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Here are the Fastest Road-Going Cadillacs Made Over The Last Two Decades

Posted on October 2, 2021 12:00 pm by

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Unsurprisingly the first model on the list is the popular Cadillac offering from the NFS Most Wanted game. The CTS-V has a supercharged 6.2-liter V-8 engine rated at 640 horsepower. It also manages an acceleration of 3.6 seconds to 60 mph The steering is characterized as accurate yet a touch heavy, but the brand makes up for that with a stable suspension. Power is delivered to the rear tires via a smooth eight-speed transmission as well. The CTS-V comes in wagon and sedan body styles, so it is possible to have both speed and utility.

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Cadillac CTS-V Sedan specifications
Engine	6.2L supercharged V-8
Horsepower	640 HP @ 6,400 RPM
Torque	630 LB-FT @ 3,600 RPM
Transmission	8L90 eight-speed automatic
0 to 60 mph	3.6 seconds
Top Speed	200 mph

Read our full review on the 2018 Cadillac CTS-V Sedan

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The Blackwing is one of the automaker’s flagship models, with only 600 cars equipped with the twin-turbo V-8 engine. The name comes from the Merlette blackbird, which is illustrated on the original Cadillac crest. The 4.2-liter engine produces 550 horsepower, so the Blackwing reaches 60 mph within 4.1 seconds and the quarter-mile in 12.4 seconds; not a bad result for an unmodified production car. The transmission is a ten-speed hydra-matic, which is intuitive and features impressively rapid shifts.

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Cadillac CT6-V Blackwing specifications
Engine	4.2 L twin-turbo V-8
Horsepower	550 HP
Torque	627 LB-FT
Transmission	Hydra-Matic 10-speed automatic
0 to 60 mph	4.1 seconds
Top Speed	200 mph

Read our full review on the 2020 CT6-V Blackwing

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The XLR-V was a high-performance version of the Cadillac XLR. Some of the design language came from the Corvette, hence the convertible body style and unique styling. It had a 4.4-liter V-8 engine and a six-speed automatic transmission. The output was 443 horsepower, and it reached 60 mph in 4.9 seconds. The additions to the chassis facilitated a stable ride for the track, and the adaptive forward lighting system was the first time a Cadillac model could automatically adjust the headlamp direction at night.

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Cadillac XLR-V specifications
Engine	4.4-liter V-8
Horsepower	443 hp @ 6400 rpm
Torque	414 lb-ft @ 3900 rpm
Transmission	six-speed automatic
0 to 60 mph	4.9 seconds
Top Speed	155 mph

Read our full review on the 2006 Cadillac XLR-V

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The 4.6 V-8 was discontinued in 2011, though it merits a position on this list. The STS had a 4.6 V-8 NorthStar engine that produced 320 horsepower and accelerated to 60 mph in 6 seconds. This car was also available with all-wheel drive for maximum performance. The STS 4.6 was one of the first Cadillac models to add tech safety packages like lane departure warning, blind-spot monitoring, and stability control.

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Cadillac STS 4.6 V8 specifications
Engine	4.6-liter V-8
Horsepower	320 hp @ 6400 rpm
Torque	315 lb-ft @ 4400 rpm
Transmission	6-speed shiftable automatic
0 to 60 mph	6 seconds
Top Speed	155 mph

Read our full review on the 2010 Cadillac STS 4.6 V8

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The ATS-V was discontinued in 2018, though it was a fun, high-performance model with a racing-inspired style. It had a 3.6-liter twin-turbo V-6 that produced 464 horsepower and a six-speed manual gearbox which could be upgraded to an eight-speed automatic. The combination of the lightweight materials and significant power meant the ATS-V could reach 60 mph within 3.8 seconds. The top speed was 189 mph. Magnet actuated adaptive dampers were standard as well, so drivers could alternate between relaxed and firm rides.

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Cadillac ATS-V specifications
Engine	3.6-liter twin-turbo V-6
Horsepower	464 hp @ 5,850 rpm
Torque	445 lb-ft @ 3,500 rpm
Transmission	Six-speed manual
0 to 60 mph	3.8 seconds
Top Speed	189 mph

Read our full review on the 2018 Cadillac ATS-V

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The BLS V-6 was another short-lived model produced between 2006 and 2009. It was front-wheel drive and, as the name suggests, had a 2.8-liter V-6 engine churning 255 horsepower. Its acceleration time was 6.3 seconds to 60 mph. Customers received a choice of a six-speed manual or automatic gearbox, and the chassis ensured dynamic handling performance. Its interior was characterized by circular instruments, a leather-wrapped steering wheel, and analog clocks. The tech features included high-quality audio and infotainment of the era as well.

Cadillac BLS 2.8 T V6 specifications
Engine	2.8-liter V-6
Horsepower	255 hp
Torque	295 lb-ft
Transmission	six-speed manual
0 to 60 mph	6.3 seconds
Top Speed	155 mph

Read our full review on the 2009 Cadillac BLS 2.8 T V6

Cool AMG-Powered Cars Not From Germany

Posted on May 1, 2021 7:00 am by admin

Mitsubishi Galant AMG

Most of us know about the Mitsubishi Galant VR4. It’s a turbocharged performance version of an otherwise forgettable economy Japanese sedan. In 1989 there was another performance version, however. The AMG-badged Galant was only for the Japanese market, which explains why it’s been mostly forgotten. It used the same 4G63 2.0-liter inline-four, but the German tuning company modified it so it now revved up to 8,000 RPM. This resulted in 170 horsepower and 141 pound-feet (191 Nm), which was less than the VR-4, but because it was naturally-aspirated it did not have the immense turbo-lag, present in older turbo-engines.

Mitsubishi Galant AMG specifications
Engine 2.0-liter inline-four

Horsepower 170 HP

Torque 141 LB-FT

The Crossfire is one of the creations born from the Daimler-Chrysler merger. It was based on the Mercedes SLK roadster and shared around 60 percent of its parts. Although the Crossfire is often likened to a dog doing its thing, there’s no denying that in SRT-6 trim, it packs a serious punch.

That’s because the 3.2-liter Mercedes V-6 has been reworked by AMG to pack a serious punch.

To be exact, it develops 330 horsepower and 310 pound-feet (420 Nm). Although the five-speed automatic is not the sportiest gearbox the car still manages a 0 to 60 mph (97 km/h) sprint of 5.3 seconds.

2005 Chrysler Crossfire SRT-6 specifications
Engine 3.2-liter Mercedes V-6

Horsepower 330 HP

Torque 310 LB-FT

Transmission five-speed automatic

0 to 60 mph 5.3 seconds

Read our full review on the 2005 Chrysler Crossfire SRT-6

Two-door body style 2+0 seating

It’s no secret that all new V-8-powered Aston Martin models use the 4.0-liter twin-turbo V-8 designed by AMG. This is due to e newly-formed partnership between Mercedes and Aston Martin. The M-177 version of the 4.0-liter V-8 is used in Aston Martin’s smallest sports car – the Vantage. It produces 503 horsepower and 505 pound-feet (685 Nm). This is enough to propel the British sports coupe to 60 mph in 3.4 seconds on its way to 195 mph (314 km/h) top speed. Fun fact: the same M-177 engine is put to work in the Vantage GTE race car, developed for the FIA Championship.

Aston Martin Vantage specifications
Engine 4.0-liter V-8

Horsepower 503 HP

Torque 505 LB-FT

0 to 60 mph 3.4 seconds

Top Speed 195 mph

Read our full review on the Aston Martin Vantage

First released in 1999, the Zonda was Horacio Pagani’s foothold into the market of super-exclusive exotic cars. Over its lifespan, the Zonda had many different versions, but one thing remained fundamentally the same – the engine.

All versions of the Zonda were powered by an AMG V-12. More specifically the M-120 unit, which initially developed up to 444 horsepower and up to 472 pound-feet (640 Nm) for the Zonda C-12.

That was enough for a 4.0-second sprint to 60 mph (97 km/h) and a 9.2-second run to 100 mph (161 km/h). The C-12S received a 7.0-liter version of the M-120. Later versions used the AMG M-297, which was still based on the M-120 but was developed for more top-end power. In its most powerful form, the AMG V-12 produced 789 horsepower and 627 pound-feet (850 Nm). This allowed the Zonda to reach speeds of 221 mph (355 km/h).

Pagani Zonda specifications
Engine AMG V-12

Horsepower 444 HP

Torque 472 LB-FT

0 to 60 mph 4.0 seconds

0 to 100 mph 9.2 seconds

Read our full review on the Pagani Zonda

We are back with Aston Martin and their first-ever luxury SUV. The model entered production in 2020, and with it Aston Martin has joined the teeming market of performance luxury SUVs. Power is once again entrusted to the 4.0-liter twin-turbo AMG V-8. In the DBX, however, the M-177 produces 542 horsepower and 516 pound-feet (700 Nm). This allows for a 0 to 60 mph print in as little as 4.3 seconds and a top speed of 181 mph (291 km/h). Being an SUV, power goes to all four wheels. The gearbox of choice is a nine-speed automatic.

Aston Martin DBX specifications
Engine 4.0-liter twin-turbo AMG V-8

Horsepower 542 HP

Torque 516 LB-FT

0 to 60 mph 4.3 seconds

Top Speed 181 mph

Read our full review on the Aston Martin DBX

The Pagani Huayra entered production in 2012, but contrary to popular belief, it was not meant to be a successor to the Zonda. Actually, the initial plan was to launch the two cars simultaneously, but due to financial reasons that wasn’t a possibility. As with the Zonda, the Huayra was powered by a V-12 AMG engine.

The M-156 featured two twin-scroll turbochargers for better response and was actually a derivative of the M-275.

Like the Zonda, the Huayra had many versions. Earlier ones developed 720 horsepower, which eventually went to over 830 horsepower in the Imola version. Torque was 738 pound-feet (1,000 Nm) but later went up to 811 pound-feet (1,100 Nm). Depending on the version, the 0 to 60 mph (97 km/h) could be achieved in as little as 2.2 seconds, and the top speed for all versions was well over 224 mph (360 km/h).

Pagani Huayra specifications
Engine V-12 AMG

Horsepower 720 HP

Torque 738 LB-FT

0 to 60 mph 2.2 seconds

Top Speed 224 mph

Read our full review on the Pagani Huayra

We already talked about the connection between Aston Martin and Mercedes-Benz and how the former uses AMG V-8 engines in its lineup. Before the Vantage and certainly before the DBX, the brand’s flagship – DB-11 also made use of the German powerhouse. The same goes for its convertible version – the Volante. In the big British gran tourer, the M-177 4.0-liter V-8 pumps out 503 horsepower at 6,000 RPM and 498 pound-feet (675 Nm) at 2,000 RPM. Since the AMG V-8 is meant to be the base engine for the flagship Aston Martin, it is no match for their newly-developed 5.2-liter V-12. However, it is still enough for a very respectable 4.0 seconds to 60 mph (97 km/h) and a top speed of 186 mph (300 km/h).

Aston Martin DB-11 V-8 / Volante specifications
Engine 4.0-liter V-8

Horsepower 503 HP @ 6,000 RPM

Torque 498 LB-FT @ 2,000 RPM

0 to 60 mph 4.0 seconds

Top Speed 186 mph

Read our full review on the Aston Martin DB11 V-8

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Engine	3.2-liter Mercedes V-6
Horsepower	330 HP
Torque	310 LB-FT
Transmission	five-speed automatic
0 to 60 mph	5.3 seconds

Engine	4.0-liter V-8
Horsepower	503 HP
Torque	505 LB-FT
0 to 60 mph	3.4 seconds
Top Speed	195 mph

Engine	AMG V-12
Horsepower	444 HP
Torque	472 LB-FT
0 to 60 mph	4.0 seconds
0 to 100 mph	9.2 seconds

Engine	4.0-liter twin-turbo AMG V-8
Horsepower	542 HP
Torque	516 LB-FT
0 to 60 mph	4.3 seconds
Top Speed	181 mph

Engine	V-12 AMG
Horsepower	720 HP
Torque	738 LB-FT
0 to 60 mph	2.2 seconds
Top Speed	224 mph

Mitsubishi Galant AMG specifications
Engine	2.0-liter inline-four
Horsepower	170 HP
Torque	141 LB-FT

Here are the Fastest Road-Going Cadillacs Made Over The Last Two Decades

Cool AMG-Powered Cars Not From Germany

Mitsubishi Galant AMG