SEMA: Cadillac CTS Sport Concept
10-28-07, 10:07 PM
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SEMA: Cadillac CTS Sport Concept
Cadillac is intent on branding the CTS as a performance player that can hold its own against the stalwarts of the segment, and until a V-badged version comes to market, those who have shunned its Germanic competition are forced to come to the party packing at most 300 ponies. The CTS Sport is a stopgap concept that brings the interior and exterior up a few notches, while only boosting performance to 304 HP via a free flowing Corsa cat-back exhaust.
The majority of the tweaks come from a revised exterior that includes a modified hood, new front and rear fascias incorporating wire mesh and carbon fiber, along with a new spoiler, revised headlamps, polished dubs, yellow calipers and brake ducting with LED lighting. On the inside, the CTS Sport features thrones by Recaro, carbon fiber trim and BlueConnect Bluetooth integration wired into the headliner.
As a whole it certainly has our attention, even though our good taste has had to take a back seat.
The majority of the tweaks come from a revised exterior that includes a modified hood, new front and rear fascias incorporating wire mesh and carbon fiber, along with a new spoiler, revised headlamps, polished dubs, yellow calipers and brake ducting with LED lighting. On the inside, the CTS Sport features thrones by Recaro, carbon fiber trim and BlueConnect Bluetooth integration wired into the headliner.
As a whole it certainly has our attention, even though our good taste has had to take a back seat.
10-29-07, 06:35 AM
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LOL, exactly. What kind of luxury car maker comes out with an "all new" version of a car and have the exterior look identical to the former model? 
I guess they must really think that box on wheels looks just so amazing that they couldn't even imagine changing it
I guess they must really think that box on wheels looks just so amazing that they couldn't even imagine changing it
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10-29-07, 09:51 AM
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The G35/37 and the CTS did the same thing, look almost like the previous model. Audis do it for the most part, Lexus did it with the 2LS.
10-29-07, 11:30 AM
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The "new" CTS looks exactly the same from the outside. I see them all the time and I can never tell if its a newer model or older model. Are there any differences at all with the new CTS? Looks like the exact same sheet metal to me. Can hardly even call it a refresh
10-29-07, 01:36 PM
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It's true that the new CTS looks almost exactly the same as the old one, especially from the sides and the rear. Same thing with the new G35 sedan. Every time I see a G35 sedan on the roads I can never tell if it's the new or old model unless I get a good look at the front end.
I have said this for a while now making new gen models look very similar to old models will backfire on automakers who engage in this practice. The new gen models will look dated very fast.
I have said this for a while now making new gen models look very similar to old models will backfire on automakers who engage in this practice. The new gen models will look dated very fast.