Torque is channeled through the six-speed transmissions to a high-performance rear
axle that features a limited-slip rear differential within a cast iron housing for greater
thermal management, and asymmetrical half-shafts to smoothly manage the
supercharged engine’s incredible torque. The unique design includes alternately sized
half-shafts that also help dynamically balance the oscillation of torque from side to side,
effectively eliminating “power hop.”
CTS-V Coupe driving experience
The
V
-Series is designed for great road-holding performance, while maintaining the
poise of a luxury car in average driving conditions. This is enabled by Cadillac’s
landmark Magnetic Ride Control, the world’s fastest-reacting suspension technology. It
uses shocks controlled by advanced magneto-rheological technology, rather than
mechanical valves, to greatly accelerate response time and precision. Electronic sensors
at all four wheels literally “read the road” every millisecond, making constant adjustments
to damping to create virtually instantaneous and extremely precise control of body
motions.
The Magnetic Ride shocks also enable a broader range of damping control to optimize
the ride and handling for all driving conditions. In the CTS-
V
, an extra measure of control
is offered, with two selectable modes (Tour and Sport), enabling the driver to tailor the
suspension for grand touring or more spirited performance driving.
The CTS-
V
Coupe also incorporates sophisticated braking and tire systems, in
partnership with two companies renowned for high-performance technology: Brembo
and Michelin. Brembo brakes are at all four corners and include powerful, six-piston
calipers in the front and four-piston calipers in the rear. Large, vented rotors enable
strong initial braking force while optimizing heat resistance and eliminating fade.
Two-piece front brake rotors offer greater resistance to warping and potentially longer
rotor life, as well as reduced weight. Their design features a separate rotor mounted to a
“hat” that attaches the brake assembly to the wheel hub. The hat and rotor heat and cool
at different rates, which helps the rotor dissipate heat more effectively to prevent
warping.
Michelin partnered with Cadillac engineers to develop an exclusive Pilot Sport PS2 tire
specifically engineered for the CTS-
V
. The tires support high levels of grip in track
conditions, while also affording excellent performance on the road.
Additional chassis and suspension features include:
An independent short/long arm (SLA) front suspension system that features low-
mass aluminum for the upper and lower control arms, as well as the knuckles
A multi-link rear suspension with a fully isolated sub frame
StabiliTrak electronic chassis control system is integrated with the car’s standard
four-channel ABS with the full-function traction control, as well as the hydraulic
brake assist and engine control systems
A limited-slip differential
A 3.73 axle ratio on manual-transmission models
A 3.23 axle ratio on automatic-transmission models
A power-assisted rack-and-pinion steering system.
