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'08 CTS
Sunday, January 07, 2007 11:28 PM
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The 2008 CTS continues as Cadillac's entry-level rear-wheel drive sedan, but is two inches wider to accommodate an optional all-wheel drive system - a first for the mid-size Caddy.

The new CTS rides on the same 113-inch wheelbase of the outgoing model, but is larger in all other dimensions. Last year's base 2.8-liter V-6 has been dropped for North America, with the 258-hp, 3.6-liter variable-valve-timing unit now serving as the base engine. An optional direct-injection version of that engine develops 300 horsepower with reduced emissions and improved fuel economy. All 2008 CTSes have six-speed transmissions, automatic or manual.

All-wheel drive models receive an active transfer case, and a limited slip differential is available. All 2008 CTS models have a strut-tower brace like that used in last year's CTS-V, as well as revised suspension, brakes, and steering.

The new CTS features full iPod integration, with USB and auxiliary input jacks located in the center console. Options will include swiveling headlights, Easy Key keyless-go with remote start, a Bose surround system, and DVD-based navigation.

The CTS now also gets the hand-stitched leather treatment familiar in the CTS-V, STS-V, and SRX, replete with French stitching. Seventeen-inch wheels are standard, eighteens optional, and we look forward to getting behind the steering wheel of Cadillac's new import fighter sometime next summer.





Re: '08 CTS
Sunday, January 07, 2007 11:47 PM
Much hotness.

they totally ironed out all the bad wrinkles and smoothed it out. Easily the best looking Caddy to date.



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Re: '08 CTS
Monday, January 08, 2007 3:21 AM
amazing....that front end is just......menacing...



Re: '08 CTS
Monday, January 08, 2007 3:56 AM
that ain't half. 100x better looking than the current 3 series.




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Re: '08 CTS
Monday, January 08, 2007 4:03 AM
much better than the current CTS, and i love the current CTS.


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Re: '08 CTS
Monday, January 08, 2007 6:19 AM
DAMN!


sexy as hell



Re: '08 CTS
Monday, January 08, 2007 6:58 AM
damn i want this




Re: '08 CTS
Monday, January 08, 2007 9:09 AM
I met Jim Taylor at the Escalade intro last year and upon speaking to him, i've notice that the guy knows and love Cadillac and seriously that is what we need. Because what Cadillac has been coming out is superb. And the trend continues.

Gorgeous, hi-tech, and runs on regular gas too!




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Re: '08 CTS
Monday, January 08, 2007 9:20 AM
So?
dumb question...

How much of this is shared with the FWD 2008 Malibu? They look alot like they are related. Are they? Or is it just they "look" related?



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Re: '08 CTS
Monday, January 08, 2007 9:53 AM
CTS is RWD





Re: '08 CTS
Monday, January 08, 2007 12:18 PM
Jookycola wrote:So?
dumb question...

How much of this is shared with the FWD 2008 Malibu? They look alot like they are related. Are they? Or is it just they "look" related?


How?? I can' find any angle where they look at all similar.


Will the AWD be available with the manual trans?? That'd be sweet.

Re: '08 CTS
Monday, January 08, 2007 2:33 PM
thats areal nice looking caddy.
Re: '08 CTS
Monday, January 08, 2007 4:33 PM
i'm excited..

i cant wait to see what a black v series looks like...



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Re: '08 CTS
Monday, January 08, 2007 6:48 PM
hmmmm....i think those lines are a little bit to exagerated for my taste. Still a sick car though.



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Re: '08 CTS
Monday, January 08, 2007 9:06 PM
Jookycola wrote:So?
dumb question...

How much of this is shared with the FWD 2008 Malibu? They look alot like they are related. Are they? Or is it just they "look" related?


The engine (3.6L) and the fact they are GM made.
But like others have said, the CTS is RWD/AWD on the Sigma-2 platform.
While the Malibu is on the FWD architecture named Epsilon-2.



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Re: '08 CTS
Monday, January 08, 2007 9:30 PM
Oh and here is the specs from GM.
2008 CADILLAC CTS SPECIFICATIONS
Overview

Model:
2008 Cadillac CTS

Body style / driveline:
4-door sport luxury sedan, RWD or AWD

Construction:
unitized welded steel body with direct-mounted front cradle and rubber-isolated, multi-link independent rear suspension

EPA vehicle class:
midsize car

Manufacturing location:
Lansing Grand River Assembly, Lansing, Mich.


Engines

2.8L VVT V-6
(RWD export models only)
3.6L VVT V-6
3.6L direct injection VVT V-6

Type:
2.8L V-6 VVT (variable valve timing) with port fuel injection
3.6L V-6 VVT (variable valve timing) with port fuel injection
3.6L V-6 VVT (variable valve timing) with spark-ignition, direct injection

Displacement (cu in / cc):
170 / 2792
217 / 3564
217 / 3564

Bore & stroke (in / mm):
3.5 x 2.94 / 89 x 74.8
3.7 x 3.37 / 94 x 85.6
3.7 x 3.37 / 94 x 85.6

Block material:
sand-cast aluminum with cast-in bore liners
sand-cast aluminum with cast-in bore liners
sand-cast aluminum with cast-in bore liners

Cylinder head material:
cast aluminum
cast aluminum
cast aluminum

Valvetrain:
DOHC, 4 valves per cylinder, variable valve timing (VVT)
DOHC, 4 valves per cylinder, variable valve timing (VVT)
DOHC, 4 valves per cylinder, variable valve timing (VVT)

Fuel delivery:
returnless sequential fuel injection
returnless sequential fuel injection
direct high-pressure fuel injection

Compression ratio:
10.0:1
10.2:1
11.4:1

Horsepower (hp / kw @ rpm):
210 / 156 @ 6500 rpm
258 / 192 @ 6200 rpm
300 / 223 @ 6700 rpm (est)

Torque (lb-ft / Nm @ rpm):
194 / 263 @ 3200 rpm
252 / 342 @ 3100 rpm
270 / 366 @ 4000 rpm (est)

Recommended fuel:
unleaded regular
unleaded regular
unleaded regular

Maximum engine speed (rpm):
7000 w / automatic trans.
7200 w / manual trans.
7000 w / automatic trans.
7200 w / manual trans.
TBD w / automatic trans.
TBD w / manual trans.

Estimated fuel economy (mpg city / hwy / combined):
TBD
TBD
TBD


Transmissions

Aisin AY6
Hydra-Matic 6L50
Type:
Fully synchronized 6-speed manual with single overdrive
6-speed, RWD/AWD, electronically controlled, automatic overdrive with torque converter clutch

Gear ratios (:1):

First:
4.15
4.02

Second:
2.33
2.36

Third:
1.53
1.53

Fourth:
1.15
1.15

Fifth:
1.00
0.85

Sixth:
0.79
0.67

Reverse:
3.67
-3.06

Final drive ratio:
2.8L:
3.6L:

3.73
3.42

3.42


Chassis / Suspension
standard equipment
optional equipment

Drive configuration:
RWD or AWD
RWD or AWD

Front suspension:
independent SLA
independent SLA

Rear suspension:
independent multilink
independent multilink

Wheels:
17- x 8-inch;
alloy, 5-lug
18- x 8.5-inch;
alloy, 5-lug

Tires:
P235/55R17
Michelin H-rated
All season
P235/50R18
Michelin V-rated
all season; or
P235/50R18 Michelin Y-rated summer

Brakes:

Front rotor:
315- x 32-mm, vented
346- x 32-mm, vented

Rear rotor:
315- x 26-mm, vented
315- x 26-mm, vented

Front caliper:
aluminum, dual piston
cast iron, dual piston

Rear caliper:
aluminum, single piston
cast iron, dual piston

Chassis control systems:
4-channel ABS

traction control

dynamic rear brake proportioning

hydraulic brake assist

engine drag control

4-channel, four-mode StabiliTrak


Dimensions

Exterior
Wheelbase (in / mm):
113.4 / 2880

Overall length (in / mm):
191.6 / 4866

Overall width (in / mm):
72.5 / 1841

Overall height (in / mm):
58.0 / 1472

Track (in / mm):
Front:
Rear:

61.8 / 1569
62.0 / 1575

Curb weight (lb / kg):
RWD w / manual: 3861 / 1751
RWD w / auto: 3872 / 1756
AWD w / auto: 4101 / 1860

Weight distribution
(% front / rear):
RWD:
AWD:

51 / 49
52 / 48

Interior

Headroom (in / mm):
Front:
Rear:

38.8 / 986
37.2 / 944

Legroom (in / mm):
Front:
Rear:

42.4 / 1078
35.9 / 913

Shoulder room (in / mm):
Front:
Rear:

56.7 / 1441
57.4 / 1390

Hip room (in / mm):
Front:
Rear:

55.1 / 1400
54.1 / 1375


Capacities
EPA passenger volume
(cu ft / L):
98 / 2775

EPA trunk volume (cu ft / L):
13.6 / 385





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Re: '08 CTS
Monday, January 08, 2007 10:11 PM
^^^ But what are the specs for the V? lol





Re: '08 CTS
Monday, January 08, 2007 11:12 PM
looks good.


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