Lutz confirms Cadillac CTS-V Coupe is on the way

Lutz confirms Cadillac CTS-V Coupe, also confirms that he loves Jeremy Clarkson

Posted: Jul 13, 2009

Filed under: Cadillac, GM

Cadillac CTS Coupe Concept

Earlier this morning, we briefly touched on Lutz’s comment about the Cadillac CTS-V Coupe. During a live chat earlier this afternoon, Lutz confirmed that the Cadillac CTS-V Coupe is indeed on the way with a possibility of a CTS-V Sport Wagon.

When asked where Cadillac plans to fit its V package in its CTS lineup, Lutz said: “As of now, the V package is planned only for the sedan and coupe. However, should sufficient demand materialize, there is no reason why we couldn’t do a V-Series wagon, and I would be standing in line for one, just ahead of you.”

Power for the CTS-V Coupe will come from the same 6.2L Supercharged V8 LSA as the CTS-V sedan. Output will be rated at 556-hp with a maximum torque of 551 lb-ft.

Wrapping up the chat, Lutz was asked whether or not he would consider going on Top Gear and taking on Jeremy Clarkson.

Lutz responded: “Why would I want to take on Jeremy Clarkson? He loves the CTS-V and has declared Corvette ZR1 to be the finest vehicle of all time. I love the guy.”

Cadillac CTS Coupe Concept:

- By: Omar Rana

John Bryans Fontaine

The August Road & Track had a comparison test between a Cadillac CTS-V four door and a Jaguar XFR. What surprised me was that although the Jag was quite quick at 0 to 60 in 4.3 seconds, the CTS-V does the same in 4.1. This is stunningly fast, matching the Porsche 911 Carrera S.

Now if Cadillac puts the "same 6.2L Supercharged V8 LSA as the CTS-V sedan. Output will be rated at 556-hp with a maximum torque of 551 lb-ft. ", into the lighter Coupe, Caddy could will have a Supercar at a fraction of the cost of a Ferrari or an Aston Martin. And one made in the USA; that's worth at least a few cover stories on Road and Track. Ditto Top Gear.