Originally posted by rx7max
Actually, the Catera is a European car made by Opel (thus the european style influence) brought to the states by GM under a Cadillac badge. However, I do think that American car companies are trying to "blend" into the popular entry level luxury car segment of the market (Bmw 3 series, IS300, etc). I actually prefer the dual exhaust look, but I think this dual exhaust single muffler design is more effective in reducing weight.
I'm well aware what the Catera was. What does that have to do with anything? It was an entry level luxury car. American companies have been trying to get into the entry level luxury segment for 5+ years now, but the LS and 300M are only decent attempts, the Catera was a failure, the CTS has been railed for its poor fit, finish, and interior materials, and the X-Type is way overpriced and way underfeatured. Audi, BMW, M-B, Acura, Lexus, and Infiniti own the segmnent
How much weight does a muffler add? Not enough to make a difference on a car that big.