2012 Cadillac CTS-V Coupe

2012 Cadillac CTS-V Coupe Base Price: $65,390 As-Tested Price: $71,485 Drivetrain: 6.2-liter supercharged V8; RWD, six-speed manual Output: 556 hp @ 6,100 rpm, 551 lb-ft @ 3,800 rpm Curb Weight: 4,209 lb Fuel Economy (EPA/AW): 16/15.4 mpg Options: Heated and vented Recaro high performance seats, metal pedals ($3,400); black diamond tricoat exterior paint ($995); 19-inch satin graphite wheels ($800); midnight sapele wood trim package ($600); suede steering wheel and shifter ($300) Buy a New Cadillac CTS at shopautoweek.com The 2012 Cadillac CTS-V Coupe is world class and can compete with other 500-plus horsepower sport coupes out there especially when you look at the price. At $71k, this is a performance bargain. The supercharged powertrain is a delight, with smooth linear power delivered locomotive-like. The engine just keeps pulling to redline, then bang, grabs another gear and gets delighted all over again. I had no trouble with heel/toe shifting my onl...