2011 Detroit Auto show preview: 2011 Cadillac CTS-V Coupe Race Car

by Alex

Before the 2011 Detroit Auto Show gets underway which is just round the corner, here is a glimpse of the CTS-CV Coupe race car which has been released by GM. The coupe race car is all set to make its first debut on January 19th as was announced last month. GM has promised it will make a come back in the Sports Car Club of America World Challenge GT racing series for the 2011 season, which is going to start from March 25-27 in St Petersburg. And the pilot’s seat will be graced by three time GT1 champion in American Le Mans Series, Mr. Johnny O’Connel and winner of 2005 SCCA World Challenge GT class Mr. Andy Pilgrim.

At Sebring International Raceway in late January the first on-tract test are scheduled. Currently there is no information related to the specs of the car but there are details about the production version of Cadillac CTS-V Coupe which is powered by a LSA 6.2L supercharged V-8 engine delivering 556 horsepower (415 kW) and 551 lb.-ft. of torque (747 Nm).

The car can run up to 60 mph (96) in just 3.9 seconds with the above configuration. Features of LSA engine are like intercooled Eaton supercharger system, premium aluminum-alloy cylinder heads and many other minute detailed designs are made to built up its power.

Source: 4wheelsnews

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