Facelifted 2019 Cadillac CT6 Gets New V-Sport With 550hp Twin-Turbo V8
Cadillac has revealed the new 2019 CT6 V-Sport, the first hot version of the range-topping sedan and the company’s first model to feature their all-new twin-turbo 4.2-liter V8. The new range-topper is also our first look at the facelifted CT6 range, which now adopts the latest version of Cadillac’s design language, as feature on the Escala concept. Under the bonnet lies Cadillac’s all-new twin-turbo 4.2-liter V8 that produces an estimated 550hp and 627lb-ft (850Nm) of peak torque. Cadillac says that the engine is a clean-sheet design that introduces unique elements, offering a balance between performance and efficiency, along with compact packaging. The new powerplant adopts a “hot-V” configuration, meaning that the turbochargers are mounted between the heads, eliminating turbo lag and helping into reducing the packaging. The new 4.2-liter V8 sends its power to all four wheels via a 10-speed automatic transmission. Cadillac says that they have revised the torque s...