Thread: Powered by Holden?

Originally Posted by Pedro_The_Swift

Cadillac offering clear taillamps on 2008 CTS?

Posted Jul 27th 2007 4:31PM by Siddharth Raja
Filed under: Spy Photos, Cadillac
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.

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

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

Originally Posted by Captain_Rightfoot

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

Originally Posted by rangieman

And if he did know he wouldnt be allowed to say

someone had a signature along those lines...

Originally Posted by rangieman

And if he did know he wouldnt be allowed to say

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

maybe somthing like,,


OH Yes!

I like Landies,,

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

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) (or vice versa)

GQ