Performance character
The 2008 Cadillac CTS has gone into production but has yet to reach dealerships and already Cadillac has restyled a CTS for this week's SEMA show in Las Vegas.
The Cadillac CTS Sport Concept has received a brand new front fascia, new rear fascia, modified hood, rear spoiler and 20 inch wheels to highlight its performance character. Actual performance in regards to horsepower has not been touched and remains at the production-spec 304 hp from the 3.6 liter Direct Injection V6 engine. Interesting feature is the Corsa cat-back exhaust system with rectangular 3.5-inch outlet tips and wire mesh inserts.
A noble attempt by GM to market its upcoming luxury flagship in the ever-growing aftermarket segment and we assume that many of the parts on this concept will become available in due time, and hopefully with an engine tuning kit added in the mix.
CADILLAC CTS SPORT
As the new 2008 Cadillac CTS sedan garners critical acclaim, the CTS Sport concept puts a unique twist on this hot new luxury sedan. The CTS Sport concept suggests a customization theme emphasizing the car’s performance character. The show car includes new front and rear fascias, a modified hood, rear spoiler and 20-inch wheels Recaro sport seats highlight the cabin. Performance is derived from a production-spec 304-hp 3.6L Direct Injection V-6 that exhales through a Corsa cat-back exhaust system with 3.5-inch outlets.
Vehicle highlights:
- CTS Sport concept
- 3.6L V-6 with direct injection
- Modified hood with wire mesh inserts
- Unique front and rear fascias with carbon fiber and wire mesh inserts
- Carbon-fiber front fender extractors
- Export-model taillamps and CHMSL with clear lenses
- Unique rear deck spoiler
- Headlamps with unique housing finish
- Roof-mounted OnStar antenna
- Brake ducting with LED lighting
- Polished, forged 20-inch wheels
- High-performance brakes with painted calipers and drilled/slotted rotors
- Carbon-fiber interior trim plates
- BlueConnect Bluetooth integrated into the headliner
- Recaro sport seats with leather trim
- Corsa cat-back exhaust with rectangular outlet tips and wire mesh inserts
FOXHOUND
November 1, 2007 5:11 PM
