Users ranked 2004 cadillac cts against other cars which they droveowned. Car and driver still gave the ctsv good overall remarks. Cadillac s most ferocious performance sedan, essentially a fourdoor corvette z06. Search preowned 2004 cadillac cts v listings to find the best local deals. This cadillac ctsv is a stock example of the firstgeneration m5fighter. Aug 01, 2004 check out this 2004 cadillac cts v that is as much of a musclecar as any fbody and keeps the looks of luxury car and a ls6 under the hood. Cts sedans equipped with a fivespeedautomatic transmission have a new 255hp, 3. Still, the objective test results suggest that cadillac didnt hit its development. Cadillac ctsv factory race car for sale cadillac owners. The 2009 ctsv, the highperformance version of the cts, bagged a spot in car and drivers ten best cars list. Cadillac s entrylevel model has seen improvement over the years as a much more capable car all the way around.
Aug 25, 2017 this cadillac cts v is a stock example of the firstgeneration m5fighter. Shop edmunds car, suv, and truck listings of over 6 million vehicles to find a cheap new, used, or certified preowned cpo 2004 cadillac ctsv for sale near. Deluxe 5seat car seat cover set thicken cushions protector blue full kits. The ctsv race car starts from a great set of blueprints, said gm racing director doug duchardt. Ctsv comparison march 2004 car n driver cadillac owners. The ctsv series includes three body styles, all of which feature a pushrod ohv v8 engine and a sporttuned suspension. As for the corvettepowered ctsv, we can think of worse ways to spend 50 grand. Used 2004 cadillac ctsv sedan listings and inventory simply research the type of used car youre interested in and then select a prewowned vehicle from our massive database to find cheap used. Compare msrp, invoice pricing, and other features on the 2004 cadillac cts v and 2004 cadillac deville and 2004 lexus gs 430 and 2004 mercedesbenz eclass. Cadillac cts ctsv without auto leveling headlights 2004, replacement headlight by replace. It was the most powerful car the brand had ever produced at 400 horsepower and was offered only with a manual transmission.
Ctsv comparison march 2004 car n driver cadillac owners forum. The ctsv uses a 640hp version of general motors lt4, a. On certain passenger vehicles involved in this campaign, the lower control arm ball stud nutwasher assemblies with washers were made of the wrong material. My good friend has a 02 m3 and he even admits the ctsv is as good of a car if not better than his m3. Universal 2 wide black 4 point safety racing seatbelt harness strap w buckle. Cadillac is a name synonymous with american luxury perhaps more than any other domestic manufacturer. It was a first for cadillac, but the ctsv was a cadillac like no other.
Sachs invented nivomat technology as a means to improve the safety and performance of vehicles loaded with extra weight. Our annual tuner car beatdown, presently called the supercar challenge, has all the earmarks of becoming a tradition at car and driver. But 2015 was the fun year when cadillac launched the ctsv, and we dont mean launched as in accelerated. I later had a panamera company car, and i actually believe the ctsv handled better at the limit. The ctsv, introduced in late 2003 as a 2004 model, signaled cadillac s entry into the lowvolume, highperformance luxury car niche, and was the first vehicle to wear the divisions highperformance vseries badge. Car and driver first pitted the cts v against a bmw m3 coupe and new m5 sedan, judging the cadillac equal or better in most respects, especially for value. Used 2004 cadillac ctsv for sale with photos cargurus. The ctsv made the car and driver 10best list again in 2011 and 2012.
I dont know if this was a repeat episode but car and driver tv had the super car challenge this weekend. Oem new seat back panel trim front left driver black 0815 cadillac cts 25939325. However, the cts v is about much more than raw power. The fourdoor cts v sedan was introduced in 2004, and the cts v sport wagon and coupe were introduced in 2010 for the 2011 model year. Calling the 400horse, v 8powered 2004 cadillac cts v series a fourdoor z06 instantly brings its performance profile into focus. A very fun rear wheel drive thats both fast and cheap if you dont mind high miles. Car complaints, car problems and defect information. Ctsv enters this prestigious club currently near or at the top of the highperformance luxury car niche in terms of horsepower per vehicle pound. Canada limited for cadillac motor car division whenever it appears in this manual.
Cadillac marks 15 years of vseries cadillac pressroom. This could be because the panamera is only slightly smaller than the fleetwood brougham. The ctsv can in first and third in the sedan division. You need all your lights to be functional for safe driving, to see the road and be seen by other drivers. Cts v enters this prestigious club currently near or at the top of the highperformance luxury car niche in terms of horsepower per vehicle pound. Audis middleweight champ faces a fresh set of contenders. Much more than just a powerful engine, cts v is equipped with a standard sixspeed manual transmission, large performance brakes at all four corners, 18inch wheels and tires, retuned shock absorbers and steering for the performance. Feb 03, 2004 a change in perception is what the cadillac brand wants and needs. I purchased the car in fall of 2012 from an enthusiast who took very good care of the car. Get detailed information on the 2004 cadillac ctsv including specifications and data that includes dimensions, engine specs, warranty, standard features, options, and more. Cadillac didnt use its own great northstar v8 with double overhead cams as it does in the srx sportutility because it couldnt quite fit under the cts hood. Please keep this manual in your vehicle, so it will be.
Nevertheless, 165 feet is a sports car number, and the cts v had distinctly better pedal feel than the m5. Calling the 400horse, v8powered 2004 cadillac cts v series a fourdoor z06 instantly brings its performance profile into focus. One was to provide good handling and the ctsv was, by all measures, absolutely excellent. Most recent 2004 cadillac cts recall on august 25, 2004, cadillac recalled 41,928 cadillac cts. The cadillac cts is an executive car that was manufactured and marketed by general motors. Yet it also does this polished hotrod sedan something of an. I have taken pride in keeping this car in fantastic shape. Btw,didnt the cts come in second in overall quality next to the lexus es300. See good deals, great deals and more on a 2004 cadillac cts. Regular production accessory, performance shock absorber package. Detailed features and specs for the used 2004 cadillac ctsv including fuel economy, transmission, warranty, engine type, cylinders, drivetrain and more.
Learn about the 2004 cadillac cts shop for the cts. The 2009 ctsv, the highperformance version of the cts, bagged a spot in car and driver s ten best cars list. Cadillacs most ferocious performance sedan, essentially a fourdoor corvette z06. Calling the 400horse, v8powered 2004 cadillac cts v series a fourdoor.
The car is engineered with near 5050 weight distribution and reaches 60 mph from in an estimated 4. The worst complaints are engine, accessories exterior, and brakes problems. The cadillac cts is a midsize luxury car executive car designed, engineered, manufactured and marketed by cadillac, and now in its third generation. Cadillac cts ctsv 2004, nivomat rear driver or passenger side shock absorber by sachs. Cadillacs entrylevel model has seen improvement over the years as a much more capable car all the way around. This cadillac ctsv is a stock example of the firstgeneration. An eightspeed automatic and no fewer than four driving modes are now standard with the car no matter how much you might desire a clutch. The cts v, introduced in late 2003 as a 2004 model, signaled cadillac s entry into the lowvolume, highperformance luxury car niche, and was the first vehicle to wear the divisions highperformance v series badge. Detailed features and specs for the used 2004 cadillac cts v including fuel economy, transmission, warranty, engine type, cylinders, drivetrain and more. If you sell the vehicle, please leave this manual in it so the new owner can use it. This could be the fastest fourdoor sedan weve ever driven. Find the engine specs, mpg, transmission, wheels, weight, performance and more for the 2004 cadillac cts v sedan 4d v series 6 speed. Roadkill roadkill garage dirt every day hot rod garage adam carolla goes racing engine masters best driver s car week long road to monterey put up or shut up head 2. They continue a legacy of innovation with super cruise which is the industrys first hands.
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