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Cadillac CTS-V

The Cadillac CTS-V* must compete against some very capable vehicles from Europe, all of which sport technical exotica like overhead cam engines with four valves per cylinder and variable valve timing. By comparison, the Cadillac's 16 overhead valves and pushrods sound trite at best. But when the valves are spread out over eight cylinders displacing 5.7 liters, produce 400 hp @ 6,000 rpm and 395 lb-ft of torque at 4,800 rpm, and pull around 3,847 lb, the comparison takes on a decided "America vs. The World" tone.

Design and engineering work on the CTS-V was carried out by GM Performance Div. (GMPD) personnel working with John Heinricy's High Performance Vehicle Operations. Kip Wasenko, designer of the mainstream CTS during his days at Cadillac, shaped the CTS-V from his new perch as GMPD's director of Design. But creating a credible performance version of the CTS took more than just a shoehorn and a body kit.

Sneak Peek: 2013 Cadillac ATS

At first glance, this development car looks like nothing more than a standard CTS sedan.

Deal of the Week: 2010 Lincoln MKZ

For the 2010 model year, Lincoln updated its MKZ in an effort to drive sales and provide greater differentiation between the car and the Ford Fusion, the MKZ's platform-mate. These extensive revisions included freshened styling inside and out, a new Sport Appearance package, added convenience features and a new instrument panel and center stack.

The Lingenfelter cars from the 2010 Concours d'Elegance at Meadowbrook

Lingenfelter Performance Equipment has become well-known for their ultra high performance General Motors products and owner Ken Lingenfelter is one of the most well-known car collectors in the world, so an event like the 2010 Concours d'Elegance is like the ideal venue for the Lingenfelter name to shine and shine it did.