The shots reveal the...
The shots reveal the new-look nose, which is inspired by the 9X concept first shown at the German exhibition four years ago. The angular lines are far more aggressive than the current model"s, but designers have not gone overboard with the revisions, in order to avoid alienating conservative buyers.
This is the car Cadillac...
This is the car Cadillac reckons is a match for the BMW M5. Unveiled at the Detroit Motor Show, the 550bhp CTS-V aims to combine serious performance with plenty of luxury.
And just like its German rival, it’s packed with hi-tech kit, including the world’s fastest-reacting suspension. Called Magnetic Ride Control (MRC), this provides virtually instantaneous changes to damper settings to match the road surface. Race-derived Performance Traction Man-agement uses advanced electronics to regulate torque delivery from the supercharged 6.2-litre V8.
This develops 550bhp and 745Nm of torque and is linked to either a six-speed manual or auto. Cadillac says the rear-wheel drive CTS-V will be quick enough to take on the M5 and cover 0-60mph in less than five seconds. Our sources suggest it will cost around ÷£45,000.
But with such a powerful new model on the way, is Cadillac getting a guilty conscience? It also revealed a solar, hydrogen and fuel cell-powered crossover vehicle called the Provoq at the Consumer Electronics Show in Las Vegas, Nevada, last week.
It can drive 300 miles on a tank of hydrogen, which is backed up by a lithium-ion battery. Roof-mounted solar panels help maximise economy by providing power for interior accessories such as the lights and stereo.