None More Black? Signs Point to Black Series–Baiting Cadillacs

Cadillac is looking at high-performance derivatives beyond its current portfolio, brand executives said at the recent media launch of the ATS-V in Texas.

Cadillac currently offers a sedan and a coupe version of the 464-hp ATS-V; in the fall, the 640-hp CTS-V will be added. But that’s not enough.

Asked whether Cadillac was considering a burlier, even more aggressive variation of the ATS-V in the mold of the Mercedes-AMG Black Series models, chief engineer Dave Leone had this to say: “We might have something down the road that is a little bit more aggressive.” Another source said that such a model could come to market by 2017.



Leone furthermore spoke in relation to all-wheel travel and also dual-clutch automated transmissions. Both equally systems have been thought to be for your ATS-V nevertheless finally laid off. A dual-clutch ’box “would are actually appreciably more substantial and more costly, with no faster answer period. ” This individual claimed that Cadillac wouldn't simply take a look at doing a really tranny inside the camera, nevertheless them to furthermore viewed purchasing these. “They have some mystique, ” states Leone, “but this wasn’t worth every penny. ”

About all-wheel travel, Leone claimed that Cadillac found it will include added 190 to be able to two hundred pounds—all at the cab end added wheels. “It provides understeer and also eliminates through the accurate sense, ” he states. Absolutely no appreciate it.


Down the road, Cadillac will add further V models. Says the brand’s global marketing director Jim Vurpillat: “There will be eight new entries in five new segments over the next few years, and we can see a V-series in one or two of those.” That’s on top of the Vsport models, which may be extended to include several additional Cadillacs, including the CT6 and perhaps even the Escalade.