CTS-V Coupe 2014 by Cadillac

Cadillac builds a coupe version of the ATS sedan. At the Detroit Motor Show , the U.S. manufacturer has given a first look . The technique remains the same , but the optics to have become sportier. 

On the drive side kick in the Cadillac ATS Coupe on two engines. Base engine is a two-liter four -cylinder turbocharged petrol engine with 276 hp and 400 Nm of torque. Alternatively, a 3.6-liter V6 with 325 hp and 373 Nm of torque to vote.

Both engines are coupled with a six-speed automatic , the four-cylinder also available with a manual six -speed unit . Standard occur both motors in rear-wheel drive configuration, but both can be optionally combined with four-wheel drive . The Cadillac ATS coupe built on the same platform , which also carries the sedan .

According to the wheelbase of 2,775 mm was used unchanged for the two-door . The angular body construction was of course adapted to the coupe specifications. In length, the Cadillac ATS coupe measures 4.66 meters , width 1.84 meters and height 1.39 meters .

Also in the interior emulates the Cadillac ATS Coupe after the sedan. The cockpit was adapted and also in the Coupé care leather, aluminum , carbon fiber for a well-known optics.

Precious wood exudes a luxurious yet sporty atmosphere. The roof, doors, rear fenders and the trunk lid but had to be adjusted. In front the Cadillac ATS Coupe also received a new front apron and further flared fenders that help the coupe to a wider track at the front axle.

 In the wheel housings is 18 inches turn alloy wheels with tires 225 / 40th Of course, the ATS coupe can be upgraded with numerous luxury and multimedia options further.

The new CTS-V by Cadillac 2014

The Cadillac CTS-V would you trust at first sight neither be exceedingly abundant power supply of 564 hp, yet sporty temperament . In fact, the strong Ami has to offer but both how the test on the race track shows . As former U.S. Secretary of Defense Donald Rumsfeld accused the Federal Government to represent the old Europe , he had thereby at least in one respect right: When buying a car is the slightest part of the German overlooks the pond . 

Chrysler models such as the PT Cruiser or Crossfire deadlines in this country as well as a niche cars from General Motors, Dodge or Chevrolet. Only the Corvette has attained in Europe over the decades cult status and may also consist of driving dynamics perspective, there are against Porsche and Co. . But American sedans and sporty ? This went so far not together. Power yes, longitudinal dynamics even - okay , but not later than the transverse dynamics had to stretch their usually very weighty weapons the Chrysler 300 C and the likes . An inglorious history of the warrior nation beyond the Great Pond , the Cadillac CTS-V now wants to rewrite . With its turbocharged via a compressor , 564 -hp 6.2-liter V8 and a base and final price of 74,990 euros in full equipment sends the almost 4.90 meters long sedan with the edgy exterior to teach the competition to fear.

A Mercedes E63 AMG is weaker and comes with just under 106,000 euros already , no frills much more expensive. One or the other may be objected that the Schwabe but a lot more sophisticated and with respect comes across also valent to the material appearance . Then the response : The former is a matter of personal taste , the latter in view of the clean processing and not cheap-looking materials is no real issue. Also from the opulence of the level of equipment makes the CTS-V hardly miss anything of what in Germany has long since become de rigueur in this vehicle class . For example, a sound huge sound system, a functional navigation system with decent map display, multifunction steering wheel and - last but not least - Sport seats , which emit both for the occasional track excursion as well as long journey stages a brilliant figure .

And that the conspicuous inconspicuous Sedan American origin therefore already has a certain attention value , because it is the relatively unknown face in the crowd , probably only looking forward to one or the other . True to the motto : Audi, BMW and Daimler - it many not come on Cadillac necessarily . Here, the supercharged V8 has not even thrown in the American dress his weight at this everyday focused form of consideration in the pan. Speaking of weighing pan : Light he is not, the Cadillac CTS -V. With 1,948 pounds of live weight of the rear-wheel drive of the magic two- tonne limit is already dangerously close . Plus Earn points for the comparatively homogeneous weight distribution from 53.2 to 46.8 percent between the front and rear axle.But back to the engine: The sizable swept volume plus supercharging is calculated to make us forget not only on paper, the stately weight. Who drives the four-door ambitious, can hardly believe what he has come to mass in motion. The 200-km/h-Marke crack the manual transmission Ami in relatively permeable 14.2 seconds . Highway speed is up to 4.7 seconds after short . A healthy thirst is certainly not denying the strongest Caddi of all time. On average, the test consumption hovered at 20.6 liters per 100 kilometers a . The cheaper gas prices in the U.S. are greeting .Who typed consequently on old traditional chassis technology , however, is mistaken . The striking body shape is accurately performed by a Magnetic Ride suspension . The damper hardness vary in a liquid contained electromagnetic particles quickly and the situation. This, and the accurate and responsive steering make amazing footed juggling through the slalom course the CTS -V. 67 km / h average speed in the 180 -meter lane are worth in this car class of all honor .Good lap time on the small track in Hockenheim

Even more impressive unit the appearance of obese American on the small track in Hockenheim. Although the luxury liner with 1.14,5 minutes was slightly slower than the competition from Mercedes and Porsche. He has nevertheless proved true sportsmanship. This and his fabulous practicality predestine the Cadillac CTS-V to the tip among the power limousine .

Cadillac ELR 2014

Cadillac presented at the Detroit Auto Show 2013 the electric luxury coupe ELR almost unchanged based on the 2009 presented by Cadillac Converj electric study. As already Chevrolet Volt and Opel Ampera also uses the Cadillac ELR an electric actuator with extended range. This means that the car drives on the first 56 kilometers, only with power from the battery.

Once the charge is low, the built-in burning engine displacement of 1.4 liters and add on provides the electrical driving power required is available. Overall, it brings the Cadillac ELR to 210 hp and 400 Nm of torque. The T-shaped arranged lithium-ion battery pack with a capacity of 16.5 kWh to be fully charged in 4.5 hours.

To make the trip goes according to the manufacturer under normal conditions far up to 480 kilometers. With an internet and smartphone app, the driver can check the charge status of the battery and other vehicle control functions. Even the design of the ELR was the E study Converj Godfather, clearly recognizable by the distinctive look with the bent-over posture.

The design of grille, side skirts, rear spoiler and 20-inch wheels is committed to serving the aerodynamics. Given a track width of 1,578 meters and 1,585 meters front and rear of a long wheelbase of 2,695 meters, the maximum of four passengers should have enough space.

The equipment of the ELR is also introduced in 2012, the operating concept CUE (Cadillac User Experience), which will integrate up to ten external devices into the vehicle infotainment and driver provides the desired information about a 20-centimeter display. The launch of the Cadillac ELR in North America is scheduled for early 2014, and later the model will be sold in China and Europe. However, if the ELR will then also be available in German dealerships, is not yet known.

The new luxurious Cadillac CTS coming in 2014

Cadillac presented at the New York Auto Show 2013 the new Cadillac CTS. The new model challenges the German competition in the upper middle class. Specifically have targeted the BMW 5 Series from the Yankees . A courageous projects , anything but cocky. Already published the 2012 Cadillac ATS has brought the BMW 3 Series with its driving agility work up a sweat , before the Bavarian car in comparison test could scarce prevail. Now the big CTS wants to follow the example of the passion of the little brother.

And not only this: Even the sharp-edged design looks like copied from ATS . Even details like the headlight design was accepted. The lights extend as far into the bonnet and wings to go in, as if the awake soft plastic parts not held in the first full-throttle acceleration of inertia. Side and rear view also offer little differentiation characteristics. Anyone who has trouble distinguishing from the 3 series 5 series , which should get at ATS and CTS also difficulties.

Although the CTS with good measures 4.96 meters in length, 30 centimeters more significant . Trumps its predecessor the New thus a good ten inches. More less the same length and weight - this paradox is resolved by Cadillac as the new lightweight components made ​​of aluminum doors. 1640 kg curb weight is a good result for the five-meter limo. Makes nearly two hundred pounds less than its predecessor.

Besides the low weight , the agility of the ( almost) uniform distribution of the mass is likely to benefit on front and rear axle - BMW says hello . This is especially true for the new CTS Vsport to . Under the hood, the top model is a newly developed 3.6 - liter V6 twin turbo is used, which brings it to 420 hp. With this power and acceleration times of under five seconds to 100 km / h comes in the Vsport regions of Audi S6 (420 hp ), BMW 550i and Mercedes E 500 (both 407 hp ) ago.

The power managed when Vsport first time an eight -speed automatic transmission - the first ever in a Cadillac . For the delay in high-performance Brembo brakes are responsible . There are also standard with a faster steering ratio and an adjustable Magnetic Ride suspension. Whoever thinks Audi is on the wood path. The technology with the floating oil in metal particles by applying a voltage change in oil viscosity and thus the hardness of the dampers , the Ingolstadt even to offer . First placed on the market has the system but Cadillacs parent GM in the Corvette C5 .

The New Cadillac ATS 2014

You do it again and again: although Cadillac has already taken a dozen bloody nose in the fight against the German luxury car manufacturer. But once more the luxury brand in the GM empire now a start against the trio from the south and tried his luck with the ATS.

The 4.64-meter-long sedan is aimed at C-Class and A4, and three to the brand, especially at home free from retirees image. But because the world is finally moving closer together and GM in Europe since the end of Saab has no corresponding premium offer more to the ATS record now even in our battle with the establishment.

The Americans put on a razor-sharp design that has absolutely nothing in common with the egalitarianism in the German business class: the sharp edges, straight lines, the piercing eyes, the gigantic radiators and the crescent-shaped lights can be seen immediately.

And inside you will feel in good hands in an American for the first time. The material quality looks quite competitive, at least until a second glance but then discovered a little hard plastic. The seats are firmly padded and can be adjusted well. There is now also security features such as the distance cruise control, sensors for tracking and changing and even a head-up display to the usual comfort extras like the army electrical helper.

And with the consumer electronics Cadillac is actually standards: As close to iPhone and iPad as the CUE system for navigation, music and infotainment enough so far no other mice cinema. The menus catchy, the operation a breeze, and the detailed three-dimensional graphics, format, lush and touch screen with resolution fascinating - at this point, the ATS will go smoothly as the Apple through under the car.