wondering y are engine's arent given us numbers like other twin 6's

[yowen]

Very interesting, would love to see some tuned SHO's and XTS's go head to head at the track.

[EcoPowerParts]

I'd rather have the V-sport but it's $60K list
2014 Cadillac CTS Vsport vs 2013 Lexus GS350 F Sport! - Head 2 Head Ep. 45

[SHOdded]

I bet you could get quite a wee bit of modding done to the SHO or an MKS with the extra 30K you cough up for the XTS-VSport.
PRICE AS TESTED: $71,015 (base price: $63,020)

Livernois-souped up XTS-Vsp http://www.gmhightechperformance.com/hotnews/1402_livernois_2014_cadillac_xts_vsport_on_the_dyno_video/

Dyno here:
http://www.gmhightechperformance.com/hotnews/1402_livernois_2014_cadillac_xts_vsport_on_the_dyno_video/photo_01.html#

[yowen]

Crikey!  I could pick up 3 2010 model SHO's for that... Or an X sport and a SHO. The list goes on of the possible vehicles one could get.

[TSS]

Just so we are clear, I am talking about the XTS V-Sport (I need AWD), not the CTS V-Sport - I have not driven one of those - I would imagine the CTS V-Sport Mike drove (like the black one pictured above) WOULD impress me.  The XTS-V just didn't - and trust me, I wanted it to.    I love my Cadillac dealer.

Now, if the CTS V-Sport is offered with AWD, that might interest me.  The 2014 + CTS is eye candy.

[BiGMaC]

Crikey!  I could pick up 3 2010 model SHO's for that... Or an X sport and a SHO. The list goes on of the possible vehicles one could get.

I'd rather have the V-sport but it's $60K list
2014 Cadillac CTS Vsport vs 2013 Lexus GS350 F Sport! - Head 2 Head Ep. 45

I bet you could get quite a wee bit of modding done to the SHO or an MKS with the extra 30K you cough up for the XTS-VSport.
PRICE AS TESTED: $71,015 (base price: $63,020)

Livernois-souped up XTS-Vsp http://www.gmhightechperformance.com/hotnews/1402_livernois_2014_cadillac_xts_vsport_on_the_dyno_video/

Dyno here:
http://www.gmhightechperformance.com/hotnews/1402_livernois_2014_cadillac_xts_vsport_on_the_dyno_video/photo_01.html#

The extra cost of the new caddies was the deciding factor for me personally between the SHO and them when I was shopping new.... I could almost have 2 new 2013 SHOs for the money.

[MeanKS]

the SHO/MKS is about the same or a tick quicker to 60 than the XTS-V, but traps slower in the 1/4 mile.

The XTS Vsport's 5.3-second 0-60 mph time compares favorably to the front-drive 2014 RLX (5.9 seconds) and pre-refresh 2012 Equus (5.5 seconds), but is slightly behind the MKS EcoBoost (5.2 seconds)

Read more: http://www.motortrend.com/roadtests/sedans/1312_2014_cadillac_xts_vsport_first_test/#ixzz2vaRWagy0


the MKS-EB handles better and is a tad quicker thru the cones than a XTS-V, with a much better ride!  the XTS-V with 20 in wheels has quite a stiff ride.

The XTS Vsport's figure-eight performance of 26.3 seconds at 0.65 g (avg) compares favorably to the all-wheel-drive 2013 XTS V-6's 27.6 seconds at 0.63 (avg). The MKS EcoBoost just barely has the XTS Vsport beat around the figure-eight course, however, with a 26.1-second time at 0.69 g (avg).

Read more: http://www.motortrend.com/roadtests/sedans/1312_2014_cadillac_xts_vsport_first_test/#ixzz2vaRn6X8S


so i'm not quite understanding what the OP is getting at...

[SRT82ECOBOOST]

Just so we are clear, I am talking about the XTS V-Sport (I need AWD), not the CTS V-Sport - I have not driven one of those - I would imagine the CTS V-Sport Mike drove (like the black one pictured above) WOULD impress me.  The XTS-V just didn't - and trust me, I wanted it to.    I love my Cadillac dealer.

Now, if the CTS V-Sport is offered with AWD, that might interest me.  The 2014 + CTS is eye candy.

The CTS V-sport is only offered in RWD.

[mval]

My friend who does my work just got a '11 CTS-V like Mike's except 4dr. I love my SHO & everybody's on the sight but when he hits the supercharger I hold on for dear life. Smoke the tires multiple gears,  it's crazy fast. Cost him about what a new SHO would cost. GM has one advantage Ford doesn't, if it's got the room just drop a Corvette engine & you got a runner. a friend up the street has a new XTS non turboed from the back you'd swear it's a Lincoln.
mikev

[TSS]

Just so we are clear, I am talking about the XTS V-Sport (I need AWD), not the CTS V-Sport - I have not driven one of those - I would imagine the CTS V-Sport Mike drove (like the black one pictured above) WOULD impress me.  The XTS-V just didn't - and trust me, I wanted it to.    I love my Cadillac dealer.

Now, if the CTS V-Sport is offered with AWD, that might interest me.  The 2014 + CTS is eye candy.

The CTS V-sport is only offered in AWD.

No.  The XTS V Sport is only AWD. CTS V Sport is RWD only and hits 60 in 4.4 out of the box. 

[CroR1]

Seen two guys in a CTS v run 11.8 with a tune, long tubes, and exhaust. Not bad.

[TSS]

Yes. CTS V > CTS V Sport.   

[krdiesel]

I think the limiting factor will be the tranny.  larger injectors and fuel pump will come, But a few of the tranny companies have already stated that there is not much potential because of the PTO. 

[BiGMaC]

I think the limiting factor will be the tranny.  larger injectors and fuel pump will come, But a few of the tranny companies have already stated that there is not much potential because of the PTO. 

Sorry, I'm lost.... potential for what in which vehicle?  TIA

[EcoPowerParts]

My friend who does my work just got a '11 CTS-V like Mike's except 4dr. I love my SHO & everybody's on the sight but when he hits the supercharger I hold on for dear life. Smoke the tires multiple gears,  it's crazy fast. Cost him about what a new SHO would cost. GM has one advantage Ford doesn't, if it's got the room just drop a Corvette engine & you got a runner. a friend up the street has a new XTS non turboed from the back you'd swear it's a Lincoln.
mikev

I just added a lower pulley and exhaust, should add another 50HP.
My last pass in the V was 11.5@124.9 hitting rev limiter in 2nd and 3rd - solid 10 second pass according to other's passes, that was at 600HP, I should be at 670+ HP within 48 hours. Looking for mid 10's@130.
Luckily mods were on the car already except for the lower pulley, injectors, used Billy Boat exhaust and BAP I installed.
I should be happy there but I also have my nitrous system just laying around....


I've given other V owners rides with 500HP V's and they thought it was crazy fast in comparison. My friends describe it as a jet airplane acceleration. It puts you in your seat hard like taking off in a jet, I've pulled to 140 and it never stops accelerating like that.