So while everyone is applauding the GT-R for lapping the Nurburgring in 7:29 flat, GM is at the Nurburgring with its 638-hp Chevrolet Corvette ZR1 trying to put Nissan in its place. Another GM car, the 2009 Cadillac CTS-V, is also quietly doing laps around the Nordschleife.

The 2009 Cadillac CTS-V shares major components with the ZR-1 such as the supercharged 6.3 liter small-block V8, except with a smaller Eaton compressor. The CTS-V is even called the baby ZR1 sedan.

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In a recent interview with D Business magazine of Detroit, Cadillac’s boss Jim Taylor talked about the upcoming CTS Coupe and a pair of hybrid motorcycles that Cadillac will debut at the LA Auto Show later this year.

Taylor, who is a motorcycle enthusiast, commissioned a Cadillac chopper that features a hybrid system allowing the bike to run on ethanol or electric mode alone. The Cadillac hybrid chopper is capable of going from rest to 60 in 4.5 seconds.

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While a production Cadillac CTS Coupe and Convertible are still in planning phase at GM, Coach Builders can make the second a reality for you today by offering a convertible version of the 2008 Cadillac CTS sedan.

The soft-top drop-top conversion kit consists of a full open convertible without a roll bar made of acrylic polyester cloth. The hydraulic top comes in various colors including tan, gray, blue, brown and black.

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Chevrolet announced the official power rating for the 2009 Corvette ZR1 this week at 638-hp and 604 lb-ft of torque. That’s 18-hp and 9 lb-ft over the original specs released at the 2008 Detroit Auto Show.

Now what’s interesting is the 2009 Cadillac CTS-V shares major components with the ZR-1 such as the supercharged 6.3 liter small-block V8, except with a smaller Eaton compressor. The CTS-V is even known as Caddy’s ZR1 sedan.

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California based Cadillac tuning firm D3 has introduced their new Performance Exterior Package for the 2008 Cadillac CTS. D3 points out that while the package is visually appealing (to many) it is also functional as well.

Besides the jewel like stainless steel wire mesh grille that offers the bling bling look, the additional opening in the front allow for a cooling of the engine with additional cooling provided by brake duct pick ups on each side. The angled lip on the front provides additional downforce without creating too much drag along with a rear deck spoiler and rear roof spoiler.

D3 also fitted the 2008 Cadillac CTS with new sides skirts, a rear diffuser and lightweight black alloy wheels. And now the car doesn’t come with the OC Angels girls.

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The new 2009 550-hp Cadillac CTS-V won’t hit showrooms until later this fall however the first unit sold last week at a special charity auction for the Prostate Cancer Foundation.

Cano Ozgener, founder of a leading producer of premium cigars, placed a winning bid of $75,000 for the rights to own the first 2009 CTS-V.

Refresher: The 2009 Cadillac CTS-V is powered by a 6.2L LSA supercharged V8 engine, the 2009 CTS-V produces 550 horsepower and 550 lb-ft of torque.

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It’s been confirmed numerous times before that the Cadillac CT Coupe Concept we saw at the 2008 Detroit Auto Show will go into production in 2009. The folks over at InsideLine have now caught the production test mule testing at Milford Proving Grounds and have posted the video on YouTube.

We’re told that the production CT Coupe (may be known as the Cadillac CTC when it hits the dealerships) won’t be too far off from what we saw at Detroit. However it will be toned down a bit to meet production standards. GM says that the CT Coupe concept was designed to accommodate a range of engines including Cadillac’s popular 3.6L Direct Injection V6 and the new 2.9L turbo-diesel currently in developmental phase.

We’re just waiting to see the rumored CTS-V Coupe hit up the track.

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Saab has already confirmed the production version of the 9-4X concept, but its Cadillac sibling still remains a top secret. Our friends over at WorldCarFans have got the latest info and spy shots of the car undergoing testing.

Sharing the same Theta-Epsilon platform as the 9-4X, the yet to be named (Provoq and BRX are the top picks) Cadillac CUV is expected begin production in early 2009 at GM’s Ramos Arizpe plant with 75,000 units annually.

Power is expected to come from a 3.6 liter V6 engine producing 300hp. A 2.0 liter diesel is also expected along with a lithium-ion hybrid to follow.

Head over to WorldCarFans for the full shots.

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We already know that GM will be putting the show-stopper CT Coupe Concept into production in 2009 as a 2010 model year. The production model won’t be too far off from the concept we saw in Detroit, but will be a little toned down to meet production standards. Basically on the production model, all the metal ahead of the A-pillar will be identical to the CTS sedan.

Engine spec wise, we were told that the Cadillac CT Coupe Concept was designed to accommodate a range of engines including Cadillac’s popular 3.6L Direct Injection V6 and the new 2.9L turbo-diesel currently in development. The car is currently under development under the code-name GMX226 and will be rolling down the assembly line at GM’s Lansing Grand River plant in 2009.

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While many of us may be more concerned with the production version of the CT Coupe concept, Cadillac is looking to get a new model into the entry-level crossover segment as soon as possible.

In a recent interview with Automotive News, Cadillac’s General Manager, Jim Taylor, spoke about his vision for Cadillac’s future and what future products Cadillac is more focused on.

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Cadillac executives have challenged their dealers to keep riding the momentum of the CTS sedan to bring Cadillac’s annual sales back to 192,000 as they were in 2005.

Dealers are even more enthusiastic and said they would like to reach 210,000 units sold by the end of 2008. One dealer says that given the popularity of the new CTS sedan and with the Escalade SUV still in high-demand, reaching 192,000 should be no problem.

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The 2009 Cadillac CTS-V will hit the roads in the fourth-quarter of 2008, giving the BMW M5 and the Mercedes-Benz E 63 AMG a run for their money with its 550 horsepower engine. According to an article in the new Road & Track issue, the Cadillac CTS-V shares major components with the new Chevrolet ZR-1 such as the supercharged 6.3 liter small-block V8, except with a smaller Eaton compressor.

Other elements that the ZR-1 and the CTS-V share are the 6-piston Brembo front brake calipers with 4-pistons in the rear. Both get GM’s new Magnetic Selective Ride Control technology which helps the rear axle remain planted during acceleration and helps suppress axle movement when cornering on broken or uneven pavement.

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The new 2008 Cadillac CTS has outscored both of its German rivals including the BMW 328i and the Mercedes-Benz C300 in Consumer Reports’ 2008 upscale sport sedan review. Even though the new CTS came in third after the Infiniti G35 and the Acura TL, it still stood out in the Consumer Reports’ test earning a rating of ‘excellent’ over the BMW 328i and the Mercedes-Benz C300 which earned ‘very good.’

“The Cadillac CTS now competes toe-to-toe with some of the best German and Japanese sport sedans,” said David Champion, senior director of automotive testing for Consumer Reports.

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