Real Performance: The 2016 ATS-V from Cadillac

Orders are being taken now for the next inaugural luxury compact performance car from Cadillac. Production will begin this spring for the 2016 ATS-V and Cadillac dealers have begun accepting orders for owners who want to secure their models early.



The 2016 ATS-V is being offered in sedan and coupe form, providing a dual-purpose luxury performance experience: a car with true track capabilities and refined road manners. And performance is at the core of the ATS-V. It is powered by a weighty six-cylinder engine, the Cadillac Twin Turbo. Rated at 455 horsepower and 455 lb-ft of torque, the all-new ATS-V achieves 0-60 performance in 3.9 seconds with a top speed of 189 mph. The Cadillac Twin Turbo engine is backed by a six-speed manual or paddle-shift eight-speed automatic transmission.

Additional performance technologies integrated into this premium vehicle include:

• Brembo high-performance brake system developed for track-day performance capability straight from the factory

• Third-generation Magnetic Ride Control, which delivers 40 percent faster dampening response

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

• Tri-compound tires offering excellent grip with extended tire wear

• Available downforce-generating track aerodynamics package

• Standard carbon fiber hood

NEXT STEPS

• Contact your Gurley Leep sales consultant to place your order.

• Learn more about special incentives from GMC

Most Dependable: Three GMC vehicles you must see

When it comes to reliability and value, owners demand more from their vehicles. And three GMCs were ranked as Most Dependable in their segment:

• GMC Sierra 1500: Full-size light-duty pickup

• Yukon: Full-size SUV

• Terrain: Compact SUV

The 2015 study tracks 2012 model year vehicles in the third year of ownership.

Informing owners about better reliability and value is why J.D. Power and Associates have the Vehicle Dependability Study. It examines eight major vehicle categories:

• Exterior

• Engine/Transmission

• Audio/Communication/Entertainment/Navigation (ACEN)

• Interior

• The Driving Experience

• Features/Controls/Displays (FCD)

• Heating/Ventilation/Air Conditioning (HVAC)

• Seats

GMC has manufactured trucks since 1902, building innovation and engineering into all GMC vehicles. The brand continues to evolve, offering more fuel-efficient trucks and crossovers including the Terrain small SUV and Acadia crossover. The Sierra pickup—still a best-seller—is the most powerful light-duty pickup on the market...




Read more at Gurley Leep GM Giant.