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Cadillac unveils CTS Coupe concept
January 14, 2008 - 9:05 amUpdate: Many more photos in the CTS Coupe Image Gallery
In a surprise last minute move, Cadillac has added one more item to their list of debuts at Detroit…the CTS Coupe concept.
Obviously based on the CTS sedan, the coupe concept has a low roof 4-inches lower than the sedan.
The coupe is powered by Cadillac’s 2.9l diesel V-6 that will be familiar to followers of Cadillac in Europe and, due to recent CAFE changes, likely to be part of the US Cadillac powertrain lineup as well.
The concept rides on 20” front wheels and 21” rear with unique sheetmetal all around and a lower ride height.
Expect a production coupe with very similar styling to debut in a few months.
Read on for the press release:
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Cadillac’s press conference at the Detroit auto show
January 14, 2008 - 8:55 amCadillac Provoq crossover concept
January 7, 2008 - 11:01 pmUpdate: Check out all our Provoq photos – in wallpaper size – in the Provoq Gallery
Today, GM will debut the Cadillac version of their E-Flex series hybrid, the Provoq crossover concept. The debut will occur during GM President Rick Wagoner’s speech during CES.
As expected this is a version of the E-Flex system that uses a hydrogen fuel-cell as the ‘range extender’ and has, as its only emission, water. Intentionally or not, this also looks like it could preview the styling of the upcoming ‘BTX’ crossover that Cadillac is expected to be putting into production in the future.
Other interesting details of the Provoq include:
•Cadillac styling inside and out. CTS-inspired headlights and neon taillights. Cut and sew interior treatment also similar to the CTS with a nav/multi-function screen that rises out of the center stack.
•21” wheels with Michelin Green-X low-rolling resistance tires.
•Total range of 300 miles (20 miles on initial Li-Ion battery charge / 280 miles by electricity from fuel-cell)
•Dual 10,000 psi hydrogen tanks storing a maximum of 13.2 pounds of hydrogen under the rear cargo floor
•9kWh total energy capacity of the Li-Ion battery pack
•88kW continuous output of fuel cell and 60kW peak power output from Li-Ion battery pack
•All-wheel drive via single 70kW front and dual 40kW rear motors (rears are hub motors)
•0-60mph of 8.5 seconds with 100mph top speed
•Solar panel integrated in the roof to power interior accessories
•Brake-by-wire with regenerative braking (converts motion directly back into electricity to extend range)
•Active grille louvers that maximize aerodynamics while still providing adequate fuel cell cooling
•Full-underbody panel to maximize aerodynamic efficiency
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UPDATE: Given the striking similarities to leaked leaked images at Autoblog of the BTX’s platform-mate, the Saab 9-4x BioPower concept – we’re willing to call the Provoq what it is…a thinly veiled styling preview of the BTX (or BRX, or whatever it ends up being called) – Dimensions that line-up exactly with the theta crossovers (the exeption being that wheelbase is longer than that of that of the Chevrolet Equinox and much more than the Saturn Vue’s – in keeping with the upgrade of the Theta platform for Cadillac duty – though this may simply be coincidence due to Cadillac wanting to show a crossover body-style for this concept and Theta being about the right size rather than any sneak-peak of the rumored BTX).
Check out the entire press release below:
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Cadillac to debut Provoq concept and CTS-V this week
January 7, 2008 - 9:36 amUpdate: Be sure to visit us first thing Tuesday morning for your first look at the Provoq with lots of details and specs.
Cadillac is planning on two exciting debuts this week – one at a traditional venue, the other less so…
On Tuesday, January 8th, 2008 at the Consumer Electronics Show (CES) in Las Vegas, Cadillac will debut their Provoq concept that they are touting as ‘a vision for a petroleum free future’. This is likely the rumored Cadillac version of the E-Flex powered Chevy Volt.
As you may remember, the E-Flex system is essentially an electric car powertrain (electric motors and batteries) with the added trick of a supplemental ‘range extender’ to provide additional power once the batteries are depleted. While the Volt uses a gasoline engine to power a generator for this role – the Provoq, touted as ‘petroleum and emissions free’ will almost certainly slot a fuel cell into this role.
A week from today (January 14th), Cadillac will also show the world the new 2009 CTS-V. Expect all the details on this M3/M5 beater as well as some idea on an actual on-sale date.
Detroit will also see Cadillac showing off their new Escalade 2-mode hybrid.
Sounds like fun – and expect details of both announcements as they happen here at the Caddy Edge.
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SEMA Report: Escalade Sport
November 5, 2007 - 5:43 pm
In addition to the previously reported CTS Sport concept – GM took this opportunity to show off a modified Escalade also with ‘sport’ badging.
It isn’t yet known if a sporty Escalade will see production, but it wouldn’t take much to see a similar model to this badged a Escalade-V.
Check out our Escalade Sport Image Gallery and the press release below:
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