaker has been spied testing its latest high-performance sedan at the Nürburgring, but the CTS-V isn’t looking as stunning as it should. Though it’s unclear exactly what happened, it appears that the CTS-V hit the wall and had its left side crumpled, damaging everything from the headlight to the tail light. That didn’t stop Cadillac from resuming its lap around the ‘Ring as spy photographers reported that it managed to go around the track again.

It’s no secret that Cadillac has plans to set records at the Nürburgring with its new V-Series car, so its no surprise to see the brand’s drivers really pushing the CTS-V to its limit.

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Even more surprising, there are no signs that the air bags deployed in the accident, so maybe it just looks worse than it really is. The 2016 Cadillac CTS-V is powered by a 6.2-liter supercharged V8 with 640 hp and 630 lb-ft of torque paired to an eight-speed automatic transmission. It will go on sale in the U.S. this summer.

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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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