Cadillac ATS specs
08-04-2011, 09:14 AM
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Cadillac ATS specs I thought this was interesting, a Cadillac smaller than the CTS with a 470hp V8. From what I've read its supposed to be a direct competitor with the BMW 3-series with the CTS getting slightly larger. I've also read that this has changed and would be a twin-turbocharged 3.0L V6 that producing around 380 HP. Either way..
http://cdn.leftlanenews.com/photos/c...pecs-1_653.jpg
http://cdn.leftlanenews.com/photos/c...pecs-1_653.jpg
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08-04-2011, 10:13 AM
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Yeah, the ATS has been in development for a while.
Cadillac has never had an answer for the 3 series, they plan on changing that.
The turbocharged 6 makes sense for the ATS-V, as the new M3 is rumored to have a turbo 6 as well.
I haven't read anything about the CTS getting larger to compete with the 5 series and don't believe it is necessary.
It is already almost the same size as the 5 (it's one inch shorter, half an inch taller, and half an inch thinner than the 5 series).
It's interesting you would post this today because it has been confirmed by GM that the ATS and XTS will be coming out next year as 2013's.
http://www.autoblog.com/2011/08/04/c...ing-next-year/
The bottom is GM's released sketch. The top is a rendering based on the sketch I believe.
The side shot is sporty and distinct from the CTS. Here's a CTS shot for comparison.
Cadillac has never had an answer for the 3 series, they plan on changing that.
The turbocharged 6 makes sense for the ATS-V, as the new M3 is rumored to have a turbo 6 as well.
I haven't read anything about the CTS getting larger to compete with the 5 series and don't believe it is necessary.
It is already almost the same size as the 5 (it's one inch shorter, half an inch taller, and half an inch thinner than the 5 series).
It's interesting you would post this today because it has been confirmed by GM that the ATS and XTS will be coming out next year as 2013's.
http://www.autoblog.com/2011/08/04/c...ing-next-year/
The bottom is GM's released sketch. The top is a rendering based on the sketch I believe.
The side shot is sporty and distinct from the CTS. Here's a CTS shot for comparison.
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08-04-2011, 10:58 AM
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That's going to be a cool little car, hoping that they keep the weight down and of course that they ultimately build the next generation Camaro off of that same platform.
08-06-2011, 05:22 PM
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What is the expected cost range for a ATS-V model?
Looks clean and simple, i like it. I'll need something a bit more family friendly in a few years, the wife is talking about having kids soon.
Looks clean and simple, i like it. I'll need something a bit more family friendly in a few years, the wife is talking about having kids soon.
