Drag race highlights older Cadillac against modern Corvette

A drag race filmed by the YouTube channel Import 2 Race features a second-generation Cadillac CTS-V racing against a modified Chevrolet Corvette C8 Z06. The event is described as an all-GM duel, testing how well the older sedan can compete with a modern supercar.

Corvette's specifications and modifications

The Chevrolet Corvette C8 Z06 is powered by a 5.5-liter LT6 flat-crank V8 engine rated at 670 horsepower and 460 lb-ft of torque. It can accelerate from 0 to 100 km/h in 2.6 seconds and has a top speed of 211 km/h. The version in the video is described as a twin-turbo conversion, though exact performance details are not provided.

Cadillac CTS-V's performance and modifications

The Cadillac CTS-V used in the race is a second-generation model from 2007 to 2014, featuring a 6.2-liter supercharged V8. It originally produced 556 horsepower and 551 lb-ft of torque, with a 0 to 100 km/h time of about four seconds. The CTS-V in the race is a four-door sedan, and Autoevolution notes it may have been modified, though specifics are not given.

Drag race format and outcome

The drag race does not start from a standing start but begins at a rolling speed of 72 km/h. This format is intended to reduce wheel spin and better showcase the power of the V8 engines. The video, under thirty seconds long, shows the two vehicles in close competition, with Autoevolution suggesting the CTS-V's performance may indicate modifications. The outcome is not clearly stated in the reports, and viewers are encouraged to watch the video for a detailed frame-by-frame analysis.