Cadillac is expected to phase out the ATS-V Coupe
after the next model year – one year later than the sedan. But rather than
slash the price to get them off dealer lots, the all-American luxury automaker
is actually increasing the base price by US$ 4,000.
According to the price-tracking specialists at
CarsDirect, the 2019 Cadillac ATS-V Coupe will carry an MSRP of US$ 68,790
(delivered, including destination) – representing a US$ 4,000 increase over the
2018 model. But it crucially includes the Carbon Fiber Package, which was
previously offered as a US$ 5,000 option. So despite the price hike, it’s actually
a thousand dollars cheaper.
That is, assuming you were going to spec the carbon
pack anyway. The package includes a front splitter, rear diffuser, and hood
vents, all made from the pricey woven material, as well as an upgraded rear
spoiler and composite side skirts.
Otherwise the 2019 model is essentially the same as
the 2018 version, right down to its potent 3.6-liter twin-turbo V6. It drives
464 horsepower and 603 Nm of torque to the rear wheels
through a properly old-school six-speed manual transmission (or an optional
eight-speed automatic for US$ 2,000 more). With the quick-shifting slushbox, it’ll
reach 97 km/h)in 3.7 seconds and top out at 304 km/h.
As CarsDirect points out, the revised price places
Cadillac’s muscle coupe US$ 1,355 less than the BMW M4, US$ 295 more than than the
Mercedes-AMG C63 coupe, and US$ 19k less than the bigger, more potent Cadillac
CTS-V sedan. Dealer incentives amounting to as much as $6k, however, can make
it an even more attractive proposition.
