Archive for April, 2007
Interesting tidbits about the 08 CTS
April 25, 2007 - 9:44 amOver at the official Cadillac blog, the development team has posted some interesting tidbits about the upcoming 08 CTS.
1. All-wheel drive will be available right off the bat, though it will not be available with a manual unless customers demand the configuration.
2. Cars will arrive at dealers in August or September.
3. Bluetooth connectivity will be a dealer-installed option, though they are thinking of making it even more integrated in the future.
4. There are ‘more interesting features’ that will be revealed closer to launch (this is part of the statement about Bluetooth, so this may be referring to electronics compatibility).
Read their post over at:
Let the conjecture begin – 2009 CTS-V spied
April 18, 2007 - 9:06 amThe good folks over at Car and Driver are already talking about the particulars of the upcoming 2nd generation CTS-V.
Based on the new 2008 CTS, the V is expected to pack at least 500hp and Mr. Lutz is already putting BMW on notice that the CTS-V will “suck the doors off” the competition.
The V’s power might come from a 7.0l Z06 Corvette (in keeping with the original that also sourced its engine from the top Vette) but apparently other options are also on the table.
Looks like things just keep getting better for all of us Cadillac fans.
Check out Car and Driver for the full picture from above and other shots of the 09 CTS-V.
Car and Driver: Spied: 2009 Cadillac CTS-V – Daily Auto Insider
Ultra Cadillac rumors go round and round
April 17, 2007 - 8:22 pm…and round and round.
At this week’s SAE World Congress in Detroit, GM’s head of global engineering, Jim Queen, hinted that rumors of an Australian developed Cadillac flagship and V-12 engine might not be as out of the question as we’ve heard.
What I’m seeing is an unintentional leak at first, followed by an over-zealous denial that backfired, and now Mr. Queen giving Cadillac fans a wink and a nod that this product is coming.
I’d expect a Cadillac flagship, with a V-12 as an optional powertrain by 2010.
CTS Lighting features video
April 3, 2007 - 9:10 pmCheck out this video from GM explaining and showing the new lighting features from the 2008 CTS, including the interior light features, rear LEDs, front and rear light-pipes, and front lights that steer into corners.
08 STS Preview video
April 3, 2007 - 10:46 am
GM’s FYI blog has posted this video from YouTube of Kevin Smith, Cadillac Communications Manager, giving a once over of the updated STS.
Check it out below:
Courtesy of GM FYI Blog
