New CTS-V Revealed (pics)

RIP-A4 · 12-10-2007, 01:44 PM

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Originally Posted by sinnet112

Something about the proportions makes it look really squished. I like the regular version more.

same here

UltimateBMW · 12-10-2007, 02:43 PM

Its a style for muscle cars and they are just trying to market towards their demographic, nothing more unless notarized.

Oh, and its rubbish in this type of application.

WAYNEBO · 12-10-2007, 02:48 PM

Bad-ass sled. I saw a "black cherry" factory colored one at the LA Auto Show.... sweet. The CTS-V is gonna be nice, but has anybody seen the depreciation on the older model? Yikes.

ALPINE6SPD · 12-10-2007, 02:52 PM

I just hate the rear of the car.

Year's_End · 12-10-2007, 07:37 PM

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Originally Posted by Quagmire

Just like with the M3, the bulge is there for a reason. The engine won't fit unless it is there.

I know...I'm not stupid. But seriously, the bulge isn't so much of a power bulge as it is a raise of the entire hood. It doesn't work on the IS-F, and I don't think it works on the CTS-V. If it needs it then that's one huge-ass supercharger.

quagmire · 12-10-2007, 08:49 PM

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Originally Posted by Bimmer Loyalist

I know...I'm not stupid. But seriously, the bulge isn't so much of a power bulge as it is a raise of the entire hood. It doesn't work on the IS-F, and I don't think it works on the CTS-V. If it needs it then that's one huge-ass supercharger.

While I doubt the S/C is that big, it's better to have the flowing hump then what BMW did with the M3. Have a nice smooth hood then have this hump come out of no where. We're all arguing subjective points though. I didn't mean to imply that you were stupid. I was just pointing out the bulge has a purpose and isn't there for purely cosmetics like fake air scoops.

Year's_End · 12-10-2007, 09:21 PM

Oh sorry, I get defensive about the most trivial things at times

. You're right, this is a subjective point. I'm just used to the smaller power bulges I guess.

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