2016 Cadillac ATS-V TECHNICAL REVIEW with Cadillac Chief Engineer Dave Leone
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- Old friend of the show & Chief Engineer of Cadillac, Dave Leone, takes you on a VERY DEEP technical dive of the 2016 Cadillac ATS-V. He starts with the 464 HP Twin Turbo V6 and winds his way through the 8 Speed transmission the unique e-diff to all the suspension, structural and cooling bits underneath the car. He even covers tires, carbon fibre and seats . . .This is our most technical film yet with Dave . . . or any Chief Engineer . . .
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Love the car. I sold my BMW M4s. Had the coupe and then the convertible. I bought the ATS-v coupe. Vector blue with carbon fiber pack. 6 speed. Recarro seats. Chassis on the car is amazing. Very well balanced car. Planted. Great job Cadillac. I can tell you I do not miss my M4 lets put it that way. 47 years old I had a lot of cars. Nissan GT-R. This car is fantastic.
I like this guy, I could have spent all day with him there asking questions
Dee Jay I did.
Dee Jay old his know his shit
MotoManTV wouldn't it be cheaper but to buy an ATS 2.0t and super charge it change out the seats to recaro and put a better suspension and brembo brakes?possibly a hood scoop?how much is the ATS V 80,000?
+MotoManTV Can you go a part two to the questions you asked him about this car? I would ask "Looking forward to the future of the ATS-V, if you could improve one aspect of the car that you weren't able to do in this generation what would it be? Lower weight, Better Tires (Pilot Sport Cup 2's), carbon fiber roof, etc.
@@davidhenriquez9562 so youd rather swap out the turbo that's already in place with a supercharger, instead of upgrading to a bigger turbo? doesn't seem too cost effective and youd probably have to do a lot of customization for the supercharger.
This video made me look deeper into this build. Now I'm a owner of a coupe atsv. This vehicle deliverers!
I just picked up a V in Graphite and it makes an amazing daily driver, handles like it's on rails. Quarantine fun!
I just bought one. Fantastic car. It checks all of the blocks for an ideal daily driver that is still great and fuel efficient. :)))
GM did good hiring this man. He should be the leader of all performance vehicles built by General Motors like possibly the mid engine corvette?? hmmm Also I would take this vehicle over any other German competition the only thing you guys need to do is button up CUE a little bit and you'll have the ultimate car.
They hired him 39 years ago . . .
@@MotoManTV " He began his career with GM in 1979." Here's his GM Profile: conference.nempa.org/dave-leone-general-motors/
It is obvious why he is chief engineer. Very impressive presentation. He KNOWS his stuff. I will now seriously consider an ATS-V.
'13 CTS V wagon owner here and Daily Drive the car. Want to keep the miles down on the wagon and the ATS V is the only logical choice to replace my DD. What a great car!
Holy smokes Leone really loves his job, that dude has a ton of knowledge. Awesome video.
Ive wanted one since they came out. At 71 i like the surprise factor of a twin turbo car. Noticed something funny about the post talking about the gauge cluster, i remember when woman were interested in that and color.
This ATS (V) video is fantastic.... The Video explains so much.......
You can never have too much.
I have a 2019 Cadillac ATS-V coupe and I totally love it. Thanks for the info.
This guy sounds like an engine genius.
+Edward Hayes Cunningham The dude knows his shit.
This guy talks like the kind of political master in an engineering office, who only look at excel charts all day but gets other team members R&D results and make them nice PowerPoint presentations and gets all the credit and promotions.
I can’t tell you how beautiful I think this car is.
And one correction on my part. Tony Roma heads up the V series, but John Barrick headed up the ATS-V. To John and his team, job well done!
Absolutely beautiful car .Both mechanically and aesthetically.This chap really knows his stuff and it shows when he talks cars.
Hey Dave I love what you guys have created. Took the ATS V for a test drive yesterday and its one sick car. You can feel that their was a lot of time spent on designing this car as a whole. I enjoyed the ATS V so much I felt like I was in heaven, it was all put together so well. The only thing that must change and I believe I speak for everyone on this, is the Instrument Cluster needs to be shit canned. When driving the ATS V in all its glory my mind couldn't stop thinking about the dash and how horrible it looked. It just made me FEEL like I was driving a regular ATS and killed some of the joy.
Love the exterior and performance, but it needs a better gauge cluster/infotainment for me to trade in the C7 for one.
Cuban Rider keep the Vette, buy this for the wife! ;)
i've seen this video 10 times, got a 2016 sedan 6mt, still like to watch it.
Sounds like Cadillac - or the Mad Scientist - owes me some money:)
Get rid of the heptic feedback controls on the center stack...nice metal knobs and buttons please
I love this guy, he reminds me of Jester from Top Gun. Love the car too!
Oh so I bought a fully loaded 2016 ATS V sedan two weeks ago. Just passed 500 miles and starting to step on it. Car has crazy power and just feels awesome. No major complaints. Loving it! If I had to pick the biggest reason I bought it over the M3 or an S4 is the styling: It has much more aggressive lines specially from the side vs. the Germans more square looks.
Flavius Belisarius how much down would i need for this car?20,000?
Absolutely stunning! Thank you Cadillac for doing such a great job, In my opinion no other company comes close, this car is one of a kind and is a complete knock out in the ring, do not stop, do not slow down, show the world what General Motors Cadillac devision is made of! # 1 on earth! This car shows exactly what the human nature is capable of as well as what it wants inside / out side of the driving experience.
“If you have a really long slinky”. Sorry I LOL’d at that.
I am saving money and selling my soul to buy an ATS-V sedan in obsession red!!!
Awesome video! Ordered an 2016 ATS sedan 2.0 6MT premium after watching this video, not the V version. But if this much care and passion goes in the V, I am sure a standard would do just fine for me!
***** You will not at all be disappointed . . . Have a lot of seat time in that car and loved every minute of it . . .
+MotoManTV the basic ats v is 60k?
This guy sold me on a ats v after this video just with his jacket alone 😄 but what a great video, all around beauty. That's the car to keep for life
i love these technical videos! keep them coming. they are extremely interesting!
George Jin Our pleasure . . .
I'm sold...I bought a 2017 today, picking it up on Friday. The one question I have is why aren't more colors available with the manual transmission. I had to have the stick so I got the black. I had a 2014 ATS sedan with the 2L engine and six speed stick. It handled well but I love the horsepower. I also was considering the BMW M4 but decided made in USA was the way to go. Thanks Cadillac!
I want more colors too! Especially for the neutral-exterior-color ATS-Vs, they need color accents in the interior (like the CLA45's red belts and bolsters).
A fun car deserves fun colors. I think BMW's new yellow (Austin Yellow Metallic) is great. Merc is offering several shades of silver. the V could also use a blue color and a special edition color like the R-34's Midnight Purple!
Merica!!
very likely the absolute best car America has ever produced
amazing. I'm sold I need this machine seriously.
I want a Cadi for sure.
Outstanding presentation.
never saw any kind of detailed overview of a german manufactor. very cool!
Great video Motoman! loved every second of it
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Great video and very helpful as I’m in the market for a 17 or 18 ATS. V coupe.
Good job Cadillac
Just one comment though. I just bought a ATS-V and it is an amazing car! I am a little critical of Mr. Leone because he should know more about his cars. But Tony Roma and his engineers did an unbelievable job on the ATS-V. It is a factory hot rod that is a blast to drive every day. Tony, great job!
This vehicle, if not is one of my favorites in the U.S. market and I haven't even test driven it . I'd like to see this vehicle grow in the performance and car fanatic world. I see it having a very high reputation. I'd purchase one myself if I could.
Mad respect for Dave Leone.
Not once did he say um or ah...
More please! Agreed, couldn't get enough detail. We'll presented and explained from Mr. Leone. I totally geek out on this stuff. Really extensive changes. I'm was impressed. Can only guess CTS-V got the same treatment. BMW and the others should reveal the same level of detail to enthusiasts to keep us hooked. Gotta say Cadillac is on a roll with their V's!
The more I look Into this car, the more impressed I am.
I love this video . It tells me a lot about this car
These comments may be a little late, as I'm also late to the show :/ Having said that, I really appreciate Mr. Leone taking the time to create this video, and discuss these features. I am a huge fan of niche GM products, have an '06 GTO myself with a best friend in your 1st Gen CTS-V. I believe this is a fantastic car, from what I have seen, and I am really curious to see how you will do with your V-Brand in the future. Thank you again.
Love it so much detail in this car and everything is about improved performance this is what makes it a cadillac V series.
Very good video. Thanks for posting. I have been looking at all the reviews on the ATS-V I learned a lot on this one. I own a 2014 Corvette Stingray as my daily driver, but I think this may be my next car.
What a fantastic video. I really hope we get to see a similar discussion on the CTS-V when it's released. Thank you so much for posting this, MotoMan! I also appreciate that everything involved is functional. I have read a lot of people making comments like "bleh, that spoiler, bleh that hood." It's functional, this isn't a Corolla with a body kit! I drove the ATS 3.6 for a week and it's a blast! I think if all the "gauge cluster sucks" haters would try the car out they'd realize it's actually pretty great. The customizable portion of the cluster is amazing - I've never seen a video where it was shown to its actual potential.
I noticed he said "the tires are capable of even more...in case we decide to dial it up a little bit." with a slight nod...color me intrigued!
My feedback is that Cadillac needs to push their Performance Data Recorder technology a lot better. That functionality is incredible. It's something none of the main competitors offer. It stands alone there and I haven't read any auto-journalist commenting on it beside in passing. I saw it being used in several "first drive" reviews from the Circuit of the Americas event but yet no one actually acknowledged what it was. I was also surprised Dave didn't even mention it here. Push it - it's fantastic!
Anthony Levens I was standing behind the cameraman when he made that tire comment and I, too, was *very* intrigued . . . See, there's a reason I call him 'The Mad Scientist' . . .
Fantastic video. Please do a video on the car I have, the 2023 Cadillac CT4-V BLACKWING. I LOVE IT!! GREAT JOB, CADILLAC! YOU HAVE THE GERMANS RUNNING AND ARE BEATING THEM AT THEIR OWN GAME!! KEEP IT UP!
Let's see a ct6-v, and bring back the wagon!!!!!!
Yeah, and I hope the CT6-V comes with that 4.5L quad cam V8 GM is developing. I hope it makes 600+hp...
lambotama you got your wish! 2019 Cadillac ct6 v with a massive v8. 😱😱
Great review Moto Man. They need to drop this engine into the Camaro! Can't believe GM is giving you the cold shoulder.
I have been a fan of the Art & Science approach Cadillac has been following for years. Mr. Leone's technical overview of the new CTS-V was entertaining as it was informative. Moto Man appealed to the passion of getting a true sports car out on the track. Dave followed up with a peek behind the curtain to detail the innovation and automotive expertise which is the source of all the magic. But more importantly, people who have a passion for state of art automobiles want to own a vehicle created by people who are passionate about the vehicle they make and sell.
Dave you asked for what else Cadillac could do with the CTS-V so in this Caddy fan's humble opinion here is my wish list.
1. A special order option for a turbo charged V-8 putting out at least 600 HP with 585 ft-pounds torque.
2. A 7 or 8 speed dual clutch automatic with "launch control".
3. Its a long shot but a CTS-V Wagon again as a special order limited edition.
4. Upgraded two tone leather interior options
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There has been at least one Cadillac in my family for over half a century. However, I strongly suggest Cadillac either severely trim down your dealer network or spin off a separate V division like AMG for Mercedes Benz, R series for Audi, or M series for BMW. Over the past year I have visited 5 Cadillac dealers and have been less than impressed with the surroundings, sales and auto car staff. It seems to me the Cadillac dealers I visited are stuck in a time warp of the 70s and 80s. Product knowledge and passion are definitely missing. The " setting" for new jewels of Cadillac; the CTS C6, ATS Coupe,
and the new CTS-V must compliment not detrack.
P9A9R Great summary of your requests . . . will definitely take this to Dave.
great overview and a sweet car!
I just bought am ATS-V auto, to use as my new winter beater and it's the only winter beater I've ever wanted to drive all summer long too. I sold my 2015 audi S8 to buy the V, the V isn't near as a comfy as the S8, obviously, but Man it's WAY more fun. My favorite winter beater of all time, I've had an M4 and I would never buy an M car over the V again.
That was too cool, love how far they took this beast!!
Did Dave say that the ATSV pull more lateral G's than the vette?
good work on info on the products on what caddy has in terms of performance qualities
Great review Dave! I'm anxiously awaiting the arrival of this car. Does the rear spoiler on the carbon fiber package effect 0-60 performance?
Amazing detailed video , very immaculate! Where can I look into purchasing that jacket sir ..?
I like that jacket! It would look good on me getting out of XTS VSport Platinum! :)
The ATS V is so impressive I am looking at my 2016 Z06 and actually wondering if I should make a change....amazing car.
Cadillac still needs a awe inspiring 224" Ultra Luxury Sedan, and most of all multiple sleek attractively designed luxury CUVs.
I could not part with my Z06 but....I will be getting an ATS V! Call it my commuter. What I want to see, an improved dash cluster and a little more interior differentiation for the V vs the other models and as someone one else pointed out a CF roof, mind you those Recaros do help alot. Can't wait to get my order in.
I agree with you, so I bought a 2018 V to go with the Z06.
GREAT video Dave. Truly looking forward to being behind the wheel when I take delivery later this year. Only thing I've read about is the lack luster gauge cluster on the V series ATS. I know many have this "gripe" but I'll hold back any negative comments until I'm behind the wheel. Curious if there any plans for a future upgrade for this to help separate the V from the standard ATS.
Everything is great on this car but please change the gauge clusters they look horrible and cheap. All the other V series have beautiful clusters.
I'm buying this car!
MotoManTV Please tell Dave Leone we want a more exciting gauge cluster!! Also, A little different steering wheel design wouldn't hurt?? Maybe a flat bottom end?? Thanks! Loved this in depth review from the man himself!
Brendin M. Weiland Will share this with Dave . . . I agree on the gauge cluster.
I am serious buyer.I drove a manual sedan and loved it but i am waiting on the LCD screen to be added for the main tach/speedo display like you have in the other Cadillac lines.
Badass V. Love it.
Dave! Can you make the new and improved gauge cluster for the ATS V installable and workable for the early adopters of the 2016 ATS V? I'm all in!
Makes me want to get back into a V series. Sounds like the bare bones approach of the original ls6/ls2 V, but pulling 1.0X g laterally. Love the turbo boosts 18# w no lift. Give me a manual. It would look nice next to my GN3.8
Foodie Greg Sir, that would be an AWESOME garage!
I hate to skip over the not yet released ATS-V and CTS-V but this CT6 seems to be a revolution in car engineering. I'm interested in a Technical Review of it. The use of mixed materials to make a strong light vehicle, AWD on all but the base 4 cylinder/PHEV 4 cylinder, the PHEV system with it's new Electric Variable Transmission, 3.0 L V-6 putting out 133+ hp/liter. Bring the cutaways that were at the NYIAS and break them down as only you can!
I own a 2018 ATS with the 3.6L engine. I have two gripes so far. One is that the highly reflective CUE center NAV display is prone to fingerprints. Either redesign the face covering like many aftermarket GPS faces, which are a slightly matte finish, or sell a stick on glass protector like a smartphone. Something that is sacrificial and can be replaced.
Also, put a dang gas cap back on the vehicle. Cadillac says to improve user experience owners now dont have to handle a dirty gas cap. Hellllloooo... Its not the gas cap we are concerned about, its the filthy gas pump handle touched by thousands. Without a way to lock the gas door, the tank is vulnerable to vandalism. I would love to hear a response from Cadillac if you're truly listening to owners.
Despite them taking it from Ford, I like and appreciate the lack of a gas cap and the flap locks with the vehicle. Neither that locked flap or locked gas cap will truly stop someone from siphoning your gas. Fortunately, that is not a big problem where I park normally nor in my garage.
I can appreciate your unique situation on the gas cap. Unfortunately not all of us have secure parking at shopping malls, grocery stores, parks, stadium parking lots, etc. Providing a gas cap door with an interior release and/or a locking gas cap wont stop someone hell bent on siphoning my gas, but the same goes for locks on my house. If they really want in, a lock wont stop them, but I still use them. Not having them is what we call being a soft target. And no flap lock or gas cap just invites someone to dump something into the tank. People can be vindictive when they see a nice car. Plus, when I wash the car, I like to open the flap to clean the backside. Cant do that without covering the fuel fill inlet. Give me my gas cap back.
@@steadyeddie7453 Maybe not secure at malls but siphoning gas or dumping stuff in the tank just seems unlikely and they do have to pry it open if the car is locked, though I see your point. I do go ahead wash/clean around the gas filling area as water should NOT go inside the gas tank without something opening the valve inside. You might need to dry a little bit of the area headed towards gas tank but it shouldn't get in the gas tank. Have to add, if you have thought about the Trifeca tune or equivalent? Worth it :)
@@richardcoker5095 With many crimes, it's always unlikely until it happens to you. And my gas door will open with just a push, whether the car is locked or not. I checked out the Trifecta Tune website and liked the software they offered to permanently turn off the AUTO STOP feature. But for $180 I'll just keep pushing the console switch. Cheers.
After watching this vid i definitely want one for sure! I now have the 2015 ats premium performance 3.6, i thought my car was good! This v is badass! Lol
my 2.0t coupe weighs less but only 0.1 second slower to 60mph ;)
Wow! Great American engineering about time
Its nice to see that GM has been able to keep up with the europeans RWD super sedans which have been out for the last 20+ years. And 20+ years after GM lost their minds and went full on FWD on just about every automobile they could think of besides the SUV's and Fbodies.
Only took GM 20+ years to get back to making anything resembling a decent automobile.
From a life long GM guy, I'm really proud of you guys.....
....(eye roll)...
This guy has the best job in the world, bar none.
Well done Moto-Man. Performance product development seems to course through my veins. I get so interested and focused on every little detail, then fantasize how it fits in the big picture that I sincerely hope that one day a career path or fortune guides me to a position such as this with GM.
Boosted 6 cylinder products have always been my ideal balance. Just the right amount of potential, but also with a zesting of under dog appeal.
In the meantime, I watch demonstrations, such as this, like a male soap opera. The problem is, there is never more than one episode, and it always seems to be like a pilot depth airing. I could occupy a full week of the engineers and decision makers time getting to know this product more. I don't think there is anyone on the planet more excited about this product than myself. Coming from the Supra world, and seeing the GTR's and BMW's N54/N55's success.
CTS-V Video would be great! Will be buying either the ATS-V or CTS-V come next August! The scalpel or sledgehammer! I'm leaning towards the sledgehammer.
Grumpy514 Something tells me you will be seeing CTS-V episode in your future . . .
Very nice! ❤👍#Z06
Oh man, I’m 17 and always wanted a Gen 2 ctsv but don’t want one with 70k+ miles 6speed for 30k-50k, been looking at Atsv and no one has them in my area, really dream of having one by 20, 6 speed of course
excellent in-depth video, very informal too, got to learn more about the ATS V & I'm looking forward to see what the Mad Scientist pulled with the CTS.
hhhmmm what I'd like to see in the next series of Vs, well lets see:
They got the performance part covered & then some, so no need to rehash that ... Just keep the excellent work you have been doing ... (Will the CT6's AWD & All Wheel Steering make it to the next generation of V?)
• I'd like to see the V (both Vs & VSports) family expand & include more cars ...
an Escalade V would be incredible!!! A +550hp supercharged Escalade to take on the Range Rover & the G63 will further strengthen Cadillac's position in the segment & let people know Cadillac is serious about this. I know an Escalade V doesn't fit with the V's goal as Track Machines, but you don't have to call it a Full Blown V... Maybe VSport or Escalade Sport like the concept from SEMA a few years ago.
also, a CT6 V would be awesome ... That chassis is begging for a High Performance version!
• Something similar to BMW's M Performance parts or MOPAR program would be cool.
• More interior colors for the Vs.
that's what I can think of for now.
as always, excellent video M!
IceDree You and the BMWs/Mopars . . . :)
Need More Ats V 🥺
Good Video! I Love your voice :)
I am betwen c7 and ats-s. Dont know what to buy :(
I have ctsv since 2009 bigest problem is overheating with light WOT run and always had a bad A/C system so I hope you fixed these
Kind of surprised the Chief Engineer of Cadillac is not more knowledgeable on turbochargers. He referred to the turbine wheel as a turbine vane. Then he said the new material was Aluminide Titanium, which is correct, but it replaced a heavy Inconel Turbine wheel, not an aluminum one like he said. Heck an aluminum turbine wheel would melt in no time!
I am very interested in this as my next car purchase. Going forward into the life-cycle of the car, I would like to see the more aggressive Michellin tire compounds made available through GM.
I love my ats V coupe. It's totally stock and i dynoed it: 489,xx hp and 619,7 nm. It's a 2016 model.
I ended up buying the ct4v blackwing. Im sure a tuned ats-v is alot of fun
@motomantv for Dave, I'm with everyone else that the gauge cluster from the CTS-V MUST BE IN THE ATS-V! 10SPD auto from ZL1 IS A MUST! Cue is ok, I will use the control on wheel. I had a hard time with the volume. Make a knob or physical slider pls. Also cool the recaro seats also. Thx again . wagon ...pls a wagon!
I'm buying a pre-owned 201x ATS-V Sedan, very soon as they stopped production of them. 😥
I would love to know more about the internals, rods, pistons and crankshaft in the event that more power is wanted (which we all know will happen) and then sent to a tuner. Can it handle a basic GTR type of modification? Intake, injectors, ecu tune, possible flex fuel set up with duel pumps to except E85 and last but not least down pipes.
impressive car.
very cool smooth all in review of the ats-v all GM cars join together and shut ford up for good hmm? I wonder when tho? we all just have to see
Big fan of Cadillac here. I love the ATS-V but I would like to see a more affordable performance version (Package of some sort) of the ATS coupe. It doesn't have to live up to the V but It would be a great starter car for someone that can't afford a V but likes the looks of the ATS Coupe but wants some performance
Wow what a great in depth video.. I wish there is one for every car company. I would like to know its competitors and how well the V performs..
lexusfan100 Trust me, we're trying . . . but not all car company's engineers as dynamic as Dave . . .
MotoManTV Also could you ask Dave why new cars dont have rear fog lights. Please dont tell that public dont care or want it. If you put it in there people will use it in rough weather. Just like they do for fog lights and its soooo much safer. If they are bringing european car designs in to US marker then y not the rear fog lights.
Sold!
One of the major sell points for the M4 and M3 are the wider fenders they have compared to the regular 3 and 4 series. It makes them exquisite from the non M series and also adds an aggressive look to them. I wish Cadillac took that route too.
I can't help but laugh at the comments about the gauges/dash. If that's all it takes to keep you from buying a car like this, you don't need a car like this to start with. I have no problem with anything about the car. I have a 2017 A8 coupe with a Trifecta tune that I wouldn't trade for a Corvette. :-)
Is it the 8l90 or 8l45? I’ve read the later of the two. Thanks and great video
WOW!
AWD Hatch V car please! To compete with the Merc AMG45 series!
I found the bit about asymmetrical half-shaft diameters to be very interesting. I do however wish that the 8 speed were a dual clutch transmission. Many reviews of this car are critical of the downshift delay when using manual shifting mode.
Here is something I don't get. All these engineer teams talk about "almost as good as the PDK." The PDK is not a fundamentally complex transmission. Why don't they just clone a PDK like the good ol' Chinese? It will be fast, reliable, and cheap on R&D. Best of all, if any imperfection reviewers point out, you can just blame it on Porsche.
Since you asked I would like a little more exhaust sound, growl and pop. Also how about a dual clutch auto?
Today, on this day, I made a phone call to GENERAL MOTORS AND I had let them know about my opinion for them to consider putting the Cadillac twin turbo v6 3.6ltr in the traverse model, it would sell itself, go from 310hp to 464hp would definitely sell,
I'd love to see carbon fiber exhaust, and exhaust tips . aero breaking would be nice . And more torque at a lower rpm . Should be faster on the straight aways on the track