Not your usual drag race - 2011 CTS-V Wagon vs. E71 X6 M vs. Porsche Panamera Turbo

[Sticky]

This was awesome to see. MotorTrend pitted a performance sedan, SUV, and wagon all against each other. Now, we don't want to spoil the race for you but AWD clearly plays a role. For a RWD car like the CTS-V to really show what it can do on the strip vs. AWD cars it needs drag radials and a burnout. So, it is at a disadvantage but the same disadvantage it would have on the street. Also, MotorTrend deserves commendation for actually posting ET's and traps. They aren't actual slips, but we will take it.

[oldgixxer]

nice vid

[LostMarine]

I call BS, no way. It didnt even sound like they got on it, and looked they were moving slower than dirt. I say its fake.

I do like how you see him move the seat forward, and the other guy drinks coffee.. just like what would really happen if all 3 randomly came to a stoplight

[dOpEdUpM3]

Not very exciting... btw who really cares if these are fast? its for driving your childeren around, no?
I guess after you drop them off you could make it home quick?

Who buys a cts-v wagon anyways? The other two ok, I would actually drive but come on.

[Sticky]

Not very exciting... btw who really cares if these are fast? its for driving your childeren around, no?
I guess after you drop them off you could make it home quick?

Who buys a cts-v wagon anyways? The other two ok, I would actually drive but come on.

They are performance cars. I don't think people just buy them to haul around their kids. If that was their goal, get a Mini-Van. Plus, the kids aren't always in the car.

Who buys wagons period? It's cool they have it if you are in the market.

[Sticky]

I call BS, no way. It didnt even sound like they got on it, and looked they were moving slower than dirt. I say its fake.

I do like how you see him move the seat forward, and the other guy drinks coffee.. just like what would really happen if all 3 randomly came to a stoplight

The cars in stock form aren't loud, they are street legal.

The CTS-V wagon trapped the highest, that says a lot.

[nickr519]

The cars in stock form aren't loud, they are street legal.

The CTS-V wagon trapped the highest, that says a lot.

damn, but just think about how fast the x6 //M would be if it didn't weigh 2 and a half flippin tons! christ!

[Sticky]

just think about how fast the x6 //M would be if it didn't weigh 2 and a half flippin tons! christ!

This is my exact reasoning for why an X3 M makes far more sense. What is BMW thinking? Efficient Dynamics my ass.

[bigup]

Battle of the ugly cars .. LOL

[Itsbrokeagain]

I saw the CTS V wagon at the NY Auto show..I was surprised to say the least....unsuspecting beast lol

[Sticky]

I saw the CTS V wagon at the NY Auto show..I was surprised to say the least....unsuspecting beast lol

The wagon is pretty nice, cool they make it.

[Sorena]

CTS-V is a great cart like ZR-1 and new Mustang, but the fanboys of these three cars make everything look bad.
look at the comments in that review, That stupid guy is comparing CTS-V sedan to Bentley Mulsanne and Aston Rapid !!!!!!!

[Sticky]

CTS-V is a great cart like ZR-1 and new Mustang, but the fanboys of these three cars make everything look bad.
look at the comments in that review, That stupid guy is comparing CTS-V sedan to Bentley Mulsanne and Aston Rapid !!!!!!!

If we bought cars based on what some of their fanboys say none of us would drive anything.

[BK63AMG]

The Panamera Turbo is definitely in line to be my next car when I go shopping in a few years...it's just an absolute monster.

Now that CTS-V wagon is something else...I've never been a fan of wagons, but I must say that is the ultimate sleeper. Just think about it for a second; an ultra low-volume family station wagon with 555HP and a 6-speed manual transmission...I don't think there has ever been anything like this on the market before. I honestly wouldnt be shocked if it became a real collectors item someday.

Love that X6M, too...I appreciate performance in all forms and the X5/X6Ms/Jeep SRTS/ML63s are the performance enthusiast's dream if you absolutely need AWD with more clearance/storage than most sport sedans can provide.

[Sticky]

Now that CTS-V wagon is something else...I've never been a fan of wagons, but I must say that is the ultimate sleeper. Just think about it for a second; an ultra low-volume family station wagon with 555HP and a 6-speed manual transmission...I don't think there has ever been anything like this on the market before. I honestly wouldnt be shocked if it became a real collectors item someday.

Exactly, awesome that Cadillac even makes it.

[Sticky]

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LOL.... I think they are a little optimistic with their numbers... they clocked the Panemera at 3.5 seconds from 0 to 60 mph

[Sticky]

LOL.... I think they are a little optimistic with their numbers... they clocked the Panemera at 3.5 seconds from 0 to 60 mph

I actually don't think that is too optimistic, AWD + PDK...