2008 Cadillac CTS debuts

niteriyder · January 8th, 2007, 07:26 AM

The assault continues 8) It was a hit when it first debuted in 02 and has been selling strong ever since.

This new one will now deliver on all fronts finally, introducing the all new Cadillac CTS

http://www.automobilemag.com/auto_shows/2007_detroit/0701_z+2008_cadillac_cts+front_corner.jpg

http://www.automobilemag.com/auto_shows/2007_detroit/0701_z+2008_cadillac_cts+rear_corner.jpg

http://www.automobilemag.com/auto_shows/2007_detroit/0701_z+2008_cadillac_cts+front.jpg

http://www.automobilemag.com/auto_shows/2007_detroit/0701_z+2008_cadillac_cts+vent_detail.jpg

Complete leather rapped dash and door panels with optional wood trim metallic trim available

http://a332.g.akamai.net/f/332/936/12h/www.edmunds.com//media/il/features/general/08.cadillac.cts/08.cadillac.cts.int.500.jpg

One displacement, two levels of power
Unlike the 2007 CTS, the "I'm in it for the looks" base model with the 2.8-liter V6 has been banished to fuel-conscious export markets, so all 2008 models in the U.S. get a proper 3.6-liter V6. The standard version is the same 258-horsepower motor used last year, although now you'll be able to pair it with a six-speed automatic. The standard transmission is still a six-speed manual and it gets a new short-throw shifter for '08.

Real news comes in the way of a high-output version of the same 3.6-liter V6. It uses direct injection to help deliver 300 hp and 270 pound-feet of torque. Those may be V8-like numbers, but given that four of its competitors already offer at least 300 horses, the CTS is just keeping up.

Both transmissions will be offered with the high-output engine, along with another new option for 2008 — all-wheel drive. Borrowed from the SRX crossover that shares its platform, the all-wheel-drive system in the CTS uses an active transfer case to send power to the front wheels when the rear wheels lose their grip. It won't help with the handling like Acura's Super-Handling All-Wheel Drive, but it helps the CTS stack up better against its peers. Rear-wheel drive will be standard.

Wider is better
Although the new CTS rides on the same basic chassis as before, it borrows a page from the Pontiac playbook by adding 1.8 inches of track width in front and 2 inches in back. The wheelbase remains the same while the car's length and height are both up an inch and a half.

The overall suspension design is unchanged, with aluminum upper and lower control arms up front, a multilink setup in back and coil-over shocks at each corner. A modified version of the strut tower brace from the CTS-V is now standard on all models. Cadillac says the brakes and steering system are all-new, but its reluctance to elaborate leads us to believe they aren't much different from the current setups.

Seventeen-inch aluminum wheels with all-season 235/55 tires are standard. An optional sport suspension adds 18-inch wheels with 235/50 Michelin Pilot Sport 2 tires with either V or Y speed ratings.

http://a332.g.akamai.net/f/332/936/12h/www.edmunds.com//media/il/features/general/08.cadillac.cts/08.cadillac.cts.r34.500.jpg

I cant wait until the V series come along !

fbc · January 8th, 2007, 07:28 AM

ARGH! Would designers quit with these f#cking fender-vents. They're just copying each other and putting them on every damn car they can. FFS...

(and breathe...)

niteriyder · January 8th, 2007, 07:30 AM

oh and standard transmissions will be 6 speed manuals 8) 6 speed autos will be options

niteriyder · January 8th, 2007, 07:30 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by fbc

ARGH! Would designers quit with these f#cking fender-vents. They're just copying each other and putting them on every damn car they can. FFS...

(and breathe...)

those vents go back to the harley earl era and buicks. its a signature touch

TomCat · January 8th, 2007, 07:38 AM

I'm impressed. Looks great. I like how they softened the lines, but still kept it edgy.

KaJuN · January 8th, 2007, 07:56 AM

Normally when I really like the looks of a car (like I do with the current CTS), I hate the updated version. That doesn't apply here. This one is even better! images/smilies/thumbup.gif

watto · January 8th, 2007, 08:03 AM

I likes what I sees.

flyingfridge · January 8th, 2007, 08:16 AM

mmm, nice

SL65 · January 8th, 2007, 08:31 AM

Looks good and leather dash is surprising given its an American car images/smilies/smile.gif

Not sure if its any good to drive though...

fbc · January 8th, 2007, 08:34 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by niteriyder

those vents go back to the harley earl era and buicks. its a signature touch

In that case I can excuse them being on this car - but I'm just sick of them appearing on every new car or concept that comes out. It's just designers playing copy-cat, no matter how unsuitable the vehicle is.

Magnet · January 8th, 2007, 09:19 AM

That's fairly interesting.

I like it for a change.

poptya · January 8th, 2007, 11:04 AM

man....I'm even American and I think it's hideous. But I DO love the look of the current CTS. This one just looks like it got too much Botox....and the wheels are a bit too small for the car.

Interior is nice, but if I never saw wood in the interior of a car again it would be too soon. This new interior reminds me of the new 5 series BMW's interior a bit.

Deanodriver · January 8th, 2007, 01:54 PM

I like it, actually.

I wonder if Cadillac will come back to Australia? There's been talk of it, and if they make a RHD version (I think Cadillac is going to South Africa, which is also RHD), it'd be likely.

BlaRo · January 8th, 2007, 05:13 PM

OMG it's a jack-o-lantern! images/smilies/biggrin.gif

It looks fantastic, and the interior looks terrific as well. With those numbers, it's definitely going to be a solid, legit competitor to the Germans.

I hate the color, though; why couldn't they have used that pale metallic blue that was at the 60 Minutes unveiling? It's almost the same color on the Range Rover Sport, and orange is just a bleh color to begin with. And I go to Syracuse... images/smilies/unsure.gif

Quote:

Originally Posted by niteriyder

those vents go back to the harley earl era and buicks. its a signature touch

Yeah. On Buicks...

VR6 · January 8th, 2007, 05:19 PM

Thats a good looking car and the interior, wow. Well done GM.

British_Rover · January 8th, 2007, 05:29 PM

Buicks had portholes not vents.

Little bit of a different design element.

cvrefugee · January 8th, 2007, 05:33 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by poptya

man....I'm even American and I think it's hideous. But I DO love the look of the current CTS. This one just looks like it got too much Botox....and the wheels are a bit too small for the car.

Interior is nice, but if I never saw wood in the interior of a car again it would be too soon. This new interior reminds me of the new 5 series BMW's interior a bit.

The wheels are too small? They look to be either 18 or 19s.

niteriyder · January 8th, 2007, 06:26 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by SL65

Looks good and leather dash is surprising given its an American car images/smilies/smile.gif

Not sure if its any good to drive though...

the CTS has been known to be a good handling car. Hammond put it best by saying its 5 series performance for 3 series money.

The CTS-V reinforeced that statement by again offering America super sedan performance for regular 5 series money, Jeremy himself said the CTS-V is well balanced, fun to drive and is a real drivers car. Dynamics was never an issue with the CTS, the main thing was the interior.

NAIDANAC A · January 8th, 2007, 08:06 PM

Well I think it looks very nice...but my parents just purchased an 2007 CTS 3.6 Sport/Aero package. So I do not know if I am happy they bought it or upset that they didn't wait.

No Boss · January 8th, 2007, 08:55 PM

Is it just me, or do these steering wheels look really similar?

http://www.carsden.com/wp-content/uploads/2006/07/jaguar_xkr5.jpg

January 8th, 2007, 07:26 AM	#1
niteriyder Joined: Mar 26th, 2005 Last Online: December 15th, 2008 Location: Sunny California Posts: 333 Car: 2008 Corvette Coupe Rep Power: 0	2008 Cadillac CTS debuts The assault continues 8) It was a hit when it first debuted in 02 and has been selling strong ever since. This new one will now deliver on all fronts finally, introducing the all new Cadillac CTS Complete leather rapped dash and door panels with optional wood trim metallic trim available One displacement, two levels of power Unlike the 2007 CTS, the "I'm in it for the looks" base model with the 2.8-liter V6 has been banished to fuel-conscious export markets, so all 2008 models in the U.S. get a proper 3.6-liter V6. The standard version is the same 258-horsepower motor used last year, although now you'll be able to pair it with a six-speed automatic. The standard transmission is still a six-speed manual and it gets a new short-throw shifter for '08. Real news comes in the way of a high-output version of the same 3.6-liter V6. It uses direct injection to help deliver 300 hp and 270 pound-feet of torque. Those may be V8-like numbers, but given that four of its competitors already offer at least 300 horses, the CTS is just keeping up. Both transmissions will be offered with the high-output engine, along with another new option for 2008 — all-wheel drive. Borrowed from the SRX crossover that shares its platform, the all-wheel-drive system in the CTS uses an active transfer case to send power to the front wheels when the rear wheels lose their grip. It won't help with the handling like Acura's Super-Handling All-Wheel Drive, but it helps the CTS stack up better against its peers. Rear-wheel drive will be standard. Wider is better Although the new CTS rides on the same basic chassis as before, it borrows a page from the Pontiac playbook by adding 1.8 inches of track width in front and 2 inches in back. The wheelbase remains the same while the car's length and height are both up an inch and a half. The overall suspension design is unchanged, with aluminum upper and lower control arms up front, a multilink setup in back and coil-over shocks at each corner. A modified version of the strut tower brace from the CTS-V is now standard on all models. Cadillac says the brakes and steering system are all-new, but its reluctance to elaborate leads us to believe they aren't much different from the current setups. Seventeen-inch aluminum wheels with all-season 235/55 tires are standard. An optional sport suspension adds 18-inch wheels with 235/50 Michelin Pilot Sport 2 tires with either V or Y speed ratings. I cant wait until the V series come along ! __________________ The Dream

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fbc Mantastic! Joined: Jan 8th, 2005 Last Online: 02:31 PM Location: Melbourne, Australia Age: 33 Posts: 10,621 Car: 2006 MY07 Astra SRi Turbo Rep Power: 82	ARGH! Would designers quit with these f#cking fender-vents. They're just copying each other and putting them on every damn car they can. FFS... (and breathe...) __________________ www.sniffpetrol.com

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TomCat Joined: Dec 11th, 2005 Last Online: 01:42 PM Location: Chandler, Arizona Age: 24 Posts: 3,428 Car: 2004 Chrysler PT Turbo; 1985 Toyota 4Runner Rep Power: 42	I'm impressed. Looks great. I like how they softened the lines, but still kept it edgy. __________________ When in doubt, throttle out.

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SL65 Ambitious but rubbish! Joined: Jul 12th, 2004 Last Online: 01:49 PM Location: Sydney, Australia Age: 18 Posts: 9,189 Car: 1998 Subaru Legacy 2.5L Rep Power: 41	Looks good and leather dash is surprising given its an American car Not sure if its any good to drive though...

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poptya Joined: Dec 27th, 2006 Last Online: December 17th, 2008 Location: California Posts: 331 Rep Power: 11	man....I'm even American and I think it's hideous. But I DO love the look of the current CTS. This one just looks like it got too much Botox....and the wheels are a bit too small for the car. Interior is nice, but if I never saw wood in the interior of a car again it would be too soon. This new interior reminds me of the new 5 series BMW's interior a bit.

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Deanodriver @ .au Joined: Oct 2nd, 2005 Last Online: 12:10 PM Location: Geelong, Victoria, Australia Age: 24 Posts: 559 Car: 1993 Ford Telstar Rep Power: 14	I like it, actually. I wonder if Cadillac will come back to Australia? There's been talk of it, and if they make a RHD version (I think Cadillac is going to South Africa, which is also RHD), it'd be likely.

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VR6 Joined: Aug 8th, 2006 Last Online: 10:21 PM Location: Calgary Alberta Canada Posts: 409 Car: 04 MSM LFS Status: Rep Power: 11	Thats a good looking car and the interior, wow. Well done GM.

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British_Rover Joined: Sep 4th, 2006 Last Online: Yesterday Location: Canton / Torrington, CT United States Age: 28 Posts: 1,442 Car: Different every week Rep Power: 19	Buicks had portholes not vents. Little bit of a different design element.

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NAIDANAC A Joined: May 30th, 2006 Last Online: 09:24 PM Location: St. Catharines, Ontario, Canada Age: 18 Posts: 2,354 Car: 94 Caravan (Dad - 07 Saturn Sky) Rep Power: 17	Well I think it looks very nice...but my parents just purchased an 2007 CTS 3.6 Sport/Aero package. So I do not know if I am happy they bought it or upset that they didn't wait. __________________

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