Cadillac ATS-V First Tests

[Bizaro]

Originally Posted by i2disturbedSS

Also notice the engine noise pumping through the speakers.

"The electronics minimize less desirable frequencies and enhance more enjoyable sounds, then pipe the result through the audio system."

I hate that, when you drive the m4 and step on it you feel like youre hearing someone playing a car video game. Fake engine sound too artificial

[King T]

Originally Posted by i2disturbedSS

Any more pics of the sedan ATS-V?

Sure!

[King T]

Cadillac might have Mercedes-Benz AMG Black rivals?!


None More Black? Signs Point to Black Series–Baiting Cadillacs

Cadillac is looking at high-performance derivatives beyond its current portfolio, brand executives said at the recent media launch of the ATS-V in Texas.

Cadillac currently offers a sedan and a coupe version of the 464-hp ATS-V; in the fall, the 640-hp CTS-V will be added. But that’s not enough.

Asked whether Cadillac was considering a burlier, even more aggressive variation of the ATS-V in the mold of the Mercedes-AMG Black Series models, chief engineer Dave Leone had this to say: “We might have something down the road that is a little bit more aggressive.” Another source said that such a model could come to market by 2017.

Leone also spoke about all-wheel drive and dual-clutch automatic transmissions. Both technologies were considered for the ATS-V but ultimately dismissed. A dual-clutch ’box “would have been significantly heavier and more expensive, with no faster response time.” He said that Cadillac did not just look at making such a transmission internally, but that they also looked at buying them. “They carry a certain mystique,” says Leone, “but it wasn’t worth it.”

On all-wheel drive, Leone said that Cadillac found it would have added 190 to 200 pounds—all at the front wheels. “It adds understeer and takes away from the precision feel,” he says. No thanks.

Down the road, Cadillac will add further V models. Says the brand’s global marketing director Jim Vurpillat: “There will be eight new entries in five new segments over the next few years, and we can see a V-series in one or two of those.” That’s on top of the Vsport models, which may be extended to include several additional Cadillacs, including the CT6 and perhaps even the Escalade.

[Mr. Wyndham]

That Blue is stunning......

And I'm going to go ahead and say it: The new Camaro is being built at the same plant as the ATS...cars on the same assembly line share the same paint booth....

....That blue is stunning....

[GretchenGotGrowl]

Originally Posted by King T

Sure!

That blue is something else.

[Denis]

more radical ATS-V in the near future?

http://www.autoblog.com/2015/05/05/c...xtreme-report/

According to Car and Driver, the prospect is on the table: "We might have something down the road that is a little bit more aggressive," chief engineer Dave Leone said, while another source pegged its potential arrival for 2017.

[matt55]

Such a nice Blue , anyone know the name of that color ?

[FenwickHockey65]

Blue Metallic.

[matt55]

Originally Posted by FenwickHockey65

Blue Metallic.

I'm finding "Opulent Blue Metallic" on the ats order thread.
It looks different to me at least than the "Opulent Blue Metallic" on the CTS/Ctsv.

[matt55]

opulent blue vs ...
Maybe it's the lighting or different blue , whatever is it the ATSV blue is awesome. ..

[DGthe3]

Autoshow lighting tends to make colours look quite a bit different than natural light does.

[TJ91]

but that copper gold m4 is gorgeous