The long anticipated CTS-V is coming to our showrooms in the fall of 2008. Why get excited you say? How about sinking your teeth into this:

Engine: 6.2L supercharged V-8 (LSA)
Horsepower: 550/410 @ 6200RPMs
Torque: 550/745 @ 6200RPMs
Transmissions: Tremec TR6060 six-speed manual; fully synchronized with single overdrive and available Hydra-Matic 6L90 six-speed electronically controlled automatic overdrive with torque converter clutch.

Front suspension:
Independent SLA; 29-mm hollow stabilizer bar; elastomeric handling and ride bushings; 65-N/mm spring rate; Magnetic Ride Control with electro-magnetically controlled shocks

Rear suspension:
Independent SLA; 24-mm solid stabilizer bar; elastomeric trailing arm bushing; 90-N/mm spring rate; Magnetic Ride Control with electro-magnetically controlled shocks

Wheels:
19 x 9-inch; forged alloy, 5-lug (front)
19 x 9.5-inch, forged alloy, 5-lug (rear)

Tires:
255/40R19 Michelin PS2; summer Z-rated (front)
285/35R19 Michelin PS2; summer Z-rated (rear)

Brakes:
Four-wheel disc with four-channel ABS, hydraulic brake assist and dynamic rear brake proportioning

Features: Pan-mounted oil cooler; cast pistons; high-flow cylinder heads; block-mounted piston squirters; steel crankshaft w/ 8-bolt flange; close-mounted converters; acoustic engine cover; E67 engine controller