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Sales Consultant Details Book
INTRODUCING THE ALL-NEW 2009 CTS-V
CTS-V Key Message:
The Fastest Sedan in the World
Table of Contents
Aggressive Exterior . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1
Refined Interior . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2
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556 Horsepower 6.2L Supercharged V8
0-60 mph in 3.9 seconds
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Fast reacting, next-generation Magnetic Ride Control
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Massive Brembo braking components
The Power Elite . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-4
Sophisticated Transmissions. . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5
Technologically Advanced Chassis . . . . . . . . . . 6
CTS-V vs. Lexus IS F . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7
CTS-V vs. Mercedes-Benz C63/E63 AMG . . . . . . 8
Introducing the All-New 2009 CTS-V—The Fastest Sedan in the World
The 2009 CTS-V starts with the performance architecture of the new CTS and then takes it to a whole
new level. With a 556 horsepower supercharged, intercooled V8, a 0-60 mph time of 3.9 seconds,
next-generation Magnetic Ride Control, Brembo brakes, available 14-way Recaro performance seats
and much more, the CTS-V represents the beginning of a new era in Cadillac superiority.
This book is designed to provide you with all of the details of the 2009 CTS-V and its primary
competitors in the Luxury High-Performance Sedan segment. Please take a look at the information
in this book, both for CTS-V and the competition. Buyers in this segment are well schooled in the
performance specifications, as well as the nuances between each vehicle. So your best strategy is
to be prepared with information by studying this book and using it as a reference tool throughout
the year.
The High-Performance Buyer Mindset
The Luxury High-Performance Sedan segment attracts a special breed of buyer—with a performance car mindset. That means cars and performance are an integral part of their life, not simply
a hobby. These buyers enjoy being part of an exclusive, non-traditional club of car buyers, and
make no mistake: they’re not just in it for the badge. They know every detail of their vehicle and
its performance specs. And they’ll know how those performance specs are achieved…maybe even
through firsthand experience.
So, what does it all mean to you? Knowing that your customer will be well informed on the CTS-V
and the competition will help you be more prepared to discuss the models and overcome objections.
CTS-V vs. BMW M3/M5. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9
Competitive Comparison Specifications . . . 10-13
AGGRESSIVE EXTERIOR
Design Meets Technology and Performance
The 2009 CTS-V builds on the expressive design of the CTS and adds unique elements that reveal the car’s stunning performance. Each subtle CTS-V detail is
an integral part of the car’s design, and in many cases, helps enhance the car’s
performance. Careful attention to detail and aggressive styling cues make this
car stand out as a V-Series.
At the Side
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Unique rocker moldings add to the appearance at the side.
19" V-spoke, forged alloy wheels are standard, while forged polished wheels
are an option.
CTS-V’s large slotted brake discs and silver Brembo calipers are visible
through the wheel opening and hint at the car’s starting and stopping
power.
V-Series badging on the driver and front passenger doors communicates the
unique pedigree of the car.
At the Rear
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At the Front
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CTS-V is immediately recognizable thanks to a unique hood appearance that
literally wraps over the 6.2L Supercharger.
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Unique mesh upper and lower grilles provide twice the frontal opening of the
CTS to help provide maximum airflow to the car’s five (six with the automatic
transmission) underhood heat exchangers.
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The unique front fascia provides an added performance detail and helps
reduce drag.
The fascia also houses fog lamps with a chrome trim ring detail, plus a
combined 9 sq.-in. air intake area inboard of the fog lamps to help cool the
disc brakes.
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A unique rear fascia provides an added
design detail and helps manage airflow.
The rear spoiler features an integrated
center high-mounted stop lamp and
provides 50 lbs. of downforce at 150 mph
to help reduce drag and lift at the rear of
the vehicle.
3.5" chrome dual exhaust outlets provide
enhanced engine breathing and visually
communicate the power under the hood.
V-Series badging at the driver’s side of the
decklid helps make the car recognizable
from behind.
CTS-V Exterior
Color Options
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Radiant Silver
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Thunder Gray
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Black Raven
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Crystal Red
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Blue Diamond
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White Diamond
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REFINED INTERIOR
Infotainment
Bose 5.1 Cabin Surround Sound with 10 speakers
and 40GB Hard Drive Device is standard. Buyers
can add navigation (UAV), which includes:
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An 8" diagonal pop-up touch screen with
voice and text guidance.
Integration with XM Real Time Traffic and Real
Time Weather for weather alerts and rerouting
capability based on local traffic conditions1.
XM is available only in the 48 contiguous United States. Required
monthly subscription sold separately after three months.
Interior Design
CTS-V adds to the refined interior of the CTS
with performance and design enhancements
that point to the car’s capabilities.
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A unique instrument cluster includes a
G meter in the Driver Information Center, as
well as LED tracers in the speedometer and
tachometer that act as a shift indicator at
maximum rpms.
Obsidian black trim is used throughout the
car’s interior and features a high-gloss finish.
Sueded door trim panels and inserts for the
standard 8-way power leather appointed
seats provide a unique detail and provide
exceptional support in hard cornering.
Performance Seating
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An optional sueded steering wheel and shifter
knob enhance grip.
V-Series emblems are included on the front
seatback cushions and sill plates.
CTS-V is available in a choice of three interior
color combinations: Ebony/Ebony, Ebony/
Cashmere and Ebony/Light Titanium.
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14-way seats are available as part of the
optional Recaro Seat package, one of the most
respected names in performance seats.
The performance seats are heated and vented
and include pneumatic bolsters on the seat
back and bottom to help hold the driver and
front passenger in place during performance
maneuvers.
Bottom cushion extensions can be expanded
or retracted to provide added thigh support
when it’s needed.
Recaro seats are available in Ebony or Light
Titanium.
Included with the Recaro Seat package are
metal performance pedals.
Bottom cushion extensions can be expanded
or retracted to provide added thigh support
when it’s needed.
THE POWER ELITE
Welcome to the Power Elite
Supercharging Technology
The 2009 CTS-V takes power in the Luxury High-Performance Sedan segment to a whole new level.
CTS-V engineers used the BMW M5 as the benchmark in the class. As a result of their efforts, the CTS-V
establishes the new benchmark with best-in-class horsepower, torque and 0-60 mph time. In fact, the
CTS-V punishes the competition in nearly every track measurement.
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6.2L LSA V8 Engine Quick Specs
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556 Horsepower @ 6100 RPM
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551 Lbs.-ft. of Torque @ 3800 RPM
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Pounds-per-horsepower: 7.9:1
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0-60 MPH: 3.9 seconds
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¼ mile: 12.0 seconds
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Nürburgring lap: 7:59 minutes
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Eaton Gen 6 Supercharger
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The CTS-V LSA engine features the latest
supercharging technology with the Eaton
Gen 6 Supercharger which combines peak
performance with refined power.
The supercharger compresses air to help
move more volume into the intake manifold
than a normally aspirated engine. As the air
is compressed, it becomes heated.
Before reaching the intake manifold, the air
passes through an intercooler to help create
a denser charge entering the combustion
chamber.
More dense, cool air in the combustion chamber means that additional fuel can be added to
the mix, providing enhanced power without
compromising fuel economy.
Supercharging allows the 6.2L V8 to achieve
its impressive horsepower and torque numbers
and provides CTS-V with a wide, flat power
band that’s useable at all rpm levels.
Twin, 4-lobe rotors help create a smoother,
more efficient flow of air into the engine
and provide the added benefit of virtually
eliminating supercharger noise.
The supercharger design helps minimize
parasitic power loss.
Intercooler
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THE POWER ELITE
6.2L V8: CTS-V versus ZR1
The CTS-V 6.2L LSA engine is closely related to the Corvette
ZR1 LS9 engine. The CTS-V's LSA engine was designed to
provide class-leading performance.
CTS-V
ZR1
Engine
LSA
LS9
Horsepower
556
638
551 Lbs.-ft.
604 Lbs.-ft.
12.2mm
14.1mm
Steel
Titanium
Wet sump
Dry sump
Behr 1-brick
Behr 2-brick
Pistons
Cast
Forged
Boost
9 psi
10.5 psi
Torque
Valve lift
Connecting rods
Oil pan
Intercooler
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Eaton Gen 6 Supercharger
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87mm throttle body
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Aluminum block and heads
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Steel crank, 8-bolt flange
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9.1:1 compression ratio
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4 active layer gasket
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Block-mounted oil squirters
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Tower-to-tower brace
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9.0 psi maximum boost
pressure
1200
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1000
500
800
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200
100
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ENGINE SPEED (rpm x 100)
CTS-V has a wide, flat power band that’s
useable at all rpm levels.
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HORSEPOWER (hp)
LSA Engine Highlights
TORQUE (lbs.-ft.)
6.2L V8 (LSA)
SOPHISTICATED TRANSMISSIONS
Two Sophisticated Transmissions
For the first time, the 2009 CTS-V offers two
transmission options to help broaden the appeal
of the vehicle. A Tremec TR-6060 6-speed
manual is standard on every CTS-V, and the 6L90
6-speed automatic is optional.
6-Speed Manual
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The Tremec TR-6060 6-speed manual with
short-throw shifter is based on the T56 used
in the previous generation CTS-V.
The TR-6060 has been upgraded with heavyduty gears to handle the LSA engine’s torque.
A dual disc clutch system provides exceptional
shift feel and helps reduce clutch pedal effort.
Two overdrive gears add cruising comfort and
help improve fuel economy.
Paddle
Shifter
In the manual mode, the 6-speed automatic’s upshifts and downshifts can be controlled through the center console
shifter or via paddle shifters located on the back of the steering wheel.
for a production sedan with stock tires on the
Nürburgring (7:59 minutes).
6-Speed Automatic
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Fine pitch teeth synchronizers help reduce
shift travel for a refined performance feel.
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Dual reverse synchronizers provide easy shifting into reverse.
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A 6L90E Hyrda-Matic transmission is designed
to optimize the torque output of the LSA
engine and features two overdrive gears.
Driver shift controls allow the driver to switch
the automatic to clutchless manual mode.
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Driveline
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With the manual transmission, the CTS-V
achieves a top track speed of 198 mph.
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Upshifts and downshifts can be controlled
through the center console shifter or via
paddle shifters located on the back of the
steering wheel.
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A 32-bit control module provides superb
processing power.
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Performance Algorithm Shifting (PAS) allows
the driver to choose Sport shifting mode,
which determines if the car is being driven in
a sustained performance manner and will force
downshifts and hold lower gears to create the
optimized shift pattern.
PAS is so precise it allowed the CTS-V to
achieve one of the fastest times ever recorded
The automatic is electronically speed limited
to 175 mph.
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Robust driveline components are designed
to handle the engine’s torque.
A heavy-duty cast iron Limited Slip Differential
provides for optimal launches and strikes the
right balance between excellent high-speed
stability and low speed maneuverability.
The heavy-duty propshaft has been stiffened
and is 70mm in diameter.
SKF racing bearings at all four corners help
provide confidence inspiring braking.
Asymmetrical hollow half shafts—55mm
left/35mm rear—help reduce resonance
between the two shafts, thereby eliminating
power hop.
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TECHNOLOGICALLY ADVANCED CHASSIS
Delivering Performance Driving
Combine an incredibly fast reacting suspension, extremely capable Brembo brakes and road-gripping
Michelin Pilot Sport PS2 tires, and CTS-V does exactly what you want it to, when you want it to.
Next-Generation Magnetic Ride Control (MRC)
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MRC uses a network of sensors to read the road every millisecond and adjust shock damping
instantaneously based on road inputs.
When the system requires added damping, like during hard cornering or acceleration, an appropriate
magnetic charge is applied to the proper shocks.
Iron particles suspended in the shock fluid align under this magnetic charge and stiffen/soften the
shock absorber.
MRC eliminates the use of mechanical valves and provides a much quicker reaction time versus
traditional shock dampers.
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Driver selectable, fully independent Touring and Sport modes optimize the suspension calibration for
a touring or performance ride feel. The control button for MRC is located on the center stack.
In the front, the rotors have been upsized to 370mm, approximately 15mm larger than the previous
generation CTS-V, and feature 6-piston calipers.
The rear brakes are 365mm in diameter and include 4-piston calipers.
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Both front and rear rotors are slotted and vented to help dissipate heat and reduce fade.
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State-of-the-art braking components from Brembo help CTS-V’s braking power match its acceleration speed.
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The system also looks at driver input like acceleration, steering and braking and makes pre-emptive
adjustments to damping for an even quicker reaction time.
Brembo Braking Components
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Michelin Pilot Sport PS2 Tires
A co-cast disc design in the front features a cast-iron braking surface and an aluminum hat, combining
the heat-resistance of cast iron with the lightweight properties of aluminum.
An electric parking brake features a control switch on the center console and allowed engineers to
include a dead pedal in place of a traditional parking brake pedal.
Optional Brembo track performance racing brakes (with red calipers) will be available later in the
model year.
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Specially developed Michelin Pilot Sport PS2
tires were custom developed for the CTS-V.
255/40 front and 285/35 rear Z-rated tires
provide superior lateral and longitudinal grip
and excellent wet traction.
19" forged alloy wheels are standard, while
forged polished wheels are an option. Both
wheels feature a 10-spoke V design and are
engineered to help reduce mass.
CTS-V vs. 2008 LEXUS IS F
IS F Key Features
CTS-V Advantages
Powertrain
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IS F includes a 5.0L V8 which produces 416
horsepower and 371 lbs.-ft. of torque.
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An 8-speed sport-shift transmission includes
a manual mode with steering wheel paddle
shifters.
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Lexus claims that the 8-speed gearbox delivers
shifts in 0.1 seconds in the manual mode.
The IS F 0-60 mph time is 4.6 seconds.
Chassis
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IS F Backgrounder
The Lexus IS F was introduced in the Fall of 2007
as a 2008 model and is the high-performance
version of the rear-wheel drive IS 250 and 350
sedans. This is the first vehicle to receive the
Lexus F performance designation, but Lexus is
widely expected to expand the F range to other
models in the lineup.
The only other non-German Luxury HighPerformance Sedan in our pack of competitors,
the IS F starts at a base MSRP of $56,765.
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The IS F suspension design is similar to the
IS 250/350 with a double wishbone
front/multilink rear design, but includes
F performance tuning modifications.
IS F includes a stability control system called
Vehicle Dynamics Integrated Management
that allows the driver to control the rate of
system intervention through Normal, Sport
and Snow modes.
Front and rear Brembo disc brakes with
ventilated, cross drilled rotors are included;
along with 6-piston calipers up front and
2-piston calipers in the rear.
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The CTS-V 6.2L Supercharged V8 outperforms
the IS F 5.0L V8 by a whopping 140 horsepower and 180 lbs.-ft. of torque.
CTS-V’s strong horsepower number gives the
car a low horsepower-to-weight ratio of 7.9:1
versus 9.0:1 on the IS F.
CTS-V offers customers a few choices when it
come to transmissions including a standard
6-speed manual gearbox, or an available
6-speed auto with manual shift controls on
the gear selector and paddle shifters on the
steering wheel; IS F only offers an 8-speed
automatic with manual mode.
CTS-V beats out IS F with a 0-60 mph time
that’s 0.7 seconds quicker.
Both CTS-V and IS F include a Brembo braking
system, however CTS-V’s brakes are larger
than IS F by 9mm in the front and 20mm in
the rear and feature four additional caliper
pistons in the rear.
IS F doesn’t offer driver selectable suspension
damping like Magnetic Ride Control (MRC);
MRC offers drivers a choice of Sport or Touring
suspension modes depending on the driving
environment.
Exterior/Interior Enhancements
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On the outside, the IS F stands apart from the
IS 250/350 with a dual exhaust with quad
tailpipes, a larger grille and a rear spoiler.
Interior enhancements include aluminized
composite trim, an oil temperature gauge,
shift indicator lights and special sport seats.
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CTS-V vs. 2008 MERCEDES-BENZ C63/E63 AMG
C63 AMG Key Features
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C63 AMG
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C63 AMG includes a 6.3L V8 with 451 horsepower and 443 lbs.-ft. of torque.
The standard and only transmission is a
7-speed automatic with manual shift mode
via steering wheel paddle shifters.
CTS-V Advantages vs. C63 AMG
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The C63 AMG 0-60 MPH time is 4.5 seconds.
Vented, cross drilled front and rear disc
brakes include 6-piston calipers up front and
4-piston calipers in the rear.
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E63 AMG Key Features
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E63 AMG
C63/E63 AMG Backgrounder
AMG is the performance moniker of the
Mercedes-Benz brand, a designation that first
made its debut on regular production MercedesBenz models in 1995.
The C63 AMG and E63 AMG are the performance
halos of the C- and E-Class lineups. The C63 AMG
is available as a Sedan model with a base MSRP
of $54,675, while the E63 AMG is available in
both Sedan and Wagon models. The base MSRP
on Sedan models is $86,125.
The C-Class was redesigned for the 2008 model
year, and E-Class models are due for a reskin
for 2010.
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The E63 AMG powerplant is a naturally
aspirated 6.3L V8 with 507 horsepower and
465 lbs.-ft. of torque.
Paired with the 6.3L engine is a 7-speed
automatic transmission with a manual shifting mode and steering wheel paddle shifters.
This powertrain combination gives the E63
AMG a 0-60 mph time of 4.3 seconds.
Buyers can choose an $8,500 performance
package on the AMG that boosts the speed
limiter to 186 mph and includes a limited
slip differential, AMG sport suspension and
19" wheels.
Vented, cross drilled front and rear disc
brakes include 6-piston calipers up front and
4-piston calipers in the rear.
CTS-V has a performance advantage over C63
AMG with 105 more horsepower, 108 more
lbs.-ft. of torque and a 0.6 second quicker
0-60 mph time.
The C63 AMG offers only one transmission
with a 7-speed automatic with manual shift
mode; CTS-V offers both a standard 6-speed
manual and no charge 6-speed automatic
with manual shift mode.
For 2009, it's speculated that the C63 AMG
will offer an AMG Performance Package with
equipment including 19" wheels, a limited
slip differential, performance braking and
suspension and 174 mph top speed for a
package MSRP of around $4,000; CTS-V
includes all of these features, plus a top
speed of 198 mph, as standard equipment.
CTS-V Advantages vs. E63 AMG
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CTS-V beats the E63 AMG handily in
horsepower and torque ratings with 49 more
horsepower and 86 more lbs.-ft. of torque.
While the AMG offers just a single transmission
choice with a 7-speed automatic with manual
shift mode, CTS-V offers both a standard
6-speed manual and no charge 6-speed
automatic with manual shift mode.
CTS-V beats the E63 AMG in 0-60 mph by
0.4 seconds.
19" inch wheels and a limited slip differential
are the standard on CTS-V, while the AMG
includes 18" wheels but charges $8,500 for
19" wheels and the limited slip differential in
a performance package.
CTS-V vs. 2008 BMW M3/M5
M3 Sedan Key Features
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BMW M3 Sedan
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M3 got a significant power boost in 2008
with a jump from a 3.2L V6 to a 4.0L V8 with
414 horsepower and 295 lbs.-ft. of torque.
Standard on the M3 is a 6-speed manual
transmission, with the option of a $2,700
7-speed automatic with manual shift mode
via the shift lever or paddles on the steering
wheel.
M3/M5 Backgrounder
BMW’s high performance M designation came
into existence on American production models
in 1988 and has since made an appearance on
nearly every vehicle in the BMW lineup.
Currently BMW produces M3, M5, M6 and Z4 M
high-performance variants.
The redesigned M3 was launched in early 2008
and is based off of the popular 3-Series model
lineup. M3 is available in Sedan, Coupe and
Convertible body styles, with the Sedan MSRP
starting at $56,700.
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M3 buyers can choose an optional Electronic
Damper Control system for $1,000 that allows
the driver to choose Sport, Normal or Comfort
shock damping modes.
M3’s standard stability control system is called
Dynamic Stability Control.
M5 Key Features
BMW M5
CTS-V Advantages vs. M3 Sedan
M5 ups the performance ante with a 5.0L V10
with 500 horsepower and 383 lbs.-ft. of torque.
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CTS-V offers a 6-speed automatic as a no cost
option, while M3 buyers will pay $2,700 for
an automatic.
Standard on CTS-V is Magnetic Ride Control
with driver selectable Sport or Touring modes
and 19" wheel and tires; M3 buyers will pay
$1,000 for Electronic Damper Control and
$1,200 for 19" wheels and tires.
CTS-V also includes larger front and rear brake
rotors that are 10mm larger in front and
15mm larger in the rear versus M3.
CTS-V Advantages vs. M5
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Standard is a 7-speed automatic with manual
shift mode, or drivers can choose a no charge
6-speed manual.
Electronic Damper Control, as well as Dynamic
Stability Control, are standard on the M5.
CTS-V has a significant power advantage over
the M3 with 142 more horsepower and 256
more lbs.-ft. of torque and a 0-60 mph time
that’s 0.8 seconds quicker.
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GM engineers benchmarked the best-in-theclass while designing the 2009 CTS-V—the
BMW M5. In the process they established a
new benchmark with the CTS-V, beating out
the car in every performance number.
While the M5 makes significant performance
strides over the M3, it’s still no match for the
CTS-V, falling short by 56 horsepower and
168 lbs.-ft. of torque.
M5 also misses the CTS-V in 0-60 mph time
by 0.6 seconds, and in Nürburgring lap time
by 14 seconds.
A performance step up from the M3, the M5 was
redesigned in 2006 and refreshened in 2008.
The M5 is available only as a Sedan with a base
MSRP of $87,725.
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CTS-V & COMPETITIVE SPECIFICATIONS
2009 CTS-V
2008 Lexus IS F
6.2L Supercharged V8
5.0L V8
6.3L V8
6.3L V8
Horsepower @ rpm
556 @ 6100
416 @ 6600
451 @ 6800
507 @ 6800
Lbs.-Ft. Torque @ rpm
551 @ 3800
371 @ 5200
443 @ 5000
465 @ 5200
Pounds-per-Horsepower
7.9:1
9.08:1
8.0:1
7.95:1
Standard Transmission
6-Speed Manual
8-Speed Auto
w/Manual Shift Mode
7-Speed Auto
w/Manual Shift Mode
7-Speed Auto
w/Manual Shift Mode
6-Speed Auto
w/Manual Shift Mode
Not Available
Not Available
Not Available
13/19 (Man.)/12/19 (Auto.)1
16/23
12/19
12/19
3.9
4.6
4.5
4.3
198 (with manual—
electronically limited to
175 on automatic)
170
(electronically limited)
155
(electronically limited)
186
(with optional
performance package)
3.73:1
2.93:1
2.85:1
2.82:1
Independent SLA; 29mm
hollow front/
24mm solid rear
stabilizer bars
Double wishbone with hollow
stabilizer bar front/
Multi-link solid
stabilizer bar rear
Independent 3-link front/
multi-link rear
Independent
4-link front/
5-arm
multi-link rear
19" alloy
19" alloy
18" alloy
18" alloy
255/40R19 front/
285/35R19 rear
Michelin PS2
225/40R19 front/
255/35R19 rear
Michelin PS2
235/40R18 front/
255/35R18 rear
245/40R18 front/
265/35R18 rear
Brembo 4-wheel vented
and slotted disc;
6-piston front/
4-piston rear calipers
Brembo 4-wheel
vented and cross
drilled disc; 6-piston front/
2-piston rear calipers
4-wheel vented
and cross drilled disc;
6-piston front/
4-piston rear calipers
4-wheel vented and
cross drilled disc;
6-piston front/
4-piston rear calipers
370/365mm
361/345mm
360/330mm
355/330mm
StabiliTrak
Vehicle Dynamics
Integrated Management
Electronic
Stability Program
Electronic
Stability Program
Std.
Std.
Std.
Std.
Engine
Opt. Transmission
EPA-est. Fuel Economy
(city/hwy.)
Acceleration, 0-60 mph
Top Track Speed
(sec.)
(mph)
Final Drive Ratio
2008 Mercedes-Benz C63 AMG 2008 Mercedes-Benz E63 AMG
Suspension & Brakes
Suspension
Wheels
Tires
(front/rear)
Brakes
Rotor Sizes
(front/rear)
Stability Control
Ride Control
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Preliminary estimate.
CTS-V & COMPETITIVE SPECIFICATIONS
2008 Audi RS 4 Sedan
2008 BMW M3 Sedan
2008 BMW M5 Sedan
4.2L V8
4.0L V8
5.0L V10
Horsepower @ rpm
420 @ 7500
414 @ 8300
500 @ 7750
Lbs.-Ft. Torque @ rpm
317 @ 6000
295 @ 3900
383 @ 6100
Pounds-per-Horsepower
9.42:1
9.00:1
8.02:1
Standard Transmission
6-Speed Manual
6-Speed Manual
7-Speed Auto
w/Manual Shift Mode
Not Available
7-Speed Auto
w/Manual Shift Mode
6-Speed Manual
13/20
14/20
11/17
4.6
4.7
4.5
155
(electronically limited)
155
(electronically limited)
155
(electronically limited)
4.11:1
3.85:1
3.62:1
Independent
4-link front/
Double wishbone
rear
Double pivot front/
5-link rear
Double pivot front/
5-link rear
19" alloy
18" alloy
19" alloy
255/35R19
front and rear
245/40R18 front/
265/40R18 rear
255/40R19 front/
285/35R19 rear
4-wheel vented and
cross drilled discs;
8-piston front/
single-piston rear calipers
4-wheel vented
and cross drilled discs
4-wheel vented and
cross drilled discs;
2-piston front/
single-piston rear calipers
365/324mm
360/350mm
374/370mm
Electronic
Stabilization Program
Dynamic
Stability Control
Dynamic
Stability Control
Std.
Opt.
Std.
Engine
Opt. Transmission
EPA-est. Fuel Economy
(city/hwy.)
Acceleration, 0-60 mph
Top Track Speed
(sec.)
(mph)
Final Drive Ratio
Suspension & Brakes
Suspension
Wheels
Tires
(front/rear)
Brakes
Rotor Sizes
(front/rear)
Stability Control
Ride Control
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CTS-V & COMPETITIVE SPECIFICATIONS
2009 CTS-V
2008 Lexus IS F
2008 Mercedes-Benz C63 AMG 2008 Mercedes-Benz E63 AMG
Wheelbase
113.4
107.5
108.9
112.2
Overall Length
191.6
183.5
186.0
191.0
Overall Width
72.5
71.5
70.7
71.7
Height
58.0
55.7
56.6
58.4
61.8/62.0
61.4/59.6
61.7/60.0
62.1/61.9
4222 man./4255 auto.
3780
3649
4035
54/46
54/46
54/46
Not Available
38.8/37.2
37.2/36.7
37.1/36.9
With sunroof 39.1/37.8
42.4/35.9
43.9/30.6
41.7/33.4
41.9/35.6
56.7/57.4
54.4/52.7
54.7/55.1
56.4/56.1
55.1/54.1
54.1/53.7
52.3/54.9
57.2/57.2
5
4
5
5
13.6
13.3
12.0
15.9
Exterior Dimensions
(in inches unless otherwise noted)
Track
(front/rear)
Curb Weight
(lbs.)
Weight Distribution
(% front/rear)
Interior Dimensions
Head Room
Leg Room
(front/rear)
(front/rear)
Shoulder Room
Hip Room
(front/rear)
(front/rear)
Seating Capacity
Cargo Volume
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(cu. ft.)
CTS-V & COMPETITIVE SPECIFICATIONS
2008 Audi RS 4 Sedan
2008 BMW M3 Sedan
2008 BMW M5 Sedan
Wheelbase
104.3
108.7
113.7
Overall Length
180.7
180.4
191.5
Overall Width
71.5
71.5
72.7
Height
55.7
57.0
57.8
61.4/61.4
60.6/60.6
62.2/61.7
3957
3726
4012
Not Available
47.8/52.2
52.2/47.8
38.4/37.2
38.5/37.5
39.1/38.1
41.3/34.2
41.5/34.6
41.5/36.0
55.1/53.4
55.4/55.1
57.3/57.2
Not Available
Not Available
Not Available
5
4
5
13.4
12.0
14.0
Exterior Dimensions
(in inches unless otherwise noted)
Track
(front/rear)
Curb Weight
(lbs.)
Weight Distribution
(% front/rear)
Interior Dimensions
Head Room
Leg Room
(front/rear)
(front/rear)
Shoulder Room
Hip Room
(front/rear)
(front/rear)
Seating Capacity
Cargo Volume
(cu. ft.)
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