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2009 Cadillac CTS-V With Corvette Engine

— January 10, 2008 — Autos
What do you get when you take Motor Trend's “Car of the Year” and drop in Corvette's new mammoth ZR1 6.2-liter supercharged engine, then punk up the body trim and add hi-end interior features? You get the 550 horsepower, 550-lb-ft of torque, 2009 Cadillac CTS-V.

The 2009 Cadillac CTS-V with Corvette engine will make it a serious challenger for any sports sedan that the Europeans can make.

Implications - The 2009 Cadillac CTS-V will sport a new front and rear that will make it distinguishable as a sportscar. You can purchase the vehicle in a six-speed manual or, for the first time, an automatic transmission with paddle-shifters. The interior is just as remarkable as the exterior and even features a high-end Bose sound system.

Trend Themes

  1. Sports Sedan Dominance — The use of a Corvette engine in the 2009 Cadillac CTS-V presents an opportunity for disruptive innovation in the sports sedan market.
  2. Luxury Performance — The hi-end interior features of the 2009 Cadillac CTS-V present an opportunity for disruptive innovation in the luxury car market.
  3. Paddle-shift Technology — The introduction of paddle-shifters in the automatic transmission of the 2009 Cadillac CTS-V presents an opportunity for disruptive innovation in the automotive industry.

Industry Implications

  1. Automotive — The use of Corvette engine and paddle-shift technology in the 2009 Cadillac CTS-V presents disruptive innovation opportunities in the automotive industry.
  2. Sports Sedan — The introduction of the 2009 Cadillac CTS-V with a Corvette engine presents disruptive innovation opportunities in the sports sedan market.
  3. Luxury Car — The hi-end interior features of the 2009 Cadillac CTS-V presents disruptive innovation opportunities in the luxury car market.
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