Serious RS6 contender?

[gtrlux]

Would be the underdog for sure, on european streets.
556-horsepower supercharged V8

DETROIT — In a continuing effort to make a mark and grab a few sales in Europe, Cadillac says that a hot rod version of the upcoming CTS Sport Wagon is, "still in the realm of possibility."

Interest in pumping up sales in the European market was the impetus for the entire Sport Wagon program. The company announced that the CTS Sport Wagon would go on sale in the U.S. in the middle of 2009 and that it would be available with the 3.6-liter V6 engine and either rear- or all-wheel-drive systems from the CTS sedan.

But with a wildly powerful 556-horsepower supercharged V8 for the soon-to-be-on-sale 2009 CTS-V and all the upgraded driveline, suspension and body pieces that go with it at the ready, "a CTS-V Sport Wagon could be a relatively easy add," said Cadillac spokesman David Caldwell. The three big German luxury brands offer wagon versions of their hottest sedans. Audi even introduced its new RS6 first as a wagon. Only one of the über-wagons is currently on sale in the U.S., the $87,000 E63 AMG wagon, and it must be special ordered.

The CTS-V Sport Wagon wouldn't be cheap either. But considering the 2009 CTS-V sedan will start right at $60,000, the wagon version would still be about $25,000 less expensive than the E63 wagon. The CTS-V Sport Wagon would naturally carry the same rear-wheel-drive configuration as the sedan, along with the 19-inch wheels carrying Michelin PS2s, and the revised front end styling, which accommodates the tall supercharged motor and provides for better cooling than the standard car's front clip. It would do the quarter-mile in the mid-12-second range and carry 25 cubic feet worth of cargo.

In terms of building credibility with the European audience — especially the German audience — a muscle wagon could still be a valuable asset. "The V wagon is a maybe. Not a maybe with a wink and a giggle. It's just a maybe. A V version of the coupe is obvious," said Caldwell.

[Howsie]

I know they are big on equal oppertunities in the US but come on...

[Simonh]

god damm that is one ugly ass car!!!

[R33_GTS-t]

7:58 'ring lap.

[frostmotorsport]

saw an RS6 in the flesh for the 1st time today. that caddy sucks balls in comparison. but a nice find all the same luxo....

[gtrlux]

Originally Posted by Simonh

god damm that is one ugly ass car!!!

Yep, looks like Papies Caddie to buy the Christmas tree at Wallmart, but would make some noise to get there thought . . lol

By the way the CTS coupe doesn't look that bad does it? same engine:

[r33 v-spec]

Give me the RS6 anyday!

[Jim27]

Big hp alone won't sell their cars in Europe. We have corners on our roads - nuff said.

[R33_GTS-t]

The RS6 looks better but I've never been impressed with the feel of any VAG I've ever driven.

Originally Posted by Jim27

Big hp alone won't sell their cars in Europe. We have corners on our roads - nuff said.

There are corners on the Nurburgring too and the CTS-V managed 7:58.

[kornmonkey]

The badge isn't doing it any favours.
They would have better luck in Europe if they sold it with an Opel badge on it.

[phat_gadgy]

fugly!!

[Jim27]

Originally Posted by R33_GTS-t

The RS6 looks better but I've never been impressed with the feel of any VAG I've ever driven.


There are corners on the Nurburgring too and the CTS-V managed 7:58.

But it was an UGLY 7:58

[zell]

And what time RS6 did ?

It's ugly, I'd take RS6 everyday over that US crapwagen, for that kind of money you should get some descent quality, if you want horsepower in a wagon you can build a Stagea, Legnum or Evo Wagon with 600 on tap. It'll cost you less any you'll have better quality materials than it that hideus piece of metal.