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Cadillac CTS-V Coupe – Driving Report

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When we think of the new, cool, sporty side of Cadillac that has emerged over the last few years, the CTS, and specifically the CTS-V, is the car that comes to mind. The CTS-V has been with us since way back in 2004, and has been a reigning super-sedan ever since. For the 2011 model year, GM expanded the appeal of the second generation CTS-V with a neat sport wagon and a very distinctive coupe.

For 2014, Cadillac is reworking the CTS lineup yet again, so this year will be the last of the first generation CTS Coupes. Luckily, we were able to really put a 2013 CTS-V Coupe through its paces as we took it on a long road trip to the famed Masters golf tournament in Augusta, Georgia.Such a drive allowed us to both put on the cruise control and to give all 556 horses a real workout, so we were able to get a good sense for what this Cadillac is all about. Now, for many the CTS-V Coupe has been an appealing car ever since it came out, and a 500+ horsepower Caddy with a six-speed manual will definitely garner some interest, but can this older design live up to the high expectations of 2013?

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Jamie Doyle
In 2008, seeing the need for an online sports car journal, Jamie created Sports Car Digest. Sports Car Digest has become one of the internet’s most trusted source of accurate and up to date information and enjoys a large online community whose members represent some of the most knowledgeable and accomplished people in the industry. Jamie is a member of the International Motor Press Association (and lots more organizations). Outside of cars, he enjoys fishing, golfing and time with family.
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