ZR-1 Powered Cadillac CTS- V for sale in the UK..

ZR-1 Powered Cadillac CTS- V for sale in the UK..

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Vet Guru

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2,181 posts

246 months

Monday 17th May 2010
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If the cost of a ZR-1 is still too much, Spotted on Pistonheads for sale the ZR-1 powered Cadillac CTS-V with around 550 Bhp and five seats!

I think this new CTS is such a nice looking car and now with some Corvette power planted under the hood. Seems even more a bargin price against a used Vette ZR-1 and around £90k almost the same performance for half the price.

mitch_

1,282 posts

230 months

Monday 17th May 2010
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You don't miss much do you Rob? I'm not sure I want to sell it. It's just a truly awesome car. Without a doubt faster than a Z06, as much as it pains me to say it!

ringram

14,700 posts

254 months

Monday 17th May 2010
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Actually LSA engine not LS9.
I think its the TVS1900 blower and not the TVS2300, plus other changes.
But yeah, not bad. Or get a RHD VXR8! biggrin

Vet Guru

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2,181 posts

246 months

Tuesday 18th May 2010
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ringram said:
Actually LSA engine not LS9.
I think its the TVS1900 blower and not the TVS2300, plus other changes.
But yeah, not bad. Or get a RHD VXR8! biggrin
Ringman it's not as powerful as the ZR-1 but way more powerful than the Z06! And I think looks a great car with a Vette powered engine and one of the best interior's on the market today.
VXR8 again nice car but a bit too red neck for me! I would say that's more for Mustang or Camaro owners. But anything with a vette engine gets my Vote! Also the CTS-V is new on the market where the VXR8 is dead in the UK and USA (Pontiac).

ringram

14,700 posts

254 months

Tuesday 18th May 2010
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Actually, the new VXR8 is due out in Q4 believe it or not!

http://www.picadorplc.co.uk/plus/new-vxr8

"Introducing the New VXR8, this eagerly awaited new upgrade is due out in the 4th and final quarter of 2010. Boasting brand new looks and a grown up interior, with leather upholstery throughout. This VXR8 definitely looks great and drives great with its famous powerful engine behind it. Available in a range of colours, and accessories such as different alloys, allowing you to customise it to your taste.

For more information on this great looking sports car, or to arrange a test drive when the car lands in our showrooms, give your nearest branch a call. "

Vet Guru

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2,181 posts

246 months

Tuesday 18th May 2010
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ringram said:
Actually, the new VXR8 is due out in Q4 believe it or not!

http://www.picadorplc.co.uk/plus/new-vxr8

"Introducing the New VXR8, this eagerly awaited new upgrade is due out in the 4th and final quarter of 2010. Boasting brand new looks and a grown up interior, with leather upholstery throughout. This VXR8 definitely looks great and drives great with its famous powerful engine behind it. Available in a range of colours, and accessories such as different alloys, allowing you to customise it to your taste.

For more information on this great looking sports car, or to arrange a test drive when the car lands in our showrooms, give your nearest branch a call. "
Nice car from down under! I know from any VXR8's I have sold to customers nice but just a bit cheap Oz Interior plastics with Kangroo leather. For the £30k budget a lot of car and the new one looks better with the halfords stick LED lights on it. Now Pontiac are not selling these cars i'm amazed Holden can still offer them. Nice to see any car with a Corvette engine under it's hood!

mitch_

1,282 posts

230 months

Wednesday 19th May 2010
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A VXR8 wouldn't know which way a CTS-V went!

anonymous-user

60 months

Wednesday 19th May 2010
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ringram said:
"Introducing the New VXR8..... For more information on this great looking sports car.... "
I can only assume the text was written by someone who hadn't seen the car! What a shocker.

mitch_

1,282 posts

230 months

Thursday 20th May 2010
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It's even available in different colours and with different wheels. You can see why nobody from Picador writes press releases for Vauxhall.

LuS1fer

41,535 posts

251 months

Monday 24th May 2010
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mitch_ said:
A VXR8 wouldn't know which way a CTS-V went!
True but the Bathurst posted the same time as the M5 round the TG track so it's not slow in supercharged form. I have to say that that new VXR8 looks complete gash and the old one is the better looker. I would dearly love a CTS-V though.