Cadillac knows a thing or two about high performance luxury, and the new CTS-V epitomizes that mantra in every way.

GM is not messing around with some ‘small displacement, twin turbo V6’ to abide by EPA/CAFE restrictions. No, they went straight for the throat and stuffed a supercharged, 6.2L LT4 under the hood – and it cranks out 640 HP and 630 pound-feet of torque. This is the same motor found in the new C7 Corvette Z06. All of this power is channeled through an 8-speed transmission, then to a set of very large Michelin Pilot Super Sport tires.

To ensure the CTS-V can put your guts in the back sear with accelerative Gs, Cadillac stiffened the car’s structure by 25 percent and fitted MRC (magnetic ride control). A substantial rear spoiler, front splitter and diffuser also improve grip through aerodynamics.

The new CTS-V also sports a pair of two-piece Recaro sport seats, which are found in a luxuriously appointed cabin, complete with 4G LTE connectivity, a Bose stereo and Siri Eyes, for free. There’s even that Performance Data Recorder that is found in the 2015 Z06, which will be on hand to record your hero moments at the track.

This is a luxury performance sedan done right. Well done, GM.