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nthfinity
05-11-2004, 12:21 PM
this was seen going around Nurburgring recently, and is roumored to have a 6.0 Liter V8 pushing 475-500 Hp!
seems like possible early test work with a vette engine, and possibly the CTS V to take on the new M5....
EDIT: a wee bit more info on the hood scoop, and a few more spyshots
http://www.thecarconnection.com/images/gallery/8015_image.jpg
http://www.thecarconnection.com/images/gallery/8016_image.jpg
The vehicle show here is actually an older CTS-V mule. The higher-performance CTS-V Plus uses a larger-displacement pushrod small-block engine, so the hood hump should disappear in production.
http://www.bilnyheter.no/cad01.jpg
http://www.bilnyheter.no/cad02.jpg
http://www.bilnyheter.no/cad03.jpg
http://www.bilnyheter.no/cad04.jpg
on a side note, i wouldnt doubt this gets sub 8 minute lap times :)
SPEEDKILLAR
05-11-2004, 12:23 PM
Looks aggresive except that thing on the hood :?
Why a 6 liter V8 :?
T-Bird
05-11-2004, 12:32 PM
not that hard to go from a 5.7 liter to a 6 liter if you think about it.
Looks aggresive except that thing on the hood :?
Why a 6 liter V8 :?
Why not?
The engine does not gain weight as it gains displacement - just power.... :twisted: :twisted:
SFDMALEX
05-11-2004, 12:41 PM
I love it. Looks like a mean badass machine!
SPEEDKILLAR
05-11-2004, 12:42 PM
not that hard to go from a 5.7 liter to a 6 liter if you think about it.
Yeah I know, but don't see that a lot in this configuration.
Anyway, it looks good(exterior that is), and the price is very tempting.
FoxFour
05-11-2004, 01:12 PM
The LS2 engine that is in the new C6 'Vette is already a 6.0 liter, it just seems natural that the engineers are planning for future versions of the CTS V. Sounds good! That stupid hood scoop may be just a diversion, but what if they needed the extra clearance? The LS2 is a low profile design like the previous Corvette engine, so it generally would not need the extra clearance. Unless they are toying with an Eaton type supercharger or maybe 4 valve heads.
Schwalbe
05-11-2004, 01:34 PM
I love this badass CTS-V. I really like the big fenders and the rear spoilers on it. :D
I wonder if nthfinity you possess a little more information about this car ? I will like you confirm me, if the engine on this CTS-V plus it's the LS2 6.0L SFI or the new LS7 6.4L SFI ? These two motors according to GM are + 500HP. :wink:
Nah - the LS2 is a 400hp motor.. already announced and fitted in the upcoming C6.
Schwalbe
05-11-2004, 02:22 PM
Nah - the LS2 is a 400hp motor.. already announced and fitted in the upcoming C6.
It's true, RC45 you have reason. I have just verified, the LS2 is a motor of + 400HP. If it's really a V8 6.0L, this can be a motor that GM already sells currently. Thus, according to you RC45, which GM motors 6.0L is it ?
nthfinity
05-11-2004, 02:38 PM
As if the 400-horsepower CTS-V Series isn't enough, we photographed General Motors' Performance Division engineers testing an even higher performance version.
Referred to as the CTS-V Series Plus by spectators at the Nürburgring, this CTS mule is said to be powered by a 6.0-liter V-8, and sources are estimating the horsepower to be in the 475-500 range. General Motors is aggressively testing this more powerful CTS, but production plans have not yet been confirmed.
unfortunately, thats as much info as i have regarding the car... but definately a M5 killer.
the hood scoop is remeniscant to the 6.6 Liter V8 in old 2nd Gen F bodies...
Schwalbe
05-11-2004, 02:46 PM
unfortunately, thats as much info as i have regarding the car... but definately a M5 killer.
Thanks nthfinity for infos. This CTS-V Plus is therefore a file to follow. :D
Nah - the LS2 is a 400hp motor.. already announced and fitted in the upcoming C6.
It's true, RC45 you have reason. I have just verified, the LS2 is a motor of + 400HP. If it's really a V8 6.0L, this can be a motor that GM already sells currently. Thus, according to you RC45, which GM motors 6.0L is it ?
I would suspect it is one of the engines pegged for this and other performanc eplatforms in the next couple years.
That would mean a further development on for the LS6 - or a tweaked LS2 or maybe early trials of the LS7.
GM may hold to their standard operating procedure and let the LS2 spend a year or 2 in the new Vette before giving it up to other models.... and the same would hold true for the LS7 - but that doesn't mean they may not already be testing the 2006 and 2007 applications of these engines.
Schwalbe
05-11-2004, 04:52 PM
Thanks RC45 for these precisions. :D With these new motors soon available, the CTS-V is a serious competitor to the (RS6-M5-E55). His development on the "Ring" proves it too. :D
Schwalbe
05-12-2004, 07:49 PM
OMG :shock:
Wow ! Thanks a lot nthfinity for these new pictures of CTS-V Plus, they are unbelievable. :D
My Penis is hard. RC is urs hard?
novass
05-14-2004, 02:28 AM
My Penis is hard. RC is urs hard?
LOL I was gonna say pics or stfu, but I think its gay enough as it is
The Caddy looks nice. I definitely wouldnt mind giving that a go.
My Penis is hard. RC is urs hard?
I thought you'd never ask doll...
http://www.bravotv.com/images/Queer_Eye_for_the_Straight_Guy/Photos/group13.jpg
coombsie66
05-14-2004, 10:16 AM
^^ Argh man, no. lol
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