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2011 Cadillac CTS Coupe: New Sports Coupe Is Cadillac's Most Dramatic Design

Cadillac today unveiled the 2011 CTS Coupe, the latest and most dramatic of the brand’s series of new designs to reach production. Slated to arrive in Cadillac showrooms in the spring of 2010, the CTS Coupe is a new luxury sports coupe designed to become the centerpiece of the brand’s revised lineup.

“CTS Coupe is the new focal point of Cadillac, expressing both our design and technical capabilities,” said Bryan Nesbitt, Cadillac general manager. “It is intended to appeal to a new generation of car enthusiasts.”

The Coupe joins the CTS Sport Sedan, the 556-horsepower (415 kW) CTS-V and new CTS Sport Wagon as the foundation of Cadillac’s lineup. A high-performance V-Series edition of the Coupe will also be released in 2010.

The CTS Coupe’s design carries over virtually unchanged from the concept car that was introduced at the North American International Auto Show in Detroit in 2008.

The Coupe is a classic 2+2 layout bolstered with advanced technology, such as a rear-view camera system and a performance-oriented suspension system coupled to rear-wheel or all-wheel drive.

Design

CTS Coupe emerged as a proposal inside Cadillac’s design studio, where designers have developed and evolved the brand’s Art and Science design philosophy.

“Cadillac has always been an emotional brand – it’s about delivering art regardless of body style,” said Max Wolff, director of exterior design for Cadillac. “With the CTS Coupe, it was about taking something very strong – the CTS Sport Sedan – and extending its potential.”

The coupe has the same wheelbase as the CTS, but an overall height that is approximately two inches (51 mm) lower and an overall length that is two inches (51 mm) shorter.

Although it draws from its sport sedan sister, the CTS Coupe shares only the instrument panel, console, headlamps, front fenders and grille. Key design features include:

-Classic hardtop styling, with no conventional B-pillar
-Touch-pad operation for the doors removes the need for conventional door handles, creating a technical, clean profile
-A windshield laid at a faster angle (62.3 degrees) and a long, nearly horizontal backglass area combine to create a sleek, aerodynamic look
-Sculpted lower front fascia with unique brake-cooling vents
-Diamond cut-style rear fascia with mesh lower grilles
-Center-outlet exhaust with twin dihedral-shaped tips that pass through the rear fascia
-Signature vertical lighting, highlighted with LED light pipes
-Rear spoiler integrated into the center high-mounted stop lamp
-Sculpted roof-mounted antenna for OnStar and XM Satellite Radio.

At first glance, the shape of CTS Coupe is refreshingly simple, yet amplified with intricately carved details. Distinctive and original Cadillac signature cues combine with hand-sculpted forms, artfully articulating the confidence of the chassis. For example, the rear fenders were purposefully developed by hand in Cadillac design studios to visually acknowledge the RWD powertrain. The gestured profile, coupled with Cadillac’s vertical taillamps and pronounced rear centerline, aim to achieve the most visually confident coupe in the segment.

Performance

The CTS Coupe extends Cadillac’s emerging performance credentials. The CTS Coupe’s standard powertrain consists of a direct injected 3.6L V-6 and six-speed manual transmission. Direct injection technology delivers fuel more precisely to increase the efficiency of combustion, enabling more power while maintaining fuel economy and lowering emissions – including a 25-percent drop in cold-start hydrocarbon emissions.

The 3.6L DI engine is rated at 304 horsepower (227 kW) and offers EPA-estimated fuel economy of 27 mpg on the highway. It also runs on less expensive regular unleaded gasoline.

The powertrain’s performance is channeled through a chassis that delivers sports car performance without punishment. The hardware includes an independent short/long arm ( SLA) front suspension system, with hydraulic control arm front bushings; and a multi-link rear suspension mounted on a fully isolated subframe. Also included are four-wheel disc performance brakes, premium steering and limited-slip differential.

Two suspension-tuning levels are available: a Performance Package with 18-inch wheels and all-season tires (available in both RWD and AWD,) and the Summer Tire Performance Package, with 19-inch tires and wheels and a higher level of road holding capability. StabiliTrak, the advanced electronic chassis control system, is standard.

The 304-horsepower (227 kW) 3.6L V-6 Direct Injection engine will be standard, equipped with a six-speed manual, featuring a revised clutch and dual-mass flywheel that offers better clutch pedal feel and improved engine isolation. A 6-speed automatic transmission with Driver Shift Control (and available steering wheel mounted shift buttons) is optional.

Technology

CTS Coupe blends handcrafted luxury with a contemporary, driver-focused interior that supports the car’s high-performance capabilities. The interior includes hand-sewn accents covering the door, center storage console and instrument panel trim. 14-Way adjustable Recaro sport seats, previously exclusively offered on Cadillac’s V-Series model, will be offered on all CTS Coupe models as an option.

The car offers a host of advanced technologies, including:

Integrated iPod/MP3 capability
40-gig hard drive, including the ability to store music and pause-and-replay live radio
Pop-up navigation system
Adaptive forward lighting system
Bluetooth connectivity
Standard Keyless Access and Smart Remote Start
Rear Camera system
Bose 5.1 Cabin Surround™ audio system
As with other Cadillac models, the CTS Coupe comes standard with OnStar with Turn-by-Turn Navigation, the first factory-installed, fully integrated GPS navigation system from OnStar.

About Cadillac

Cadillac has been a leading luxury auto brand since 1902. In recent years, Cadillac has engineered a historic renaissance led by dramatic new designs and global expansion. More information on Cadillac can be found at media.cadillac.com.



2011 CADILLAC CTS COUPE SPECIFICATIONS
Overview

Model:
2011 Cadillac CTS Coupe

Body style / driveline:
2-door sport luxury coupe

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.


Engine


3.6L V-6 VVT DI

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

Displacement (cu in / cc):
217 / 3564

Bore & stroke (in / mm):
3.7 x 3.37 / 94 x 85.6

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

Cylinder head material:
cast aluminum

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

Fuel delivery:
direct high-pressure fuel injection

Compression ratio:
11.3:1

Horsepower (hp / kw @ rpm):
304 / 227 @ 6400 rpm*

Torque (lb-ft / Nm @ rpm):
273 / 370 @ 5200 rpm*

Recommended fuel:
unleaded regular

Maximum engine speed (rpm):
6950

EPA estimated fuel economy
(city / hwy):
17 / 26 (RWD and AWD with automatic)
17 / 25 (RWD with manual)


Transmission


Aisin AY6
Hydra-Matic 6L50

Type:
six-speed manual
six-speed, electronically controlled, automatic overdrive with torque converter clutch

Gear ratios (:1)



First:
4.15
4.02

Second:
2.51
2.36

Third:
1.69
1.53

Fourth:
1.27
1.15

Fifth:
1.00
0.85

Sixth:
0.75
0.67

Reverse:
3.67
3.06

Final drive ratio:
3.73
3.73 (RWD)
3.23 (AWD)


Chassis/Suspension

Performance
Summer Tire Performance

Configuration
RWD or AWD
RWD

Differential:
limited-slip
limited-slip

Front suspension:
independent SLA with monotube shock absorbers; 29 mm hollow stabilizer bar (33 mm bar with AWD)
independent SLA with monotube shock absorbers; 29 mm hollow stabilizer bar

Rear suspension:
independent multi-link with monotube shock absorbers; 25.4 mm hollow stabilizer bar (24 mm bar with AWD)
independent multi-link with monotube shock absorbers; 25.4 mm hollow stabilizer bar

Chassis control:
4-channel StabiliTrak w/ brake assist
4-channel StabiliTrak w/ brake assist


Chassis/Suspension (cont.)

Performance
Summer Tire Performance

Wheels:
18 x 8.5-inch alloy; five-lug
19 x 8.5-inch alloy; five-lug

Tires:
P235/50R18 V-rated Michelin all-season
P245/45ZR19 Y-rated Continental high-performance

Brakes (type):
4-wheel disc; 4-channel ABS/TCS w/ DRP
4-wheel disc; 4-channel ABS/TCS w/ DRP

Front rotors (mm):
316 x 30; vented
345 x 30; vented

Rear rotors (mm):
315 x 23; vented
339 x 23; vented

Front calipers:
aluminum, dual-piston
cast iron, dual-piston

Rear calipers:
aluminum, single-piston
aluminum, single-piston

Steering (type):
variable assist rack-and-pinion
variable assist rack-and-pinion

Steering ratio:
16.1:1 (RWD)
19.1:1 (AWD)
16.1:1

Steering turns, lock-to-lock:
2.81 (RWD)
3.26 (AWD)
2.81

Turn circle (ft. / m):
35.9 / 10.9 (RWD)
36.6 /11.2 (AWD)
31.15 / 11


Dimensions
Exterior

Wheelbase (in / mm):
113.4 / 2880

Length (in / mm):
188.5 / 4789

Height (in / mm):
55.9 / 1422

Width (in / mm):
74.1 / 1883

Track (in / mm):
62 / 1576 (front with 18-inch wheels)
61.8 / 1570 (front with 19-inch wheels)
63 / 1600 (rear with 18-inch wheels)
62.8 / 1597 (rear with 19-inch wheels)

Curb weight (lb / kg):
3931 / 1783 (RWD with manual trans)
3909 / 1773 (RWD with auto trans)
4131 / 1874 (AWD)

Weight distribution (% front / rear):
53 / 47 (RWD)
54 / 46 (AWD)


Interior

Headroom (in / mm):
36.9 / 937 (front)
34.6 / 879 (rear)

Legroom (in / mm):
42.4 / 1078 (front)
35 / 890 (rear)

Shoulder room (in / mm):
56 / 1424 (front)
50.9 / 1294 (rear)

Hip room (in / mm):
54.5 / 1385 (front)
47.7 / 1212 (rear)


Capacities

Seating capacity (front / rear):
2 / 2

EPA passenger volume (cu ft / L):
86.6 / 2452

EPA trunk volume (cu ft / L):
10.5 / 298

Trailer towing maximum (lb / kg):
TBD

Fuel tank (gal. / L):
18 / 68

Engine oil (qt. / L):
6 / 6.2

Cooling system (qt / L):
10.9 / 10.3


*SAE certified.






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Oh and the 2011 CTS coupe, will also carry a high-powered V-Series model too.





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i'll have to see one in person to decide.



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I found my next car.

mmmmmmmmmmm , SEXYYYYYYYYYYYYYYYYYYYYYYYYYYYYYYYY

One of the very few GM cars I would ever own

Honestly? Sedan > Coupe

Not really feeling anything from the b-pillar back.

Quote:

Not really feeling anything from the b-pillar back.

556 horsepower will let me forget that.

The only thing I like better than the V series Coupe...would be a V series Coupe with the AWD system...

Been holding out on trading up for a while....just for this car...it better be out soon cause i cant wait much longer...

Unfortunately as much as I want to, i prolly wont get a V series...its gunna be a DD like my current CTS...






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They killed the back end, its way to big.

Might look better in person tho...

Im on the fence about this one the ass is too much tho



JGM T-SHIRTS!!!!

In Loving Memory of Phil Martin December 14 2005
Alexis: Dustin, you're ghey, lol. I am better. I have tits, and tits rule all.

Looks more like a hatchback to me... *barf

Brocklanders wrote:Honestly? Sedan > Coupe

Give me the 3.6DI six speed manual in the sedan please.

Goodwrench, any price estimates?

^To early for an official price, but a starting MSRP of $45K--- +/- $1K. Which is about how much a CTS-DI goes for it's what we hear over here.
I will give you all the price as soon it becomes available.



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I've seen a few of these on the road over the last year or so totally undisguised and the pictures don't do it any justice. It looks awesome in person, hold judgment till then, trust me.



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This car inspires me to post that....

I want one.

I'm gonna hold my opinion till i see one in person. I've seen many cars in pics that were gross, only to have them be goregous in person. I'm hoping that it'll be nice, need a new car soon


Jay

UPDATED now CTS-V coupe.
From GM... .






Art And Science: Cadillac Premieres 2011 CTS-V Coupe


-New CTS Coupe design combines with V-Series performance
-556-hp (415-kW) supercharged 6.2L V-8
-Six-speed manual or six-speed automatic with paddle shift control
-Magnetic Ride Control and Brembo brakes
-New Saffron interior trim accent color
-On sale in early summer

DETROIT – Cadillac today announced the 2011 CTS-V Coupe, which debuts at the 2010 North American International Auto Show in Detroit. It combines the new CTS Coupe’s dramatic design with the 556-horsepower (415-kW) supercharged V-8 engine from the CTS-V sedan. The result is a luxury sports coupe aimed at driving enthusiasts.

“The CTS-V Coupe marries our most potent and sophisticated technology with our most dramatic production design,” said Bryan Nesbitt, Cadillac general manager. “This combination of visual and technical attributes is designed to create a very compelling choice for luxury sports car consumers.”
The CTS-V Coupe begins production this summer. Its suite of technical and performance elements includes Magnetic Ride Control, racing-bred Brembo brakes and an available automatic transmission with paddle-shift control.

The V-Series Coupe includes a unique grille that doubles the car’s air intake volume, an important enabler for its high-performance capabilities. It is also visually identified by a raised center section of the hood that provides clearance for the supercharger, as well as specific front and rear fascias. Like the CTS Coupe, its exhaust is centered inside the rear fascia, but with unique twin outlets. The car rolls on 19-inch cast aluminum wheels, available in either painted or polished finishes, and Michelin Pilot Sport 2 performance tires.

The CTS-V Coupe’s rear track is nearly an inch wider than the CTS-V Sport Sedan, adding to the car’s aggressive stance and enabling an extra measure of handling capability. The current CTS-V Sport Sedan has quickly established itself among the world’s highest performing luxury sedans, becoming the first production four-door on street tires to break the legendary 8-minute barrier at Germany’s famed Nürburgring. The new V-Series Coupe’s sleeker shape and slightly lower mass ensure a similarly high level of performance.
Inside, the 2+2 cabin combines performance and luxury. A new Saffron interior trim color is offered, with contrasting microfiber seat inserts and stitching on the upper trim areas.


Form follows function

The CTS-V Coupe’s design is a clear visual statement of the technical precision and performance intent of the car.
The Coupe has the same wheelbase as the CTS-V Sport Sedan, but its overall height is about two inches (51 mm) lower and its overall length is two inches (51 mm) shorter. The two models share only the instrument panel, console, headlamps, front fenders and grille.


Key design features include:

-Classic hardtop styling, with no conventional B-pillar
-Touch-pad operation for the doors removes the need for conventional door handles
-Faster windshield angle (62.3 degrees) and a nearly horizontal backglass enable an aerodynamic profile
-Signature vertical lighting, highlighted with LED light pipes
-Signature center high-mounted stop lamp functions as a rear spoiler
-Aerodynamic roof-mounted antenna for OnStar and XM Satellite Radio

Supercharged powertrain

The CTS-V Coupe employs the LSA 6.2L supercharged V-8 engine also found on the CTS-V Sport Sedan. Rated at 556 horsepower (415 kW) and 551 lb.-ft. of torque (747 Nm), it is the most powerful engine offered in Cadillac’s history and propels the CTS-V Coupe from 0-60 mph in 3.9 seconds.
The LSA engine features an intercooled Eaton supercharger system, premium aluminum-alloy cylinder heads and numerous details designed to ensure it makes its power as quietly and smoothly as possible. The supercharger, for example, has a unique, four-lobe rotor design that enhances quietness while also optimizing the performance parameters of the engine.
A pair of six-speed transmissions is offered in the CTS-V Coupe: a Tremec TR6060 six-speed manual with a dual-disc clutch and a Hydra-Matic 6L90 six-speed automatic with paddle-shift control. Performance Algorithm Shifting is part of the 6L90’s programming and provides a performance-oriented shift pattern during sustained high-performance driving. As with many Cadillac models, the driver needs only to slide the shifter into the manual “gate” to put the transmission into that more aggressive mode.
The paddle shift control requires no shift lever movement. Steering wheel thumb controls allow immediate and quick tap up/tap down gear selection.

Magnetic Ride Control

The V-Series reaches elite levels of road-holding performance, but also maintains the poise of a luxury car in “regular” driving conditions. The technical enabler of that dual-mode driving character is Cadillac’s landmark Magnetic Ride Control. It is standard on the CTS-V Coupe and is the world’s fastest-reacting suspension technology. It uses shocks controlled by advanced magneto-rheological technology, rather than mechanical valves, to greatly accelerate response time and precision.
Electronic sensors at all four wheels literally “read the road” every millisecond, making constant adjustments to damping to create virtually instantaneous and extremely precise control of body motions. This is of particular benefit for a high-performance car because it helps keep the car very composed during hard cornering, acceleration, braking and other dynamic maneuvers.
The Magnetic Ride shocks also enable a broader range of damping control to optimize the ride and handling for all driving conditions. In the CTS-V Coupe, an extra measure of control is offered, with two selectable modes (Tour and Sport), enabling the driver to tailor the suspension for grand touring or more spirited performance driving.


Braking and tire systems

CTS-V includes sophisticated braking and tire systems, in partnership with two companies renowned for high-performance technology: Brembo and Michelin. Brembo brakes are at all four corners and include powerful, six-piston calipers in the front and four-piston calipers in the rear.
Slotted and vented rotors enable strong initial braking force while optimizing heat resistance and eliminating fade. The brake rotors from Brembo employ a “dual-cast” technology that combines cast iron and aluminum, resulting in excellent performance and weight reduction. CTS-V also includes an electric parking brake, enabling more legroom for the driver, key for high-performance driving.
Michelin partnered with Cadillac engineers to develop its acclaimed Pilot Sport PS2 summer tire for CTS-V and its exclusive 19-inch alloy wheels. The tires support high levels of grip in track conditions, while also affording good performance on the road.


Interior amenities

Recaro performance driving seats are optional in the CTS-V Coupe and provide excellent support for spirited driving. These 14-way adjustable performance seats include pneumatic bolster controls in the seat cushions and backrests.
The CTS-V Coupe also includes an exclusive new Saffron color option for the interior, providing a contrasting color accent carried on the seat inserts, as well as the stitching, which highlights the craftsmanship of the instrument panel, center console, door trim and seats.
The steering wheel, seat inserts and shifter are covered in microfiber, providing the luxurious character of suede without suede’s inherent drawbacks of difficult care and moisture sensitivity. These accents are standard, elegant to the touch and help support high-performance driving.
The car’s integrated center stack is trimmed in Obsidian black material that is also applied to the center console and door trim. Just like every CTS, the V-Series includes a hand-stitched instrument panel, door trim and center console. Leading-edge infotainment features extend to the V-Series. They include a 40-gigabyte hard drive, advanced navigation system with a deployable screen and Bose digital surround audio, as well as factory-installed Bluetooth phone integration, all standard features on the V-Series.






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Yea I want one.



JGM T-SHIRTS!!!!

In Loving Memory of Phil Martin December 14 2005
Alexis: Dustin, you're ghey, lol. I am better. I have tits, and tits rule all.

the V i definately like!



WiGM-Tuners member.

god thats beautiful.





Check out my build thread!

Im in love!!!!





"Remember do what you like because you have to drive it."--Me

Well now the "M" in BMW M3 means. Mmmm, i should have got a V coupe



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drop the 5 acres of chrome mesh on the front ov the V. Godawful.


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Update from GM... .

2011 Cadillac CTS Coupe To Start At $38,990, On Sale In Early-August

Cadillac announced today that pricing for the all-new 2011 CTS Coupe will begin at $38,990 including destination charge. The CTS Coupe goes on sale in early August in the United States.

CTS Coupe will become the centerpiece of Cadillac, offering technology and performance in the dynamic form of a luxury sports coupe. Available in rear-wheel and all-wheel drive, CTS Coupe comes standard with a 3.6L Direct Injection V6 engine that delivers 304 horsepower. This engine is available with a six-speed automatic or six-speed manual transmission.

The ultimate expression of Cadillac’s new Coupe, the high-performance V-Series edition with 556 horsepower, Brembo brakes and Magnetic Ride Control also goes on sale later this summer at $62,990 including destination charge.

“CTS Coupe is a compelling new alternative for luxury and performance-minded drivers,” said Don Butler, vice president of Cadillac marketing. “The addition of a Coupe, especially one this dramatic, provides an important entryway for new consumers to experience Cadillac Art and Science.”

The Coupe expands the award-winning CTS line-up, which already includes the CTS Sport Sedan and CTS Sport Wagon. CTS has been named to the Car and Driver 10 Best list for three straight years.

CTS Coupe has the same wheelbase as the sedan but is lower in height, wider in track width and shorter in overall length. The windshield is laid at a faster angle, creating a sleek, athletic profile.

The doors of the CTS Coupe are opened via touch-pads, eliminating traditional handles and adding to the car’s sculpted look. The interior features hand-sewn accents that cover the door, center storage console and instrument panel trim.

CTS Coupe is available in two suspension-tuning levels – Performance with 18-inch wheels and all-season tires and Summer Tire Performance with 19-inch wheels and summer tires. CTS Coupe has four-wheel disc performance brakes, ZF Servotronic® 2 power rack-and-pinion steering, a limited-slip differential and StabiliTrak, an advanced electronic chassis control system.

CTS Coupe is available with a 40GB hard drive providing music storage and pause-and-replay live radio, navigation system with glide-up screen, rear camera system, Bose 5.1 Cabin Surround audio and adaptive forward lighting. OnStar is standard and includes Turn-by-Turn Navigation.

“CTS Coupe is designed to bring new energy and allure to the luxury coupe category,” Butler said. “In addition to the emotional appeal of its design, CTS Coupe delivers advanced technology and world-class performance.”

CTS Coupe will be offered in a range of packages:

-Standard ($38,990 RWD, $40,890 AWD): Six-speed automatic with tap up/down shifting, 18-inch wheels, performance suspension, rear park assist, Bose audio, MP3 input, EZ Key, remote start, power driver and front passenger seats.
-Performance Collection ($43,430 RWD, $45,330 AWD): HID Xenon headlamps, adaptive forward lighting, 10-way power leather seats, Bose 5.1 Surround Sound, USB integration, 40GB hard drive.
-Premium Collection ($47,835 RWD, $49,735 AWD): Interior ambient lighting, rear-view camera, heated/vented front seats, heated steering wheel, wood trim, Bose 5.1 Surround Sound with navigation, sunroof.
-V-Series ($62,990): 6.2L Supercharged V8, paddle shift controls, Brembo brakes, Magnetic Ride Control, 19-inch wheels with performance tires.



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