The 2020 Cadillac CT4-V might be a tad
underwhelming, but work continues on a proper ATS-V successor. Recently spotted undergoing
testing at the Milford Proving Grounds, this high-performance variant has been
tentatively dubbed the CT4-V Plus. While the name’s not official, it will be
more hardcore than the standard model.
The heavily camouflaged prototype doesn’t reveal
much, but Cadillac showed a more revealing version at the Detroit Grand Prix.
Compared to the CT4-V, the Plus variant has a revised front fascia with more
aggressive air intakes. The model also has front fender vents and a larger rear
spoiler.
GM has been tight-lighted about performance
specifications, but rumors have suggested the model could use the twin-turbo
3.0-liter V6 engine from the CT6. It produces 404 hp and 542 Nm of torque.
The engine would enable the CT4-V Plus to be
significantly more powerful than the standard model which has a turbocharged
2.7-liter four-cylinder that develops 320 hp and 500 Nm of torque. However, it would be weaker than the ATS-V’s twin-turbo
3.6-liter V6 that cranked out 464 hp and 603 Nm of torque.
Regardless of what’s under the hood, the CT4-V Plus
should have a sportier suspension that is more focused on high-performance
driving. There’s no word on specifics, but executives have promised the hotter
V-Series variants will have “ultimate, high-performance track capability” as
the company would “never forget about our customers who do want to take their
cars to the track.” It remains unclear when the CT4-V Plus will debut, but standard CT4
should be introduced shortly.
