For immediate release
CADILLAC CTS-
V
SEDAN
New for 2013
Two-piece front brake rotors
Available red Brembo brake calipers
Exterior color: Glacier Blue Metallic
2013 CADILLAC CTS-
V
SPORT SEDAN IS ONE OF THE WORLD’S HIGHEST-
PERFORMING LUXURY SEDANS
The CTS-
V
Sedan was the first production four-door on street tires to break the
legendary eight-
minute barrier at Germany’s famed Nürburgring – a feat that established
an unqualified reputation as one of the world’s highest-performing luxury sedans.
A suite of sublimely coordinated technical and performance elements, including
Magnetic Ride Control, Brembo brakes and Michelin Pilot Sport PS2 performance tires
mounted on 19-inch forged aluminum wheels, form the foundation for the CTS-
V
Sedan’s exhilarating driving experience, while a supercharged 6.2L V-8 provides the
thrust. It delivers 556 horsepower (415 kW) and is backed by either a six-speed manual
transmission or a six-speed automatic.
All CTS-
V
models feature a unique grille that doubles front-end airflow to help enable its
high-performance capabilities, along with an aggressive front fascia and raised center
section of the aluminum hood that provides clearance for the supercharger.
For 2013, the CTS-
V
family adds new, two-piece front brake rotors and Glacier Blue
Metallic exterior color. The two-piece rotors are now standard, offering greater
resistance to warping and potentially longer rotor life, as well as reduced weight. The
design features a separate cast iron rotor brake ring mounted to an alu
minum “hat” that
attaches the brake assembly to the wheel hub. The hat and brake ring cool at different
rates, which helps the rotor dissipate heat more effectively. This racing-style disc design
enhances braking performance under track operating conditions.
CTS-
V
Sedan design
The CTS-
V
Sedan exterior incorporates a number of unique cues that blend function
with aesthetics. The dihedral Cadillac grille, for example, is larger to enable more air
intake and features a satin finish, while the raised hood encompasses the supercharged
engine beneath it. The front and rear fascias, as well as a rear spoiler that houses the
center high-mounted stop lamp, are specific to the car, as are its standard 19-inch
wheels.
Additional exterior features include:
High-intensity discharge headlamps with Adaptive Forward Lighting System are
standard
Fog lamps are standard
Heated and power-adjustable outside mirrors are standard
