Cadillac ATS-V Unveiled In Los Angeles

Legit Reviews was present as Cadillac President Johan de Nysschen introduced the 2016 Cadillac ATS-V Coupe during its global debut at an invite-only event Tuesday evening, November 18, 2014 in conjunction with the Los Angeles Auto Show in Los Angeles, California. The ATS-V’s 455 HP, twin-turbocharged V6, can go from 0-60 in 3.9 seconds making it the fastest production Cadillac ever. The ATS-V is clearly a shot at the BMW M3/M4 and the like. Along with the 455 HP, the Cadillac ATS-V delivers 445 pound-feet of torque to the rear wheel through either an 8-speed automatic or a 6-speed manual. Not all the numbers have been released, but the curb weight of the car should be around 3,700 pounds helped by the carbon fiber hood.

Cadillac has redesigned the ATS chassis to increase overall stiffness by 25 percent to work along GMs latest revision of their Magnetic Ride Control (MRC) that adjusts to the various road conditions 40 percent faster than the previous system. There is also a new Performance Traction Management system to work with the 14.5-inch front and 13.3-inch rear disc brakes with Brembo calipers.

The ATS-V coupe has an optional Carbon Fiber pack with new wing, splitter and venting, as well as a Track Package that adds the Corvettes Performance Data Recorder. Prices have not been announced, but you can get on the list for the Cadillac ATS-V as sales are set to start this Spring.

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