2010 GeigerCars Cadillac CTS V - Photo, Price, Detail

The performance saloon segment has for years been the exclusive domain of German manufacturers, for vehicles like the Audi RS6, the BMW M5 or the new Mercedes E63 AMG set the bar so high that most others don't even try to compete. So it's all the more surprising that the American Cadillac of all brands has suddenly hit back with the CTS-V, a lighting ride which has left a good many journalists pale-faced and shaken after test drives. 564 series HP and a massive maximum torque of 747 Nm are a
clear challenge to Munich, Ingolstadt and Stuttgart. What is more, Cadillac is now marketing the CTS-V in Europe for 74,400.00 euros - which needless to say leaves its German competitors trailing on the price-performance front.

Tradition, as everyone knows, is an obligation to deliver. That is why GeigerCars.de is offering special performance tuning for the Cadillac CTS-V, timed to coincide with the American performance saloon's European launch. The four-door Cadillac with the tapered bonnet is powered by a classic eight-cylinder engine with a capacity of 6.2 liters, taken from the latest Corvette ZR1. The large intercooler and the compressor below are hidden under the massive power dome hood. Thanks to an increase in air charge pressure, the engineers at GeigerCars.de have now conjured an impressive 619 HP from the CTS-V at 5900 rpm, which means a top speed of over 330km/h thanks to a shortened fifth and sixth gear. Not only that, but they've raised the maximum torque to a brutal 850 Newton metres - a level few sports cars can match.

One thing is for sure: the Geiger Cadillac CTS-V shoots into action in all situations and keeps a joyful grin on its driver's face in every one of its manual gears. Not only that, but its optimised chassis means the CTS-V offers the perfect balance between long-distance comfort and an uncompromising hunger for curves and speed.

In the face of such American sports perfection, we can only say "hats off"!"

Technical data, Geiger Cadillac CTS-V

Engine: 6.2 liters V8 with compressor, increased charge pressure
Power: 619 HP at 5900 rpm
Max. torque: 850 Nm at 4000 rpm
Bore x stroke: 103.2 x 92.0mm
Drive: rear-wheel drive
Gears: 6-gear transmission; 5th and 6th gear shortened
Brakes: ventilated disc brakes at front and rear
Top speed: 330km/h
Price: 84,900.00 euros

2010 Cadillac CTS-V Series

Engine: 6.2L super charger V8 with 556 horsepower and 551 Lb-Ft torque

Transmission: 6-speed manual or available 6-speed Hydra-matic electronically controlled automatic transmission

Brakes: High performance vented Brembo brakes with c-cast rotors

E.P.A. Fuel Economy Estimates
City mpg 12 / Highway mpg 18

Staggering horsepower, incomprehensible torque, zero to 60 in 3.9 seconds, and magnetic ride control suspension system give you an elite sports car with the kind of sophistication and poise one would expect from the fastest V-8 production sedan in the world.

Driving the CTS-V is like piloting an interstellar spaceship. You speed through traffic like you are behind enemy lines, and do your business before the bad guys even know you are there.

The CTS-V comes with OnStar offering everything from hands free calling, directions, and restaurant locations, to remote door/unlock. You can do it yourself or simply ask an On Star advisor. It was really not complicated. Even I, with a little practice, became very proficient.

Inside the CTS-V (Courtesy of General Motors Media)

One night I was working a little late and developed a deep-down hunger for Mexican food. So I slipped out to the garage, sat down in my pilot’s seat of the CTS-V, and checked out the nearby Mexican restaurants. The navigation system was working fine, showing 12 restaurants close enough to choose from; I was initially hesitant. Then I decided to check out the latest NBA scores and see how the Mavericks had done. Discovering that they were victorious only increased my Mexican food appetite. I quickly selected my destination, and pressed the garage door opener. I just wanted to venture out, avoid waking the wife, and fill-up on Mexican food while escaping discovery. Just as the screeching door started upward, my beautiful sweetheart appeared in front of the car. Her arms were crossed and she was wearing her old, faded yellow, fluffy housecoat. This was not a good sign. I told her I was about to come in, but had inadvertently pressed the remote button for the door. She didn’t appear impressed when she took the car keys away. I immediately lost my appetite for Mexican food.

That night I dreamed of a silver Cadillac sports car following a vapor trail towards the stars at the speed of light—leaving everything mortal and mechanical behind. Then a cloud appeared. Out of it appeared a beautiful woman wearing an old, faded, yellow bathrobe. She had a smile on her face, Cadillac keys in one hand, and a plate of enchiladas in the other. I smiled, too; drinking from the scented cup of happiness. Off in the distance I could hear the roar of a sports car churning skyward under the spell of a V-8 super charged engine.

Cadillac's CTS wagon

2010 Cadillac CTS Wagon
new Cadillac CTS to be the finest and most cutting-edge automobile ever produced in the history of the world.

One of General Motors' media staffers subsequently noted that she'd read my review, and … while Bob Lutz himself did not come to my house to slap me, I sure got the impression that I'd hurt their feelings. I am sorry they felt this way.

Thusly, I tried to keep a more open mind when the newest rendition of the CTS finally arrived a few weeks ago, the … how shall we say … extremely “style-forward” CTS wagon.

The media has had a field day with the hyper-angular wagon and its truly distinctive looks. I think I can rather charitably say that CTS's wagon variation is very much in keeping with Cadillac's edgy design philosophy.

And while the 2010 model certainly looks more like a space shuttle than any vehicle Cadillac has ever produced before, it's kind of cool looking, especially with those gigantic, bumper-to-roof, Batman-styled brakelamps and its chunky overall look.

The conversion to the wagon motif adds a readily accessible 25 cubic feet of storage behind the rear seats, with a healthy 58 square feet with those dropped; the power liftgate made for easy access and the split, folding rear seats allowed simple loading of ski equipment (there's also a small pass-thru gate).

CTS's basic ride and interior accoutrements remain mostly unchanged and those still give me mixed feelings, especially as the vehicle rather boisterously attempts to keep company with refined European sleds such as the BMW 5-series wagon and the Audi A6 Avant.

Granted, it's pretty powerful, with an optional 3.6-liter, direct-injection V6 providing 30r horsepower and 273 lb. ft. of torque.

Those making their way through the high country would definitely be advised to think about the AWD version as the RWD machine I tested (tricked out with enormous 19-inch, Michelin Pilot summer-only tires) was in no way an appropriate snow machine. With proper tires, I suspect the RWD model would do fine; AWD seems like an even safer choice.

And despite the substantive width of those summer tires, on dry pavement, the driving character I experienced on the standard sedan remains the same: It just doesn't have the same intuitive, earth-hugging feel as a European car. Steering is impressively responsive but feels a little light; the performance-issue brakes do their job, but the whole ride is still definitely more smooth and sedate than super-sporty. A six-speed automatic transmission with steering wheel-mounted paddles also offered good speed control on long declines, although the paddles only work when the standard shifter on the center console is clicked into manual mode.

2010 Cadillac Escalade Hybrid

Cadillac is known for producing tons of luxury cars every year, founded in 1902 as the Cadillac Automobile Company, it was purchased in 1909 by General Motors and over the next thirty years established itself as America’s premier luxury car. Cadillac pioneered many accessories in automobiles, including full electrical systems, the clashless manual transmission, and the steel roof.

As a pioneer in the car markets, Cadillac never runs out of new and improved ways to share the best of the best in making luxury cars. They also produced a hybrid which is eco-friendly plus the safety you’ll get when driving this car. The 2010 Cadillac Escalade Hybrid. It saves up fuel than those of the other hybrid models, available as 4×2 or 4×4. The Cadillac hybrid also has a NHTSA Frontal Crash Test which is approved that tells us that it is much safer than the other cars. Cadillac’s design never wears out, the Cadillac hybrid is a must have for the families out there. Safety and Eco-friendly, Cadillac Escalade Hybrid is the Hybrid car for everybody.

2011 Cadillac CTS Coupe

Cadillac surprised many people with the introduction of a CTS Coupe concept at the 2008 Detroit auto show. Now we're getting a look at the production car and not much has changed. Design has been Cadillac's focus for the past few years and the CTS Coupe is the ultimate expression of Cadillac's current design language.

Fans of the concept's B-pillarless design will be happy to see the production Coupe lacks a B-pillar and has hidden door releases, like a Corvette. According to Cadillac, only the instrument panel, console, grille, headlights, and front fenders are shared between the coupe and sedan versions of the CTS. Inside, the Coupe seats four in a classic 2+2 layout.

Of course the CTS Coupe isn't just about looks. The only engine offered is a 3.6-liter V-6 featuring direct injection and delivering 304 hp. A choice of six-speed transmissions will be available, though only rear-wheel-drive cars are available with a clutch pedal. Two suspension packages are offered: a so-called performance package includes 18-inch wheels and all-season tires while the summer tire performance package upgrades to 19-inch wheels and Continental summer tires, though it can't be paired with AWD. A Limited-slip differential is standard for all CTS Coupes. A V-series Coupe will follow, likely at the Detroit show.

Cadillac Previews CTS Coupe Ahead of Los Angeles Auto Show

Cadillac CTS Coupe will come with a 3.6-liter V-6 engine, rated at 304 horsepower. A higher horsepower V-Series will is also planned.

The on-again, off-again Cadillac CTS Coupe is back on again. Cadillac officially announced the 2011 model Monday morning, promising to show the car publicly — for sure, this time — next week at the Los Angeles auto show.

The two-door version of the popular CTS sedan was to have been unveiled at last year’s Los Angeles show, but a high-power coupe was deemed politically incorrect, as well as economically questionable as General Motors edged toward financial collapse. The introduction was rescheduled for the Detroit auto show last January, but it didn’t surface there either.

The concept version of the coupe was first shown at the 2008 Detroit auto show, and green-lighted for production soon after in response to positive public reaction to its sharp-edged, origami-like styling.

Cadillac says the coupe will now arrive in dealerships next spring and a high-performance, 550-plus horsepower V-Series edition of the coupe is also expected.

The coupe will come in rear-wheel and all-wheel-drive versions. A 6-speed manual transmission will come standard, but only available with the rear-wheel-drive configuration. The base engine is a 3.6-liter V-6, rated at 304 horsepower. Cadillac says the CTS Coupe will be capable of 27 miles per gallon on the highway, using regular unleaded.

Cadillac CTS Sport Wagon is great

The CTS coupe comes with a standard V-6 engine and an available V-8.

By GM

The CTS and its Arts and Science design language kick-started the resurgence of Cadillac. The addition of the CTS-V (now with an awesome 556 horsepower!) underscored just how serious the once-proud marque was about regaining its self-respect. Enter the CTS Sport Wagon.

As with its siblings, the Sport Wagon is all about its hard-edged attitude. What a looker -- the gawk-meter was off the scale, even when parked beside Acura's fetching ZDX crossover.

The good news is that the CTS Sport Wagon has the mechanical wherewithal to back up its good looks. The Crystal Red (a $1,295 paint option -- please!) wagon arrived with GM's up-level 3.6-litre V6 under the hood. It puts a healthy 304 horsepower and 273 pound-feet of torque at the driver's right foot.

Yes, it is motivating a rather portly 1,851 kilograms, but that does not blunt its enthusiasm in the least. The use of a six-speed manumatic certainly helps matters, as the engine is only a snappy kickdown away from the meat of its power curve.

The disappointment is that the manual side works only when the shifter is in the manual position, so it is a pain to get to the needed engine braking (the lack of paddle shifters underscores this gripe).

From here, the power reaches the road through a good all-wheel-drive system ($1,675). It brings better balance to the drive and limits unwanted wheelspin when the driver mats the gas from a standstill. What does surface is quickly dealt with by GM's advanced StabiliTrak electronic stability control system.