51k-Mile 2005 Cadillac CTS-V

Description

OFFERED WITHOUT RESERVE

The 2005 CTS-V marked a pivotal moment in Cadillac’s performance heritage. Based on the CTS sedan, the first-generation CTS-V was Cadillac’s first entry into the luxury sport sedan segment, meant to challenge cars like the BMW M5.

The CTS-V was built on the rear-wheel-drive Sigma platform, and featured a reinforced chassis with stiffer bushings, a tuned, fully independent suspension, Brembo brakes, and a limited-slip differential. Those upgrades were necessary to stand up to the 400-horsepower LS6 V8 and six-speed manual transmission pirated from the Corvette Z06. With a smooth launch to avoid wheel hop, 0–60 runs happened in under five seconds, and the quarter mile flashed by in only 13.7 ticks of the stopwatch.

Visually aggressive, the CTS-V wore ground-hugging bodywork, a mesh grille, 18-inch wheels with performance tires, and unique badging. And inside, its roomy, leather-swathed cabin was comfortable and quiet — until that LS6 screamed to six grand.

This sport sedan seamlessly blended American muscle with European refinement, and was the prototype for Cadillac’s later, world-beating V cars. And this silver 2005 CTS-V has been kept all original for its next owner, having only traveled 51,044 miles since new!

Highlights 

• First-generation blueprint for Cadillac’s high-performance V-series sedans 

• 5.7-liter LS6 V8 rated at 400 hp and 395 lb-ft of torque 

• Tremec T56 six-speed manual transmission 

• Finished in (67U) Light Platinum with (193) Ebony leather interior 

• Heated power adjustable bucket seats with sueded inserts 

• Power sunroof, power windows, power locks, and power mirrors 

• Clean CARFAX History Report 

Features 

• 18-inch seven-spoke aluminum wheels wearing 245/45ZR18 Michelin Pilot Sport tires 

• Brembo four-wheel disc brakes with four-piston calipers 

• Performance-tuned suspension 

• Stability control and traction control 

• 180-mph speedometer, 8,000-rpm tachometer, coolant temp, and fuel level gauges 

• Bose AM/FM/CD changer infotainment system with DVD-based navigation 

Known Imperfections 

• Minor creases on driver seat 

• A few chips in paint 

• Rims have minor curb rash from prior owner 

Included 

• Keys 

• Owner’s manual 

Ownership History

The accompanying CARFAX Vehicle History Report places this five-owner 2005 Cadillac CTS-V in Colorado, Michigan, Ohio, and Arizona.

The consignor states, “The car appears to be very original. Still has all factory un-tinted glass, including the windshield. The skip shift feature is still in place and it even has the original air cleaner box.” 

This Cadillac is offered with a clean Arizona title in the seller's name.