CADILLAC CTS-V - Everything You Need to Know | Up to Speed
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Cadillac is a name we typically associate with luxury, expensive stuff, and old people. But in 2004 GM set out to give the Cadillac brand a new look, one that would appeal to young people, still be luxurious, but be capable of doing donuts. Caddy went to the drawing board and decided to give America a new luxury sedan, the CTS. It did not take long before Cadillac decided to go toe to toe with Mercedes-Benz’s performance division, AMG, and BMW’s M division. Cadillac took the V8 out of the C5 Z06 Vette and threw in the CTS … which they now had named the CTS-V. But what happened next?
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Would you get the CTS-V wagon, sedan, or coupe? Why?
sedan
Donut Media sedan cuz it’s kinda cool looks like an undercover C I A car
Donut Media my dad has the sedan
Have an 09 sedan but I really wanted a wagon. Best wagon ever made without a doubt.
Sedan, it is so wonderfully styled. Though the estate would be good for the dogs..
Just got a blacked out 2012 V and I must say I rarely see another one on the road. Truly a slept on car
They are cheap too! 2009 under 50k miles for under $40k dollars!
Local gal was pushing over 800whp out of hers
They hard to find. People bought them new and have them locked up in garages all over the country. I know when I work in the rich parts of the city I see them in driveways and when garages are open
How is it holding up after a year? Only ones I see have 3-4+ owners lol
@@alleghenyextracts5988 it's holding up pretty good. Besides the gas prices killing me I still love it
James is the hypeman we don’t deserve but we really need
ElPerroGuapo 68 just wait until he finds out Nolan's mother's name is Martha...
Someone give this guy a raise
Why is it everytime I watch up to speed James convinces me I want that car.
You're not the only one. I want a CTS-V ASAP!!!
Because he's a great orator!
Glad you just started with just one Caddy model. I want like a 20 minute episode on Cadillac. Y'all are awesome keep it up.
Edit: I didn't want to be rude and ask too much but my love for Cadillac took over. I need a feature length documentary.
I'd also like to see them do Lincoln.
forsenE
@@ultraguy8771 heck yeah
@@thor294 exsqueeze me?
@@ranchurdhimster4955 forsenCD transparency
James: “Lemme ask you a question cause you’re smart and I respect your opinion”
Me needing that kinda support: aw thanks :)
Makes me feel proud of owning a CTS-V ❤️
Hang on to it
Germany: We make the best luxury cars
Cadillac: Ok beemer
Holy crap. Mic drop. 🤣😂🤣
You win
@@alexander1485 that's great man
@@alexander1485 ah yes, I am ignant peep, yet I still don't care
But still cts is Opel Omega so....
"2 out of every 3 guys will experience some hair loss"
Shows two guys with hair and one bald guy
😂😂😂
I like my chances
Maxime Petrov quick maths
I was ab to comment this damn it
I had to rewatch when i saw your comment lol
I am a 74 year old great-granny, I own a 2005 CTS,Red Jewel rear spoiler, love it! I used to drag race and also drove on dirt track ovals, so I know cars. I have scared the hell out of a few " youngsters" who thought this old woman was the typical granny slow driver. Surprise!
I had a 2005. One of the most fun cars I’ve ever owned. Cadillac replaced my broken diff with an upgraded 2007 version under warranty. That was the only issue I ever had with it.
Where is that “more powa baabeee” guy .. i kinda miss him..
We all do
Tru😢
@@alexgherghiceanu2094 😭
He had a heart attack 😢
😔
The only car that almost made me consider being a father
Sometimes I comeback once in awhile just to read this comment
The first car I almost became a father in
@@alexpinder2580 lol
The first car that I came out of my father from
Where are the likes?? Underrated comment
- Hi sir, do you want to add anything to your order?
- Yes
- So what is it?
-MO POWA BABEH!
Can't get it off my mind.
Don't wanna like cuz it's at 69
RIP
Cadilac CTS-V
2004-2019
The V badge lives on in the CT6 - V. A premium luxury car with factory twin turbskis, and awd.
@@masondatkinson But no more CTS or ATS
Why they discontinue this line up?
@@mikki7386 yeah why would they i seems like i see them everywhere and i live in the middle east so yeah...
@@masondatkinson too bad it was a limited run car.
The CTS-V is one of those strange GM oddities; it shows that, though GM doesn't always get even close to the mark, when it does get it right, it gets it VERY right.
The cyclone tech if they kept with it starting back in 91 pulling mid 4s 0-60..like how did they give up on that....shoulda put that shit in a car 😂
Me: The CTS-V is that underrated cool tough guy that nobody knows.
European Cars: Pheww, Good
Also the most ugly looking American car I have ever seen
@@samthomson3394 Even the newer ones man?
@@thephao4327 yeah probs because they are so big that's just my taste tho
@@samthomson3394 Yeah I always hate on how plain the rear of the Cadillac Vs are.
BMW and Mercedes sportscars eat this thing for breakfast
Thanks so much for having me on the show, it was great working with all of you! For those of you wondering my appearance begins at 10:11
Having kids is actually awesome! The best thing you can ever do in life..
4:40
“The first V-car built in a long line that continues today”
XLR-V: *Am I a joke to you?*
"Sts-v has left the chat"
Sts and xlr v are jokes because North Star
Both xlr-v and sts-v came after the cts-v. Cts is the og
James McFarland the North Star was a unreliable piece of shit
@@BigWheel. You mean the completely redone 2nd gen north star Lc3 that consistently makes it 200k miles before just the trans gives out? Or maybe the one that will make 500 wheel hp with basic bolt ons? Or maybe that one that has a super rigid design but is also one of the smoothest driving american v8? Idk seems to me like you havent done your research or have ever even seen a sts or xlr V...
“May be some baldies walking around the office.”
Bring back science garage
what you should be saying is ... BRING BACK BART
#BBB
Pls
Mans had a kid. Gotta prioritize. I can guarantee yelling about how turbos work on RUclips isn’t going to pay the bills
Science garage was what made me start watching donut
NASAfan23 dl science garage will not come back . Bart went on to do other things. That was stated in May
When you laugh at jokes about James' dad how he left the family and then find out that he actually died from a heart attack, a similar one to which James almost died from.
That's probably the saddest, most serious and depressing comment on Donut Media video you've found today.
Wait how u kno
Tadas Ąžuolas Baranauskas of shit. For reals??
I though he died in a car crash
James had a step mom.
How do you know
I paid for the whole speedometer so I'm gonna use the whole speedometer
BUT THATS FORBIDDEN
Unless u have a moped 😭🤣
What I found hilarious is that my brother's old Honda Civic had a 140-MPH speedometer and that thing wouldn't do 140 if it was dropped out of an airplane.
@@whatareyoudoingyouidiot342 put smaller tires on it😉
Whatareyoudoingyouidiot my 1990 accord has a 130 speedometer and wont go past 120. My 06 is350 i have yet to find out. Only gone to 130
I'd love it if they got Jeremy Clarkson to say "more power baby"
Where? I watched this vid twice and can't find him.
There is a compilation of jeremy saying "SPEED AND POWER" so maybe they can use that
The inventor of the POWEEERRR!!!!!!!!!... Yes we need a video of him saying that
Damm I went from wanting this car from this video to now owning my own v and I will forever thank James and the whole donut crew for giving me motivation to work on cars but to be able to own a dream car of mine
Bro same. I just bought my dream V. Congrats brotha
When will James' alter ego return?? I miss him!
They still looking for the dude
The energy drinks snatched it
@@davidgrigorjan4493 they still looking for him. No luck yet
@@macktoocozy4990 perhaps you're right. NOS and him went missing around the same time
Ok you convinced me, I’m going into 30k in debt for a Vroom
These up to speed videos are making me like more and more cars that I've always kind of ignored 👌
Honestly I found this out through a passion of going to car shows since 2019
2005: V for Vendetta
2020: V for Vroom
Skill-less wasn’t that Mazda’s Motto
Vagina
@@CHEVYCAMARO4GEN Mazda's were Zoom Zoom
LOVED THIS! In 2004 I had a 2003 Z06 corvette which at the time was a big deal because in 2002 it went to the 405 hp LS2 v8 which was up from the 2001 z06. While owning, the cts-v came out with the AMG and M competitor putting THE "big" z06 v8 in a CTS-V with the Tremec 6 sod. 5 second z06 powered 4 door sedan which at the time looked super cool with that mesh grill and wide fenders,. I sold my z06 and bought the Cts-V in black on black and powder coated the wheels black and man I loved it! Lingenfelter cold air intake, throttle body and Borla straight pipes had it sounding so good!!! (ALTHOUGH THERE IS NO WORSE CAR IN SNOW!!!!). My c5 z06 was truly decent in the snow but my gen 1 Cts-V was epicly horrible!!! To where I could back out of the driveway onto packed down snow and literally NOT be able to move forward a foot! No clutch feathering or TC could get that beast moving lol. Had it several years and sold to buy the "new" c6 corvette but sold that several years later to buy THE Unicorn, 2011 CTS-V Wagon with the 6-Speed, triple black!! I wanted the 2 door coupe BUT had no idea how much my Unicorn would be worth today. Ugh. Sold that to go back a step buying a 2006 Lingenfelter c6 z06 corvette which was truly my favorite of all the vehicles I've owned. Sold that when my 3rd daughter was born but now looking into the last gen cts-v with that 640hp setup. Sadly for not a lot more a c8 corvette can be purchased lol but have the feeling that won't be for long as soon as the c8 hits the streets , the 3rd gen Cts-V should drop considerably as they are already seeing a drop in sales where it's been out a few years. The CTS-V has been a part of my 20's and 30's and greatful Cadillac took a chance on it! Almost bought an XLR-V thinking it was really cool looking and a Cadillac corvette but looking back a good choice to go cts-V as the XLr-V's values tanked hugely the second drove off the lot and a supercharged northstar v8 was definitely not a supercharged Corvette motor lol.
Man this video took me back! Thanks for posting!!!
Vids like this just increased value of the cts-v platform. Awesome!! I love my second gen V sedan.
"The most badass american wagon ever"
*Sad Magnum SRT8 noises*
No 6 speed manual on the magnums but non the less I loved those magnum srt8. They command a premium these days and there are barely any on the used market
Miatas Forever underrated asf
Lol Dodge wagons were junk
Lance Cali the fuck?
You could get it in a hemi though
The cts-v wagon was doper doh. If I had to choose I'd be the caddie
I wish I could make my wife watch this video. We have owned a 2011 CTS-V for 4+ years. She has only driven it one time. She does not appreciate or even have any idea what kind of car it is. I love it. I sold a 1991 ZR-1 so that I could own a V. Thanks for the video! Yes I've watched it twice and commented again! (3rd time it seems) Haha...
Day 59 of asking James to do an Up to speed on his Dad
He's the fastest in leaving
@@matiasveracabrera7436 yup, holds he world record
Cmon james do it
Do it plz
Who is his dad ?
11:02 when the supercharger has as much displacement as my TSX's engine lmao
Lol my bigger than most of mine
'03 Civic 1.7L
'97 Celica 2.2L
'91 F-150 4.9L
'07 GSXR 1000 1.0L
Couple ATV's and dirt bikes all under a liter.
YOU FAILED TO MENTION
THIS CAR WAS IN THE
MATRIX 2
That was the normal CTS, not the V.
Bad Boys II
"Mr and Mrs Smith" had a V1.
@@Trenchbaby_quan0 imma test drive the s outta this.
Marino - “thanks guys”
@@lucyloo2228 he should definitely get one of these not this one tho ima fuck this one up
Mentions big things in 2004
Doesn’t mention Halo 2’s Release 😞
Or gta sanandreas
Or burnout
Not close enough to post Malone's birthday
And Half Life 2
or nfs underground 2 😔
New V Caddies, Vettes and Camaros are the love part of my hate-love relationship with GM
JavierCR25 , my dad was a GM salesman all his life, and I grew up in GM cars. But, I am so disappointed with the past few decades of GMs. But, then the most recent hot Camaro, Cadillac’s and vettes looked like something exciting.... and then they decided to kill two of the three. I rather cut my left nut off rather than buy any GM cross-over monstrosity. It’s absolute cruel to those of us who had to endure the 80s, 90s & 00’s.
In my mind Corvette is separate branch from normal GM, all other cars have weak base models with V6 and cheap trims. But Corvettes where only available with best engines from the start and other GM cars got de-tuned version from corvette engines.
DuBstep115 man I have no idea what you guys are talking about. Got the new GTO, G8, caddy, duramax , vette, cobalt ss, Camaro, turbo 4 cylinder with 300 hp, 6 cylinder with 320 hp, and the ss with 425 and more, got the Silverado ( which Americans love ) , then you got the Chevy ss, GM is doing fine and is making great cars. I actually support all GM, dodge, and ford production cars.
Evan Hisey this is what we are talking about www.wired.com/story/gm-job-cuts-plant-closings-future-cars/. We are agreeing... GM has done some great cars recently. But disappointed they are planning to discontinue many.
It’s funny James, I wear hearing aids and when you said turn them down I spit out my drink.
I was watching another video when the notification for this weeks up to speed popped up and I was like “toot toot mo powah babeh” and clicked right on 😂🔥
Scott Richardson 🤣🤣🤣🤣
Scott Richardson bad emojis
The CTS-V Wagon is the GOAT! 🔥 i wish they made a new one, but we all know that won't happen! 🥺
With the E everything trend picking up steam. We might (no word on this whats so ever) an e wagon.
No emojis
Cadillac is still racing in the IMSA series with a pretty neat prototype called the DPi-V.R
I loved this! The CTS-V wagon is one of my favorite cars!
Andrew Brandenberger wagon becoming classic! Can’t find them.
Best looking wagon ever!
Me too man
Up to Speed: Jaguar
Stay strong, lads! 🐆
I want that so badly
Agreed
They need to do TVR as well.
F-Type R isso sexxxy baybehhhh
Yes!!!
MAN I MISS WHEN JAMES WOULD DO THESE . MISS WHEN DONUT WAS LIKE THIS. 12:24
I have experience with the STS-V and it came with the 4.4L supercharged Northstar V8 and it was a BEAST!
I own a 97 seville sts with a rebuilt northstar engine and headgasket and lemme tell you, experiencing a 4000 lbs sedan going upwards of 130 mph is fucking awesome.
I just got one a couple months ago and I love it
You know you wanna see that lada up to speed
They never get up to speed tho
@@JordyAuto Successful pass on highway with lada requires a surprise. With 20 sec 0-60 times, iconic boxy design the lada french kissed the world with cold siberian breeze.
Just bought a clean 2006 CTS-V
Love it!
Does the AC blow cold😁
So damn happy y’all added this man 😭 MO POWA BABY!
“V stands for VROOM!” 😂😂
04 cts v 1st gen, 72k miles , Ive not done much too it K&N intake, rear parking break assembly, creative steel short shift, and 1 to 4 lockout bypass. My plans are cat back, engine and transmission mounts, eventually down the road swap the weak rear end (its howling currently) its kind of like a project car that i can use as a daily. Love it best sedan. EDIT = i paid 12k for it goes to show you can get what you want at reasonable price but you might have to drive for it. mine came from new jersey and i live in texas so it went quite a waze.
Love the show. It was awesome having fans involved. MO POWA BABEH
It's about time we reviewed Cadillac... 🙏🙏
Just copped my 2012 cts v and loving the freaking thing “MOOO POWWAA BAYBEE”
Alright “CTS- Vroom” it is
CTS-Viagra?
The Magnum SRT8 walked so the CTS-V wagon could run
Yea but there was the SRT Jeep which is better than the V wagon
If by walked you mean to the repair shop.
FXIIBeaver 😂
The CTS-V 2-door Supercharged V8 my next dream car
"It was a dark time"
Me, born in 2004: *sad zoomer noises*
Awesøme Sauce99 you 16 ew 😂
Born in 2005, I’m 14. *Sad Gen Z noises*
I was born in 2004 too!
16 here too, yet born in 03, sooo yeah *sad boi noises*
Oh and here's a hug cause why not \•w•/ **hug**
Feel you, also born 04
I literally cried this is my favorite car ever!!!!!!! MO POWA BABY!!!
I’m only pausing the video to say I’ve laughed my ass off so much in 6 minutes James you’re the man keep the content rolling brotha !!!!
Oh snap, the BMW crowd is going to be upset at 3:07, “It’s not Beamer, it’s Bimmer” 😂
The wagon is my dream car
WarEagle1005 best caddy change my mind
You had the wrong dream. AMG E63s wagon. Bye bye V. Lol
adam forbes I actually want something that’s reliable though
adam forbes look at the difference in price
Bye bye Mercedes
adam forbes find me a stock e63 wagon that will outperform the V and one whose dash isn’t lit up like a Christmas tree and then you can talk.
I’ve been trying to decide if I want to scoop up a CTS V, and this shows up on my feed. I guess this answers my question.
MORE POWER BABY!!
I remember James May drove a ctsv on top gear and from that day i was sold
Yeah idk why that wasn't mentioned
Uploaded 36 seconds ago. Wow.
I know right
matthew swider 23 minutes ago for me.
Uploaded next year
MORE POWER BABY! I own and love my 2011 CTS-V. I may get a C8 Corvette in the future, but I will try to keep my old Cadillac! Thanks for the funny video!
cts-v: *exists*
schnitzelbois: 😢
O ooo
Shieße!
Ratsherr like: 😂😂😂
i want to know james’s entire family tree
Up to speed on Pumphrey
Pump to speed
Knotai カラス underrated comment
quevetta Especially his dad
That mo powa segment was heart warming, I miss the student guy, never thought I would
My heart sinks every time you cut to our lost friend, Audience Member and he’s still not there :( Lol
rip audience member, i bet he went shopping
Why didn’t they ever bring him back. Smh. Kinda sad he was my favorite part of the show.
I just wanna hear “LIGHTING LIGHTING LIGHTNING”😭😭
@@alexander1485 Then he'd be playing with the Konami Laser Scope and be the Angry Video Game Nerd , and you'd be on the wrong channel.
alexander1485 it wouldn’t even be close to the same
Dude MORE POWAH to you! I stumbled upon your channel by coincidence while researching Lancia for a Lego model of the Delta Integrale Evo rally car I'm building and I'm just blown away! Never watched so many consecutive videos of a channel I'm subscribed to! Though I stopped driving four years ago after a massive crash your vids keep the spirit alive! Kudos!
Aight, I'm moving to the States!
GUNS AND V8S BABY!!!
very good reasons to come here
@@AJ-nh8ik In all seriousness though, why the hell is it so difficult to come over :(
Murica !
Dan cuz everybody wants to come here
@@offroadjax979 Well... I'm gonna get in eventually
Do an up to speed on Carlos ghosn's escape
Is a Cadillac CTS-V an old person's car? It certainly could be. I'm 77 and I own the coupe model. This is the most amazing car I have ever driven. It is an absolute monster. In fact, 556 HP was not enough for me. I felt it could be more efficient with some minor mods. So, I put a pulley kit in it with ceramic coated headers and X- pipes, HP cats, cold air intake, and dyno tuned engine and trans to boost it to 524 WHP which translates to about 645HP to the crank. This beast will rocket you to the horizon very quickly. I've owned 3 Camaros and a Vette through the years but this thing makes them look like snails. I love it. It gives me such a rush. I am definitely not too old to enjoy it.
"V stands for VROOM" 😂
Vroom! Most people have no idea *what CTS stands for?* Catera Touring Sport - yep, named after the legendary & infamous Cadillac Catera!
CTS stands for Catera Touring Sedan, but the V stands for Voracious... Devours everything in sight.
That's so funny I can barely believe it. The Caddie that zigs lives on? 🤣🤣🤣
Best video ever. This guy deserves his own show.
Am I the only one who gets hyped up when James says “Mo powerrrr baebbbyy”😝
No one will ever be able to replace James, he’s one of a kind
I agree!!!! I love James
I watched this again just to watch the “mo powa baby!” part 😂😂😂
V = vroom
(Edit)
☹️🥺 V = victory
Vtec
I thought I was the only person walking around yelling, "Mo powa baby!"
Best Ls platform to date, best used performance sedan on a budget that you buy today period. Mine is currently making 795whp and running mid 9s with the stock blower (ported) I wish I got a wagon
“Just bought the new Cadillac CTS-VROOM”
😂😂😂😂
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Up to speed group c
Up to speed le mans
If you need a story on group c,check out aidan millward's vid,it's really good
I want one of these so badly! I've had 2 Cadillacs and they were both sleepers. I've driven a 2006 CTS coupe, 6 speed and it was so much fun
An up to speed on the other Vs would be amazing. The incredibly rare sts and xlr Vs were super slept on.
Rare and awesome but Northstar engine isn't as mod friendly as the LS based engines
XLR v was terrible
@@tburah1 yes i agree, its not as friendly but can be done. theres a sts-v pushing 600 whp. now yeah theres a ton of custom fab into it. but it can be done, and also that cars supercharger whine is impeccable
@@jamesjohnsoniii4246 Anything but
they should done a whole V episode
Before i watch this video: i don’t care about this car !
After this video: I want this car !
it's amazing how education can alter one's appetite
@Blck Mach1 I own one, and still want one.
It’s more appealing now after watching the video, but, this is still GM build quality we’re talking about. No thanks
Got an 06 cts 3.6 v6 for 1200 on short notice that was previously sold as junk. Needs rear diff, converter, light stall, lower blower motor, windsheild washer motor, probably a tune up rust on rear quarter panel. but I'm happy
Okay, now that you’ve done the CTS-V. I wanna see Chrysler’s 300
No.
*QUIRKS & FEATURES INFESTS*
*MORE POWER BABY*
Reading my mind over here, looking at buying a V soon!
I just bought a 2nd gen and I love it! 1st gen are kinda shitty and the 3rd gen are way too expensive. Just remember to make sure the supercharger has been replaced. There was a recall on the 2nd gen. Mine has a brand new one with less than 200 miles on it. It’s fast as hell!
@@Itsme-wp8yc I'm planning on getting a 2nd gen, I've heard the problem with the supercharger is the coupler in the about and not the entire assembly. Thanks for the heads up!
@@SirDankNewton It is just the coupler, just GM doesn't replace the coupler as they buy the SC as an assembly. You can either get the SC replaced under the extended warranty or just buy a solid coupler and fix the issue yourself. I have a 2012 CTS-V Coupe and my SC doesn't have that issue and really it's not an issue, it just sounds like you her marbles under the hood.
'bout to buy a 1st gen over the summer
Aww you're too nice. I will be sure to act surprised when you hand me the keys!
*FOREVER HUMPHREY FOREVER MO POWAH*
*MAY KING JAMES REIGN SUPREME FOREVER, AND BLESS US WITH THE KINDNESS AND KNOWLEDGE OF THE GODS*
Your Vlog just made me love my 2011 CTS-V all that much more. More Power Baby!
Damn!
Damn indeed
Somebody should find that guy he ran off with James's ❤ literally.
The V Stands for VROOM!!!!! James we love you man. Your hilarious. Glad your doing better after that little scare.
V-VICTORY
My dad had a 2012 sedan and it was my favorite car he owned