Say hello to the 2016 CTS-V sedan, and it exemplifies the very best of Cadillac. Even by Cadillac’s own admission, they are quoted as saying that “nobody thought it was possible that we could push [the CTS-V] this far.”

What’s really interesting is what lies beneath the hood: GM’s supercharged, 6.2-liter LT4 V8, squeezing out a (de-tuned) 640 horsepower and 630 pound-feet of torque. That is slightly less than the C7 Z06, but the result is the most powerful Cadillac ever produced.

With the advanced launch control and the 8-speed automatic transmission (no more manual transmission), Cadillac claims the 4,100 lb 2016 CTS-V will sprint to 60 MPH in just 3.6 seconds, and a top speed of over 200 miles per hour.

The new V also features the next-gen Magnetic Ride Control active damping system (with a 40-percent increase in responsiveness)and a 25-percent increase in structural stiffness, which will improve overall handling and steering. And let’s not forget the Brembo brake package that comes standard, as well as the 19-inch alloy wheels wrapped in super sticky Michelin Pilot Super Sport tires that will pull 1g in lateral acceleration.

Additionally, Cadillac will also offer GM’s Performance Data Recorder in the CTS-V. It records high-definition video with GPS data overlays that is sharable via social media. Cadillac will offer Siri Eyes Free, OnStar with 4G LTE, CUE infotainment with navigation and Bose audio.

The CTS-V will hit the streets late summer, 2016 – following the debut of the smaller ATS-V. The CTS-V will debut at the 2015 Detroit Auto Show in just a few weeks.

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