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[Pedro_The_Swift]

Cadillac offering clear taillamps on 2008 CTS?

Posted Jul 27th 2007 4:31PM by Siddharth Raja (http://www.autoblog.com/bloggers/siddharth-raja)
Filed under: Spy Photos (http://www.autoblog.com/category/spyphotos/), Cadillac (http://www.autoblog.com/category/cadillac/)
https://www.aulro.com/afvb/ (http://www.thegmsource.com/index.php?categoryid=17&p2_articleid=544)We thought we knew almost everything there was to know about the new 2008 Cadillac CTS, but as these latest spy pics reveal GM still has a few tricks up its sleeve for the upcoming sedan. First up, these fresh-off-the-line production cars feature clear taillights for the first time. Look a little closer and you'll also notice the new 'CTS4' badges denoting that these are the new AWD variants.

According to the guys who photographed the cars, a second little badge was attached just above the CTS label that said 'Direct-Injection', meaning these new AWD versions were equipped with GM's new all-aluminum 3.6L V6 engine. With the direct-injection feature on board, the new V6 will develop up to 300hp.

Full production of the '08 CTS is expected to start by the end of summer with the first cars hitting showrooms by the fourth quarter.

The new taillamps certainly look striking in the picture, but we'll have to wait till we see them in real life to pass our judgement.

[Source: The GM Source]





so is this the current commodore engine?

[Captain_Rightfoot]

Cadillac offering clear taillamps on 2008 CTS?

Posted Jul 27th 2007 4:31PM by Siddharth Raja (http://www.autoblog.com/bloggers/siddharth-raja)
Filed under: Spy Photos (http://www.autoblog.com/category/spyphotos/), Cadillac (http://www.autoblog.com/category/cadillac/)
http://www.blogsmithmedia.com/www.autoblog.com/media/2007/07/travel009_clear-tail-ab.jpg (http://www.thegmsource.com/index.php?categoryid=17&p2_articleid=544)We thought we knew almost everything there was to know about the new 2008 Cadillac CTS, but as these latest spy pics reveal GM still has a few tricks up its sleeve for the upcoming sedan. First up, these fresh-off-the-line production cars feature clear taillights for the first time. Look a little closer and you'll also notice the new 'CTS4' badges denoting that these are the new AWD variants.

According to the guys who photographed the cars, a second little badge was attached just above the CTS label that said 'Direct-Injection', meaning these new AWD versions were equipped with GM's new all-aluminum 3.6L V6 engine. With the direct-injection feature on board, the new V6 will develop up to 300hp.

Full production of the '08 CTS is expected to start by the end of summer with the first cars hitting showrooms by the fourth quarter.

The new taillamps certainly look striking in the picture, but we'll have to wait till we see them in real life to pass our judgement.

[Source: The GM Source]





so is this the current commodore engine?
It could well be. It's used all over the place. It goes to Korea and comes mailed back in Captivas, it also goes to Italy where it's used in Alfas in a high performance version.

[ladas]

I dunno but why would it be a Holden engine - just asking the question.

GM are worldwide, with engine production in all four corners - they even produce engines in the UK (Vauxhall) ..............

Just thought I would ask:o

[Captain_Rightfoot]

Someone on here works for Holden if I remember... I'm sure he'd know?

[rangieman]

Someone on here works for Holden if I remember... I'm sure he'd know?
And if he did know he wouldnt be allowed to say:cool:

[100I]

And if he did know he wouldnt be allowed to say:cool:

someone had a signature along those lines...:whistling:

[Captain_Rightfoot]

And if he did know he wouldnt be allowed to say:cool:

What do you think he'd say if he did know? ;)

[Pedro_The_Swift]

maybe somthing like,,


OH Yes!

I like Landies,,

[Quiggers]

I'll just start a rumour...and put it on a C'dore forum:twisted::twisted:

Sounds like the C'dore will have a direct injection
V6 before too long, developing 300hp;)

Or I could start another:

VE C'dore to be replaced by a Cadillac (with clear tail lights):D:D:D (or vice versa):twisted:

GQ

[Pedro_The_Swift]

I wonder if anyone would notice,,,,,,,:angel:

[stuee]

It is a variant of the commodore v6. All the flash stuff goes to Cadillac first as its GM's premium brand and then filters down through. The commodore will get direct injection somewhere along the line (possibly a HSV variant will get it first). If you guys are interested Wheels magazine regularly has news and information regarding this engine and development done by Holden for the wider GM brand.

[Captain_Rightfoot]

It is a variant of the commodore v6. All the flash stuff goes to Cadillac first as its GM's premium brand and then filters down through. The commodore will get direct injection somewhere along the line (possibly a HSV variant will get it first). If you guys are interested Wheels magazine regularly has news and information regarding this engine and development done by Holden for the wider GM brand.
Confession time. I get it, but if it's an article about Holden I do tend to tune out :(

Those cars just aren't my thing :eek:

[rangieman]

It is a variant of the commodore v6. All the flash stuff goes to Cadillac first as its GM's premium brand and then filters down through. The commodore will get direct injection somewhere along the line (possibly a HSV variant will get it first). If you guys are interested Wheels magazine regularly has news and information regarding this engine and development done by Holden for the wider GM brand.
And if you believe everything thats in the wheels mag you would.nt be asking the questions ;)
HSV variant mmmmmm whos doing the ground work , its not HSV so why would HSV get the first option on such a thing :eek:

[Quiggers]

Hmm...

A new V6 for the new FJ:twisted:;):D

Whereszat diesel VE station wagon awd?:cool:

GQ

[rangieman]

Hmm...

A new V6 for the new FJ:twisted:;):D

Whereszat diesel VE station wagon awd?:cool:

GQ
Maybe even a 4 cycl tubo petrol :o

[Quiggers]

Nah,

the Sunbird is long gone, or is it rangieman?:D

btw: tell the boys they can keep the Korean things,
a VE wagon awd diesel will do the missus very nicely,
given she does 800ks a week in remote areas;)

(but the futura with its LSD, does the job)

GQ

[rangieman]

Nah,

the Sunbird is long gone, or is it rangieman?:D

btw: tell the boys they can keep the Korean things,
a VE wagon awd diesel will do the missus very nicely,
given she does 800ks a week in remote areas;)

(but the futura with its LSD, does the job)

GQ
My lips are sealed sorry:angel:

[RR5L]

Maybe even a 4 cycl tubo petrol :o

Who would do such a thing?

[rangieman]

Who would do such a thing?
Daewoo might:angel: