The CTS-V line, which also includes the CTS-V Sedan, have received a number of awards in the Middle East with the CTS-V Coupe recently being named ‘’GT of the Year’’ by Evo Magazine Middle East.Īs cars made for performance the CTS-V Coupe provided Cadillac with the opportunity to participate in racing events. The CTS-Vs feature Brembo brakes, a supercharged 6.2L V8 delivering 556 horsepower and a Magnetic Ride Control suspension system that can read and react to the road 1,000 times a second. For the 2011 model year, Cadillac added the CTS-V Coupe to the CTS-V Sport Sedan, creating an impressive family of performance vehicles.
Introduced in the region in 2009, the CTS-V has quickly earned a reputation among luxury sports car buyers. The challenge allowed us to take the car to its absolute full potential, as highlighted during the challenge. “Being able to drive the car on an F1 race track such as the Yas Marina Circuit, is key to demonstrate all of its capabilities. “The V-Series is Cadillac’s family of specialty models, in which performance, design and luxury are taken to world class standard” said John Heinricy.
All activities selected were designed to demonstrate the capabilities of the V-series, and its ability to compete with the best in the world when it comes to racing. John’s other successes include setting a record time with the Cadillac CTS-V Sport Sedan around the Nürburgring North Loop in 7:59.32, which is the fastest documented lap time for a production rear-wheel drive sedan.Ĭadillac hosted a number of VIP customers and media representatives from the Middle East, United States and Russia to experience the Cadillac V-Series performance, handling and sophisticated technology at the Yas Marina Circuit. Abu Dhabi – Hosting the V-Challenge for the very first time in the region, American racing legend and former director of GM’s performance division, John Heinricy, challenged participants to a record lap on the Yas Marina Grand Prix circuit, outperforming all racers with a time of 2:47.562 in the Cadillac CTS-V Coupe.
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