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We have been extensively covered the 2016 Cadillac ATS-V since last May, 2014. For our previous reports about the ATS-V, please see here. Originally Cadillac said the ATS-V’s 3.6L twin-turbo V6 engine is capable of 455hp and 445 lb-ft of torque, 0-60mph only needs 3.9 seconds, with top speed 189mph.

Today Cadillac announced that the final output spec of the ATS-V will be higher than the original estimate, now SAE-certified at 464hp and 444 lb-ft of torque. 0-60 time is reduced to 3.8 seconds.

Please note: if you read Cadillac’s previous press release, it mentions for the ATS-V there is “structural stiffness increased by 25 percent”. Please do not be confused about this...

We have been talking about the Cadillac ATS-V since last May, and you can see all of our previous coverage here.

Since our last interview with Mr. David Leone, Cadillac’s Executive Chief Engineer, Cadillac has been quiet on further information regarding the BMW M3/M4 fighter. But today, GM finally released one of the most important number we are expecting: the price.

The 2016 ATS-V sedan starts at MSRP $61,460, and the ATS-V coupe starts at $63,660. The ATS-V sedan is a couple hundred dollar cheaper than the BMW M3 ($62,000), and it is the same for the ATS-V coupe too (compared with BMW M4’s $64,200)...

The All New 2016 ATS-V At The LA Auto Show

Today at the 2014 LA auto show, Cadillac officially released the 2016 ATS-V, in both coupe and the sedan.

We’ll go over some highlights in the official press release later. But first we want to share our interview with Mr. David Leone, Cadillac’s Executive Chief Engineer.

YouWheel.com’s Interview With Cadillac’s Executive Chief Engineer

1. For the “structural stiffness increased by 25 percent” mentioned in the press release, the most accurate message is: it is actually the front section of the car (body structure in front of the firewall) increased by 25 percent. The whole body’s torsional stiffness, according to Mr...

Cadillac leaked information on the 2016 ATS-V and we at YouWheel.com wanted to share with you before the LA auto show next week. The 2016 Cadillac ATS-V will be dressed to impress, we promise.

2016 Cadillac ATS-V Specification Highlights

– Equipped with a twin-turbo 3.6L V6 engine based on the one in the CTS VSport
– Output: 450hp, 445 lb-ft of torque
– New features in the engine: titanium connecting rods, titanium turbines in the turbos, 2 water-to-air intercoolers
– Additional radiator to cool the gearbox
– Electronic locking differential
– 6-speed manual transmission, or 8-speed automatic transmission
– Curb weight: around 3,600 lbs

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