| When Cadillac announced it was adding a new, twin-turbocharged V-6 to the 2014 CTS's powertrain lineup, it dropped a mention that the same motor would make its way under the 2014 XTS's hood. At the time, Cadillac provided output figures only for the CTS's version of the twin-turbo six, but now it has released details for the XTS. The big news—besides the fact that the big, conservative, front-drive XTS is getting a high-output engine—is that Cadillac is creating a Vsport model just for the twin-turbo that will set buyers back $63,020 when it goes on sale in August. In Cadillac's world, the Vsport designation represents the sportiest trim level beneath its fire-breathing V-series. Of course, Cadillac doesn't build an XTS-V, so the XTS Vsport ultimately will be the sedan's hottest rendition. Just like on the 2014 CTS, the XTS Vsport trim comes paired exclusively with the new twin-turbo 3.6-liter V-6. In the XTS, the burly six makes 410 horsepower and 369 lb-ft of torque—10 fewer horsepower and 61 fewer lb-ft of twist than is produced in the CTS. While we would have thoroughly enjoyed seeing what an XTS packing 420 ponies and 430 lb-ft of torque was capable of, we're still looking forward to exploring how the added power affects the cruiser. Even in detuned form, the twin-turbo V-6 still pumps out an impressive 104 more horsepower and 105 additional lb-ft of torque relative to the standard XTS's 3.6-liter V-6. That kind of power boost should make for quite an improvement in the all-wheel-drive XTS's 0–60 time, which we've clocked at 7.2 seconds. We wouldn't be surprised if the XTS Vsport outguns the the lighter, front-drive XTS—which hit 60 mph in 6.6 seconds in our testing—by a few tenths of a second. Besides bringing more power to the party, the XTS Vsport model also gets 20-inch wheels and a special grille. Fuel-economy data for the twin-turbo Vsport isn't available yet, but don't be surprised if it's rated for less than the regular, all-wheel-drive XTS's 17 mpg in the city and 26 mpg on the highway.
The Vsport model can be paired only with the mid- and top-level Premium and Platinum option packages; the non-Vsport XTS can also be had in Luxury and base forms. Detailed pricing information for the entire 2014 XTS lineup hasn't yet been revealed.  from Car and Driver Blog http://blog.caranddriver.com | |||
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