Cadillac CTS-V Sport Wagon targets a very small niche

Cadillac CTS-V Sport Wagon targets a very small niche
Cadillac is answering a question not many in the US are asking with its latest model – the CTS-V Sport Wagon. Most who want BMW M5 beating output with Caddy style luxury will opt for the CTS-V saloon, and those who need to haul more have plenty of SUV and crossover options available. Europeans love fast estates but GM’s luxury arm would have to tempt them out of the Audi RS6 Avant, Mercedes E63 AMG Wagon and BMW M5 Touring – no easy task.

Anyhow, the CTS-V Sport Wagon has seen the green light and production starts later this year. It will be powered by the same potent engine as the saloon – a supercharged 6.2-litre V8 with 556 bhp and massive torque of 747 Nm. That “Boeing figure” is more than what German rivals from quattro, AMG and M produce. Drive is channeled through six-speed transmissions (choose between manual or auto) to a rear axle that features a limited-slip differential within a cast iron housing for greater thermal management and “asymmetrical half-shafts” to smoothly manage the big torque.

Cadillac CTS-V Sport Wagon targets a very small niche
Cadillac’s Magnetic Ride Control is also standard. Claimed to be the “world’s fastest-reacting suspension technology” MRC uses shocks controlled by advanced magneto-rheological technology (rather than mechanical valves) to accelerate response time and precision. Electronic sensors at all four wheels “read the road” every millisecond, making constant adjustments to damping. Brembo brakes are at all four corners and include powerful, six-piston calipers in the front and four-piston calipers in the rear.

The Brembo brake rotors use “dual-cast” technology (cast iron and aluminium) for weight reduction and better performance. The CTS-V rides on specially tailored Michelin Pilot Sport 2 tyres.

More images after the jump.

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Danny Tan loves driving as much as he loves a certain herbal meat soup, and sweet engine music as much as drum beats. He has been in the auto industry since 2006, previously filling the pages of two motoring magazines before joining this website. Enjoys detailing the experience more than the technical details.

 

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  • stream look a lyk

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  • I like the sedan too.. saw a couple of here in Victoria and it is a beautiful american car. Car that we will only dream to own.

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  • Ben X5 on Mar 30, 2010 at 1:16 am

    wuhu… i think this wagon will be better for family :P.. the sedan is jut perfect the first american car that i like :P..

    if comparing to the M5, i'll choose the cadillac if its cheaper hehe :P

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  • Such a powerful wagon..

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  • nicey!

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  • me123 on Mar 30, 2010 at 1:45 am

    Looks like Toyota Opa

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  • little_dragon on Mar 30, 2010 at 2:29 am

    wonders which is better? Cadillac’s Magnetic Ride Control or Audi Magnetic Ride ?

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    • 4g63tdsm on Mar 30, 2010 at 4:00 pm

      Ultimately depends on the damping. Both works on the same principal.

      I had a go on a Cadillac STS with thier magnaride system. very very comfortable but still very soft, but given the car's design and soft chassis thats to be expected.

      If i'm not wrong the Delphi system used by GM is the first magnetic ride system in the market. Not sure if Audi licenses the tech from Delphi.

      Other than the maintenance nightmare these active suspension system eventually pose (mercedes airmatic anyone?) I believe its the way to go, but they have not really caught on. Even my 1989 mitsubishi had active ride control.

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  • Seriously on Mar 30, 2010 at 7:59 pm

    Umm.. this question was definitely asked before but why isn't Cadillac here? Please don't tell me is because the public prefer jap autos. Can't some big shot take a risk and bring in other auto brands?

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