This is the 2018 Cadillac CTS-V Glacier Metallic
Edition, a special model created to celebrate the company’s 115th anniversary.
Cadillac will build 115 examples of the new Glacier
Metallic Edition in 2017 for the 2018MY, with the special CTS-V to feature
-apart from a light grey paint finish- features like illuminated door handles,
dark red Brembo brake calipers and 19-inch forged polish-finished alloy wheels
with Midnight Silver painted pockets.
Inside we find Jet Black Recaro sports seats, the
Performance Data Recorder system with Cosworth’s Toolbox analysis software, a
sunroof, an industry-first rear camera mirror and the latest Cadillac
infotainment system.
Power is still provided by a supercharged 6.2-liter
V8 with 640 hp and 855 Nm of peak torque. The engine also features
cylinder deactivation and is paired to an eight-speed automatic transmission.
Cadillac’s Performance Traction Management offers five track-oriented modes
plus launch control.
As with every Cadillac V-Series model, owners of the
CTS-V Glacier Metallic Edition will enjoy tuition and accommodation at the
two-day Cadillac V-Performance Academy. As for the price, the 2018 Cadillac
CTS-V Glacier Metallic Edition will ask for US$ 103,885 including destination
freight charges and excluding tax, title, license and dealer fees. 105 of the 115 in total examples will be
immediately available for purchase once production kicks in later this month.
