Oddly enough, the first image that came to mind when I witnessed the Urban Whip was the Power Wheels Barbie Cadillac Escalade®, which is strange considering I've never seen nor heard of a Power Wheels Barbie Cadillac Escalade®. I just figured if there was one, this is probably what it would look like. For curiosity's sake, I then went to the Toys "R" Us website, and lo-and-behold...
The CTS-V promised to be more of the same; it uses a similar 6.2-liter supercharged engine, but here making a not-quite-as-ridiculous 551 lb-ft and 556 HP (to the ZR1’s 604 LB-FT and 638 HP). Also present are similar electromagnetically controlled shocks, promising both a smooth ride and, more importantly, mind-bending handling.
2008 Speedorama Custom Car and Performance Show at the Automotive Building at Exhibition Place Toronto. Modified and Exotic Cars. Chip Foose in attendance.
More photos from the 2008 Speedorama Custom Car and Performance Show at the Automotive Building at Exhibition Place Toronto. Modified and Exotic Cars. Chip Foose in attendance.
As final testing of the limited edition 2009 CTS V nears completion, the results suggest that Cadillacs upcoming sports sedan is entering the stratosphere of the worlds highest performing cars.
Even though Cadillac's current styling cues have been around for a few years, the philosophy is not getting old. Cadillac is getting ready to introduce the CTS Coupe and it definitely turns heads.
Chances are, you've seen a black Cadillac Escalade before. It's the best-selling luxury SUV in the US and a favourite of celebrities, from President Bush to sport stars and musicians.
Cadillac has a pair of sport utility vehicles (three, if you count the Avalanche-like Escalade EXT). The Escalade is the larger of the two and the favorite of NBA players and rappers. This weeks tester, the SVZ, is a more manageable mid-size with a more economical V6 engine that is an absolute pleasure to drive.
The news that Cadillac would build a sports car came as a major surprise in the mid-1980s. Cadillac was known for luxurious, chrome-laden cars, not racy two-seaters.
Side vents are stylistic abbreviations of the hood vents and side exhaust pipes of an earlier time. Once they simply expelled hot air from the engine compartment or directed air to cool the brakes. Today\342\200\231s side vents may not be functional, though they are often elaborate, pairing up with signal lamps and chrome badges.
Will then currently in testing Cadillac CTS-V be able to take on its German rivals?
Recent reports from Leftlanenews report that the new CTS-V will take on the new Corvette's "LSA" 500 horsepower engine, but will this be enough grunt to take on cars such as the new BMW M5?
This new beefy-looking Caddy is rumored to be powered by the LS7 engine from the C6 Z06: 505 horsepower. Obvious differences are in the larger wheels and the flared fenders. It may be available for sale as a 2007 model.
This is for the Cadillac enthisiasts. GM Design Chief "Maximum" Bob Lutz has told reporters that a more modest but still potent Mercedez-Benz S-Class fighting V12 Cadillac "Sixteen" is in the works.
General Motors announced the 2008 model year changes for the Cadillac range. The Cadillac BLS, CTS, SRX, STS, STS-V, XLR-V and Escalade all receive updates in 2008.
GM announced the premiere of eleven new models for the European and global market: HydroGen4 fuel cell vehicle, Volt electric car, Opel/Vauxhall Electric car concept,
Car and Driver recently conducted a review comparing a number of exclusive convertibles - the 2006 BMW 650I, the 2006 Cadillac XLR-V, the 2007 Jaguar XK, the 2006 Porsche 911 Carrera, and the king among kings, the 2007 Mercedes SL550.\r\nClick to see who won!
The Cadillac is ready to up the ante against Germany's 'Bahn stormers. A magazine reports that the mid-sized Caddy CTS-V will be having a maximum electronically limited speed of 185 mph.
Cadillac has trumped Lexus as the highest regarded luxury brand, according to a owner satisfaction study by research firm AutoPacific. Last year, Lexus narrowly beat Cadillac for the number one spot. Cadillac had the top rated entry Luxury Car with its CTS and solid performances by the rest of its lineup, the firm said.
GM is fighting for its life, and they're doing what they can. Vice Chairman Bob Lutz offered a sneak preview of the 2008 Cadillac CTS on a 60 Minutes segment.
The 2006 Cadillac Presidential Limousine is a hand-crafted and armored version of the Cadillac DTS (DeVille Touring Sedan) stretch sedan for the President of the United States. The new Cadillac DTS was first used during the second inauguration of George W. Bush in the January 20, 2005 parade.
Automakers continue to try innovative marketing channels, as Cadillac teams up with Microsoft to offer three of its V-series cars for Project Gotham Racing as a free download pack.
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