Tuesday, December 4, 2007
Review of 2008 Cadillac CTS
It starts off with freshened exterior styling that seems less "scientific" and more "artistic." Overall body dimensions are similar to the original CTS, but there are an additional 2 inches of track width to give the sedan a more powerful stance. This impression of substance is highlighted by aggressively styled fender flares and a new grille that takes cues from the Cadillac Sixteen concept car.
Inside, the entry-level Cadillac's cabin is constructed of higher-quality materials. Buyers have a choice of attractive carbon-fiber or real wood accents, and these frame an aluminum-trimmed center stack and console. Bright metallic accents also stylishly adorn the gauges, primary controls and dash vents. It's a classy look that avoids looking busy and overdone. Backseat passengers enjoy more than an inch of additional rear legroom, thanks to slimmer front seats.
If the passengers in the 2008 Cadillac CTS are happier, the driver will border on giddy, owing to the extensively retuned suspension and new powertrains. Cadillac chassis engineers spent a great deal of development time on Germany's famed Nürburgring road course, and it shows on even the well-controlled standard setup. Two additional sport suspension choices further dial up the fun.
2007 Ferrari 612 Scaglietti 2dr Cpe
Specs
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EPA Ratings
* City 10/hwy 17 (5.7L engine/6-speed sequential manual trans)
* City 11/hwy 17 (5.7L engine/6-speed manual trans)
Exterior
* Auto headlamps w/washers
* Front/rear fog lights
* Light tinted windows
* Pwr heated mirrors w/tilt-down feature
* Rain-sensing wipers
* Rear lip spoiler
* Rear window defogger
Interior
* Alloy trim on gear knob
* Aluminum gear shift knob
* Aluminum instrument panel insert
* AM/FM stereo w/CD-inc: trunk mounted 6-disk CD-changer, amplifier, (9) speakers
* Automatic two-zone climate control
* Aux pwr outlet
* Cigar lighter w/ashtray
* Driver/passenger door pocket bins
* Floor console
* Front leather 8-way pwr bucket seats w/memory, adjustable head restraints
* Front/rear center armrest
* Front/rear floor mats
* Full leather headliner
* Ignition immobilizer
* In-dash clock
* Instrumentation-inc: tachometer, oil pressure, engine temp, trip odometer, ambient temp gauge, low tire pressure warning
* Leather trim on doors & dashboard
* Leather-trimmed pwr tilt/telescopic steering wheel
* Lighting-inc: delayed/fade courtesy lights, reading lights, cargo area light
* Lighting-inc: dome light, front reading lights, cargo light
* Passenger-side visor vanity mirror
* Pwr locks
* Pwr remote trunk/hatch release
* Pwr windows w/driver one-touch down
* Rear bucket seats w/adjustable head restraints
* Rear window defogger
* Remote keyless entry
* Security system
* Trip computer
* Window grid antenna
Mechanical
* 18" front/19" rear alloy wheels
* 4-wheel Anti-lock Brake System (ABS)
* 5.7L DOHC MPFI 48-valve V12 engine
* 6-Speed manual transmission
* Auto leveling rear suspension
* Electronic stability control
* Front/rear stabilizer bar
* Front/rear vented disc brakes
* Independent front/rear wishbone suspension w/coil springs
* Limited-slip rear differential
* P245/45ZR18 front tires
* P285/40ZR19 rear tires
* Pwr rack-&-pinion steering
* Rear wheel drive
* Traction control
Note
* **STANDARDS ARE PRELIMINARY**
Safety
* 3-point seat belts w/pretensioners
* 4-wheel Anti-lock Brake System (ABS)
* Driver & front passenger front airbags
* Driver & front passenger side-impact airbags
* Electronic traction control
* Side-impact beams