Supercar Builder, Hennessey, Adds a Little More Bite to the CTS-V
World-renowned supercar builder, Hennessey Performance Engineering, has done it again. They took the already powerful Cadillac CTS-V, and they’ve transformed it into a monster.
The base model Cadillac CTS-V comes with 556hp already from the factory. Hennessey’s base V600 kit takes the car to 610hp, and a top speed of 195mph. They continue to step performance up with the V650 and V700 packages… but for those Cadillac owners who want the ultimate rush, the V800 kit is the way to go. Hennessey is producing a custom twin-turbo system which includes everything that you need to produce 800hp, go from 0-60 in less than 3 seconds, and break a top speed of over 211 mph.
Certainly, this already powerful car is NOT for the faint of heart.
Enjoy this video of their V700 package; it produces 0.99G in this drag racing demonstration, and that’s enough to alert Onstar of a possible ‘vehicle event’.
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2012 Cadillac SRX to Use the 3.6L ‘LFX’ V-6
Cadillac is changing their engine-lineup for their 2012 SRX. GM annouced a few weeks ago that the 2.8L turbocharged engine currently used in the SRX will be thrown out, and the 3.0L V-6 will be the base-model replacement for it. However, word is now that instead of the 3.0L, Cadillac will be bumping up the power with a 3.6L V-6 called the LFX.
MotorAuthority.com has more;
You may recall that the LFX is also reported to feature in the 2012 Chevrolet Camaro, and now GM Inside News is claiming the engine is also destined for the 2012 Cadillac SRX.
The new V-6 engine’s full codename is “LFX 3.6L SIDI, DOHC, VVT, E85 MAX, Alum GM”, which means it will displace 3.6-liters and feature spark ignition direct injection technology, dual overhead cams, variable valve timing and E85 flex-fuel capability.
The best part, however, is that the engine is rumored to be developing upwards of 330 horsepower, which means that it’s likely to eventually replace the current 304 horsepower 3.6-liter V-6 found in various other Cadillac models like the CTS.
The 2012 Cadillac SRX is expected to go on sale in the second half of the year. Other upgrades expected to feature include mild styling tweaks and the addition of a heated steering wheel.
Sadly, we’re unlikely to see the rumored plug-in hybrid version of the SRXanytime soon.
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GM Adds Third Shift; 750 Jobs Created
GM is giving back to American workers. With sales slowly picking up, General Motors Co. will be adding a third shift to the Flint Assembly plant; this should create 750 for workers who’d been previously laid off. The Wall Street Journal has more;
The move will add to the 2,100 hourly and salaried employees at the facility, which produces Chevrolet Silverado and GMC Sierra heavy-duty pickup trucks. GM North America President Mark Reuss said it was a “response to customer demand” for the vehicles.
New employees are expected to begin arriving in the second quarter, before the shift’s anticipated start in the following period. Initial openings will be filled by laid-off employees working at other facilities, followed by laid-off employees in the area. GM doesn’t plan to hire new employees to fill the positions.
In November, the company reported it earned $2 billion in the third quarter, marking a third-straight quarterly profit as it sold more pickup trucks and consumers paid higher prices for its vehicles.
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Audicicle Anyone?
It’s been quite the winter so far, and while the occasional freezing rain has been gluing many a door shut across Montana, there are few that’ve taken it to this level:
This New York Audi was parked in the wrong place at the wrong time; a water main broke between 1st and 2nd Avenue in New York, encasing the car in a frosty shell. We’re thinking he’s going to probably be there until the spring thaw ;).
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GMC Unveils the Sierra All-Terrain HD Concept at the 2011 Detroit Auto Show
This past Detroit Auto Show highlighted GMC’s new Sierra HD concept truck. This tall, brawny machine reflects 100% American power, and we’ve got the photos to prove it:
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Cadillac Annouces ‘Laurence Fishburne is the New Voice of Cadillac’
Cadillac is heralding in the new year with a new representative. Laurence Fishburne, Hollywood star; widely known for his role in ‘The Matrix’ trilogy and ‘CSI’ on CBS, has agreed to become the voice-over personality for Cadillac’s 2011 marketing campaign. In doing so, Fishburne joins ranks of stars such as Tim Allen and Jeff Bridges who’ve secured similar, coveted voice-over roles.
Fishburne is perceived as one of Hollywood’s most versatile actors, having won both an Emmy and a Tony award, as well as being an acclaimed writer and director.
Don Butler, Vice President of Cadillac marketing said, “At Cadillac our ambition is to continue to set a new standard in our own distinctive way. We are excited to be working with Laurence Fishburne as we bring new thinking to the automotive luxury space in 2011.”
This new series of ads will be part of Cadillac’s new “Red Blooded Luxury” campaign.
Cadillac Introduces the 2011 CTS V6 Sport Wagon
If you’re not only interested in the sleek looks and stout power that Cadillac is predominately known for, but also a spacious interior, capable of carrying whatever sensible cargo you may have, then look no farther than the 2011 Cadillac CTS V-6 Sport Wagon.
The Epoch Times has more:
If you are looking for a car to take the kids to Yellowstone Park or six friends to a tag team wrestling match, then the CTS Sport Wagon is not your car. However, if you want a high-performance vehicle that is sleek in design with a luminous interior that defines quality and elegance, the Cadillac Sport Wagon should be your choice.
Vertical taillamps extend along the tailgate; integrated roof rails maintain a seamless profile. Rear seats fold down flat, increasing cargo space to 58 cubic feet. Also included is an under-floor cargo storage compartment, while a useful power liftgate offers memory height positioning. My wife loved this feature as she filled the back and trunk with Christmas toys for the grandkids.
Altogether, the CTS Sport Wagon offers rear- or all-wheel sport handling, a luxurious interior, and versatile cargo capacity in one complete package. The Stabilitrak electronic stability control system and traction control enhance the suspension geometry of the CTS Sport Wagon.
Two engines are offered in this model: a 270-HP 3.0L direct-injection V6 or a 3.6L direct-injection V6 that delivers 304 HP. My test vehicle had the 304-HP engine.
The CTS interior is a wonder. You find motorcycle-inspired gauges with a Drive Information Center that displays vehicle-running data. Features include glide-up touch-screen navigation, Bluetooth phone connectivity, Bose 5.1 surround sound system, and a hard drive for music storage.
French-stitched leather seating surface, sapele wood trim, keyless start, ambient lighting, heated steering wheel, and rear-view camera system are additional interior features.
Passenger safety is a primary consideration throughout the engineering process. A strong unit body is structured around you, front and rear crash zones help absorb forces, and comprehensive use of high-strength steel help channel energy away from the passenger compartment in the event of an impact.
OnStar Automatic Crash Response is activated automatically in the event of an accident. The CTS has a total of six airbags for your safety. It has dual-stage frontal airbags and seat-mounted side airbags for the driver and front passenger. In addition, head-curtain, side-impact airbags mounted on the roof rail help protect both front and outboard rear passengers in the event of a side impact.
Inside the CTS Sport Wagon (Courtesy of General Motors Cadillac Division)Cadillac offers one of the best luxury coverage policies in the industry with its 5-year/100,000-mile transferable powertrain limited warranty with no deductibles, plus roadside assistanceand courtesy transportation.
One of the features I liked best about the CTS V6 was the ability to use the rear-view mirror and not be blocked by the headrests atop the backseats. Somehow Cadillac engineers have managed to accomplish something I have not seen on another car: Provide head safety for rear passengers, but not at the expense of a blocked rear window.
The CTS V6 comes in nine exterior colors and six interior tones. My vehicle had radiant silver outside color and a light titanium interior.
The EPA fuel economy estimate was 18-city mpg and 26-mpg highway. Yet, I got much less than the 21-mpg average. I know the EPA varies on how you drive, but my average was less than 15 mpg.
Government safety ratings were all 4 or 5 Star.
I liked the fact that the car was assembled in the United States at Lansing, Michigan. Standard vehicle price was $48,665 while the improved package increased my vehicle’s cost to $51,790.
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GM Cadillac’s Aera Concept Wins L.A. Auto Show 2010 Design Contest
Cadillac’s Aera Concept car took first place in the LA Auto Show’s 2010 Design contest tying with the Smart 454 from Mercedes-Benz. The premise behind the design contest is to encourage vehicle manufacturers to ‘think outside of the box’ by proposing super-lightweight, fuel alternative vehicles. Aside from being joint-recipients of the 2010 Design Award, the two entries could not be more different. The Smart 454 is built on the knitted composite frame that uses electricity as a fuel. Cadillac’s Aera takes design in a completely different direction. The body would be composed of pressurized fabric on a composite frame. Rather than utilizing electricity, the Aera runs on compressed air; it holds a 10,000PSI compressed air tank, which supposedly would give the car a 1000 mile range before it would need to be refilled. Neither car actually exists physically, but they represent a good study for manufacturers.
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