I just watched “Cadillac Test Drive, CTS-V” on Speed Channel. In one segment they had Max Angelelli and Andy Pilgrim in the CTS-VR cars and Tommy Kendall in the CTS-V (street version) on the track at Sebring at the same time. Seeing the 2 models side by side from a distance, you would NOT think they were the same car. One looks tall and narrow, while the other looks very wide and low.
As they get closer, you can see that they both have the same “fart and science” styling theme that defines Cadillac today. Pratt and Miller really did a good job of retaining the “look” of the regular V. The VR has all of the jarring asymmetrical origami creases of the street car, similar greenhouse, even appears to have real headlights (or VERY good decals). NASCAR should do so well.
But, the silhouettes are just 2 different vehicles. Does anyone know if the WC Vipers and Vettes are chopped and widened any?
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