New 2016 Cadillac ATS-V Priced from $61,460*

Cadillac has started accepting orders for their new ATS-V Sedan and Coupe performance models ahead of their market launch in the US in late spring.

Prices start from $61,460 for the ATS-V sedan and $63,660 for ATS-V Coupe, which exclude “tax, title, license, dealer fees and optional equipment”.

Those MSRPs place Cadillac’s models directly against BMW‘s 425hp M3 sedan and M4 Coupe that are priced at $62,000 and $64,200 respectively, sans a $950 destination and handling fee. Audi doesn’t offer an RS4 sedan, only an Avant in Europe, but it does sell the 450hp RS5 Coupe in the US for $70,900 plus destination.

Cadillac’s AST-V sports cars share a new twin-turbo 3.0-liter V6 churning out 455hp and (339 kW) and 445 lb-ft (603 Nm) of torque paired to a six-speed manual with Active Rev Match, no-lift shifting and launch control or optionally, an eight-speed automatic with launch control. The manufacturer quotes a 0-60mph (96km/h) sprint in 3.9 seconds and a top speed of 189mph (304 km/h).

Among other features, the new ATS-Vs get standard Brembo high-performance brake system, Magnetic Ride Control and carbon fiber hood, while on the options list, you’ll find a more aggressive looking and downforce-generating track aerodynamics package and a Performance Data Recorder like the one offered on the Corvette (…with some amusing results).