German Fighter: 2016 Cadillac ATS-V

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Our First Test of the 2016 Cadillac ATS-V Sedan Auto and Manual Coupe Gunning For The Germans Beating the Germans is never easy — just ask the French — yet automakers constantly set their sights on what's become the holy grail of German sports cars: the BMW M3. Many have tried to unseat the king, but thus far the likes of Cadillac, Lexus, and Volvo have yet to definitively succeed. Where others have failed, General Motors hopes the new 2015 Cadillac ATS-V provides the magic bullet. After spending a couple weeks with an automatic-equipped ATS-V Sedan and a manual-equipped ATS-V Coupe, I think it's safe to say that the General is on to something. I imagine most are already intimately familiar with the ATS-V, Cadillac's hot new thing (along with the related CTS-V), so I'll offer up a quick refresher of Caddy's M-fighter. Built on GM's lightweight, rear-drive Alpha platform (which Cadillac will share with the next-generation Chevrolet Camaro), the ATS-V is powered by a 3.6-liter, twin-turbo V-6 that produces 464 hp and 445 lb-ft of torque. A V-8 will probably fit under the hood, but sadly none is offered. Buyers have the choice of a six-speed manual or a quick-shifting eight-speed automatic in addition to the choice of two- and four-door body styles. HOW QUICK WERE THEY? Find out here. 15 Automotive Giant Killers Sold in the United States: They've Got Heart We Hardly Knew You: 15 Cars That Quickly Hit the Chopping Block 2015 Toyota 4Runner Limited 4x4 First Test McLaren 675LT: Emotion, Performance 2017 Audi R8 Second Drive: Nailed it! What The Hell Is A Heartbeat Car? TO OUR E-MAIL SUBSCRIBERS: YOUR PRIVACY IS EXTREMELY IMPORTANT TO US. IF YOU BELIEVE YOU HAVE RECEIVED THIS EMAIL IN ERROR OR WISH TO UNSUBSCRIBE, PLEASE CLICK HERE. Write to us at: Motor Trend Digital Newsletter 831 S. Douglas Street El Segundo, CA 90245 Privacy Policy (c) 2015 TEN: The Enthusiast Network All rights reserved.