Unveiled at the New York International Auto Show, the supercharged ‘V’ wagon will haul more than groceries!
“The CTS-V Sport Wagon is a natural extension of both the V-Series and the CTS lineup, offering an uncompromising performance car to enthusiasts who want the extra room of a wagon,” said Don Butler, vice president for Cadillac marketing. “The V-Series Sport Wagon is another hallmark of the dramatic presence and power of Cadillac vehicles.”
Unveiled to the Press today, the show car’s exterior is finished in Midnight Silver, first seen on the Cadillac Sixteen Concept, and accented by Liquid Silver-finished wheels and a black chrome finish on the grille’s mesh insert. The rear fascia, upper spoiler and center high-mounted stop lamp are also unique to the show car.
Inside, the CTS-V Sport Wagon show car is trimmed in exclusive black leather with Alcantara accents. The upper section of the instrument panel and upper door panels are covered in the same premium leather, accented with midnight Sapele wood, while the microfiber material and stitching is applied to the lower door panels, pillars, console lid, headliner and steering wheel center. The show car features fine-grain black leather-trimmed Recaro seats with Alcantara seat inserts and V-series logos.
Like the CTS-V sedan and coupe, the Sport Wagon is powered by an supercharged aluminum 6.2-liter V-8, rated at 556 horsepower and 551 foot pounds of torque and can be fitted with either a Tremec TR6060 six-speed manual with a dual-disc clutch or a Hydra-Matic 6L90 six-speed paddle shift automatic. A suite of technical and performance elements complement the powertrain, including Magnetic Ride Control, Brembo brakes and Michelin Pilot Sport PS2 performance tires mounted on 19-inch forged aluminum wheels.
Cargo capability is a hallmark of wagons and the V-Series Sport Wagon delivers with 25.4 cubic feet of space behind the rear seats and 58 cubic feet with the seats folded – virtually doubling the available space of the sedan.
The CTS-V Sport Wagon production model will come standard with performance seats featuring perforated sueded microfiber inserts designed to hold the driver and front passenger in place during cornering. Recaro seats are optional and provide excellent support for high-performance driving.
The CTS-V Sport Wagon will go into production in late-2010, with initial sales in North America, followed by export markets including Europe and the Middle East.
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