Cadillac CT6 Will 'Eventually' Get Twin-Turbo V8
After subtly revealing its upcoming flagship sedan, Cadillac is spilling new details about the CT6.
During the Oscars, the American automaker showed off its CT6 in a new commercial. and its president, Johan de Nysschen, hosted a Q&A online where he answered some questions about the brand and the flagship sedan. The former head of Infiniti said that a twin-turbo V8 will eventually find its way under the hood of the CT6 saying, “CT6 is a car that really sets the standard in many respects with regard to advanced new body construction technology. It’s a Cadillac, so it stands to reason that it’s great to drive, very refined and sophisticated. The lightweight body construction allows us to push the envelope when it comes to powertrain in a way we know that the rest of the industry will follow. This includes a very wide mix of engines, starting with a 2.0-liter turbo, up to, eventually, a high-performance advanced V8 turbo.”
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In a response to another question, de Nysschen specifically said that Cadillac is carefully planning the lifecycle for the model and promised that high-power derivatives is part of that plan. “The lightweight body structure allows us to achieve formidable performance even with a twin-turbo V-6,” he said. “Imagine how this car would perform with a twin-turbo V-8. Have patience, grasshopper.”
[Source: Jalopnik]
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Jason Siu began his career in automotive journalism in 2003 with Modified Magazine, a property previously held by VerticalScope. As the West Coast Editor, he played a pivotal role while also extending his expertise to Modified Luxury & Exotics and Modified Mustangs. Beyond his editorial work, Jason authored two notable Cartech books. His tenure at AutoGuide.com saw him immersed in the daily news cycle, yet his passion for hands-on evaluation led him to focus on testing and product reviews, offering well-rounded recommendations to AutoGuide readers. Currently, as the Content Director for VerticalScope, Jason spearheads the content strategy for an array of online publications, a role that has him at the helm of ensuring quality and consistency across the board.
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"Eventually"? That's disturbingly open-ended and non-committal. Remember, Mikhail Gorbachev eventually made economic reforms and ultimately lost his job.
LOL that car has a punchline not a themeline