Cadillac to decide on future models

[bmer]

I didn't find this anywhere, hope it's not a repost:

Cadillac to decide on CTS Coupé, six-figure car, DTS future, more

General Motors is faced with several major decisions about the future of its Cadillac brand, according to a new report. Over the next three months, executives will have to decide which models to move forward with as it enters the second phase of its revival.
According to trade publication Automotive News, the following projects are under consideration, and will be either set into motion or scrapped in over the next few months:

A Cadillac CTS Coupe and CTS wagon, positioning the model line squarely against the BMW 3-Series. GM Vice Chairman Bob Lutz says the automaker has already built clay models of these cars.
An ultra-luxury sedan or coupe inspired by the Cadillac Sixteen concept or an exotic sports car based on the 2002 Cien concept (pictured). Lutz says the luxury Sixteen would produce higher sales, but the Lamborghini-like Cien would cost less to make. Such a vehicle would be priced at more than $150,000, the report said.
An entry-level model priced under $30,000. Cadillac General Manager Jim Taylor is reluctant, but Bob Lutz favors the idea. Either way, it won't be Europe's BLS sedan.
Lastly, the company must decide whether to discontinue the front-wheel-drive DTS. Bob Lutz favors phasing out the model and focusing on the rear-drive STS. Taylor said GM might keep the DTS nameplate, but build the next-generation model on GM's Zeta platform.

Source: Leftlanenews

[ateekt]

I'm a big fan of CTS-V & I think, coupe is gonna be an important figure for it's competitors ...!

[Ubermensch]

I think cadillac should make another coupe' and make this one significantly more affordable than the XLR. I also love the caddy sedans, but in all honesty I'm just perfectly happy knowing that they will continue to produce the Escalade.

[Bartek Sikorski]

Spy Shots: 2009 Cadillac CTS-V

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Chris Doane risked considerable dampness to bring us back these - ONLY REGISTERED AND ACTIVATED USERS CAN SEE ALL LINKS - CLICK HERE TO REGISTER of the 2009 Cadillac CTS-V. The development mule is lightly camoflouged, but on the frent end we can clearly see mesh replacing the new Cadillac grille that's currently making the rounds of the luxury brand. Down low there's a deep chin spoiler, but we suspect your eyes are gravitating to that massive bulge on the hood. It hides a supercharger that's integrated into the intake manifold of the CTS-V's new small-block "LSA" motor. Sources say at least 500 horsepower is a given for the car, though most expect that number to reach at least 515 to 525 hp so that the Caddy can remain ahead of a BMW M5 in a streetlight fight.

In the shot above, you can see just how wide those rear tires have to be to handle all that twist. Likewise, from the side, it's evident that enormous Brembo discs and a plethora of pistons will be required to slow down the new CTS-V. Word has it that General Motors also completely reengineered the rear end to eliminate the axle hop for which the current model is infamous.

Known internally as "GMX322 V S/C", the 2009 CTS-V will likely begin production in September of 2008 and reach a maximum of 7,000 units per year. While the standard CTS is poised to shake up the luxury car segment as the first American attempt to build an honest-to-goodness world-class car, the CTS-V, its performance brethren, is shaping up as a supercar in sedan clothing.

[zetableh]

Always been a fan of the V-Series Caddies, hope this one smacks some European cars around so it can be shown that the US can play with the big boys still