What's New for the 2006 Cadillac CTS-V?
The 2006 Cadillac CTS-V receives a new overhead valve, 6.0-liter LS2 V8 engine this year, replacing the 5.7-liter LS6 engine. Producing the same 440 horsepower and 395 lb.-ft. of torque mated to a Tremec six-speed manual transmission, the new powertrain eagerly delivers 0-60 acceleration times in under five seconds. Accompanying the new engine are a few other enhancements to the Cadillac CTS-V including a standard sunroof and updated color choices.

Advantages of the 2006 Cadillac CTS-V:

• Seat-puckering acceleration
• Supple ride quality
• Perfect driving position
• Comfortable seats

Objections to the 2006 Cadillac CTS-V:

• Axle tramp under hard acceleration
• Could use quicker steering ratio
• Awful foot-operated parking brake
• Interior materials and construction could use improvement

Editor's Advice:
Two years ago, Cadillac created a hot-rodded version of its entry-level luxury sport sedan. Called the CTS-V, it set out to battle the likes of the Audi S4 and the Mercedes C55 AMG, among others, and to once again establish an American stronghold in the performance-jacked, wolf-in-sheep's clothing realm. With 440 horsepower and 395 lb.-ft. of torque available from its newly appointed 6.0-liter V8 engine, derived from the Chevrolet Corvette, the Cadillac CTS-V offers blistering acceleration and impressive handling. Also included with the CTS-V are Brembo brakes, 18-inch wheels, revised suspension tuning, and a six-speed manual transmission. While it lacks the refinement levels of its German competition, the CTS-V does possess the athletic responses and raw power to establish it as an underdog favorite.