Cadillac and Corvette going their own way. Should be fun. I'll always take a Porsche over anything else. But, I'd take this ATS-V over any other brand. Cadillac have finally caught and surpassed the German's at their own game. Now Cadillac just has to work on that interior. :>)
ATS-V coupes look so nasty. I really don't understand why more people aren't getting them and aftermarket companies producing parts for them. I get the supply and demand side of it. Like the tuner said. Simple mods and you are over 600hp. Hennessy performance took a while but with a cold air intake, down pipes and a tune. He made over 600hp and called it his GTR destroyer. There's obviously more hidden potential in that V6. Could you imagine what cams and other modifications could do. Just like AMS made the GTR's what they are today. Another performance shop should take up the same mantel with the ATS-V. Awesome video.
absolutely that bad. He has a long history of being shady gong back to the early to mid 2000s where he screwed over a bunch of Viper owners, basically stripping their cars and then declaring his own business bankrupt. Since then he's found another way to hose people with his "tuner school" and so on, even fleecing people of their GI bill. Just do a quick google search on that, or you can also google "hennescrewed" and pull up things like his troll posts on C300 forums, etc. Yeah I wouldn't trust him for a minute, particularly when you have some seriously solid guys working on the ATS-V platform.
Ive watched the Roads Untraveled Trans Am videos before I got my own around 9 years ago. Used to watch those two videos multiple times a day waiting to get my chance to experience my own WS6. Since then, ive had a c6z, c7z and c6zr1. Hoping to pick up an ATSV next month!
Awesome build! ATS-Vs are very underrated. However I have to call you out on the weight claims... there's a bigger delta between the ATS-V and a Carrera 4 than between the V and a GT-R! The V is 200lbs lighter than a GT-R but it's 300lbs heavier than a Carrera 4. A lot of that weight comes from all the cooling the ATS-V has over the M3/4 (which are 100lbs lighter than the V), that's why it can actually lap all day without overheating. On a side note; the 911 Turbo (which actually has all the cooling and interior luxury bits the ATS-V does) is just 100lbs lighter than the V. When you make these claims you have to know people won't be logical about it, they'll look up numbers for the most stripped out model without a stereo and get frothy-mouthed in the comments lol
Great video! Thank you for mentioning all of the benefits with purchasing an ATS-V. I did not even know this came as a twin turbo until I started researching. I knew a bit about the CTS-V, though never thought one was in my price-range (as used) or would come with somewhat low mileage. Every CTS-V is have seen is very high and has been driven/loved a lot. Wish there were more videos about the ATS-V and their capabilities. Thanks again!
Holden and gm has to me by far the best v6 motor out there. I had the 2.8t version it was a beast!! Only motor that is able to go from 2.8 a 4.0! But point is about this motor it was built better from the older platform from what i read. Absolutely a beast of a motor. I wish they didn't kill off
I love my ATSV...im stock right now but will me going RP downpipes, midpipes when they drop and his intake. His proucts are quality and the best sounding and hes down to earth
Yes, it is...but it's fortified for turbo duty. So no it's not EXACTLY the same, but similar to the 2JZGTE vs 2JZGE but even more done to the turbo model to live long and prosper under boost. If you really want a mind f**k, it's the same engine that's in our family whip - Buick Enclave - as well. 🤪
6:52 “Dump less than $9 grand” into a *GTR** and you have a 800+hp car that’s smoking *everything* in a straight line *and* corners while going grocery shopping in a blizzard. 😉
+yukikevo - A GT-R costs $110k, an ATS-V costs $61k. Nice comparison, brah. Tell you what, we'll put an extra $50k in mods into the ATS-V and THEN you can call it even. Sound good?
+yukikevo - "And what exactly are you going to do with $50k extra in an ATS-V?" What the fuck kind of question is that? Are you trying to somehow downplay the FIFTY THOUSAND DOLLAR DIFFERENCE? Because that just makes you look stupid. "Also, you can buy clean, low mileage, used GTR’s for $50k these days." And now you've resorted to comparing new to used, which is what happens when you can't make a decent argument to save your life.
Personally I wouldn’t care, in my opinion that is such a dumb perspective to have. “I have a modified car and beat a stock car”. The single clutch transmission is awful in the Aventador for daily driving but I would much rather have an Aventador all day long than an ATS-V.
You could also argue that most people would rather have the $340,000 in their pocket that they saved by buying an ATS-V instead of an Aventador. I'd rather have the Aventador too, but comparing them directly to each other is false equivalency. The fact is that the ATS-V handles REALLY well - it's probably the best 4 door chassis on the planet (yes I know the one in this video is a coupe, same platform) and with 600 HP it really is not giving up very much to an aventador in terms of outright performance. Is it an Aventador? Obviously not. But is it ~5x cheaper than an Aventador? Sure is.
Vernon Price the same concept applies for every single car on the planet. For example a 2000GT from a performance aspect is not worth the equivalent of 1 million USD however their are people willing to spend the money to own one. An ATS-V another example you could buy an older CT-V and modify it to completely out perform this ATS-V for the price tested on this one. It is a completely ignorant concept that people push into the faces of those who can actually afford these higher end cars. Most people who own higher end exotics couldn’t care less about a cheaper car being modified that can go toe to toe with their current car. An R35 GTR owner isn’t going to care that someone out there has a 800whp 2JZGTE swapped IS300 or S-chassis that can destroy their car and the whole package being a lot cheaper than what they spent. I own a R34 GT-R and a A80 Supra RZ there are plenty of cheaper cars out there that are faster however that means zero to me.
+STF JZA80 - "you could buy an older CT-V and modify it to completely out perform this ATS-V for the price tested on this one. " But your argument was an Aventador, which costs $400,000. That is not AT ALL the same thing as comparing an ATS-V to a CTS-V. You said you would rather have an Aventador than an ATS-V. That is a false equivalency argument, mostly because of the $340,000 price difference. "Most people who own higher end exotics couldn’t care less about a cheaper car being modified" That is a straw man argument, because you don't speak for every person on the planet that owns an exotic. "An R35 GTR owner isn’t going to care that someone out there has" Blah blah more straw man arguments, but the thing is GT-R owners really, REALLY care when they get beaten by something like an ATS-V or any car that is considered "inferior". GT-R fanboys are known far and wide for generally being idiots and buying into the whole "godzilla" bullshit. Maybe YOU don't care, but then you would be the exception and not the rule. That's not even the point though, the FACT is that a 600 HP ATS-V is going to trash a GT-R. That's just a fact. No arguments. It's not a brag, it's a simple fact. And it seems like GT-R fanboys are the ones getting their panties wadded up about it.
+justin jia - "best 4 door chassis on the planet? really? with cars like the Giulia and the F90 M5 around, really? how do you back up those claims?" Have you not been paying attention to any review of the ATS-V? No, of course you haven't, and that's why you're confused. You might want to start doing some research on that. "Most impressive, however, is the ATS-V’s chassis. “Outstanding world-class chassis,” Lieberman notes. “It might be one of the best handling sedans in the world.” www.motortrend.com/news/2016-mercedes-amg-c63-s-and-cadillac-ats-v-go-head-2-head/ Reviewers prefer the ATS-V's chassis and handling to the M3 in every comparison. You're not allowed to be skeptical about it if you have not done the required research.
This guy is a straight beta, driving his little manlet ATS-V and constantly defending it by saying he smokes GTR's and Aventadors after dropping a few grand into his car. News flash, you can smoke any next tier car if you drop enough dough. Also the ATS-V weighs roughly the same as a GTR, and both are much heavier than any 911. I reaaally doubt you can run that overweight Civic all day in the desert without experiencing ANY brake fade or heating issues.
I feel like the Caddy guy is making stuff up at various points in the video. The ATS-V is just over 3700 pounds stock. A loaded 991 Turbo S is just over 3500 with no carbon. A std 991 C2 is just over 3250. The Carrera T is closer to 3100. My '99 996 convertible 6-speed is 3041 with 1/4 tank of gas. Be real bro. Caddy has been great about shaving weight, but be real.
"Also the ATS-V weighs roughly the same as a GTR" It weighs a couple hundred lbs less than a GT-R, at minimum. "I reaaally doubt you can run that overweight Civic all day in the desert without experiencing ANY brake fade or heating issues." And you say that because you've tried it? Or are you just making up bullshit because your feelings are hurt? Also,you forgot to mention cost, genius. A GT-R costs $110k, an ATS-V is $60k. Not sure why you're trying to make an equivalency argument that doesn't take the $50k price difference into account but it sure doesn't make you look any smarter.
ATSV coupe curb weight: 3760 lb - MotorTrend 2017 GT-R Premium curb weight: 3933 lb couple hundred pounds less at minimum my ass, the difference isn't even 200lb at most. smh. trying to sound cocky and cool on the internet is great and all, but numbers tend to speak for themselves.
As a GM employee I wish Cadillac did more to push this car. I love my ATS-V. Best car I have had by far.
HUGE missed opportunity.
Cadillac and Corvette going their own way. Should be fun. I'll always take a Porsche over anything else. But, I'd take this ATS-V over any other brand. Cadillac have finally caught and surpassed the German's at their own game. Now Cadillac just has to work on that interior. :>)
do you still have your ATS-V? if ye then hows the cost of maintenance so far? is it a problematic car?
I got my eye out for a good used one.
@@mikeriv60 i did too, but is it really worth it?compared to other rivals? I kinda dont think so
Your production on your videos is always top notch guys! Keep up the effort. Still surprises me how few subscribers you have!
ATS-V coupes look so nasty. I really don't understand why more people aren't getting them and aftermarket companies producing parts for them. I get the supply and demand side of it. Like the tuner said. Simple mods and you are over 600hp. Hennessy performance took a while but with a cold air intake, down pipes and a tune. He made over 600hp and called it his GTR destroyer. There's obviously more hidden potential in that V6. Could you imagine what cams and other modifications could do. Just like AMS made the GTR's what they are today. Another performance shop should take up the same mantel with the ATS-V. Awesome video.
I wouldn't let that that crook hennessy touch a golf cart let alone hand a car over to him.
DC Steve damn. Is he that bad.
absolutely that bad. He has a long history of being shady gong back to the early to mid 2000s where he screwed over a bunch of Viper owners, basically stripping their cars and then declaring his own business bankrupt. Since then he's found another way to hose people with his "tuner school" and so on, even fleecing people of their GI bill. Just do a quick google search on that, or you can also google "hennescrewed" and pull up things like his troll posts on C300 forums, etc. Yeah I wouldn't trust him for a minute, particularly when you have some seriously solid guys working on the ATS-V platform.
@@dcsteve7869 I just watched a documentary on him and how he screwed people over.
This ATS-V has hand controls like my own 600whp V!!! Loving it! Guaranteed Chasing never even been near a ATS-V...
Ive watched the Roads Untraveled Trans Am videos before I got my own around 9 years ago. Used to watch those two videos multiple times a day waiting to get my chance to experience my own WS6. Since then, ive had a c6z, c7z and c6zr1. Hoping to pick up an ATSV next month!
James Renick is a great man, business wise and in general! great help, keep it up James
damn, asking the tough questions. Nice job Marcus giving great answers
Awesome build! ATS-Vs are very underrated.
However I have to call you out on the weight claims... there's a bigger delta between the ATS-V and a Carrera 4 than between the V and a GT-R! The V is 200lbs lighter than a GT-R but it's 300lbs heavier than a Carrera 4. A lot of that weight comes from all the cooling the ATS-V has over the M3/4 (which are 100lbs lighter than the V), that's why it can actually lap all day without overheating. On a side note; the 911 Turbo (which actually has all the cooling and interior luxury bits the ATS-V does) is just 100lbs lighter than the V. When you make these claims you have to know people won't be logical about it, they'll look up numbers for the most stripped out model without a stereo and get frothy-mouthed in the comments lol
Great video! Thank you for mentioning all of the benefits with purchasing an ATS-V. I did not even know this came as a twin turbo until I started researching. I knew a bit about the CTS-V, though never thought one was in my price-range (as used) or would come with somewhat low mileage. Every CTS-V is have seen is very high and has been driven/loved a lot. Wish there were more videos about the ATS-V and their capabilities. Thanks again!
Wayyyyy better then any Mercedes or BMW!!!! MURICA!!!!
Holden and gm has to me by far the best v6 motor out there. I had the 2.8t version it was a beast!! Only motor that is able to go from 2.8 a 4.0! But point is about this motor it was built better from the older platform from what i read. Absolutely a beast of a motor. I wish they didn't kill off
Pretty sick Cadillac!
1:17 why y'all look like the guys in the sonic drive thru commercials 🤣🤣🤣🤣
Gonna save up for one in 2020. Wish me luck!
Very nice build.
The new ‘Lac V’s are dope. The CTS-V is a complete monster.
Save. The. Manuals.
Yep, and at least you can get this car with a manual. A really good TR-6060 manual, too.
This car with a manual is tits on glass. Zero regrets.
@@vernonprice5986 Tremec? Oh shit.... I really like the feel of Tremec transmissions.
That blue one.. 😍
Cadillac Vector blue...there's a super clean one at a dealer in Florida if your are near there.
I love my ATSV...im stock right now but will me going RP downpipes, midpipes when they drop and his intake. His proucts are quality and the best sounding and hes down to earth
Really enjoyed this one!
Those are sick rims for that car, really completes it's look.
What are the wheel specs? How do I get a steering wheel like that? What all upgrades were done to this car?
Are the ATS-V stock a reliable vehicle?
Nice job a shame it's the last year for the ATSV as they have finally tweaked it till it is right.
GTR killer 😉
that's one clean looking civic man
Lotta mad people here.
Is the steering wheel custom
Cool car, love it!
That Lac is SIIIICK
Ooorah! That is mad close to pendleton
yes we are good sir!
Looks good, the ctsv sounds better though
I’m sold on the ats v I will be buying one
Post link for that 918 race please
cool car ut the dude is a nice guy and know his stuff
So is the v6 in the atsv the same as the Camaro v6??
no ats v twin turbo v6 and camaro is na v6 same as regular ats
Yes, it is...but it's fortified for turbo duty. So no it's not EXACTLY the same, but similar to the 2JZGTE vs 2JZGE but even more done to the turbo model to live long and prosper under boost. If you really want a mind f**k, it's the same engine that's in our family whip - Buick Enclave - as well. 🤪
@@JViello I know we have a GMC acadia and be looking at it hmmm do you want some boost 😅🤣
What’s the tune on the car
which model is that
Trifecta and be done with it. Great American car.
Where can I get that steering wheel?
ebay
We custom make them
These are not Ebay cheap china wheels. We make these here in Ca.
@Jrenick8989
Hello from B.C
Do you have a web site I can view interested in purchasing a few items
Thank you,
Fred
Factory turbos?
Chasing Adventures 🐌🐌🐌
You mean MHI, just like BMW
Sweet!!!
What size are the wheels?
19x9.5 19x11
19X9.5 AND 19X11
How much for a wheel for mine good sir?
What’s the mods on this car?
Thought an 👽 was driving. Lol
I would keep a hat on or shave it all off.
Same idiot host who previously said “fake carbon fiber” and “this car is meant for straight lines” on another atsv 🤣
Why is he still reviewing cars?
Dude you have to review the new Audi RS3, a tuned one. It will change your life. Its small, Its light, and very fast. A Stage 1 is a 10 sec car.
is that James Renick?
Yes
People commenting are hilarious
For sure a missed opportunity marketing the ATS V. What a shame the ATS is on the chopping block.
Cadillac is restructuring their lineup; most models are being replaced. But I agree with the spirit of your comment.
To make things even worse, Gm has replaced the 3.6 turbo engine with a 3.0, I'm glad I have my 2018 ATS AWD 3.6. Won't be buying a new one.
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6:52 “Dump less than $9 grand” into a *GTR** and you have a 800+hp car that’s smoking *everything* in a straight line *and* corners while going grocery shopping in a blizzard. 😉
+yukikevo - A GT-R costs $110k, an ATS-V costs $61k. Nice comparison, brah. Tell you what, we'll put an extra $50k in mods into the ATS-V and THEN you can call it even. Sound good?
Still tho when I bought my ats v I paid 85k but still a lot less than the gtr
Vernon Price And what exactly are you going to do with $50k extra in an ATS-V? Also, you can buy clean, low mileage, used GTR’s for $50k these days.
+yukikevo - "And what exactly are you going to do with $50k extra in an ATS-V?"
What the fuck kind of question is that? Are you trying to somehow downplay the FIFTY THOUSAND DOLLAR DIFFERENCE? Because that just makes you look stupid.
"Also, you can buy clean, low mileage, used GTR’s for $50k these days."
And now you've resorted to comparing new to used, which is what happens when you can't make a decent argument to save your life.
Vernon Price lol
You might want to edit out how fast your going or tell your buddy to shut his hole while recording.
Personally I wouldn’t care, in my opinion that is such a dumb perspective to have. “I have a modified car and beat a stock car”. The single clutch transmission is awful in the Aventador for daily driving but I would much rather have an Aventador all day long than an ATS-V.
You could also argue that most people would rather have the $340,000 in their pocket that they saved by buying an ATS-V instead of an Aventador. I'd rather have the Aventador too, but comparing them directly to each other is false equivalency. The fact is that the ATS-V handles REALLY well - it's probably the best 4 door chassis on the planet (yes I know the one in this video is a coupe, same platform) and with 600 HP it really is not giving up very much to an aventador in terms of outright performance.
Is it an Aventador? Obviously not. But is it ~5x cheaper than an Aventador? Sure is.
Vernon Price the same concept applies for every single car on the planet. For example a 2000GT from a performance aspect is not worth the equivalent of 1 million USD however their are people willing to spend the money to own one. An ATS-V another example you could buy an older CT-V and modify it to completely out perform this ATS-V for the price tested on this one. It is a completely ignorant concept that people push into the faces of those who can actually afford these higher end cars. Most people who own higher end exotics couldn’t care less about a cheaper car being modified that can go toe to toe with their current car. An R35 GTR owner isn’t going to care that someone out there has a 800whp 2JZGTE swapped IS300 or S-chassis that can destroy their car and the whole package being a lot cheaper than what they spent. I own a R34 GT-R and a A80 Supra RZ there are plenty of cheaper cars out there that are faster however that means zero to me.
+STF JZA80 - "you could buy an older CT-V and modify it to completely out perform this ATS-V for the price tested on this one. "
But your argument was an Aventador, which costs $400,000. That is not AT ALL the same thing as comparing an ATS-V to a CTS-V.
You said you would rather have an Aventador than an ATS-V. That is a false equivalency argument, mostly because of the $340,000 price difference.
"Most people who own higher end exotics couldn’t care less about a cheaper car being modified"
That is a straw man argument, because you don't speak for every person on the planet that owns an exotic.
"An R35 GTR owner isn’t going to care that someone out there has"
Blah blah more straw man arguments, but the thing is GT-R owners really, REALLY care when they get beaten by something like an ATS-V or any car that is considered "inferior". GT-R fanboys are known far and wide for generally being idiots and buying into the whole "godzilla" bullshit. Maybe YOU don't care, but then you would be the exception and not the rule.
That's not even the point though, the FACT is that a 600 HP ATS-V is going to trash a GT-R. That's just a fact. No arguments. It's not a brag, it's a simple fact. And it seems like GT-R fanboys are the ones getting their panties wadded up about it.
best 4 door chassis on the planet? really? with cars like the Giulia and the F90 M5 around, really? how do you back up those claims?
+justin jia - "best 4 door chassis on the planet? really? with cars like the Giulia and the F90 M5 around, really? how do you back up those claims?"
Have you not been paying attention to any review of the ATS-V? No, of course you haven't, and that's why you're confused. You might want to start doing some research on that.
"Most impressive, however, is the ATS-V’s chassis. “Outstanding world-class chassis,” Lieberman notes. “It might be one of the best handling sedans in the world.”
www.motortrend.com/news/2016-mercedes-amg-c63-s-and-cadillac-ats-v-go-head-2-head/
Reviewers prefer the ATS-V's chassis and handling to the M3 in every comparison. You're not allowed to be skeptical about it if you have not done the required research.
I don’t like the way it sounds. It sounds like a typical V6 with a big muffler from the 90’s
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This guy is a straight beta, driving his little manlet ATS-V and constantly defending it by saying he smokes GTR's and Aventadors after dropping a few grand into his car. News flash, you can smoke any next tier car if you drop enough dough.
Also the ATS-V weighs roughly the same as a GTR, and both are much heavier than any 911. I reaaally doubt you can run that overweight Civic all day in the desert without experiencing ANY brake fade or heating issues.
JP what car do you have
I feel like the Caddy guy is making stuff up at various points in the video. The ATS-V is just over 3700 pounds stock. A loaded 991 Turbo S is just over 3500 with no carbon. A std 991 C2 is just over 3250. The Carrera T is closer to 3100. My '99 996 convertible 6-speed is 3041 with 1/4 tank of gas. Be real bro. Caddy has been great about shaving weight, but be real.
"Also the ATS-V weighs roughly the same as a GTR"
It weighs a couple hundred lbs less than a GT-R, at minimum.
"I reaaally doubt you can run that overweight Civic all day in the desert without experiencing ANY brake fade or heating issues."
And you say that because you've tried it? Or are you just making up bullshit because your feelings are hurt?
Also,you forgot to mention cost, genius. A GT-R costs $110k, an ATS-V is $60k. Not sure why you're trying to make an equivalency argument that doesn't take the $50k price difference into account but it sure doesn't make you look any smarter.
ATSV coupe curb weight: 3760 lb - MotorTrend
2017 GT-R Premium curb weight: 3933 lb
couple hundred pounds less at minimum my ass, the difference isn't even 200lb at most. smh. trying to sound cocky and cool on the internet is great and all, but numbers tend to speak for themselves.
He's not, and James Renick is one of the most capable and respected aftermarket product developers for Cadillac.
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