Tirod

like the tl to the tsx... to the cts

mayonaise

cadillac is indeed developing a brand identity, and i think they're doing a pretty good job of it so far. i'd say they're doing a great job of shedding the "old person car" image. BUT determining the long term success of this transformation is still many years off. as of now, i don't see a lot of attention being given to the CTS. its a good car, but i don't think its generating the success that they had hoped for. it was billed as a revolution in design - the new era for cadillac, like when fins appeared first on cadillacs.. for one thing, that design revolution didn't happen. i hardly see any CTS's on the road (whether its in southern california or northern california).. so i'm still a little skeptical about cadillac's future. still, what they're doing is ages ahead of the rest of GM.. and we'll just have to wait and see if cadillac can break back into the luxury car market.

MrFatbooty

Cadillac has been selling at least 4000 copies of the CTS per month since its introduction. That's a pretty solid pace to me.

The STS looks to be shaping up nicely. For some reason the center stack kind of reminds me of the Infiniti FX.



Probably just because of the vertical grilles on the vents and the nav screen

fastball

I've been seeing quite a few STSs up here. That new dash design for the CTS is fabulous. I'm still trying to get a grip that this is General Motors. The more I read and see, the more it seems there is a God and he really does listen.

MrFatbooty

You pray about GM making quality products?

qtiger

I just can't get into their new designs. :dunno:

fastball

I've always wanted GM to have the best cars. I've always had the mind set that I would buy American first if they offered a competitive product. I was beginning to loose hope untill about six months ago. I know you're gonna ask why was I always quick to trash them if I wanted them to do well. It's frustration I guess. I need an attractive car that I can just drive and forget, and GM just hasn't made those.

98CoupeV6

MrFatbooty

Looks photoshopped but that's probably pretty close to the real thing. Doh, of course it's photoshopped, the pic is captioned as a concept illustration.

98CoupeV6

Interior-
Aluminum Trim Package, premium aluminum trim, includes
center stack and console

Cruise control, adaptive, sophisticated radar
transceiver automatically adjusts speed to maintain
preset following distance, includes telltale in head-up
in reconfigurable head-up display

Head-Up Display, reconfigurable, includes digital
readouts for vehicle speed, selected gear, adaptive
cruise indicator, radio information, high-beam
indicator, fuel level, six languages available (English,
French, German, Italian, Japanese, Spanish)

Keyless Access, includes keyless ignition which is
engaged with push button start, and 2 remote
transmitters which enable passive entry on both front
doors and trunk, and remote start capability

Steering wheel, mounted controls, includes controls for
sound system, HVAC system, voice recognition and
Adaptive Cruise Control (if equipped)

Wood Trim Package, includes real eucalyptus wood on
steering wheel, shifter knob, center stack and console,
IP spear molding and door pulls

Stereo-
ETR AM/FM Bose 4.0 with CD player, includes Radio Data
System and 8 speakers

ETR AM/FM Bose 4.0 with in-dash 6 disc CD changer,
includes Radio Data System and 8 speakers

ETR AM/FM Studio Surround Sound Bose 5.1 with in-dash 6
disc DVD changer, includes Radio Data System,
seek-and-scan, digital clock, automatic volume
compensation, TheftLock, weather band, digital signal
processing and 15 speakers, rear passenger A/V jacks

ETR AM/FM Studio Surround Sound Bose 5.1 with in-dash 6
disc DVD changer, DVD-based Advanced Navigation,
includes Radio Data System, seek-and-scan, digital
clock, automatic volume compensation, TheftLock, weather
band, digital signal processing and 15 speakers, rear
passenger A/V jacks

Exterior-
Glass, laminated front side for quiet car
characteristics

Exhaust outlets, dual chrome-plated tips

Headlamps, halogen, Tungsten, windshield wiper
activated, includes Twilight Sentinel and flash-to-pass
feature

Headlamps, Intellibeam, automatic low/high beam control

Headlamps, Xenon, high-intensity discharge, windshield
wiper activated, includes flash-to-pass and headlamp
washers

Spoiler, decklid

Rear Parking Assist, Ultrasonic, includes rearview LED
display and audible warning

Tires, P235/50R17, Michelin, S-rated, all-season,
blackwall

Tires, P235/50R17 front and P255/45R17 rear, Michelin,
V-rated, all-season, blackwall

Tires, P235/50R18 front and P255/45R18 rear, Michelin,
W-rated, all-season, blackwall

Wheels, 2 - 17" x 7.5" (43.2 cm x 19.1 cm) front, 2 -
17" x 8" (43.2 cm x 20.3 cm) rear, cast aluminum,
painted, 7-spoke

Wheels, 2 - 17" x 7.5" (43.2 cm x 19.1 cm) front, 2 -
17" x 8" (43.2 cm x 20.3 cm) rear, cast aluminum,
polished, 7-spoke

Wheels, 4 - 18" x 8" (45.6 cm x 20.3 cm) cast aluminum
polished, 9-spoke faceted

Wheels, 4 17" x 7.5" (43.2 cm x 19.1 cm) cast aluminum
painted, 7-spoke

Wheels, 4 - 17" x 7.5" (43.2 cm x 19.1 cm) aluminum
polished

Wipers, Rainsense

Mechanical-
Brakes, Panic Assist, senses high impact braking and
assists with braking maneuvers

Driver Shift Control

Engine, 3.6L V6 VVT (260 HP [193.9 kW] @ 6500 rpm, 252
lb.-ft. [340.2 N-m] @ 2800 rpm)

Engine, 4.6L Northstar V8 VVT, SFI variable valve
timing, Northstar (320 HP [238.6 kW] @ 6400 rpm, 315
lb.-ft. [425.3 N-m] @ 4400 rpm)

Limited Slip Differential

Performance Cooling Package, includes P/S cooler,
mechanical engine driven fan and 2-80 watt pusher
electric fans

Premium Steering Gear, ZF

StabiliTrak

Seating-

Front, bucket Nuance Leather Seating Surfaces
Front, bucket Tuscany Leather Seats

Colours, Light Gray1, Ebony1, Light Cashmere2
1 - Light Gray or Ebony Interiors include dark
eucalyptus wood trim
2 - Light Cashmere interior includes medium eucalyptus
wood trim

Exterior Colours-

Blue Chip
Red Line
Black Raven
Silver Smoke
Sand Storm
Moonstone
Light Platinum
Silver Green Metallic
White Lightning

Dimensions-

Wheelbase 116.40 (2957)
Overall length 196.30 (4986)
Body width 72.60 (1844)
Overall height 57.60 (1463)
Front track width 61.80 (1570)
Rear track width 62.30 (1582)
Head room, front 38.70 (983)
Head room, rear 37.90 (963)
Shoulder room, front 58.60 (1488)
Shoulder room, rear 57.40 (1458)
Hip room, front 54.60 (1387)
Hip room, rear 55.60 (1412)
Leg room, front 42.60 (1082)
Leg room, rear 38.30 (973)