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The CTS is a mid size entry level luxury car made by General Motors for the Cadillac brand. It was introduced as the replacement for the Cadillac Catera in 2003. Designed by Wayne Cherry, the CTS uses edgy styling that Cadillac calls "Art and Science", which was first seen on the Evoq concept car. [1] The CTS is credited with rejuvenating the Cadillac brand, and possibly saving it from extinction, as Cadillac sales fell in favor of imported luxury brands such as Lexus and Mercedes-Benz. [1] Although Cadillac tried to capture a younger buyer base in the 1990s, the CTS was the first of these new models that was successful as Cadillac's other attempts at luring in younger buyers, such as the Catera and Allante, were unsuccessful. [2][3] Image File history File links Metadata Size of this preview: 800 × 477 pixelsFull resolution‎ (2,192 × 1,308 pixels, file size: 238 KB, MIME type: image/jpeg) File historyClick on a date/time to view the file as it appeared at that time. ...
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General Motors Corporation, also known as GM, an American multinational corporation, is the worlds largest auto company by production volume for the first 9 months of 2007, and by sales volume for 76 consecutive years. ...
Pre-facelift Catera The Cadillac Catera was a mid-sized automobile that was largely a rebadged version of the Opel Omega MV6 made in Rüsselsheim, Germany. ...
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General Motors Corporation, also known as GM, an American multinational corporation, is the worlds largest auto company by production volume for the first 9 months of 2007, and by sales volume for 76 consecutive years. ...
For other uses, see Cadillac (disambiguation). ...
Pre-facelift Catera The Cadillac Catera was a mid-sized automobile that was largely a rebadged version of the Opel Omega MV6 made in Rüsselsheim, Germany. ...
Wayne K Cherry Wayne K Cherry (b. ...
The Cadillac Evoq was a concept car created by Cadillac and unveiled at the 1999 Detroit Auto Show. ...
Lexus is the luxury vehicle division of Japanese automaker Toyota Motor Corporation. ...
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Pre-facelift Catera The Cadillac Catera was a mid-sized automobile that was largely a rebadged version of the Opel Omega MV6 made in Rüsselsheim, Germany. ...
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The 2008 CTS was unveiled at the North American International Auto Show. It borrows styling cues from the Cadillac Sixteen concept car, and went on sale in late August, 2007. [4] NAIAS 2005, near the Audi exhibit. ...
The Cadillac Sixteen was a prototype of a stylish and high performance automobile first presented by Cadillac in 2003. ...
First Generation (2003-2007)
Introduced in 2002 for the 2003 model year, the CTS rode on the new rear-wheel drive GM Sigma platform. It was a return to rear-wheel drive, as well as being the first Cadillac with a manual transmission since the 1988 Cimarron. It replaced the mid-size rear-wheel drive Catera. The CTS was nominated for the North American Car of the Year award for 2002. The CTS is built at GM's Lansing Grand River plant in Lansing, Michigan. The CTS was also assembled in China in 2006, but assembly was discontinued shortly thereafter due to poor sales in that market. The CTS in China is now an exported model once again. Image File history File links Metadata Size of this preview: 800 × 493 pixelsFull resolution‎ (1,908 × 1,176 pixels, file size: 147 KB, MIME type: image/jpeg) File historyClick on a date/time to view the file as it appeared at that time. ...
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The 260 is a 5-speed manual transmission manufactured by Getrag. ...
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Sigma is General Motors new mid-size rear-wheel drive automobile platform. ...
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The Cadillac Cimarron was a compact car built by Cadillac based on the GM J platform. ...
A mid-size car, frequently referred to as an intermediate, is an automobile with a size between that of a compact and a full-size or standard-size car. ...
Pre-facelift Catera The Cadillac Catera was a mid-sized automobile that was largely a rebadged version of the Opel Omega MV6 made in Rüsselsheim, Germany. ...
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Originally powered by a 3.2 L LA3 V6 producing 220 hp (164 kW), the CTS received a 3.6 L DOHC V6 with variable valve timing in 2004, producing 255 hp (190 kW) and 252 ft·lbf (342 N·m) of torque. The 3.2 L engine went out of production in 2005, when a new 2.8 L version of the DOHC V6 debuted in an entry-level version of the CTS. In Europe, the 2.8 L replaces the previous entry level 2.6 L. General Motors Opel division in Europe designed a compact V6 engine with an odd 54° vee angle. ...
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The CTS originally offered either a 5-speed 5L40-E automatic transmission or 5-speed Getrag 260 manual transmission. The Getrag was replaced with an Aisin AY-6 6-speed for 2005. The 5L40-E (and similar 5L50) are a series of automatic transmissions from General Motors. ...
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GETRAG is a leading manufacturer of automobile manual transmissions. ...
The 260 is a 5-speed manual transmission manufactured by Getrag. ...
A manual transmission (also known as a stick shift, straight drive, or standard transmission) is a type of transmission used in automotive applications. ...
Aisin Seiki Co. ...
The AY-6 is a 6-speed manual transmission manufactured by Aisin. ...
The redesigned 2008 CTS debuted at the 2007 North American International Auto Show.
Second Generation (2008-Present) On April 2, 2006 in a 60 Minutes interview with Bob Lutz, part of a prototype Cadillac was revealed to audiences. The car appeared to take design influences both inside and out from the Cadillac Sixteen concept from 2003. Prototype models caught testing at the Nürburgring in Germany also carry many of the design features from the car showcased in April nearly unmasked. Spyshots from the Nürburgring prototypes also show that the car will still have a manual transmission. The CTS also has an all-wheel drive option. Image File history File links Metadata Size of this preview: 800 × 448 pixelsFull resolution (2008 × 1125 pixel, file size: 573 KB, MIME type: image/jpeg) File history Legend: (cur) = this is the current file, (del) = delete this old version, (rev) = revert to this old version. ...
Location in Ingham County, Michigan1 Coordinates: Country United States State Michigan County Ingham, Eaton Settled 1835 Incorporation 1859 Government - Type Strong Mayor-Council - Mayor Virg Bernero (D) Area - City 35. ...
In automobile design layout is the place where both the engine and driven wheels are. ...
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Rear-wheel drive (or RWD for short) is an engine/transmission layout used in automobiles. ...
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An automobile platform is a shared set of components common to a number of different automobiles. ...
Sigma is General Motors new mid-size rear-wheel drive automobile platform. ...
The 3600 LY7 (and derivative LP1) are members of General Motors new High Feature (or HFV6) engine family of modern DOHC V6s. ...
The 3600 LY7 (and derivative LP1) are members of General Motors new High Feature (or HFV6) engine family of modern DOHC V6s. ...
“Gearbox†redirects here. ...
The 6L50 (and similar 6L45) is a 6-speed longitudinally-mounted automatic transmission produced by General Motors. ...
The automatic gear selector in a Ford Five Hundred vehicle An automatic transmission (commonly abbreviated as AT) is an automobile gearbox that can change gear ratios automatically as the vehicle moves, thus freeing the driver from having to shift gears manually (similar but larger devices are also used for railroad...
Aisin Seiki Co. ...
The AY-6 is a 6-speed manual transmission manufactured by Aisin. ...
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Detailed Nürburgring map showing both the Nordschleife and the new GP section. ...
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At the North American International Auto Show in January 2007, GM introduced the all-new CTS that went on sale as a 2008 model. The base model features a 3.6-liter variable valve timing V6 with 258 hp (192 kW) and 252 ft·lbf (342 N·m) of torque. A second version is offered, a new 3.6-liter direct-injection V6 VVT engine with 304 horsepower (227 kW) and 270 pound-feet of torque using regular unleaded gas. A six-speed Hydra-matic 6L50 automatic transmission will be standard on all models. On-demand all-wheel drive is offered with both engines when equipped with an automatic transmission. [1] The 6L50 (and similar 6L45) is a 6-speed longitudinally-mounted automatic transmission produced by General Motors. ...
The new model is wider and longer, measuring 191.6 inches (4866 mm) long, 72.5 inches (1841 mm) wide and 58 inches (1472 mm) in height. Wheelbase is unchanged at 113.4 inches (2880 mm), but with a wider front/rear track of 61.8 / 62.0 inches (1575 / 1585 mm).
Like its predecessor, the 2008 CTS is offered with rear- or, new for 2008, all-wheel-drive. Some suspension, braking, and steering improvements from last year's CTS-V have been added to the standard CTS.
Nine-spoke, 18-inch wheels surround larger high-performance brake calipers and rotors.
Side air extractors are located forward of the front doors.
Standard features include 258 hp (192 kW), 3.6-liter engine, 17-inch wheels and tires, BOSE 8-speaker sound system, heated leather seats, stabilitrak, tire pressure monitoring, underhood strut tower brace, polished aluminum exhaust tips, and OnStar.
Optional features include iPod integration, ventilated seats, swiveling headlights, Navigation system with 3D mapping of major US landmarks and real-time traffic and weather data, BOSE 5.1 Digital Surround Sound, 40 gigabyte Hard Disc Drive, and remote start.
According to a recent issue of Motor Trend, a coupe and station wagon version of the CTS may be produced and sold in the USA, although GM feels that they may be more successful in Europe. Similarly, Cadillac had considered releasing the European-only Cadillac BLS (based on the Saab 9-3) in sedan and wagon form, but plans have been placed on hold until the debut of the Alpha car, which will be closer in size to the BMW 3-series as opposed to the BMW 5-series by which the CTS is closest to. The Cadillac BLS is a compact executive car designed specifically for the European market by the Cadillac marque of General Motors. ...
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2009 will see CTS spinoffs such as the Cadillac CTC coupe and Cadillac CTW station wagon. The Cadillac CTC will be a coupe version of the Cadillac CTS, which will be redesigned for 2008. ...
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Awards The 2008 CTS won the Motor Trend Car of the Year[2] and was selected to the Car and Driver 10Best Cars list [3] Motor Trend is one of the oldest automotive magazines still publishing. ...
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The Matrix Reloaded -
The Cadillac CTS's success has been credited to its appearance in The Matrix Reloaded. [5] When creating the film, the creators of the film were looking for a car for a chase scene for the film, and were looking for a car that would fit the atmosphere of the film. [5] General Motors heard about this, and suggested the CTS to the filmmakers.They also suggested the Escalade, but the filmmakers rejected it. [5] They showed more interest in the Escalade EXT, [5] but it wasn't scheduled to go into prototype stage until 2001.[6] Because of this, General Motors took production Chevrolet Avalanches and converted them into Escalade EXTs using prototype parts. [6] Joel Silver, the Executive Producer of The Matrix stated, "We selected Cadillac to play a major role in The Matrix Reloaded because we knew the CTS and EXT could handle our rigorous production demands, as well as fit seamlessly into the innovative, hyper-stylized world of the Matrix." [6] Ten CTS prototypes were used for the film, each showing different extents of damage. [7] The Matrix Reloaded is the second installment of The Matrix series, written and directed by the Wachowski Brothers. ...
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The Chevrolet Avalanche is Chevrolets sport utility truck. ...
CTS-V -
Main article: Cadillac CTS-V The Cadillac CTS-V is a high performance and V8 version of the standard CTS. 2004 Cadillac CTS-V The CTS (Catera Touring Sedan) is Cadillacs luxury sports sedan. ...
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Year 2007 (MMVII) is the current year, a common year starting on Monday of the Gregorian calendar and the AD/CE era in the 21st century. ...
is the 111th day of the year (112th in leap years) in the Gregorian calendar. ...
Year 2007 (MMVII) is the current year, a common year starting on Monday of the Gregorian calendar and the AD/CE era in the 21st century. ...
is the 111th day of the year (112th in leap years) in the Gregorian calendar. ...
Cover of Car and Driver from age of psychedelic lettering Car and Driver is an American automotive enthusiast magazine. ...
Year 2007 (MMVII) is the current year, a common year starting on Monday of the Gregorian calendar and the AD/CE era in the 21st century. ...
is the 111th day of the year (112th in leap years) in the Gregorian calendar. ...
Motor Trend is one of the oldest automotive magazines still publishing. ...
Year 2007 (MMVII) is the current year, a common year starting on Monday of the Gregorian calendar and the AD/CE era in the 21st century. ...
is the 111th day of the year (112th in leap years) in the Gregorian calendar. ...
Year 2007 (MMVII) is the current year, a common year starting on Monday of the Gregorian calendar and the AD/CE era in the 21st century. ...
is the 111th day of the year (112th in leap years) in the Gregorian calendar. ...
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