A new star is born, as the 2016 Cadillac ATS-V is unveiled to a select crowd.
LOS ANGELES The romantic notion of a private event in Hollywood conjures certain images.
Theres champagne, caviar, suits and skirts and perhaps the birthing of a star.
All were present at Milk Studios Los Angeles on Tuesday, November 18th.
On this evening, Cadillac revealed its latest flagship, the 2016 Cadillac ATS-V.
Milk Studios Los Angeles was well-suited to such a revelation.
The doors to Milks Studio 4 opened to present rows of chairs facing a cloaked vehicle in the corner.
Beneath the cloak, the 2016 Cadillac ATS-V sat silently, awaiting its unveiling.
To the surprise of the audience, Leone introduced the 2016 Cadillac ATS-V as the fastest Cadillac ever built.
Where the ATS-V breaks ground is on the top end, climbing to a blinding 185 mph.
Just pop the clutch and shift gears, and the ATS-V will adjust without sacrificing acceleration.
The goal of the engineering team at Cadillac was to deliver a track-ready vehicle right out of the factory.
No need for heavy (and costly) customization.
Both spoke with evident pride about the 2016 Cadillac ATS-Vs mechanical development and design evolution.
Once the unveiling was complete, Leone and Smith joined the onlookers around the ATS-V.
These design elements are performance-guided, as they combine to increase front-end airflow and reduce lift.
In the case of the ATS-V, function clearly dictates form.
Beyond the raw performance specs, theres a lot more to the engineering of the newest Cadillac.
Theres a high-performance lubrication system that maintains optimal oil pressure as the vehicle handles lateral maneuvers.
Theres low-volume charge-air cooling that provides cooler, denser air to the combustion chambers for increased performance.
In addition to its high-performance engineering, the ATS-V is very much a technological creature.
It features the Cadillac CUE information, communication and entertainment OS atop the center console.
For performance drivers, the ATS-V offers a Performance Data Recorder that captures detailed information about the driving experience.
Drivers can share this performance data with other Cadillac drivers or the world on social media.
The reveal of the 2016 Cadillac ATS-V was effectively a 2-for-1 event.
The coupe presents the same transmission options as the sedan, albeit in a sportier two-door package.
Inside, the new ATS-V is very much a luxury vehicle.
Like the body design, the interior conveys the track-capable nature of this vehicle.
Its luxurious and tech-connected but ready to hit the track at a moments notice.
This post is in partnership with Cadillac
