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Archive for the 'Rumored Models' category
February 22, 2008 - 4:54 pm
The Car Connection has posted that they are hearing that Cadillac will be getting a version of the Zeta rear-drive architecture as a replacement for the STS and DTS in the not too distant future (2010-11 model year).
The only reason this is news is due to recent decisions by GM to cancel other Zeta-based cars due to the future CAFE standards that go into effect in 2020.
This will leave GM with only the new Camaro, the G8 sedan for Pontiac, a large Buick, and the new top Cadillac as the only US versions of the Australian designed and built Zeta.
Expect the Cadillac version to be powered by turbocharged and direct injected V-6 engines with both rear and all-wheel drive and to be priced competitively with the BMW 7-Series and Mercedes S-Class.
The Car Connection: GM Rear-Drive Plan Includes Big Cadillac, Big Buick
Categories: News, STS / SLS, DTS, Rumored Models
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February 22, 2008 - 3:56 pm
Motortrend is running a blurb about this original sketch from Cadillac designer Bob Munson.
Originally conceived as the production look for the Cien supercar – Cadillac’s new design focus allowed the expressive design to be merged with the CTS program and produce the amazing CTS coupe we know today.
Interesting is that Cadillac sees the CTS coupe as the first in a long progression of expressive, artistic cars that could see Cadillac being ‘the’ stylish luxury brand.
How far we’ve come in 5 years since the original CTS.
Read all about it at:
Motortrend.com: Cadillac CTS coupe concept: The drawing behind the car
Categories: News, CTS, Rumored Models
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February 12, 2008 - 3:28 pm
Rumor has it that Cadillac will be freshening the XLR for the 2009 model year.
This would likely mean the new version would appear mid-year (though it is possible it could be as late as mid-2009 if Cadillac puts the model on hiatus for a time before bringing out the new model).
Expect styling to reflect the new CTS/STS/Provoq styling language as well as a brand new, fitting for a $75k car, interior.
Also, this may mark a change from the NorthStar V-8 engines (which are expected to end production in 2010) to versions of the GM smallblock V-8 from the Corvette. This could mean a new XLR-V powered by the same 550hp supercharged LSA V-8 from the CTS-V.
More news as we get it…
Categories: News, XLR, V-Series, Rumored Models
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January 31, 2008 - 1:40 pm
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