You are here: Forums Automotive News & Views Can GM make Cadillac the standard of the world Again?

Can GM make Cadillac the standard of the world Again?

6098 messages,  Last post on Aug 14, 2009 at 4:43 PM

You are in the Automotive News & Views Forum. Your Hosts are steve_ & claires

What is this discussion about? Cadillac Escalade, Cadillac XLR, Cadillac STS, Automotive News

Messages Page 430 of 610 1 ... 427 428 429 430 431 432 433 ... 610 Prev Next Last

Go To Msg # Search This Discussion

#4289 of 6098 CTS_v by mr215 Jan 08, 2008 (5:55 am)
For those who continue to doubt that Cadillac is serious about competing I suggest you check out the specs on the CTS-V. I'm sure there will still be naysayers claiming "it looks good on paper but that doesnt mean it can compete with M cars" but I will let the car speak for itself. Based on GM press release the car has 550hp and 550 lb-ft from the 6.2L V8 as well as 19" rims on Z rated tires, huge Brembo brakes with 6 piston calipers in front and 4 in the back, recaro seats with 14 way adjustment, magneride, launch control system to keep the car from burning up rear tires, choice of 6 speed auto with paddle shifters and 6 speed manual and new interior trim. It may not be standard of the world, but its sounds good to me and enough to meet or beat the E63 and M5.
#4290 of 6098 CTS-v 09 by rayainsw Jan 08, 2008 (7:05 am)
Could be interesting:   http://media.gm.com/us/gm/en/news/events/autoshows/08naias/brands/cadillac/ctsv/- 08_NAIAS_09_Cadillac%20CTS-V_Overview.htm Replies to this message: mr215 (Jan 08, 2008 7:13 am) rockylee (Jan 09, 2008 2:36 am) lykourinou (Jan 09, 2008 3:41 am) rayainsw (Jan 09, 2008 3:46 am) and 12 more...
#4291 of 6098 Re: CTS-v 09 [rayainsw] by mr215 Jan 08, 2008 (7:13 am)
Replying to: rayainsw (Jan 08, 2008 7:05 am) I would like to see some interior pics but It looks like we may have to wait a few days for that to happen. So far it sounds quite impressive.
#4292 of 6098 Re: Can we get back to Cadillac [habitat1] by xrunner2 Jan 08, 2008 (8:40 am)
Replying to: habitat1 (Jan 08, 2008 2:46 am) It's not the older buyers that are the "enemy" of GM. It was the incompetent employees in the design, engineering, marketing and manufacturing departments that couldn't put together decent cars to appeal to younger buyers in the 1970's, 1980's and 1990's.   Give majority blame for GM woes of 70's-90's to lack of proper direction and leadership. Success/failure of any company lies primarily with top management. Replies to this message: mr215 (Jan 08, 2008 8:50 am)
#4293 of 6098 Re: Can we get back to Cadillac [xrunner2] by mr215 Jan 08, 2008 (8:50 am)
Replying to: xrunner2 (Jan 08, 2008 8:40 am) I agree. Better management and investments in the last few years have generated GM's best products ever. The most important thing is consistency- GM seems to be able to turn out consistently good vehicles these days. None are below average in design and performance and some are near the top of their respective class.
#4294 of 6098 Future Caddy by steve_ HOST Jan 08, 2008 (8:57 am)
"The five-passenger Provoq has a 300-mile driving range, of which 280 are provided via the hydrogen power through the electric battery. Caldwell said Cadillac is not estimating the horsepower of the Provoq. The new concept sprints from zero to 60 mph in 8.5 seconds"   Cadillac Provoq Concept Offers Provocative Look at the Future (Inside Line)   Replies to this message: mr215 (Jan 08, 2008 9:03 am) 62vetteefp (Jan 08, 2008 9:42 am) mr215 (Jan 08, 2008 10:59 am) lykourinou (Jan 08, 2008 5:58 pm)
#4295 of 6098 Re: Future Caddy [steve_] by mr215 Jan 08, 2008 (9:03 am)
Replying to: steve_ (Jan 08, 2008 8:57 am) that is most likely hte 2010 BRX right there. The interior is almost 100% production ready. Replies to this message: 62vetteefp (Jan 08, 2008 9:42 am) mr215 (Jan 08, 2008 10:59 am)
#4296 of 6098 Re: Future Caddy [mr215] by 62vetteefp Jan 08, 2008 (9:42 am)
Replying to: mr215 (Jan 08, 2008 9:03 am) I agree, looks like it. Where are pics of the interior? Replies to this message: mr215 (Jan 08, 2008 10:59 am)
#4297 of 6098 Re: Future Caddy [62vetteefp] by mr215 Jan 08, 2008 (10:59 am)
Replying to: 62vetteefp (Jan 08, 2008 9:42 am) you can see them at autoblog.com amongst other places. The interior is very similar to CTS.
#4298 of 6098 CTS-V by mr215 Jan 08, 2008 (12:43 pm)
pics are up on autoblog. It looks like a winner in every respect. Replies to this message: bumpy (Jan 08, 2008 1:12 pm)

Messages Page 430 of 610 1 ... 427 428 429 430 431 432 433 ... 610 Prev Next Last

Go To Msg # Search This Discussion

You are here: Forums Automotive News & Views Can GM make Cadillac the standard of the world Again?