Spy Shots: Production Cadillac CTS Coupe spied!
by John Neff on Feb 29th 2008 at 12:29PM 
When the Cadillac CTS Coupe Concept was revealed at the Detroit Auto Show in January, no overt mention was made that the car would go into production. But c'mon, it's a no brainer if Caddy wants to compete with its German rivals on every level. Though we still have no official word on the CTS Coupe's production plans, Car and Driver actually spotted two prototypes in the desert undergoing testing. How's that for production confirmed? Though the rear end of the coupe is covered, engineers were forced to keep exposed those sweet center-mounted dual exhaust tips that carry over from the concept. As for the rest of the car, it doesn't take much brain power to imagine a CTS with two doors instead of four. The CTS Concept itself is a veiled production car, so we don't expect much to change at all on its journey to the dealer lot.
Now, let's hope C&D keeps its cameras focused on the horizon for any sight of a pre-production Cadillac CTS-V Coupe. Thanks for the tip, Mac!
Gallery: Cadillac CTS Coupe Concept
[Source: Car and Driver]
Reader Comments (Page 1 of 2)
NYChic 12:40PM (2/29/2008)
I think this is one case where the sedan looks better than the coupe'. The coupe's C-Pillar slopes at an angle that is so far back, it doesn't look like there is a proper rear deck on the car.
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Justin 12:50PM (2/29/2008)
100% agreed
3seriesisking 4:52PM (2/29/2008)
I'll 2nd that. There's just too much blank space on that back panel
ALEXDB9 12:43PM (2/29/2008)
They should give it a back end like the XLR.
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Cesar 12:43PM (2/29/2008)
hmmmm...I wonder if a CTC vert is possible on this generation CTS.
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Jeff 12:44PM (2/29/2008)
Mmmmm. sexy car. I love it.
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meshies 12:46PM (2/29/2008)
Damn that ass is fat! And I loooooove fat butts. I cant wait for this car.
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jg 12:51PM (2/29/2008)
I'd rather have a Coupe 60.
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Ligor 1:16PM (2/29/2008)
i 2nd that
DCragtop 12:51PM (2/29/2008)
yummers.
Interstingly though, the same Car & Driver folks suggest the production coupe would NOT have the exhaust and a couple other circuit car items. They so crazy.
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John R 12:56PM (2/29/2008)
Is the camo really necessary? Anyone interested already knows what this going to look like.
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Meagain 1:06PM (2/29/2008)
Just slap that V motor in there and everything will be alright. In fact, ship it ASAP! pick up the market from the folks who can't get a GT-R (insane markeup, low volume, etc etc).
I truly would welcome this car - and thankfully have another 18 months on my current lease for it to percolate into the marketplace!
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Mehul 1:31PM (2/29/2008)
I'll buy one if it matches the 3 Series and G37 standards...
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DCragtop 3:02PM (2/29/2008)
matches....uhhh...try EXCEEDS.
jg 6:26PM (2/29/2008)
Exceeds how? By being faster? Here's a clue for ya, people don't avoid american cars because german and japanese cars are faster.
Chris 3:10PM (2/29/2008)
This car is amazing. Cadillac is taking over.
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David(Postal) 3:48PM (2/29/2008)
I am all about the CTS Coupe. Wish I could have one!
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DDL 4:40PM (2/29/2008)
Great that the central exhaust is still there - C&D and Automobile both said it would be gone on the production one. As I'm reading those comments looking at my neighbor's VW GTI R32 wondering why GM couldn't do the same...
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MajorGeek 5:05PM (2/29/2008)
Cadillac really has roared back with a vengence. I notice this has pretty heavy camo similar to a story posted the other day, I forget which. I hope this is a sign of things to come, I love the suspense :) Although, in this case I agree with an earlier poster its not neccesary. That said, perhaps they made some changes they are saving for the public, as I see many things that were expected to be changed were not.
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Fooman 7:57PM (2/29/2008)
hmm... looks like the grapevine North of LA... going to Buttonwillow I bet.
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