The all-new 2008 Cadillac CTS luxury sedan arrives late in 2007 in Cadillac showrooms across Europe. Just as its predecessor helped change the perception of the brand when it made its debut in 2002, the new model is set to write a new chapter for the Cadillac name, bringing enhanced engines and transmissions as well as exciting new styling, inside and out.CTS Performance
More power while maintaining fuel economy and lowering emissions is a daunting engineering challenge, and the CTS delivers via direct-injection technology. The top-level power option of the new Cadillac CTS is GM’s new, 3.6L direct-injection V-6 VVT engine, delivering an estimated 229 kW (311 hp ) and 374 Nm of torque. This complements an alternative 2.8L V-6, with a preliminary rating of 155 kW (211 hp). The direct injection technology allows fuel to be delivered directly to the combustion chamber, creating a more complete burn of the air/fuelmixture. The application of direct-injection technology on the 3.6L VVT engine contributes greatly to a 15-percent increase in power; an 8-percent increase in torque and a 3-percent improvement in brake-specific fuel consumption. Additionally, the application of direct injection reduces cold-start hydrocarbon emissions by 25 percent.
A state-of-the-art, direct-injected turbo-diesel engine will be available in Europe at a later date.For the first time, the Cadillac CTS will be available in both rear- and all-wheel drive configurations. The transmission lineup offers exclusively six-speed units, with an Aisin six-speed manual or a new Hydra-Matic 6L50 six-speed automatic – a first for CTS.
The suspension, braking and steering systems feature extensive changes to increase responsiveness, premium “feel” and performance in spirited driving conditions. The front suspension features a new tower-to-tower brace that adds cross-car stiffness and enhances the overall steering feel. This innovation, transferred from the high-performance CTS-V model, has been applied for use in all new CTS models.The standard suspension is tuned for optimum comfort and handling characteristics. This comes with all 2.8L versions and the 3.6L AWD. The suspension on the 3.6L rear-wheel drive versions is more performance tuned and has an automatic rear load leveling system.
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