The history of Cadillac, the signature premium General Motors, is very similar to that of the drag Lincoln, the signature premium rival to the Ford Motor Company. The case, is that no one is able to find its niche in the segment premium american and they are both going to straighten out the situation as soon as possible. In the case of the brand of General Motors, the CT6 represents the maximum of its portfolio, and although their sales are going relatively well, now you’ve given a twist to its positioning in the market.
For this purpose, have been included under its bonnet the mechanical gasoline in configuration V8-4.4-liter in the front and twin-turbo that delivers a power 550 CV and a torque of 850 Nm. In this way is born the Cadillac CT6 V-Sport V8 Twin-Turbo to sit at the top of the range model. As well, the product managers of the firm they have rescued from oblivion the versions most sports of the brand, which feature in his last name with the famous letter V.
however, the changes that you receive the CT6 is not limited solely to a mechanical spicy, but the engineers at Cadillac have had a hand in other sections. As well, have been recalibradas the address and suspension, magnetic adjustable that receives a new tare more sporty. In addition, it has included a limited slip differential to control the transfer of engine power to the ground, a team of brakes signed by the specialist Brembo and a system of active exhaust.
One of the technical innovations incorporated in the block V8 Twin-Turbo is the inclusion of the turbochargers inside the V formed by the two banks of the model. In paragraph aesthetic the CT6 V-Sport has a front grille large in the form of V and some optical LED located in a horizontal position. Complete your changes, a new splitter and some alloy wheels of 20 inches and exclusive design.
As stated by the President of Cadillac, Johan de Nysschen
“with the arrival of the new CT6 V-Sport, the company begins a new chapter in terms of performance with the introduction of the first V8 twin-turbo of the brand. This model has been developed for those enthusiasts who want the best of both worlds: a sports sedan high-performance and a luxurious car with all the comfort and technology that accompanies it”
A real pity that General Motors not to consider for now to market this model in the old continent, so their rivals should be made to sweat.
Source – Cadillac
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