2011 Cadillac CTS-V Coupe Debuts
-The potent Cadillac comes minus 2-doors, coming Summer 2010. Quick
Summary: New CTS Coupe design combines with V-Series performance ,
556-hp (415-kW) supercharged 6.2L V-8, Six-speed manual or six-speed
automatic with paddle shift control, Magnetic Ride Control and Brembo
brakes, New Saffron interior trim accent color, On sale in early summer.
DETROIT – Cadillac today announced the 2011 CTS-V Coupe, which debuts at
the 2010 North American International Auto Show in Detroit. It combines
the new CTS Coupe’s dramatic design with the 556-horsepower (415-kW)
supercharged V-8 engine from the CTS-V sedan. The result is a luxury
sports coupe aimed at driving enthusiasts.
“The CTS-V Coupe marries our most potent and
sophisticated technology with our most dramatic production design,” said
Bryan Nesbitt, Cadillac general manager. “This combination of visual and
technical attributes is designed to create a very compelling choice for
luxury sports car consumers.”
The CTS-V Coupe begins production this summer. Its suite of technical
and performance elements includes Magnetic Ride Control, racing-bred
Brembo brakes and an available automatic transmission with paddle-shift
control.
The V-Series Coupe includes a unique grille that doubles the car’s air
intake volume, an important enabler for its high-performance
capabilities. It is also visually identified by a raised center section
of the hood that provides clearance for the supercharger, as well as
specific front and rear fascias. Like the CTS Coupe, its exhaust is
centered inside the rear fascia, but with unique twin outlets. The car
rolls on 19-inch cast aluminum wheels, available in either painted or
polished finishes, and Michelin Pilot Sport 2 performance tires.
The CTS-V Coupe’s rear track is nearly an inch wider than the CTS-V
Sport Sedan, adding to the car’s aggressive stance and enabling an extra
measure of handling capability. The current CTS-V Sport Sedan has
quickly established itself among the world’s highest performing luxury
sedans, becoming the first production four-door on street tires to break
the legendary 8-minute barrier at Germany’s famed Nürburgring. The new
V-Series Coupe’s sleeker shape and slightly lower mass ensure a
similarly high level of performance.
Inside, the 2+2 cabin combines performance and luxury. A new Saffron
interior trim color is offered, with contrasting micro fiber seat inserts
and stitching on the upper trim areas.
Form follows function
The CTS-V Coupe’s design is a clear visual statement of the technical
precision and performance intent of the car.
The Coupe has the same wheelbase as the CTS-V Sport Sedan, but its
overall height is about two inches (51 mm) lower and its overall length
is two inches (51 mm) shorter. The two models share only the instrument
panel, console, headlamps, front fenders and grille.
Key design features include:
* Classic hardtop styling, with no conventional B-pillar
* Touch-pad operation for the doors removes the need for conventional
door handles
* Faster windshield angle (62.3 degrees) and a nearly horizontal
backglass enable an aerodynamic profile
* Signature vertical lighting, highlighted with LED light pipes
* Signature center high-mounted stop lamp functions as a rear spoiler
* Aerodynamic roof-mounted antenna for OnStar and XM Satellite Radio
Supercharged powertrain
The CTS-V Coupe employs the LSA 6.2L supercharged V-8 engine also found
on the CTS-V Sport Sedan. Rated at 556 horsepower (415 kW) and 551
lb.-ft. of torque (747 Nm), it is the most powerful engine offered in
Cadillac’s history and propels the CTS-V Coupe from 0-60 mph in 3.9
seconds.
The LSA engine features an intercooled Eaton supercharger system,
premium aluminum-alloy cylinder heads and numerous details designed to
ensure it makes its power as quietly and smoothly as possible. The
supercharger, for example, has a unique, four-lobe rotor design that
enhances quietness while also optimizing the performance parameters of
the engine.
A pair of six-speed transmissions is offered in the CTS-V Coupe: a
Tremec TR6060 six-speed manual with a dual-disc clutch and a Hydra-Matic
6L90 six-speed automatic with paddle-shift control. Performance
Algorithm Shifting is part of the 6L90’s programming and provides a
performance-oriented shift pattern during sustained high-performance
driving. As with many Cadillac models, the driver needs only to slide
the shifter into the manual “gate” to put the transmission into that
more aggressive mode.
The paddle shift control requires no shift lever movement. Steering
wheel thumb controls allow immediate and quick tap up/tap down gear
selection.
Magnetic Ride Control
The V-Series reaches elite levels of road-holding performance, but also
maintains the poise of a luxury car in “regular” driving conditions. The
technical enabler of that dual-mode driving character is Cadillac’s
landmark Magnetic Ride Control. It is standard on the CTS-V Coupe and is
the world’s fastest-reacting suspension technology. It uses shocks
controlled by advanced magneto-rheological technology, rather than
mechanical valves, to greatly accelerate response time and precision.
Electronic sensors at all four wheels literally “read the road” every
millisecond, making constant adjustments to damping to create virtually
instantaneous and extremely precise control of body motions. This is of
particular benefit for a high-performance car because it helps keep the
car very composed during hard cornering, acceleration, braking and other
dynamic maneuvers.
The Magnetic Ride shocks also enable a broader range of damping control
to optimize the ride and handling for all driving conditions. In the
CTS-V Coupe, an extra measure of control is offered, with two selectable
modes (Tour and Sport), enabling the driver to tailor the suspension for
grand touring or more spirited performance driving.
Braking and tire systems
CTS-V includes sophisticated braking and tire systems, in partnership
with two companies renowned for high-performance technology: Brembo and
Michelin. Brembo brakes are at all four corners and include powerful,
six-piston calipers in the front and four-piston calipers in the rear.
Slotted and vented rotors enable strong initial braking force while
optimizing heat resistance and eliminating fade. The brake rotors from
Brembo employ a “dual-cast” technology that combines cast iron and
aluminum, resulting in excellent performance and weight reduction. CTS-V
also includes an electric parking brake, enabling more legroom for the
driver, key for high-performance driving.
Michelin partnered with Cadillac engineers to develop its acclaimed
Pilot Sport PS2 summer tire for CTS-V and its exclusive 19-inch alloy
wheels. The tires support high levels of grip in track conditions, while
also affording good performance on the road.
Interior amenities
Recaro performance driving seats are optional in the CTS-V Coupe and
provide excellent support for spirited driving. These 14-way adjustable
performance seats include pneumatic bolster controls in the seat
cushions and backrests.
The CTS-V Coupe also includes an exclusive new Saffron color option for
the interior, providing a contrasting color accent carried on the seat
inserts, as well as the stitching, which highlights the craftsmanship of
the instrument panel, center console, door trim and seats.
The steering wheel, seat inserts and shifter are covered in microfiber,
providing the luxurious character of suede without suede’s inherent
drawbacks of difficult care and moisture sensitivity. These accents are
standard, elegant to the touch and help support high-performance
driving.
The car’s integrated center stack is trimmed in Obsidian black material
that is also applied to the center console and door trim. Just like
every CTS, the V-Series includes a hand-stitched instrument panel, door
trim and center console. Leading-edge infotainment features extend to
the V-Series. They include a 40-gigabyte hard drive, advanced navigation
system with a deployable screen and Bose digital surround audio, as well
as factory-installed Bluetooth phone integration, all standard features
on the V-Series.
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