STS-V 440hp
12-30-2004, 02:04 PM
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STS-V 440hp From Motor Trend
Specs:
-4.4L Supercharged Northstar V8 making 440hp
- 6-speed automatic
- Performance tuned suspension, large vented disc brakes, 18/19 inch wheels, lowered ride height.
- Upgraded Interior
Specs:
-4.4L Supercharged Northstar V8 making 440hp
- 6-speed automatic
- Performance tuned suspension, large vented disc brakes, 18/19 inch wheels, lowered ride height.
- Upgraded Interior
12-30-2004, 02:16 PM
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Road and Track Article with even more pictures.
http://www.roadandtrack.com/article....rticle_id=1766
http://www.roadandtrack.com/article....rticle_id=1766
12-30-2004, 04:35 PM
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Very very nice.
I wonder if the blown Northstar is also intercooled and how mod friendly is it? I guess we'll find out. Normally I'd be dismayed at the lack of a manual transmission, but the five-speed in the STS is so responsive it probably doesn't need it. The STS is easily GM's best sedan (better than the CTS-V imo), I can't imagine how good this will be.
I wonder if the blown Northstar is also intercooled and how mod friendly is it? I guess we'll find out. Normally I'd be dismayed at the lack of a manual transmission, but the five-speed in the STS is so responsive it probably doesn't need it. The STS is easily GM's best sedan (better than the CTS-V imo), I can't imagine how good this will be.
12-30-2004, 04:47 PM
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Sharp car. It's still hard to fathom how Cadillac has turned it image around in such a short amount of time. I really like the V-series emblem that they're using. A few years ago you would have never got me to say something nice about a Caddy.....now I'd be happy to own one.
12-30-2004, 05:27 PM
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crapzors, I want a clutch pedal.
Then again I understand going with a slushy here. While the CTS-V goes after the more hardcore peeps who want a bad *** 4 door, the STS-V is larger, a bit more plush, etc... and a slushy makes sense in that segment (although for a nutcase like me I'm still a bit disappointed). As for the XLR-V, well I'm guessing it'll pack the same motor and probably an automatic tranny as well so as to distance itself from the Z06. Would be nice to have a stick shift XLR though.
I'm not too put off by the automatics in either of these two cars as I understand the segments they're competing in. I just hope that Caddy keeps the 6 speed manual in the next gen CTS-V.
Overall a very nice sedan though.
Then again I understand going with a slushy here. While the CTS-V goes after the more hardcore peeps who want a bad *** 4 door, the STS-V is larger, a bit more plush, etc... and a slushy makes sense in that segment (although for a nutcase like me I'm still a bit disappointed). As for the XLR-V, well I'm guessing it'll pack the same motor and probably an automatic tranny as well so as to distance itself from the Z06. Would be nice to have a stick shift XLR though.
I'm not too put off by the automatics in either of these two cars as I understand the segments they're competing in. I just hope that Caddy keeps the 6 speed manual in the next gen CTS-V.
Overall a very nice sedan though.
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01-04-2005, 03:29 PM
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Can you say pulley. I can see these cars running 12s with a pully and a good tune, it will just take time for aftermarket vendors to develop parts for them.
01-04-2005, 10:05 PM
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Originally Posted by DriveATransAm
440 hp out of a gm 4.4 liter. damn. what do these things weigh? any idea on sticker price 
01-04-2005, 10:14 PM
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Originally Posted by Shinkaze
Once you go Supercharged displacement is fairly irrelevant....witness the 400hp+ EVOs with 2.0 Liter.
Turbo *cough* *cough*
And I just noticed that the STS-V is packing a 4.4L version of the Northstar V8. Does it have a smaller bore for reliability purposes or was the stroke shortened?
01-04-2005, 10:21 PM
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Originally Posted by Shinkaze
Once you go Supercharged displacement is fairly irrelevant....witness the 400hp+ EVOs with 2.0 Liter.
01-05-2005, 02:46 AM
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Originally Posted by Gloveperson
All I care is that it is .2 liters smaller than the Ford with more HP
Served. The Cobras blown 4.6L still earns its props though. Everyone knows its 390hp rating was BS.
01-05-2005, 06:56 PM
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Originally Posted by bruddah_man_matt
And I just noticed that the STS-V is packing a 4.4L version of the Northstar V8. Does it have a smaller bore for reliability purposes or was the stroke shortened?
