Jag 'flyin' over CTS-V; Jaguar PR Day Dreamin... /MT
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Jaguar PR just called saying they've withdrawn their pledge to let Wes race the XFR Thursday against GM's Bob Lutz in a Cadillac CTS-V. Apparently, not because they're afraid to lose, they're afraid the XFR just can't take it. Pussies.
Stuart Schorr, Jaguar's main product PR man, told us flat out.
They're afraid the XFR can't handle the strain. Specifically, the brakes. Without better brake cooling, Schorr tells us his folks are concerned the XFR just can't put the necessary laps in without endangering the driver.
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TheGMSource Gets Bob Lutz' Reaction On The First Casualty In The CTS-V Challenge!
GM's Lutz Responds:
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I think it means that the European high-performance sedans are excellent, even superb cars, but quite possibly not ready for racing laps right out of the show-room. The CTS-V is not only quicker, but will, in totally untweaked, stock form, run hot laps at any race track until it runs out of fuel.
Transmission oil and diff oil temps are stable, engine oil temp doesn't go up, brakes get a bit more pedal travel, but don't fade. The street tires get a tad greasy, but handling and control remain excellent. "May the best car win"! (It wins automatically if the competitors won't show up!)
A very professional observation by Mr. Lutz on a new idea that proves your car can compete... you have to show up if you want a chance!
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