Since its inception in 2004, Cadillac's V-Series has driven remarkable power and performance capability into the brand's growing premium car range. Building on the strengths of the award-winning ATS model line, the V-Series adds impressive track capability to what was already one of the lightest and most driver orientated car in the premium midsize class. The result is a dual-purpose premium performer - a car with true track capability right from the factory that is also a refined premium car on the road.

"Cadillac's V-Series is the best example of Cadillac's emerging product substance - and the purest expression of the passion at the core of the brand," said Johan de Nysschen, Cadillac President.

The ATS-V arrives in Europe in fall, powered by the first-ever twin-turbocharged engine in a V-Series. With more than 450PS (339 kW) and over 600 Nm of torque the ATS-V features the segment's highest-output six-cylinder engine; enabling 0-100 kmh to be dispatched in close to 4 seconds and reach a top speed in excess of 290 km/h. It is backed by a paddle-shift eight-speed automatic transmission featuring launch control and Performance Algorithm Shift.

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The Cadillac Twin Turbo engine is supported by comprehensively redesigned chassis, suspension and drivetrain systems developed to make the ATS-V one of the most agile, responsive and confidence inspiring premium performance cars on the market. Key performance technologies include:

* Brembo high-performance brake system developed to provide durability, consistency and the capability for track-day performance straight from the factory

* Third-generation Magnetic Ride Control, which delivers 40 percent faster damping response

* Integrated chassis controls that provide balanced performance for touring and the track, including class-exclusive Performance Traction Management

* Structural stiffness increased by 25 percent for higher cornering loads

* Driver-selectable driving modes for touring, sport and track

* Michelin Pilot Super Sport tires offering excellent grip with class leading tire durability

* Downforce-generating track aerodynamics package

* Functional exterior design for powertrain and drivetrain cooling, as well as aerodynamic performance

* An interior with high-performance seats and ergonomics focused on the driver's interfaces with key features for performance driving.

"As the smallest and lightest V-Series ever, the ATS-V forges a great connection with the driver, with exceptional nimbleness and responsiveness," said David Leone, Cadillac Executive Chief Engineer. "It's adaptable to the driver's preferences, with every selectable mode developed to deliver the best performance for all types of driving scenarios, including the track."

An optional Performance Data Recorder* onboard the ATS-V allows drivers to record high-definition video, with data overlays, of their driving experiences on and off the track, fully social media enabled.

First twin-turbocharged V-Series

With a more powerful iteration of Cadillac's Twin Turbo 3.6L V-6, the ATS-V represents the first twin-turbo powertrain in the history of the V-Series lineup. Exclusive features for the ATS-V version of the Twin Turbo are designed to make power faster and sustain it longer. Highlights include:

* Turbochargers with low-inertia titanium-aluminide turbines and vacuum-actuated wastegates for more responsive torque production

* Compressors matched for peak efficiency at peak power levels, for optimal track performance

* Patent-pending low-volume charge-cooling system that optimizes packaging efficiency and maximizes boost pressure

* Lightweight titanium connecting rods that reduce inertia of the rotating assembly, complementing the quick-spooling turbochargers.

The Cadillac Twin Turbo also features a high-performance lubrication system designed to maintain optimal oil pressure and ventilation during high-lateral driving maneuvers typically encountered on a track.

Stronger foundation and track-honed driving experience

The underlying ATS structure is highly mass optimized and designed to meet higher performance requirements, with enhancements to the V-Series developed to respond to cornering and torque loads that go significantly beyond the levels experienced by the non-V models.

The new elements include:

* Unique shock tower-to-plenum brace

* Strengthened rocker bulkhead

* Stronger rear cradle-to-rocker braces

* A unique aluminum shear panel at the front of the chassis

* V-braces for the engine compartment.