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For Release: April 19, 2011, 9 a.m. EDTCTS Adds Horsepower, New Grille For 2012 Model YearCadillac’s new V-6 engine delivers extra 14 hp, same fuel economy as previous V-6
DETROIT – Cadillac’s CTS luxury sport Sedan, Coupe and Wagon will add an upgraded V-6 engine, new grille and new Touring Package edition for the 2012 model year. The new 3.6L V-6 will use a lighter, more efficient design to give customers more power at the same fuel economy as the current 3.6L V-6. The new engine delivers an SAE-certified 318 horsepower (237 kW) and 275 lb.-ft. (372 Nm) of torque, compared to the current engine’s 304 horsepower (227 kW) and 273 lb.-ft. (370 Nm) of torque. The EPA fuel economy label will remain 18 city/27 highway mpg. The CTS’s distinctive shield-shaped front grille has been redesigned with new premium finishes that highlight the intricacies of a new frame and mesh combination. The Wreath & Crest logo also has sharper colors and raised ridges between the colors, giving it a three-dimensional quality. The result provides customers a CTS with a more refined appearance. The changes will be carried in all three CTS models – CTS Sport Sedan, Sport Wagon and Coupe. The 2012 models will arrive at dealerships in late summer. Pricing will be announced closer to the start of production. “CTS has established itself as a world-class line of luxury sports cars, but to remain on top, we have to continually make improvements,” said Don Butler, vice president of Cadillac marketing. “The changes for the 2012 model year give customers a fresh take on the CTS’s bold front grille and provide enhanced driving performance without sacrificing fuel economy.” The new grille builds on a design that has helped the CTS family win a spot on Car and Driver’s 10Best list, Popular Mechanics’ Auto Excellence Awards and Automobile Magazine’s All-Stars list. The new finishes on the grille add more gloss to the mesh and luster to the frame, accentuating the details in the design. The mesh also is pulled flusher to the frame, making these details stand out even more. The new 3.6L V-6 builds on another award-winning design. It’s an evolution of an engine named twice to Ward’s 10 Best Engines list for what the automotive publication called its “laudable low-end torque and effortless power delivery.” The new CTS engine, like its predecessor, provides more horsepower and torque than comparable V-6 offerings in the Mercedes-Benz E-Class and Lexus ES350. Cadillac engineers were able to improve the current design in several ways. The cylinder heads have larger intake valves and an improved intake port design. These work with a longer-duration intake camshaft to boost power and efficiency by allowing more air to flow into the engine. Engineers also reduced the engine’s weight. An integrated cylinder head/exhaust manifold design saves about 13 pounds (6 kg) per engine compared to the cylinder heads and manifolds of the current engine. The new composite intake manifold saves about 5.5 pounds (2.5 kg) compared to the current aluminum intake. A lighter-weight structural front cover and lighter-weight, high-strength connecting rods bring the total weight savings to 20.5 pounds (9.3 kg), which helps the vehicle’s fuel efficiency and improves the car’s handling and driving balance. In addition to the new engine and grille, Cadillac is adding a new Touring Package for 2012 that enhances key touch-points of the CTS. The Touring Package, available in the 3.0L V-6 and 3.6L V-6 engines, will have an exclusive grille with a dark finish, metal pedals, dark Sapele wood interior trim and sueded seat inserts, steering wheel and shift knob. The Touring Package Sedan and Wagon also will have chrome door handles. The 3.6L version will have 19-inch polished wheels and Recaro 14-way adjustable performance seats. The 3.0L version will have 18-inch wheels with a pearl-nickel finish. Other changes for the 2012 model year on the CTS include standard Bluetooth phone integration on all models and side blind-zone alert technology available on the CTS Coupe. About Cadillac Cadillac has been a leading luxury auto brand since 1902. In recent years, Cadillac has engineered a historic renaissance led by artful engineering and advanced technology. More information on Cadillac can be found at media.cadillac.com. |
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For Release April 17, 2011, 9:00 p.m. EDT or ESTTeam Cadillac Scores Top-10s at Long BeachO’Connell, Pilgrim Run Steady Race, Finish 7th and 8th,Respectively
LONG BEACH, Calif. -- Johnny O’Connell and Andy Pilgrim knew what was coming in Round 3 of the SCCA World Challenge Series on the Streets of Long Beach, and they drove solid, steady races to earn a pair of top-10 finishes in their Cadillac CTS-Vs. Going into Long Beach, it wasn’t so much about where they finished; it was more about learning what their new Cadillac CTS-V racers needed. That was achieved, O’Connell said. “I had a great start and a reasonably well-behaved car,” he said. “It was a valuable race for us, because it was the first time we ran a full race with no cautions. It was the first race-distance that we have run in anger. We got a lot of data on it.” Pilgrim, who started ninth, got a good start as well and stayed close to O’Connell for the entire 30 laps until being balked by slower cars with less than 10 laps to go. “It was a good run, and we ran all green, which was a lot of fun,” Pilgrim said. “It was frustrating, though. We can’t compete coming out of the corners, and even if we’ve got straightaway speed at the end, which isn’t too bad, I’m losing eight to 10 car lengths to guys coming out of the corner. It’s just crazy. “We’ve got some work to do on the handling, that’s for sure, but an extra 100 horsepower wouldn’t have gotten us a victory today.” The Cadillac teammates got a great start, advancing from sixth and ninth at the start to the upper reaches of the top five. But in the end, lack of legislated horsepower and traffic managed to drop them to their final finishing positions. “There’s not a car out there in our category that can’t just out-motor us,” O’Connell said. “When you’re in that situation, it’s very difficult and very frustrating. But everyone on the team did a very good job, and the cars were mechanically perfect.” Pilgrim was philosophical about the future. “We’ve got some work to do on the handling, and we have to get some horsepower back, that’s for sure,” he said. “We’ve got a lot of work to do, but the cars are clean, we wanted to get out of here without too much damage, and being mid-pack like that can be a pretty scary place to be. But, it’s a top-10 finish for both of us, we got some points, move on.” O’Connell is 7th in driver points after three rounds, 188 behind leader Patrick Long. Pilgrim sits 10th, 224 behind the leader. Among manufacturers, Cadillac is second behind Porsche heading to Round 4 at Miller Motorsports Park in Utah on May 1. Brandon Davis won the race, topping James Sofronas and Jason Daskalos. Tony Gaples was fourth, followed by Patrick Long, Rob Morgan, O’Connell, Pilgrim, Tomy Drissi and rookie Jason Carter. Cadillac has been a leading luxury auto brand since 1902. In recent years, Cadillac has engineered a historic renaissance led by artful engineering and advanced technology. More information on Cadillac can be found at media.cadillac.com. ### CONTACT: Ron Lemasters Jr. (704) 719-0521 |
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2012 Cadillac SRX Offers More Powerful 3.6L EngineNew engine delivers improved acceleration, E85 ethanol FlexFuel capability
DETROIT – Cadillac will offer a new, more powerful engine for the 2012 SRX, providing buyers of the luxury crossover with improved acceleration both from a standstill and when passing. The SRX will receive a 3.6L direct-injected V-6 engine projected to deliver 300 horsepower (224 kW) and 260 lb.-ft. (353 Nm) of torque, according to preliminary tests by Cadillac. The SRX’s current 3.0L direct-injected V-6 engine provides 265 horsepower (198 kW) and 223 lb.-ft (302 Nm) of torque. SRX models with the new engine are expected to arrive at dealerships in late summer. Pricing will be announced closer to the start of production. Dramatically redesigned for the 2010 model year, the SRX has quickly climbed the luxury crossover ranks. SRX total U.S. sales rose 153 percent last year to 51,094, outselling the Acura MDX, Audi Q5 and Mercedes-Benz GLK350, and second only to the Lexus RX350 in sales among midsize luxury crossovers. With the new engine, the SRX is projected to top the Lexus RX350 in horsepower and torque. Lexus rates the RX350’s 3.5L V-6 engine at 275 horsepower (205 kW) and 257 lb.-ft. (348 Nm) of torque. “SRX is resonating with luxury buyers by offering the function of a crossover and the distinctive style of a Cadillac,” said Don Butler, vice president of Cadillac marketing. “Now, we’re raising the standards even higher by providing the SRX with enhanced performance. The new engine will make the SRX more responsive for passing on the highway, entering freeways from on-ramps and climbing hills.” In addition to more horsepower and torque, the new engine has a wider rpm range for its maximum torque, which gives the driver more power across a wider range of speeds and driving conditions. The new engine also is FlexFuel capable, meaning it can use either gasoline, E85 ethanol or any combination of the two. EPA fuel economy ratings have not been finalized, but Cadillac expects the SRX to provide customers with comparable real-world fuel efficiency. The current engine has an EPA rating of 18 city/25 highway mpg. Other enhancements on the 2012 SRX include standard Bluetooth phone connectivity on all models, a heated steering wheel on the luxury, performance and premium trim levels and door lock switches on the driver and passenger door panels. The new model will continue to have door lock switches on the center console. Also for 2012, SRX will offer a new machined-face finish on the 20-inch wheels, which are standard on performance and premium trim levels. “Every detail counts,” Butler said. “The SRX has been a phenomenal success, but at Cadillac, we’re always looking for ways to make our automobiles better.” Popular features already offered on the SRX include a moveable cargo fence and large under-floor storage space in the rear, a liftgate that can be programmed to stop at different heights and an UltraView sunroof that covers 70 percent of the vehicle roof. The SRX also is available in an all-wheel-drive version that incorporates an electronic limited slip rear differential. This system not only improves traction in slippery road conditions but provides side-to-side torque transfer along the rear axle to enhance control during hard cornering. Cadillac has been a leading luxury auto brand since 1902. In recent years, Cadillac has engineered a historic renaissance led by artful engineering and advanced technology. More information on Cadillac can be found at media.cadillac.com. |