Sunday, March 28, 2010

New York Auto Show: 2011 Cadillac CTS-V Sport Wagon unleashed


    Here in America, drivers who prefer station wagons to crossovers and SUVs are in a distinctly fringe minority. In spite of that, Cadillac has heard the cries from the wilderness and delivered the car we've been clamoring for. The CTS-V Sport Wagon is now finally official and production starts later this year.

    Ever since AMG built a handful of Hammer station wagons back in the late 1980s, the idea of a family hauler with ludicrous power and torque has held a strange and twisted appeal for us. The V-wagon takes all the traits we love about the 556-horsepower sedan and adds the expanded cargo body style.

    Aside from the tailgate, everything else is carried over, including the magnetic ride damping system, Brembo brakes, 19-inch wheels shod in Michelin Pilot Sport PS2s, and the asymmetrical half-shaft rear end to avoid axle tramp. Add in 25.4 cubic feet behind the back seats and 58 cubic feet with them folded and we may well have the perfect performance car. Did we mention the 551 pound-feet of torque?
    via:autoblog


    2011 Cadillac CTS-V Sport Wagon 2011 Cadillac CTS-V Sport Wagon 2011 Cadillac CTS-V Sport Wagon 2011 Cadillac CTS-V Sport Wagon



    Press Release

    CADILLAC CTS-V SPORT WAGON SHOW CAR DEBUTS AT THE NEW YORK AUTO SHOW 
    • V-Series performance combined with dramatic CTS Sport Wagon
      design

    • 556-hp (415-kW) supercharged 6.2L V-8

    • Six-speed manual or six-speed automatic with steering wheel
      shift controls

    • Magnetic Ride Control, Brembo brakes and Michelin Pilot
      Sport PS2 tires

    • Limited availability beginning in late 2010
    NEW YORK – Cadillac today unveiled the CTS-V Sport Wagon show car,
    foreshadowing the next addition to its V-Series performance line. It
    combines the performance and luxury of the landmark CTS-V Sport Sedan
    with the dramatic design of the CTS Sport Wagon.

    "The CTS-V Sport Wagon is a natural extension of both the V-Series and
    the CTS lineup, offering an uncompromising performance car to
    enthusiasts who want the extra room of a wagon," said Don Butler, vice
    president for Cadillac marketing. "The V-Series Sport Wagon is another
    hallmark of the dramatic presence and power of Cadillac vehicles."

    The exterior is finished in Midnight Silver, first seen on the Cadillac
    Sixteen Concept, and accented by lustrous Liquid Silver-finished wheels
    and a black chrome finish on the grille's mesh insert. The rear fascia,
    upper spoiler and center high-mounted stop lamp are also unique to the
    show car.

    Inside, the CTS-V Sport Wagon show car is trimmed in exclusive black
    leather with Alcantara accents. The upper section of the instrument
    panel and upper door panels are covered in the same premium leather,
    accented with midnight Sapele wood, while the microfiber material and
    stitching is applied to the lower door panels, pillars, console lid,
    headliner and steering wheel center. The show car features fine-grain
    black leather- trimmed Recaro seats with Alcantara seat inserts. The
    seat inserts are divided in the center and accented with dark gray
    stitching, while the V-series logo is laser etched into the seatbacks.
    Obsidian Black accents grace the center stack, console, steering wheel
    and door panels.

    The show car's bespoke color and trim elements hint at the potential
    direction of color and trim in future Cadillac models. These elements
    are not yet intended for production, but represent Cadillac's desire to
    gauge customer reaction to new color and trim options.

    Production CTS-V Sport Wagon The CTS-V Sport Wagon will go into
    production in late 2010, with initial sales in North America, followed
    by export markets including Europe and the Middle East. The new model
    rounds out the V-Series offerings, which include all variants of the CTS
    family's sedan, coupe and sport wagon body styles.

    Like its sedan and coupe stable mates, the CTS-V Sport Wagon is powered
    by a supercharged 6.2L V-8, which delivers 556 horsepower (415 kW) and
    is backed by either a six-speed manual transmission or a six-speed
    automatic. A suite of technical and performance elements complement the
    powertrain, including Magnetic Ride Control, Brembo brakes and Michelin
    Pilot Sport PS2 performance tires mounted on 19-inch forged aluminum
    wheels.

    Like the other CTS V-Series models, the Sport Wagon incorporates a
    unique grille that doubles front-end airflow to help enable its
    high-performance capabilities. It is also visually identified by an
    aggressive front fascia and raised center section of the aluminum hood
    that provides clearance for the supercharger. It rides on 19-inch forged
    aluminum wheels available in painted or polished finishes.

    The rest of the exterior carries the dramatic design of the new CTS
    Sport Wagon; the details of which include:
    • Signature V-shaped deck and tailgate motif

    • Large, vertical taillamps with light-pipe technology

    • Power-opening liftgate (via key fob or in-vehicle button)

    • CHMSL-integrated roof spoiler

    • Integrated roof load management system with available cross bars for
      a seamless appearance

    • Cargo management system with adjustable in-floor containment

    • Available panoramic UltraView sunroof.
    At the rear is a pair of 3-inch (76 mm) chrome exhaust outlets, which
    caps a performance dual-exhaust system made of high-grade stainless
    steel that will maintain a lustrous appearance longer than ordinary
    stainless.

    Of course, cargo capability is a hallmark of wagons and the V-Series
    Sport Wagon delivers with 25.4 cubic feet (720 liters) of space behind
    the rear seats and 58 cubic feet (1,644 liters) with the seats folded –
    virtually doubling the available space of the sedan.

    Supercharged performance

    The 6.2L supercharged V-8 engine powers the CTS-V Sport Wagon – the same
    acclaimed engine found in the V-Series Sedan and Coupe models. Rated at
    556 horsepower (415 kW) and 551 lb.-ft. of torque (747 Nm), it is the
    most powerful engine offered in Cadillac's history.

    The engine features an intercooled Eaton Twin Vortices SeriesTM (TVSTM)
    supercharger. This unique supercharger design employs twin four-lobe
    rotors, twisted 160 degrees. Typical superchargers feature three lobes
    twisted 60 degrees. The fourth lobe and added twist, when combined with
    unique air inlet and outlet ports, create smoother, more efficient
    airflow into the engine. In addition to improved overall efficiency,
    this supercharger has superior noise and vibration characteristics
    compared to more ordinary designs.

    A pair of six-speed transmissions is offered in the CTS-V Sport Wagon –
    a Tremec TR6060 six-speed manual with a dual-disc clutch and a Hydra-Matic
    6L90 six-speed automatic with steering wheel-mounted shift controls. The
    steering wheel-mounted controls require no shift lever movement and
    allow immediate tap up/tap down gear selection. Performance Algorithm
    Shifting provides the automotive transmission with a
    performance-oriented shift pattern during sustained high-performance
    driving. As with many Cadillac models, the driver needs only to slide
    the shifter into the manual "gate" to put the transmission into a
    performance mode.

    Torque is channeled through the six-speed transmissions to a
    high-performance rear axle that features a limited-slip rear
    differential within a cast iron housing for greater thermal management
    and asymmetrical half-shafts to smoothly manage the supercharged
    engine's incredible torque. The unique design includes alternately sized
    half-shafts that also help dynamically balance the oscillation of torque
    from side to side, effectively eliminating "power hop."

    Magnetic Ride Control

    The V-Series achieves exceptional levels of road-holding performance,
    but also maintains the poise of a luxury car in "regular" driving
    conditions. The technical enabler of this dual-mode driving character is
    Cadillac's landmark Magnetic Ride Control. It is standard on the CTS-V
    Sport Wagon and is the world's fastest-reacting suspension technology.
    It uses shocks controlled by advanced magneto-rheological technology,
    rather than mechanical valves, to greatly accelerate response time and
    precision.



    Electronic sensors at all four wheels literally "read the road" every
    millisecond, making constant adjustments to damping to create virtually
    instantaneous and extremely precise control of body motions. This is of
    particular benefit for a high-performance car because it helps keep the
    car very composed during hard cornering, acceleration, braking and other
    dynamic maneuvers.

    The Magnetic Ride shocks also enable a broader range of damping control
    to optimize the ride and handling for all driving conditions. In the
    CTS-V Sport Wagon, an extra measure of control is offered, with two
    selectable modes (Tour and Sport), enabling the driver to tailor the
    suspension for grand touring or more spirited performance driving.

    Cadillac pioneered Magnetic Ride Control, bringing it to production
    first in 2002, following decades of research on magneto-rheological
    science. Today, the technology appears only on a short roster of the
    world's most elite vehicles, including Cadillac V- Series models, the
    Escalade luxury SUV and the STS and DTS luxury sedans.

    Brembo brakes and Michelin Pilot Sport PS2 tires

    The CTS-V Sport Wagon incorporates sophisticated braking and tire
    systems, in partnership with two companies renowned for high-performance
    technology: Brembo and Michelin. Brembo brakes are at all four corners
    and include powerful, six-piston calipers in the front and four-piston
    calipers in the rear.

    Large vented rotors enable strong initial braking force while optimizing
    heat resistance and eliminating fade. The brake rotors from Brembo are
    manufactured with "dual-cast" technology that combines cast iron and
    aluminum, resulting in superior performance and weight reduction.

    The CTS-V Sport Wagon also includes an electric parking brake, which
    allows for optimal dead pedal placement, which is important for
    high-performance driving.

    Michelin partnered with Cadillac engineers to develop an exclusive Pilot
    Sport PS2 tire specifically engineered for the CTS-V. The tires support
    high levels of grip in track conditions, while also affording excellent
    performance on the road.

    Comfort, style and technology

    The interior of the CTS-V Sport Wagon is shared with the sedan,
    including streamlined instrumentation, LED lighting and
    hand-cut-and-sewn accents.

    The CTS-V Sport Wagon production model will come standard with
    performance seats featuring perforated sueded microfiber inserts
    designed to hold the driver and front passenger in place during
    cornering. Recaro performance driving seats are optional and provide
    excellent support for spirited driving. These 14-way adjustable
    performance seats include pneumatic bolster controls in the seat
    cushions and backrests.

    Complementing the performance seating are a thick steering wheel and a
    gauge package designed for easy, at-a-glance reference during
    performance driving. Large instruments have bold readouts, including an
    LED-lit "tracer" function in the tachometer that flashes as the engine
    nears the red line. The gauge layout includes a boost gauge and a
    lateral acceleration display.

    Obsidian Black accents grace the center stack, console, steering wheel
    and door panels. The production steering wheel and shifter are available
    in Alcantara, providing the luxurious character of suede. These accents
    are elegant to the touch and aid the driver during support
    high-performance driving. Just like every CTS, the V-Series includes a
    hand-stitched instrument panel, door trim and center console.

    Leading-edge infotainment features extend to the V-Series. Standard
    features include an advanced navigation system with a deployable screen,
    Bose 5.1 digital surround audio, factory-installed Bluetooth phone
    integration and a 40-gigabyte hard drive that allows the customer to
    store a large library of music files. The system uploads files via a USB
    port or the in-dash DVD/CD drive and allows stored tracks to be searched
    and selected through the radio controls.

    About Cadillac

    Cadillac has been a leading luxury auto brand since 1902. In recent
    years, Cadillac has engineered an historic renaissance led by artful
    engineering and global expansion. More information on Cadillac can be
    found at media.cadillac.com.

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