Video: Cadillac CTS-V 7:59 Ring Run
Filed Under: Cadillac
If there were any doubts of the superb lap time of 7 minutes and 59 seconds acheived by the Cadillac CTS-V on the Nurburgring, here is all the proof you are going to need. General Motors has released a video showing the entire run with John Heinricy, Excutive of GM Performance Division and racing driver behind the wheel.
Although this particular prototype is supposed to be completely unmodified to lay claim to the fastest lap time in a production sedan, the engineers were forced to make a couple of minor modifications for safety reasons. A harness bar for a 6-way racing safety belt system and there was also a fire supression unit on board which are only going to add weight to the car and did nothing to enhance performance.
thats funny... no IMPORT ONLY guys have crap to say...
Sparco racing seats (probably really light, made of carbon or something like that). Much lighter than the original seats. 6-way racing safety belt - it improves lap times tremendously. It doesnt let you move on the seat in tight corners like with the original belt (3way belt). Rollbar - if it's well made, then it could give to car chassie more stiffnes.
"superb lap time of 7 minutes and 29 seconds acheived by the Cadillac CTS-V" Right on WCF! Why buy a Nissan GT-R when you can have a 4 door saloon with same performance!
spyshot-73 I think that drag was referring to those individuals who only like german or japanese cars or any other car maker outside of U.S.A, I'm happy to see that GM produced a sedan putting up a lap time like that.
Well thats true , you could have the best car in the world , but if the drivers got no all round expeirience then the times will be alot better/worse, Funny though -Testing an american car on a european track!
GM practically built the CTS on that track.I loved the new CTS from the beginning and new the CTS-V would be something to watch out for. This is coming from a huge BMW M series fan.
Did anyone else notice how the suspension completely bottomed out through the carousel, but none of the interior pieces exhibited any first or second-order vibrations? Thats the sign of high torsional rigidity, good engineering, and quality product! Good job GM!
The roll-cage will help.
This is an impressive time but in an age when even Volvos are shapely the straight edge styling sits a little uncomfortably.
In this case, the effect of the roll-cage is negligible. Even with a full cage, if the chassis is weak, the carousel will highlight it with significant body and mount flexing because the suspension is placed under an extreme dynamic load; which will rattle many a piece in a poorly constructed vehicle interior. There were no shakes or rattles inside the CTS! The styling is a personal preference. I like the fact it is different, but not just for difference sake.
Sure is an excellent car. Looks very well balanced.
Fastest recorded production sedan on factory-spec street tires my ass. M5 is faster around the nurburing and technically this car is in the same category as the M3 Sedan which will beat the time of 7:59 if it has not already. Nice car though but false claim.
Looks like a more experienced driver could have gone much faster - judging by when he applies power at various sections of the track. I bet Sabine would kick his ass in the same car. But then again, she does drive the M5 taxi, so it would probably be a conflict of interest...
This time was acheived with an automatic tranny...I would think a the 6-speed would get a slightly better time.

























MM very impressive .