Cadillac ATS makes it's debut around 'Ring

[webby]

Cadillac ATS makes it's debut around 'Ring


if you watch the video closely, you'll even catch a glimpse of the euro civic on the ring

Prototypes have been a lot more visible of late, and the future entry-level Cadillac appears to be spending a lot of its time over in Germany. Here is a video of the well-camo'd Caddy as it runs the famed Nürburgring – in a big, fat hurry.

If you listen hard enough, you can hear some high-revving engine notes, but with the screaming tires it's anyone's guess as to what's lying in wait under the bonnet.

 

[NAFG2_KDMFTW]

So is this supposed to replace the CTS? Or is Cadillac just adding a new, similar model to their lineup? Definitely doesn't look large enough to be an STS replacement. I'm lost.

 

[KennyGS]

Interesting. For some reason, I was left with the impression it had a 6 banger under the hood.

 

[NAFG2_KDMFTW]

Don't all Cadillacs have V8's? It sure seems like it if they don't.

 

[KennyGS]

I believe the base CTS uses a V6.

 

[NAFG2_KDMFTW]

D'oh. I think you're right.

 

[webby]

supposedly the little brother to the cts.

an earlier article -
The big news powertrain-wise is that the ATS will get a turbocharged four-cylinder. The entry-level ATS is slated to come equipped with a 270 horsepower version of GM’s turbocharged 2.0L engine, backed by an eight-speed automatic transmission. Thanks to those eight cogs, the 2.0 ATS should return 22/32mpg.
An up-level 3.6L model will also be available, boasting 330 horsepower and 280 lb-ft of torque. It too will be mated with an eight-speed gearbox, returning economy of 20/30mpg.
An ATS-V model is certainly possible, but it remains to be seen what engine what stuff between its fenders.

 

[NAFG2_KDMFTW]

That sure doesn't sound like a turbo four-banger... :O

 

[Dar-Dar]

22/32 is really good for a car with 270hp weighing over 3000lbs.

 

[NAFG2_KDMFTW]

...which is better than our Si's lol

 

[Dar-Dar]

Yeah, I didn't want to mention that. Lol.

 

[webby]

Found this...

V8 470hp in the "v"

 

[Dar-Dar]

The V6 is still 20/30 mpg. Only 2 less mpg than the 2.0T version.

 

[SacrificeTheory]

I like how more and more American cars are starting to actually care about handling. It's the most important thing for a car, imo

 

[webby]

The corvette has had the magnetic ride option for like ten years or more. Nice seeing the tech in other vehicles

 

[webby]

"28 09" mentioned at the end... what do YOU think that means?

 

[Dar-Dar]

If it is the production vehicle ATS, it would not be 28.09.

 

[NAFG2_KDMFTW]

Hence the roll-cage. lol

 

[webby]

I was trying to say - do you think it ran a 8min 28 sec and 09 tenths?

 

[Dar-Dar]

Yeah, I think it did run 8:28:09.