Just over a week ahead of the car’s scheduled debut, Cadillac has revealed the Coupe version of its popular CTS model, looking almost identical to the concept. Even more exciting is the confirmation that GM’s luxury brand will also deliver a 556-hp CTS-V Coupe, which is expected to debut alongside the standard version at the LA Auto Show.
The CTS Coupe enters a popular segment of the market, competing against vehicles like the BMW 3 Series Coupe and Infiniti G37 Coupe, as well as more high-end offerings like the Audi A5 and Mercedes E-Class Coupe.
One engine will be offered, a 304-hp 3.6-liter direct-injection V6 that achieves maximum power at 6400 rpm. Full torque of 273 ft-lbs will be available at 5200 rpm. A six-speed manual transmission will be standard with an available six-speed paddle-shift automatic. A limited-lip differential is also included. Cadillac rates this engine at 17/26 mpg (city/highway) for rear-wheel drive or AWD models equipped with the auto-box, while the manual transmission is rated at 17/25 mpg. AWD models will only be offered with an automatic.
The CTS Coupe is based on the same chassis as the sedan, with the same wheelbase, but an overall height that is roughly two-inches (51mm) lower and a length that is also 51mm shorter. Unlike the sedan, however, it is not a five-seater but a 2+2.
It may look significantly like the sedan, but little of the sheet metal (or anything else for that matter) is actually shared. In fact, the only identical arts are the headlights, front fenders and grille and the instrument panel and center stack. Original design cues on the two-door include the lack of B-pillars and the use of hidden door handles to give a smooth look to the coupe. Other highlights include a more steeply angled windshield and rear glass as well as a dual-exhaust setup with both pipes placed together in the center at the rear of the car.
Optional goodies include two performance packages, the first with 18-inch wheels and all-season tires, and a second with 19-inch wheels and high-performance Summer Tires. Also optional will be the 14-way power Recaro sport seats that until now could only be had on the CTS-V.
The CTS Coupe is scheduled to go on sale in the Spring of next year, with the the CTS-V version following shortly thereafter.
The car will officially debut at the LA Auto Show and AutoGuide will be there with live coverage starting December 2nd.
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GALLERY: 2011 Cadillac CTS Coupe
More details on the all-new Cadillac CTS Coupe after the jump:
2011 CADILLAC CTS COUPE: NEW SPORTS COUPE IS CADILLAC’S MOST
DRAMATIC DESIGN
LOS ANGELES – 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.
2010 CADILLAC CTS COUPE SPECIFICATIONS
Overview
Model: 2010 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.