Birthdays demand celebration, because it’s not every day that you get to celebrate you. Usually, birthdays mean gifts or nice dinners, but that’s not what Cadillac did for its 115th birthday. Instead of doing something for itself, the automaker prepared a gift for a few of its most loyal drivers and created one special 2018 Cadillac CTS-V Glacier Metallic Edition model for each year it has been a company.

Here are the five things we love most about the exclusive performance sedan here at 3Birds Template.

1) A brand-new coat of paint

Given the name, it makes sense that one of the most impressive things about the anniversary trim is its new coat. The name comes from the exclusive Glacier Metallic paint which is a light, smoky gray. 

2) Race-inspired sport seats

Within the cabin of the CTS-V, drivers will find Jet Black RECARO® race-inspired sport seats. These are a perfect complement to the supercharged performance of the special-edition CTS-V.

3) A beastly engine

The CTS-V super sedan is powered by a supercharged 6.2-liter V8 engine, capable of 640 horsepower and 630 lb-ft of torque. Power is transferred exclusively to the rear wheels through an 8-speed sport automatic transmission. A cutting-edge Performance Traction Management system, developed over two years by Cadillac Racing, adds five track-related modes that range from "Wet" to "Race," and Launch Control ensures this powerful Cadillac can adapt to any track conditions.

4) Brains, as well as brawn

In this day and age, elite driving experiences wouldn’t be the same without data and analysis. The anniversary CTS-V includes a Performance Data Recorder system with COSWORTH toolbox analysis software. The toolbox tracks a plethora of information, including inputs, throttle, and steering angle, as well as vehicle dynamics and GPS mapping. It’s like having your own personal race team available at your fingertips.

5) Free admission to track training included

With the purchase of the anniversary CTS-V, drivers will receive full tuition and accommodation at the two-day Cadillac V-Performance Academy in Spring Mountain, Nevada. You’ll be able to get behind the wheel of Cadillac’s fastest and most powerful vehicles, learning to push them to the limit on some of the world’s finest tracks. The event makes “race-ready, track-capable” a reality.

As you can see, Cadillac doesn’t shy away from big birthday festivities, nor does it take performance lightly. Almost everything about the anniversary super sedan is centered around how you feel while driving this vehicle. From the racing-inspired seats to the performance analysis, the CTS-V provides an exclusive experience in more ways than one.

To find out more information about the 2018 Cadillac CTS-V Glacier Metallic, or any of the vehicles in the Cadillac lineup, please call, contact us online, or visit us at 505 W. Franklin St., Chapel Hill, NC 27516 today. 

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