Cadillac To Premiere BLS Wagon and CTS in Frankfurt

Cadillac BLS Wagon 2008

BLS Wagon, all-new CTS, new V8 for C6

By Alexander
August 7, 2007 12:10 PM
Filed Under: American, Cadillac

General Motors-owned U.S. car maker Cadillac will kick off the 2008 model year with the launch of two new models for the European market, in an attempt to finally boost its woeful sales figures. In July, GM Europe President Carl-Peter Forster announced that European sales targets for Cadillac were reduced to “10,000 units short term and eventually 15,000 units,� down from the 20,000-unit target for 2010 set back in 2003. Even by Caddy's own standards, its performance in the first five months of 2007 with a total of 1,314 units sold in Europe, is nothing short of a failure. Cadillac will hit back with two new models, a BLS wagon and an all-new CTS luxury sedan, while General Motors sibling Chevrolet will offer more powerful Corvette C6 models at the Frankfurt Motor Show, starting on September 11, 2007. The BLS Wagon, Cadillac's first station wagon, will feature General Motors' 2.0-litre Flexpower E85 bio-ethanol engine. Cadillac will also offer a 180 bhp turbodiesel engine for Europe's diesel-lovers. The all-new CTS, showcased last January at NAIAS, will go on sale in Europe with 2.8-litre and 3.6-litre V6 engines. The Cadillac stand in Frankfurt will also feature the 2008 models of the SRX, STS, XLR-V and the full-size SUV Escalade. The 2008 model year C6 Corvette will be powered by an all-new V8 engine, a 436 bhp 6.2-litre LS3 small-block V8, offering 586 Nm of torque, a 4.3 second acceleration from naught to 60 mph, and a top speed of 306 km/h.
Source: Cadillac, General Motors

Press Release (Click to expand)

CADILLAC BLS WAGON WORLD PREMIERE AT 2007 IAA Cadillac and Corvette demonstrate commitment to expansion in Europe with new models at IAA:
  • Cadillac BLS Wagon, the brand’s first station wagon
  • All-new Cadillac CTS luxury sedan
  • Cadillac BLS with Flexpower
  • Corvette C6 Coupe and Convertible with more powerful engine
The star of the Cadillac stand at the 2007 Frankfurt Motor Show will undoubtedly be the brand-new Cadillac BLS Wagon. But the news from General Motors won’t end there. The all-new Cadillac CTS, Cadillac BLS Flexpower and more-powerful Corvette C6 Coupe and Convertible will also be available for show-goers to see. Fans of the blockbuster movie “Transformers™,� can also get a closer look at the Hummer Autobot Ratchet vehicle at IAA. Cadillac BLS Wagon In addition to becoming Cadillac’s first station wagon, the BLS Wagon sets another milestone for the brand. The BLS Wagon marks the introduction of two new engines in the BLS range: a 2.0L Flexpower version that runs on E85 bio-ethanol and a powerful turbo diesel engine with 132 kW (180 hp). Cadillac CTS – all-new for 2008 The all-new Cadillac CTS is marked by its dramatic design, serious performance, thoughtful technology and exceptional craftsmanship. From its exterior to its handcrafted, tailored interior, the CTS extends Cadillac’s legendary design lineage and creates a dynamic new presence in the formerly “reserved� world of luxury sedans. With its strong focus on driving performance, the car features powerful 3.6L direct-injection V-6 VVT and 2.8L V-6 engines. The CTS will be available in both rear- and all-wheel drive configurations. Cadillac’s stand will also feature the 2008 editions of the STS, SRX, Escalade and XLR-V. Corvette with all-new V-8 engine Model year 2008 brings a more-powerful 6.2L LS3 small-block V-8 for the Corvette Coupe and Convertible with 321 kW (436 hp) and 586 Nm of torque (preliminary ratings). The LS3 with the six-speed paddle-shift automatic is the fastest automatic-equipped Corvette ever, with a 0-96 km/h (0-60 mph) time of 4.3 seconds and a top speed of 306 km/h (190 mph). The sixth generation of the preeminent American sports car also benefits from a host of other driving and interior refinements. Transformers’ HUMMER H2 An SUV-turned-movie star, the HUMMER H2 character featured in the adventure movie “Transformers™� is sure to catch the eye of fans of the uniquely iconic American brand. The HUMMER display will feature the H2 character “AUTOBOT RATCHET� that transforms from a Hummer H2 rescue vehicle. Other HUMMER news for European audiences includes the HUMMER H2 and H3. The H3 will feature a redesigned front exterior. Detailed information on the HUMMER H2 will be announced during the motor show.
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