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nthfinity · 05-11-2004, 12:21 PM

this was seen going around Nurburgring recently, and is roumored to have a 6.0 Liter V8 pushing 475-500 Hp!

seems like possible early test work with a vette engine, and possibly the CTS V to take on the new M5....
EDIT: a wee bit more info on the hood scoop, and a few more spyshots

The vehicle show here is actually an older CTS-V mule. The higher-performance CTS-V Plus uses a larger-displacement pushrod small-block engine, so the hood hump should disappear in production.

on a side note, i wouldnt doubt this gets sub 8 minute lap times

SPEEDKILLAR · 05-11-2004, 12:23 PM

Looks aggresive except that thing on the hood

Why a 6 liter V8

T-Bird · 05-11-2004, 12:32 PM

not that hard to go from a 5.7 liter to a 6 liter if you think about it.

RC45 · 05-11-2004, 12:36 PM

Originally Posted by SPEEDKILLAR

Looks aggresive except that thing on the hood

Why a 6 liter V8

Why not?

The engine does not gain weight as it gains displacement - just power....

SFDMALEX · 05-11-2004, 12:41 PM

I love it. Looks like a mean badass machine!

SPEEDKILLAR · 05-11-2004, 12:42 PM

not that hard to go from a 5.7 liter to a 6 liter if you think about it.

Yeah I know, but don't see that a lot in this configuration.

Anyway, it looks good(exterior that is), and the price is very tempting.

FoxFour · 05-11-2004, 01:12 PM

The LS2 engine that is in the new C6 'Vette is already a 6.0 liter, it just seems natural that the engineers are planning for future versions of the CTS V. Sounds good! That stupid hood scoop may be just a diversion, but what if they needed the extra clearance? The LS2 is a low profile design like the previous Corvette engine, so it generally would not need the extra clearance. Unless they are toying with an Eaton type supercharger or maybe 4 valve heads.

Schwalbe · 05-11-2004, 01:34 PM

I love this badass CTS-V. I really like the big fenders and the rear spoilers on it.

I wonder if nthfinity you possess a little more information about this car ? I will like you confirm me, if the engine on this CTS-V plus it's the LS2 6.0L SFI or the new LS7 6.4L SFI ? These two motors according to GM are + 500HP.

RC45 · 05-11-2004, 01:40 PM

Nah - the LS2 is a 400hp motor.. already announced and fitted in the upcoming C6.

Schwalbe · 05-11-2004, 02:22 PM

Originally Posted by RC45

Nah - the LS2 is a 400hp motor.. already announced and fitted in the upcoming C6.

It's true, RC45 you have reason. I have just verified, the LS2 is a motor of + 400HP. If it's really a V8 6.0L, this can be a motor that GM already sells currently. Thus, according to you RC45, which GM motors 6.0L is it ?

nthfinity · 05-11-2004, 02:38 PM

As if the 400-horsepower CTS-V Series isn't enough, we photographed General Motors' Performance Division engineers testing an even higher performance version.

Referred to as the CTS-V Series Plus by spectators at the NÃ¼rburgring, this CTS mule is said to be powered by a 6.0-liter V-8, and sources are estimating the horsepower to be in the 475-500 range. General Motors is aggressively testing this more powerful CTS, but production plans have not yet been confirmed.

unfortunately, thats as much info as i have regarding the car... but definately a M5 killer.

the hood scoop is remeniscant to the 6.6 Liter V8 in old 2nd Gen F bodies...

Schwalbe · 05-11-2004, 02:46 PM

unfortunately, thats as much info as i have regarding the car... but definately a M5 killer.

Thanks nthfinity for infos. This CTS-V Plus is therefore a file to follow.

RC45 · 05-11-2004, 03:24 PM

Originally Posted by Schwalbe JG 44

Originally Posted by RC45

Nah - the LS2 is a 400hp motor.. already announced and fitted in the upcoming C6.

It's true, RC45 you have reason. I have just verified, the LS2 is a motor of + 400HP. If it's really a V8 6.0L, this can be a motor that GM already sells currently. Thus, according to you RC45, which GM motors 6.0L is it ?

I would suspect it is one of the engines pegged for this and other performanc eplatforms in the next couple years.

That would mean a further development on for the LS6 - or a tweaked LS2 or maybe early trials of the LS7.

GM may hold to their standard operating procedure and let the LS2 spend a year or 2 in the new Vette before giving it up to other models.... and the same would hold true for the LS7 - but that doesn't mean they may not already be testing the 2006 and 2007 applications of these engines.

Schwalbe · 05-11-2004, 04:52 PM

Thanks RC45 for these precisions.

With these new motors soon available, the CTS-V is a serious competitor to the (RS6-M5-E55). His development on the "Ring" proves it too.

Schwalbe · 05-12-2004, 07:49 PM

OMG :shock:

Wow ! Thanks a lot nthfinity for these new pictures of CTS-V Plus, they are unbelievable.