2011 Cadillac CTS Coupe Preview

Critical Knowledge:

• All-new, 4-passenger sport coupe based on Cadillac CTS Sedan
• Classic coupe design features 2+2 interior layout, no B-pillar
• Two inches lower, shorter than CTS Sedan
• Touch-pad operation for doors means no traditional door handles
• Rear- or all-wheel drive (RWD or AWD)
• 3.6-liter, direct-injection DOHC V-6 engine with 304 hp
• 6-speed manual transmission
• Optional 6-speed automatic transmission with driver shift control and steering wheel-mounted shift buttons
• Estimated 27 highway mpg (with automatic transmission)
• 18-inch wheels standard, 19-inch optional
• Available Performance package
• Available Summer Tire Performance package
• Available 14-way-adjustable Recaro sport seats
• Available integrated iPod/MP3 and Bluetooth capability
• Available 40-GB hard drive for storing music files and re-playing live radio broadcasts
• Available pop-up navigation system
• Available adaptive forward lighting system
• Available rear camera system
• Available premium Bose audio system
• Scheduled to arrive in Cadillac showrooms in spring of 2010
• High-performance V-Series variant to arrive later in 2010

Introduction
Originally introduced as a concept at the 2008 North American International (Detroit) Auto Show, Cadillac officially unveiled the production version of the 2011 CTS Coupe at the 2009 Los Angeles Auto Show. Virtually identical to the concept vehicle, the new CTS Coupe joins the established CTS Sedan and recently introduced CTS Sport Wagon, completing the model lineup and fully equipping the luxury automaker to challenge the likes of the BMW 3 Series and Mercedes-Benz E-Class in the global market.

Like the CTS Sedan, which was redesigned for 2008, and the all-new CTS Sport Wagon, the new CTS Coupe features a crisp, aggressive exterior design. Available in rear- or all-wheel drive, the new CTS Coupe will initially be available exclusively with a 304-hp, 3.6-liter V-6 engine. This V-6 is coupled to a 6-speed manual transmission or a 6-speed automatic with driver shift control. A smaller-displacement turbo-diesel engine is said to be in development, likely to be found in vehicles marketed in other global markets and perhaps North America as well.

Scheduled to arrive in Cadillac showrooms in the spring of 2010, the all-new 2011 Cadillac CTS Coupe will be joined by a high-performance V-Series model sometime later in calendar 2010.

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