The all-new Cadillac CTS is one of GM's most important new 2008 models. While we wait for the V-badged version of the CTS, Cadillac has revealed a stop gap model.
The interior and exterior of the CTS Sport concept have been pumped up and the horsepower has moved up for 4 horses to 304 thanks to a free flowing Corsa cat-back exhaust.
The exterior of the concept features a revised hood, new front and rear fascias, a new spoiler, and revised headlights. The interior features Recaro seats and carbon fiber trim.
The CTS Sport concept will be officially unveiled this week at the SEMA show in Las Vegas.
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PRESS RELEASE:
CADILLAC CTS SPORT
As the new 2008 Cadillac CTS sedan garners critical acclaim, the CTS Sport concept puts a unique twist on this hot new luxury sedan. The CTS Sport concept suggests a customization theme emphasizing the car's performance character. The show car includes new front and rear fascias, a modified hood, rear spoiler and 20-inch wheels Recaro sport seats highlight the cabin. Performance is derived from a production-spec 304-hp 3.6L Direct Injection V-6 that exhales through a Corsa cat-back exhaust system with 3.5-inch outlets.
Vehicle highlights:
• CTS Sport concept
• 3.6L V-6 with direct injection
• Modified hood with wire mesh inserts
• Unique front and rear fascias with carbon fiber and wire mesh inserts
• Carbon-fiber front fender extractors
• Export-model taillamps and CHMSL with clear lenses
• Unique rear deck spoiler
• Headlamps with unique housing finish
• Roof-mounted OnStar antenna
• Brake ducting with LED lighting
• Polished, forged 20-inch wheels
• High-performance brakes with painted calipers and drilled/slotted rotors
• Carbon-fiber interior trim plates
• BlueConnect Bluetooth integrated into the headliner
• Recaro sport seats with leather trim
• Corsa cat-back exhaust with rectangular outlet tips and wire mesh inserts
Comments (10)
Hmmmm, how much more would the sport run for at retail? I can see the CTS flying off shelves already, but if this sport package is ten thousand more, it may only hit limited numbers... if its a grand more though than the normal CTS won't sell for crap anymore. I guess we will wait and see.
Posted by Allen | October 29, 2007 10:50 AM
Posted on October 29, 2007 10:50
What is with that early 90's high tech futuristic background on photos? This and Jay's vette.....
it just looks GM cheap
Posted by SVT | October 29, 2007 12:22 PM
Posted on October 29, 2007 12:22
I am really impressed at the turnaround at Cadillac. The CTS was/is a viable domestic alternative to the BMW 3 series. The Sport package should sell well (if priced right).
Posted by longdxcommuter | October 29, 2007 1:08 PM
Posted on October 29, 2007 13:08
Awfull, a flying brick. They have lowered the grill, Audi-style, and made the front out-off plastic. Way to go...
Apparently, GM has only one color for 2008. Grey.
Posted by Rene | October 29, 2007 10:34 PM
Posted on October 29, 2007 22:34
I like it. The design is not the 'run of the mill' jellybean or egg style that currently pervades the market. It's not afraid to be different. It's sharp edged and angular, like a weapon, a fighter jet. And BTW, fighter jets have great drag coefficients. The engine is a sweet revving puller with direct injection, and car magazine test drivers liked the way it handled at Nurburgring. The interior design and materials are upscale, and Cadillac build quality is pretty darned good lately. This is one of the cars that can turn around all the negative hype for GM.
Posted by Kell | October 30, 2007 4:39 PM
Posted on October 30, 2007 16:39
Kell: Not if everyone decides to judge a book by its cover. I count 2 posters here who have disqualified it based on: "I saw a picture of it once and I hate GM and/or American cars." Real nice, people. I didn't see you driving one at Nurburgring, Rene. SVT, why don't you look at a full size version of the image? Click on it. Look closely. What 90s high tech futuristic background are we referring to?
Posted by Alexvrb | October 31, 2007 10:54 PM
Posted on October 31, 2007 22:54
Still looks a lot like the old CTS to me
Posted by SteelCity1981 | November 3, 2007 1:50 AM
Posted on November 3, 2007 01:50
Still looks a lot like the old CTS to me.
Posted by SteelCity1981 | November 3, 2007 1:51 AM
Posted on November 3, 2007 01:51
Wow I saw the Cadillac CTS Concept at the Chicago Auto Show. I could have watched that thing spin for an hour. Picture of it here doesn't do it justice. Plus you have to check out the interior. These are expected to only run around 40-50, and great quality. But seriously people. I bet none of you have actually seen the car except for the picture here. So don't say it doesn't look any different, or is a horrible car. This was my favorite (non-exotic) car next to the Chevorlet Corvette Z1 and the Dodge Viper at the show. (I know the Viper hasn't changed much but it is still a sweet car with a custom paint job)
Posted by Nick | February 14, 2008 11:44 PM
Posted on February 14, 2008 23:44
Powerful car....great design..bought two and they saved my Marriage
Posted by Jon | July 16, 2008 6:22 AM
Posted on July 16, 2008 06:22