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Cadillac debuts supercharged CTS-V Coupe, let the drooling begin

If the CTS-V sedan just wasn't your thing then Cadillac hopes the coupe is. Powered by the same 556 supercharged V8 found in the CTS-V sedan, the coupe starts production this summer. Featuring Cadillac's Magnetic Ride Control, Brembo brakes and an available automatic, paddle-shift transmission. The CTS-V coupe takes a lot from its sedan counter part but it is about an inch wider in the rear track. It's also about two inches shorter in length and height. The shrinking doesn't appear to have any weight savings as the car still does 0-60 in a staggering 3.9 seconds, although official weight numbers weren't released. If the actual weight didn't drop, we would hope either the price does, or the handling improves in coupe form. Full Press Release Follows:

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Cadillac unveils CTS Coupe, announces CTS-V Coupe – We’re in love!

Cadillac announced the much anticipated CTS Coupe and will be bringing it to the LA Autoshow. Set for production for Spring of 2010 with the V-series variant to follow that fall, Cadillac says the Coupe comes virtually unchanged from the concept unveiled in Detroit in 2008. Cadillac wanted to extend their Art and Science design philosophy and the CTS brand with the Coupe, which now sits along the CTS Wagon as well. Naturally, the base engine is GM's potent 304-hp V6 which gets 27 mpg on the highway. Much to drivers delight the Coupe will be available with a 6-speed manual in both RWD and AWD versions. However, if you're part of the camp that doesn't prefer to row for yourself there will be a 6-speed automatic as well. Other desirable options include a "Performance Package with 18-inch wheels and all-season tires (available in both RWD and AWD,)" or the " the Summer Tire Performance Package, with 19-inch tires and wheels and a higher level of road holding capability. StabiliTrak, the advanced electronic chassis control system, is standard." The base Caddy is no slouch in the handling department featuring Independent SLA front suspension, a multi-link rear suspension and a limited-slip differential. It's no wonder why Cadillac is different the Recaro seats in the base coupe. Click past the break for slew of photographs, full specifications, and the official press release.

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