Topic: Test Drive: 2014 Cadillac CTS Vsport

[mmret]

Saving those 350lbs goes a long long way.

[Sir Osis of Liver]

Saving those 350lbs goes a long long way.

That and a significantly better chassis. Remember, this is now a BIGGER car!

Was there any testing on a race track with plenty of corners? The new vehicle, unless I'm reading that wrong, appears to have better grip, so that means in theory it should be able to go into and through corners at higher speed which would negate the advantages of the larger engine.

If it corners faster, that means higher exit speeds while keeping the power of the strong engine to punch out of the corner. Those are all bonuses.

[dirtyjeffer]

Saving those 350lbs goes a long long way.

That and a significantly better chassis. Remember, this is now a BIGGER car!

Was there any testing on a race track with plenty of corners? The new vehicle, unless I'm reading that wrong, appears to have better grip, so that means in theory it should be able to go into and through corners at higher speed which would negate the advantages of the larger engine.

If it corners faster, that means higher exit speeds while keeping the power of the strong engine to punch out of the corner. Those are all bonuses.

also, i recall seeing a spec of the braking being something like 96 feet (don't quote me the exact number, but it was lower than listed upthread)...maybe that model had the upgrarded Brembo brakes (i don't know if that is a trim/option)...the reviewer said it was the shortest stopping distance of any sedan ever tested.

[revalations]

The numbers for the vsport suggest the V series is going to be bonkers. Can't wait to see what it's all about.

[rrocket]

Was there any testing on a race track with plenty of corners?

Does the 'Ring count?  The CTS-V crushed it by ~15 seconds.

Would be curious to see how they stack up on something like Streets of Willow...

[rrocket]

^^ Where is your source? Same driver? Same conditions? Based on the stats I posted I don't see 15 seconds.

This years lightning lap will be another good indicator (should be a great year for it in general - lots of great new cars)

R&T.  Both were piloted by "official" Cadillac drivers.

CTS-V  7:59

CTS- Vsport 8:14

Kinda surprised the V Sport hasn't been to Willow.  Has it?  I figured it would have been there by now.

[wing]

I get one next week.  Road trip?

[rrocket]

I get one next week.  Road trip?

To the Ring?  Sure...I'm in!!

[wing]

Driving there might be an issue but willow less so lol

[bye]

And do you have any data to conclude that you would be able to generate enough to charge the batteries fully in a day?

From my post in an EV thread the other day:

I did the math the other day on solar for my Smart ED.

EV Data:
40 km /day
20 kwh/100 km (average of 25 in winter, 17 in summer)
=8 kwh per day

Solar Data:
3.2 h/day of "effective maximum power output" ie. average sunshine (Ontario average of microfit installations reported in 2013)
10 x 250W panels = 2.5 kw max power
= 8 kwh/day

Solar component costs
250W panel is $180 wholesale (canadian solar)
250W micro inverter is $180 (enphase)
=$3600
add $1400 initial cost of monitoring, connecting to grid, etc

$5000

it takes ~15 years to drive 200,000 km (at 40 per day), so that means fuel cost was $300 per year, about $25 per month