Lutz confirms V12-powered Cadillac flagship
March 22, 2007 8:45AM by Michael Savio
Bob Lutz, General Motors product guru, has confirmed plans for a new Cadillac V12-powered flagship sedan. The new sedan is expected to be inspired by the popular Cadillac Sixteen coupe car, and will compete with the Mercedes S-Class and Lexus LS.
Lutz said in an interview that GM’s Holden division is working on the new V12 for the new flagship. The new V12 is built from two 3.6L V6 engines mated to a common crankshaft. The 7.2L V12 will feature direct-injection, and deliver around 600-hp.
Early test mules for the flagship Cadillac are reportedly riding on the new rear-wheel-drive Zeta platform. The Zeta platform may underpin more than the test mules, with the production model also derived from the Zeta.
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June 18th, 2007 at 7:20PM
Bob have you ever thought about bilding the 1989 Pontiac Banshee and add a 12 cyl 650+hp motor Ive always liked pontiac but I work at a chevy store this car can compete with the Ferrari Enzo,and the Porsche GT,