The big Caddy is aiming high – the all-new CTS-V has the BMW M5 and Mercedes E63 AMG squarely in its sights, and with a 6.2-litre supercharged V8 pumping out 550bhp, the Yank tank is taking the fight to the Germans.
The new Cadillac CTS-V features massive 15-inch ceramic brakes to haul its bulk to a standstill, while 19-inch alloy wheels and suspension components controlled by magnets ensure the ride should be able to keep up with its European rivals.