The ultimate test of any performance car’s mettle is conquering the famed Nurburgring track in Nürburg, Germany. The 13-mile Nordschleife has long been the track for development and bragging rights. Among the lastest boasts to catch our attention is the 2009 Cadillac CTS-V recording a 7:59.32 lap. This blistering time appears to be the fastest ever publicly documented for a production sedan.
John Heinricy, GM Performance Division executive and an acclaimed racing driver, piloted the CTS-V through its sub-8 minute lap. The 550-horsepower car itself was reportedly equipped exactly as planned for production, complete with a 6.2-liter supercharged V-8 engine, six-speed transmission, and Magnetic Ride Control suspension. The CTS-V is going through the final stages of testing and development. It appears that Cadillac on track to achieve the goal to make the CTS-V the world's fastest production sedan when it goes on sale this fall.
Research the Cadillac CTS in the buyer’s guide, complete with pricing, specifications, and photo galleries. Read our 2008 Cadillac CTS review.
