Cadillac XLR

In the spring of 2003 the new coupe 'roadster' the Cadillac XLR has started manufacturing in Kentucky (United States).

2003 Cadillac XLR


Cadillac XLR

Its name is XLR (Luxury Roadster X-series) and, like the Mercedes SL and Lexus SC 430, this two-seater model has a metal roof that hides under the boot and has been developed by specialists of the company German Car Top Systems (also responsible for the design of the roof Targa Porsche or Mercedes SLK and SL).


Cadillac XLR

By an electrohydraulic mechanism, and in a few seconds, the image of the Cadillac XLR coupe turns into convertible.


Cadillac XLR

The Cadillac XLR is based on the lines of the Cadillac Evoq, the "concept car" that introduced the brand in the American Hall Detroit 1999.


Cadillac XLR

The prototype assembled a 4.2 Northstar V8 supercharged engine that develops an output of 410 hp, while the Cadillac XLR bear the same 4.6 V8 Northstar engine aspirated 305 hp currently used by Cadillac Eldorado and Seville STS.


Cadillac XLR

Regarding the prototype, the street car has also increased slightly in length, to reach 4.5 meters. The change will be automatic, with five-speed sequential control and traction to the rear wheels (the other using the Cadillac Northstar engine with front wheel drive).


Cadillac XLR

The Cadillac XLR lead series tires Michelin PAX System, which allows movement at a speed of up to 80 km / h while the pressure to have lost a puncture.


Cadillac XLR

The first units of the Cadillac XLR will be delivered in August 2003 and will be a limited edition of 101 units, called "Neiman Marcus (the Cadillac XLR is offered in the 2003 catalog of luxury retail chain that is published every American Christmas).

Cadillac XLR

This model will have purple metallic, chrome rims, interior with white leather upholstery and wood inserts and comprehensive facilities including seats with electric adjustment, audio equipment and browser with color display, multifunction controls on the steering wheel and automatic climate control among other things. Its price in the catalog is $ 85,000 (around 87,600 euros).

Cadillac XLR

A note of "luxury" in the equipment of the Cadillac XLR is that the indicators of the instrumentation and remote control for opening and closing doors and trunk are signed by the prestigious Italian jewelry "Bvlgari".

2006 Cadillac XLR-V 4.4 Supercharged

2006 Cadillac XLR-V 4.4 Supercharged


Maximum speed (km / h) - 250
Acceleration 0-100 km / h (s) - 5
Urban consumption (l/100 km) - 21.2
Extra consumption (l/100 km) - 11.3
Average consumption (l/100 km) - 14.9
CO 2 (g / km) - 354
RT - 14.75%


2006 Cadillac XLR-V 4.4 Supercharged

Size, weight, capacity

Body Type - Convertible
Number of doors - 2
Length / width / height (mm) - 4513 / 1836 / 1279
Wheelbase / Front track - rear (mm) - 2685 / 1564 - 1578
Weight (kg) - 1803
Fuel Tank Capacity (l) - 68
Number of seats - two


2006 Cadillac XLR-V 4.4 Supercharged

Motor

Fuel - Gasoline
Maximum power HP - kW / rpm - 450 - 331 / 6400
Maximum torque Nm / rpm - 561 / 3900
Location - Front longitudinal
Material block / butt - aluminum / aluminum
Bore x stroke (mm) - 91 x 84
Displacement (cm3) - 4371
Compression ratio - 9
Distribution - 4 valves per cylinder. Two camshafts in each cylinder head. Variable Distribution


2006 Cadillac XLR-V 4.4 Supercharged

Transmission

Traction - later
Gearbox - Automatic six-speed
Developments (km / ha 1000 rpm):
1st - 9.7
2nd - 16.5
3rd - 25.4
4th - 33.8
5th - 45.8
6th - 58.1


2006 Cadillac XLR-V 4.4 Supercharged

Chassis
Front suspension - Independent. Deformable parallelogram. Cross-crossbow. Stabilizer bar.
Rear Suspension - Independent. Deformable parallelogram. Cross-crossbow. Stabilizer bar.
Front brakes (mm diameter) - ventilated disc (340 mm)
Rear brakes (mm diameter) - ventilated disc (330 mm)
Turns of the wheel over buffers - 2.9
Tires - 235/45 R19 after 255/40 R19
Wheels - 8.5 x 19

Cadillac CTS Coupe Concept

Based on the CTS, a four-door sedan, Cadillac has developed the Cadillac CTS Coupe Concept and four-seat coupe body.

2008 Cadillac CTS Coupe Concept


Cadillac CTS Coupe Concept

This prototype is ready to take a range of engines, including gasoline 3.6 liter direct injection and 309 hp models bearing the mark, and a new turbodiesel, in the development phase of 2, 9-liter displacement, 250 hp and 550 Nm of torque.


Cadillac CTS Coupe Concept

The gearbox is six-speed manual and traction is to the rear wheels.


Cadillac CTS Coupe Concept

The Cadillac CTS Coupe Concept measures 4777 mm in length, 51 mm less than the model of that part. It is also 51 mm lower, the battle is the same.


Cadillac CTS Coupe Concept

In addition to the general appearance, the saloon with other differences are that the windshield is more sloped, there is no central pillar, the handles of the doors are hidden and the pilots have LEDs.


Cadillac CTS Coupe Concept

The tires are of varying degrees ahead (20) and rear (21 "). Inside of the Cadillac CTS Coupe Concept there are ventilated disc brakes with six-piston grippers front and four in the rear (painted yellow).


Cadillac CTS Coupe Concept

On the aspect of the Cadillac CTS Coupe Concept, Clay Dean, global design director for Cadillac says: "About every decade, Cadillac designs a car that becomes synonymous with the character of the mark during that period, as happened with the 60 special 1938 the range of 1959, the Seville and the 1975 sixteen prototype 2003.

Cadillac CTS Coupe Concept

The Cadillac CTS Coupe Concept prototype is the next great design, carrying the baton that the prototype Evoq was in the era of art and science in 1999. The carrier has four individual seats.

Cadillac CTS Coupe Concept

Two in each row are separated by a console that runs across the carrier longitudinally. The seats are manufactured by Recaro, are sports and are upholstered with a microfiber color black and yellow.

Cadillac CTS Coupe Concept

Also this yellow color is used in the coating of the panels of the doors at the seams on the dashboard or steering wheel.

Cadillac BLS Sedan

Associate of the family Cadillac - Cadillac BLS - preserved the best of its aristocratic family, but became more modest in size.

2008 Cadillac BLS Sedan


Cadillac BLS

It all speaks of the highest class: strict and clear through the body, crystal headlamps shine, the details of the interior of chrome and natural leather. A two-plus hundreds of horses under the hood ready on short notice and with the royal smooth on the way to rush you dream.

2008 Cadillac BLS Wagon


Cadillac BLS

The Cadillac BLS was developed by an international team of designers Food Velberna, President of GM design offices. The Cadillac BLS was badly defined contours, shape and elegant interior. The biggest impression vertical elements cause the front and rear.

2008 Cadillac BLS Sedan


Cadillac BLS

Rib, passing through the entire body, starting with the manner V - slats Cadillac BLS radiator with a coat of arms and conclude at the trunk lid, gives a sense of strength.

2008 Cadillac BLS Wagon


Cadillac BLS

Between BLS headlamps are elements that recall the brink of diamonds, fog lamps and a predatory air in the front bumper. In the rear lamps used modern LED technology. The same applied to the LEDs stop duplicates and trunk lid spoiler. Vertical stop, leave no doubt that the Cadillac BLS is a Cadillac.

2008 Cadillac BLS Wagon


Cadillac BLS

Interior underlined steering wheel and the analog clock on the central panel. Round scale devices are white and red arrows on a black background. Integrated information and system includes high-quality audio class Hi-Fi o t Bose, among others DVD- navigation system with touch screen feature (touch to the screen), Bluetooth headset and hands free with the administration on handlebars. Sales of this model in Europe planned for the spring of 2006.

2008 Cadillac BLS Sedan


Cadillac BLS

In front-wheel drive vehicle LS is evocative design, outstanding manageability and high acoustic comfort. Petrol turbo motor (175 hp, 210 hp, 255 hp), offer excellent dynamic performance that could be expected only from the Cadillac BLS.

2008 Cadillac BLS Sedan


Cadillac BLS

The Cadillac BLS is short and clear lines incredible wedge body shape and elegant interior. Vertical line of the front and rear parts of the body-line chrome V- manner FIM grid, business cards Cadillac BLS brand, repeated in outline trunk lid.

Cadillac BLS Interior


Cadillac BLS

Between the Cadillac BLS headlamps are elements that recall the brink of diamonds, fog lamps and a predatory air in the front bumper. In the rear lamps used modern LED technology. The same applied to the LEDs stop duplicates and trunk lid spoiler. Vertical stop, leave no doubt that the Cadillac BLS is a Cadillac.


Cadillac BLS

The interior of the Cadillac BLS prevailing atmosphere of luxury. In contrast with the appearance dominated rounded, soft lines.

Cadillac BLS Engine


Cadillac BLS

Attracted attention from the steering wheel rim, leather processor, and analog clock in the center console. Round Dial appliances are black background, which is made of white numerals and red arrows.

Cadillac BLS

Comfortable seats and excellent ergonomics. Inside the Cadillac BLS does not leave you feeling that you are in comfortable spacious car, and not just in the usual sedan. It is functional enough: there is a lot of niches and compartments for small things, the amount of luggage is 425 liters, while the rear seats stack in the proportion 40/60.

Cadillac BLS

Integrated information and system includes high-quality audio class Hi-Fi o t "Bose", DVD- navigation system with touch screen feature (touch to the screen), Bluetooth headset and hands free with the administration on handlebars.

Cadillac BLS

For the Cadillac BLS is available with three turbo gasoline engine. This two 2,0-liter 4-cylinder unit (with a capacity of 175 and 210 liters), As well as high-tech engine with a working volume of 2.8 liters, a maximum capacity of 255 liters. It is equipped with turbo charging and gas distribution system changes phases. At the Cadillac BLS may be mounted 5 - or 6-step mechanical gearbox, as well as 5 - or 6-step automatic gearbox depending on the type of engine.

Cadillac BLS

Options suspension and steering the Cadillac BLS deserve praise. The Cadillac BLS turns passes without undue rolls of car, subject to the movement of the driver's hands. Cadillac BLS behaves perfectly and the mountain road, and in the urban stream and the highway.

Cadillac STS

Full-Class sedan Luxe STS debut at the motor show in New York in spring 2004. In a number of model Cadillac and car logically replaced Seville.


Cadillac STS

The car was created on the same rear-wheel drive platform Sigma, and that the previous CTS and SRX, and as an option STS comes with a system of full control of the SRX with the track and differential distribution of torque 40:60.


Cadillac STS

The design continues the tradition style of Cadillac. With the Cadillac STS, plastic has become less aggressive; there are more smooth transitions and soft lines. Distinctiveness front of the 100% - ambitious through stylized brand grille and vertical lighting.


Cadillac STS

Strong silhouette with a long hood and short trunk to the best dynamic. At the same time, this sedan, which landed on the rear seat comfortable and nicely. Rear Company to maintain Cadillac vertical LED optics, spoiler and a plastic cover in the style diffuser with a couple of exhaust pipes.


Cadillac STS

Exterior as a whole is integral and harmonious. Aesthetically, it is close to CTS. It is a significantly large dimension. In addition, in terms of technology is the better choice of engines and the overall increase in capacity.


Cadillac STS

In arsenal Cadillac STS - adaptive suspension Asmodeus Magnetic Ride Control, radar cruise control, Night Vision System, an electronic map "key" new Intel Beam headlamps with automatic off-beam.


Cadillac STS

Gamma engines, a new 3.6 litre V6 24V (255 litres, 339 Nbm) and modern 4.6 litre 32V Northstar V8 320 hp, 5-stage adaptive automatic transmission 5L- 40E (V6), or 5L-50E (V8). The latest power set gives a phenomenal performance car Pick: dispersing from 0 to 100 km / h is only 6 seconds. Most of manners almost 2- tone American cars suddenly subtle precision and ease of management.

Cadillac STS Interior


Cadillac STS

A good saloon and tailor-fine detail. The excellent quality of materials and manufacture sophisticated and intelligent systems insert Cadillac STS a real sense of luxury. In equipment includes hydraulic ZF Servotronic II, ventilated seats, DVD navigation system with a color display, multi steering wheel, separate climate controls.

Cadillac STS Engine


Cadillac STS

At NAIAS'2005 in Detroit was introduced luxury sport sedan Cadillac STS-V with special sport tuned suspension, as well as a revised engine of 4.4 litres V8 equipped with a mechanical pumps and developing 440 million. With Nbm and 583. Another striking difference Cadillac STS-V version is a completely new automatic six-stage MP Hydra-Matic 6L80.

Cadillac STS

The Cadillac STS Sedan 2008 model year has face lifting. Auto acquired new security system, a more powerful engine and improved interior. "The most important thing" new items will be a new 6-cylinder engine with direct injection volume of 3.6 litres. The power unit-298 litres with maximum torque is 371 Nm. The new engine allows a 25% reduction in the emission of harmful substances. The car is also equipped the new six-step CAT GM Hydra-Matic.

Cadillac STS

The Cadillac STS 2008 is a new radiator grille, headlamps changed shape, chromed door handles, aluminum exhaust pipes, and will be provided in the Commercial version. This product is deployed in the Americas GM plant in Lensinge (Michigan).

Cadillac SRX

The Cadillac SRX debut in January 2003 in Detroit. The car was created on the platform Sigma longitudinal engine.

2007 Cadillac SRX


Cadillac SRX

Features of the hard-bearing body with body subframe fully independent front and rear suspension with aluminum levers (back multilink suspension) and the company "Cadillac" Magnetic Ride Control System.


Cadillac SRX

The Cadillac SRX brings new opportunities in its market segment. Crossover design echoes, as it were, with all modern models Cadillac line.


Cadillac SRX

The angular forms, highly placed front headlamps and rear lamps, rapid lines and exterior as a whole continues to be stylistic decision, as previously announced car smuggle CTS and XLR.


Cadillac SRX

When creating the Cadillac SRX ideas were first transformed into metal in the Vizon concept punishment. The car came to a lower than a Cadillac Escalade, but it will be as well equipped. In the Cadillac SRX combines excellent performance, attractive design and luxury interior.


Cadillac SRX

The Cadillac SRX has "holds" and the best way is the complex relationship speed turns. With the longest wheelbase in its class base SRX combines power and perfected handling, excellent visibility and practicality.


Cadillac SRX

Sound ergonomics, the location of the elements and management is a positive emotion. Seats with leather trim and sufficient lateral support, as well as pedal hub equipped with electric drive, which in combination with an adjustable height steering columns can take a comfortable position behind the wheel.


Cadillac SRX

In the role of the driving force: 4.6 liter North star V-8 VVT (with variable phase distribution), or 3.6 litre V-6 VVT 258 litres capacity. V-8 engine with 32 valves had been completed and installed longitudinally. It gives 320 litres. 6400 Ob / m and the maximum torque is 427 N / m at 4400 Ob / m.


Cadillac SRX

The Cadillac SRX can be as complete, and with rear wheel drive. In interferes with a variety of support systems and self-suspension. The technological sophistication of one transmission Cadillac SRX designed to achieve total control over the road in all weather conditions.


Cadillac SRX

Transmission distributes torque 50/50 between front and rear wheels that can make the best use of axle loads. One advantage SRX is an integrated body frame of steel with high impact energy absorption zone, set designers in the design stage and car pastors.


Cadillac SRX

But all this Cadillac SRX is not suitable for cross country. This is a typical urban car Pick offering its passengers a comfortable journey without incident. It should also be noted have a trunk and a spacious cabin.


Cadillac SRX

The Cadillac SRX can accommodate up to seven passengers. Incidentally, a single click, and a car logically become five. This complex from a technical standpoint, the operation can expand the capacity of the luggage compartment.

Cadillac SRX

In August 2006, the company started selling the Cadillac SRX with an entirely new cabin trim, more modern, qualitative and performed in accordance with the wishes of European motorists.

Cadillac SRX

This change is affecting, in particular, the front, which has already accustomed architecture, but it has become markedly richer look. Reconstruction has been a central console and tunnel, all ducts, controls and even bar appliances, which were new format and layout. Overall, the interior lines are smooth and round, and materials used in its decoration, was replaced for better and expensive.

Cadillac SRX

The basic kit for the American market with Bose 5.1 audio Cabin Surround, which buyers to staffing DVD player and additional screen installed in the central tunnel for the front seats.

Cadillac SRX

Finally, the Cadillac SRX 2007 model year with the V8 engine is equipped with six automatic gearboxes, and a version of the Sport car logically can be ordered with 18 - or 20-inch wheel-drive choice.

Gather Cadillac SRX at Lansing Grand River plant.

Cadillac CTS

In August 2001, in one of the most prestigious golf clubs in the American Pebbl- Beach, the first showing of the new Cadillac CTS luxury sedan, which replaces the outdated model Cadillac Catera.

2005 Cadillac CTS


Cadillac CTS

The premiere of Pebbl- Beach considered "informal": a world tour Cadillac CTS began in early September at the Frankfurt motor show. In selling a car pastors received by the end of 2002.


Cadillac CTS

The Cadillac CTS is a great example of the total produced in the period of globalization and the new economic order and car pastors. This affected its equipment "technical" rather than its appearance, a small Cadillac was, and remains, thus "Keddi" to which Americans are accustomed.


Cadillac CTS

The Cadillac CTS is built on an entirely new platform GM Sigma rear-wheel drive, specially designed for Cadillac.


Cadillac CTS

Among the features of the design-heavy, but relatively lightweight body of galvanized steel and fully independent suspension (front to double cross levers, rear-multilink suspension).

Cadillac CTS Interior


Cadillac CTS

Images sedan resolved in the new company style of art and science: critical facets of body elongated vertical front lamps, massive bumpers.

Cadillac CTS Engine


Cadillac CTS

Body of the Cadillac CTS "very numerous", deliberately, form watched a little brutal, even shell exterior mirrors angular. The front part of a car adorn most pastors serving forward radiator grille with the "esprit" emblem located at the ends of the wings almost vertical headlamps and bumper with a combination of solid indicators, "fog-light".

Cadillac CTS

On the front lighting Cadillac CTS worth mentioning separately. Almost right boxes hidden under a two vertically placed lenses, the small plastic triangle unexploded headlamp washers. Dimensional lights not immediately notice is a small light, surrounded by multi-reflector, modestly shines in the bottom corner lamps. Sermon a little bit pompously.

Cadillac CTS

Large vertical lights at the ends of the wings separated gigantic in relation to the relatively modest size of a car pastors pad for the plate, which is the undisputed decorations LED brake light.

Cadillac CTS

In 2005, the ruler of engines for European customers updated. There is a basic 2.8-litre DOHC V6 engine with VVT, which develops 215 hp Nbm and 262, and there are a modified 3.6-litre DOHC V6, which develops 257 hp Nbm and 340.

Cadillac CTS

In standard on the Cadillac CTS includes six airbags, ABS, Brake Assist, 16-inch disks, separate climate control, full electro equipment , including the driver's seat with 8 control and memory, audio CD changer, and the proposed surcharge Dynamic Stability StabileTrack, finishing salon and skin panel "under the tree", Xenon headlamps, electric sunroof, DVD navigation system with TV tuner, and more.

Cadillac CTS

In 2005, Europe was presented and sports version of Cadillac CTS-V prepared by the new offices General Motors Performance Division. Ostensibly a car logically separates low clearance, aerodynamic package (spoilers, thresholds), the original mesh radiator grille and 18-inch aluminum rims. The main difference accelerated LS6 engine of the Chevrolet Corvette volume of 5.7 litres (V8 16V), which develops 400 hp, Nbm and 536. For CTS-V specially designed a new six-step manual Tremec E-56 with the rear self-locking differential Getrag.

Cadillac CTS

In 2007, at the motor show in Detroit Company General Motors introduced an updated version of Cadillac CTS sedan mid 2008. New became wider and longer than its predecessor. This long wheelbase remains unchanged - 2.87 metres. The most significant changes affect interior.

Cadillac CTS

The basic model Cadillac CTS 2008 model year will be equipped with a 3.6-litre V6 engine with variable distribution capacity 258 litres. The engine with direct injection develops power in the 300 "horses". Like predecessor, the CTS 2008 will be issued from the rear and stroke. A "loaded" version of a Cadillac CTS-V 2009 model year, General Motors will introduce later.