Does the Cadillac CTS-V have Magnetic Ride Control?

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ElijahAnn
07/29/25 2:47am
Cadillac CTS-V has Magnetic Ride Control, which is a new type of independent suspension system utilizing electromagnetic reactions. It can respond to road conditions within 1 millisecond, suppressing vibrations and maintaining vehicle stability. The Cadillac CTS-V is equipped with a 6.2L V8 supercharged engine, delivering an impressive output of 556 horsepower and 747 Nm of torque, paired with a full-electronic 6-speed automatic transmission. In terms of body dimensions, the Cadillac CTS-V measures 4866mm in length, 1842mm in width, and 1472mm in height, with a wheelbase of 2880mm.
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WilliamLee
08/12/25 6:42am
I previously researched Cadillac's performance cars, and the CTS-V indeed came standard with magnetic ride suspension across the entire lineup. Cadillac calls this the MRC (Magnetic Ride Control) active electromagnetic suspension. This thing reacts frighteningly fast, scanning the road surface 1,000 times per second, with the magnetic particle fluid in the suspension instantly stiffening when electric current is applied. It feels incredibly stable when cornering, almost like the car is suctioned to the road. However, it's worth noting that the tuning varies by model year - the second-gen CTS-V (post-2009) felt more compliant over speed bumps, while the third-gen (2016) showed significantly improved track support. At that time, competitors like the M5 and E63 were still using air suspension, which couldn't match its reaction speed at all.
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