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Old 11-19-2007, 09:10 PM
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Not the one I was expecting.....
http://money.cnn.com/2007/11/19/auto...ex.htm?cnn=yes
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Wow
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CTS = hot.
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woot!
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GM has been on the path to redemption with Cadillac for a few years now. It'* just that the world hasn't really noticed yet. Maybe this will get some people interested...
Now if they can get a performance version together again, they can really smack the Germans around...
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The interior is nice, but the exterior styling is:

If I want a small(er) luxury sport sedan, Cadillac would be one of the last automakers on my list.
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I can't wait for the CTS-V coupe to come out. Sweet mother will that thing rock .
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Originally Posted by Puddy46
I can't wait for the CTS-V coupe to come out. Sweet mother will that thing rock .
I heard the horsepower rating will be quite....serious...

try 500-600 hp
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Originally Posted by petraman
Originally Posted by Puddy46
I can't wait for the CTS-V coupe to come out. Sweet mother will that thing rock .
I heard the horsepower rating will be quite....serious...

try 500-600 hp
not likely....... would be nice tho


closer to 450
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Originally Posted by ReallyAGXP
Originally Posted by petraman
Originally Posted by Puddy46
I can't wait for the CTS-V coupe to come out. Sweet mother will that thing rock .
I heard the horsepower rating will be quite....serious...

try 500-600 hp
not likely....... would be nice tho


closer to 450
Which puts a possible G8 GXP in the running for a 400hp powerplant...


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