last update: 26-04-2009
Cadillac STS-V
Designed to attract the attention of customers normally drawn to Teutonic speed machines,the STS-V is a high performance version of Cadillac's full-size STS luxury sedan. Modifications to the STS-V to make it competitive with the likes of the BMW M5 and Mercedes Benz E63 AMG include faster steering, a stiffer suspension,
bigger brakes and larger wheels compared to the standard STS.
Cadillac STS-V
The element of the STS-V most likely to incite cross shopping with its German rivals is it's supercharged,4.4 Liter Northstar V8. The engine was actually de-bored from its normal 4.6 Liter capacity in order to better handle the internal stress of 12.0 psi of boost from the Roots-type supercharger; the result is 469horsepower and 439 lb.-feet of torque, enough to rocket the STS-V from 0-60 in about 5 seconds.
Aiding the process is a 6-speed Hydra-Maticautomatic transmission with a manual mode and Performance Algorithm Shifting.
A wire mesh grille, subtle body kit and lip spoiler hint at the increased power under the STS-V's hood; the aluminum wheels are 18 inches in front, 19 inches in back and feature a unique ten-spoke design. Chassischanges include increased stiffness for the front and rear springs, anti-roll bars, and shock absorbers.
The engine is mounted lower in order to both make room for the transmission and to lower the center of gravity. Brakes are supplied by Brembo, with heavy-duty cross drilled rotors, dual-piston front calipers and single piston front calipers.
nterior upgrades include olive-ash burled wood, a leather wrapped instrument cluster, suede-like seat inserts, and aluminum trim.The STS-V's standard features include such technological goodies as a Bose 5.1 studio surround sound system with a 6-disc changer and 15 speakers, a keyless access/remote start system, a Lane Departure Warning System which alerts the driver when the vehicle strays from a
lane, and a clever Head-Up Display (HUD) device that projects digital readouts for speed, audio settings, and selected gear on the windshield to help the driver maintain focus on the road.
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