Cadillac ATS-V+ who said the LS7 was gone for good?

ChefBorOzzy · 05-23-2015, 12:49 PM

Maybe new track version of Camaro will get one as well to compete with GT350.. Maybe it's an updated LS7. It's an expensive engine so maybe they're just clearing out inventory if they have it built up. Wait and see I guess.

http://m.motortrend.com/wot/1505_cad...ls7_power.html

Would be nice to see a new updated screamer from GM.

FenwickHockey65 · 05-23-2015, 12:51 PM

Hahahaha what.

I'd love to know where this guy dug this info up from.

v6sonoma · 05-23-2015, 12:53 PM

Not likely. They would use the 6-speed manual if they did as they would have used the 7-speed in the Camaro if they could and a DCT isn't gonna happen.

ChefBorOzzy · 05-23-2015, 01:02 PM

Yeah, I found the 7 speed manual thing odd. Hopefully it's not some evil joke. Lol.

Big reg · 05-23-2015, 01:10 PM

I'm a big LS guy due to simplicity and power potential. AFM is a worthless technology in my opinion and will be deleted upon purchase with a cam and valve train upgrade.

I'd love to see a 427ci LTx though. I know GM trademarked L88 at the same time they did the LT4 and LT5 nameplates.

MikeT · 05-23-2015, 01:15 PM

I'll believe it when I see it. The market for an ATS-V is pretty limited as it is. Very hard to believe that there'd be much interest in a V+.

truth411 · 05-23-2015, 01:18 PM

I wish GM would make a Gen V version of the LS7. An LS7 with D.I. No AFM, a fatter cam, higher red line with Concentic Cam tech would be a beast of a motor.

GretchenGotGrowl · 05-23-2015, 01:23 PM

Sounds more like horsepowerkings than mototrend.

omegaman · 05-23-2015, 02:11 PM

This is exciting news! I'd consider trading my ZL1 for the ATS-V+. What appeals to me is the the power of the LS7 in the compact luxury ATS form factor.

Denis · 05-24-2015, 11:41 AM

http://m.motortrend.com/wot/1505_cad...ls7_power.html

What do you guys think about this?? I know I want one....maybe two

SuperSound · 05-24-2015, 12:11 PM

Anyone see this? Thought the LS7 was going out of production. Does this mean an LS7 for a possible 6th gen Z/28?

http://wot.motortrend.com/1505_cadil...pr=18332466311

rimhof · 05-24-2015, 12:52 PM

I think it's absolutely awesome what Cadillac has been doing.

*DGthe3* · 05-24-2015, 01:00 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by SuperSound

Anyone see this? Thought the LS7 was going out of production. Does this mean an LS7 for a possible 6th gen Z/28?

http://wot.motortrend.com/1505_cadil...pr=18332466311

Moved & merged

I've said this in a couple other threads where its been mentioned ...

I find it extremely unlikely that an ATS-V+ will use an LS7. Its a great engine, but I can think of 4 scenarios that make more sense off the top of my head.

An even higher boost TTV6 with 500 or more hp
Something from a brand new DOHC V8 engine family that's exclusive to Cadillac with unguessable hp
A tweaked LT1 in the upper 400/low 500 hp range
Some new large displacement, high revving gen V replacement to the LS7. 550ish hp

The first two make the most sense for an ATS-V+, given the direction that the brand seems to be heading.

SuperSound · 05-24-2015, 01:04 PM

Thanks for moving. I agree I find it unlikely and there was no source for the info.

05-23-2015, 12:49 PM	#1
ChefBorOzzy Drives: 2016 F150 Join Date: May 2014 Location: Iowa Posts: 2,196	ATS V + getting LS7 Maybe new track version of Camaro will get one as well to compete with GT350.. Maybe it's an updated LS7. It's an expensive engine so maybe they're just clearing out inventory if they have it built up. Wait and see I guess. http://m.motortrend.com/wot/1505_cad...ls7_power.html Would be nice to see a new updated screamer from GM.

05-23-2015, 12:51 PM	#2
FenwickHockey65 General Motors Aficionado Drives: 2023 GMC Canyon, 2020 Colorado Join Date: Aug 2008 Location: Florida Posts: 37,371 View My Garage	Hahahaha what. I'd love to know where this guy dug this info up from. __________________ 2023 GMC Canyon Elevation 2020 Chevrolet Colorado W/T Extended Cab (State-issued)

05-23-2015, 12:53 PM	#3
v6sonoma Drives: 2010 SS RS Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: Providence, RI Posts: 8,108 View My Garage	Not likely. They would use the 6-speed manual if they did as they would have used the 7-speed in the Camaro if they could and a DCT isn't gonna happen. __________________ Mods: BBK Intake, BBK LT's and High Flow Cats, Corsa Cat-back exhaust, Hurst short throw shifter, SLP skip-shift eliminator. 7/1/09 Placed order for IOM/IO int/ SS/RS 6M 9/26/09 Took delivery!

05-23-2015, 01:23 PM	#8
GretchenGotGrowl Drives: 11 F150 EB/13 Sonic RS/15 Z06 Join Date: Sep 2010 Location: Little Rock, AR Posts: 7,129 View My Garage	Sounds more like horsepowerkings than mototrend. __________________ New Ride -- 2015 Z06 2LZ (stock) -- Journal Old Ride -- 2012 Camaro 2LT/RS (647 RWHP & 726 RWTQ) -- Build Thread

05-23-2015, 02:11 PM	#9
omegaman Drives: very poorly Join Date: May 2009 Location: Glendale, Arizona Posts: 550	This is exciting news! I'd consider trading my ZL1 for the ATS-V+. What appeals to me is the the power of the LS7 in the compact luxury ATS form factor. __________________ 2013 Camaro ZL1, Crystal Red, Auto, Exposed Carbon Fiber, Navigation.

05-23-2015, 01:02 PM	#4
ChefBorOzzy Drives: 2016 F150 Join Date: May 2014 Location: Iowa Posts: 2,196	Yeah, I found the 7 speed manual thing odd. Hopefully it's not some evil joke. Lol.

05-23-2015, 01:10 PM	#5
Big reg Drives: Infiniti FX50S Join Date: May 2015 Location: NY Posts: 30	I'm a big LS guy due to simplicity and power potential. AFM is a worthless technology in my opinion and will be deleted upon purchase with a cam and valve train upgrade. I'd love to see a 427ci LTx though. I know GM trademarked L88 at the same time they did the LT4 and LT5 nameplates.

05-23-2015, 01:15 PM	#6
MikeT Drives: 2008 Malibu V6 Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: California Posts: 280	I'll believe it when I see it. The market for an ATS-V is pretty limited as it is. Very hard to believe that there'd be much interest in a V+.

05-23-2015, 01:18 PM	#7
truth411 Drives: police interceptor Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: Austin, tx Posts: 1,292	I wish GM would make a Gen V version of the LS7. An LS7 with D.I. No AFM, a fatter cam, higher red line with Concentic Cam tech would be a beast of a motor.

05-24-2015, 11:41 AM	#10
Denis Drives: 2010 SS Join Date: May 2012 Location: Yorktown Heights, NY Posts: 7,695 View My Garage	Cadillac ATS-V+ who said the LS7 was gone for good? http://m.motortrend.com/wot/1505_cad...ls7_power.html What do you guys think about this?? I know I want one....maybe two __________________

05-24-2015, 12:11 PM	#11
SuperSound Drives: '17 Camaro 2SS A8 Join Date: Jan 2015 Location: Eastern NC Posts: 5,063 View My Garage	ATS-V+ with LS7? Anyone see this? Thought the LS7 was going out of production. Does this mean an LS7 for a possible 6th gen Z/28? http://wot.motortrend.com/1505_cadil...pr=18332466311 __________________ Current: '17 2SS Hyper Blue, A8, MRC, NPP Past: '99 SS Camaro A4, '73 Camaro 383 A3 "Voices in your head are not considered insider information." 3800 Status - 6/16/16 (Built!) 6000 status - 6/29/16 (Delivered!)

05-24-2015, 12:52 PM	#12
rimhof Drives: 2014 Camaro SS Join Date: Nov 2014 Location: Orlando, Florida Posts: 117 View My Garage	I think it's absolutely awesome what Cadillac has been doing.

05-24-2015, 01:04 PM	#14
SuperSound Drives: '17 Camaro 2SS A8 Join Date: Jan 2015 Location: Eastern NC Posts: 5,063 View My Garage	Thanks for moving. I agree I find it unlikely and there was no source for the info. __________________ Current: '17 2SS Hyper Blue, A8, MRC, NPP Past: '99 SS Camaro A4, '73 Camaro 383 A3 "Voices in your head are not considered insider information." 3800 Status - 6/16/16 (Built!) 6000 status - 6/29/16 (Delivered!)

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