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!
[Source: Car and Driver]
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Reader Comments (Page 1 of 2)
NYChic @ Feb 29th 2008 12:40PM
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.
Justin @ Feb 29th 2008 12:50PM
100% agreed
3seriesisking @ Feb 29th 2008 4:52PM
I'll 2nd that. There's just too much blank space on that back panel
ALEXDB9 @ Feb 29th 2008 12:43PM
They should give it a back end like the XLR.
Cesar @ Feb 29th 2008 12:43PM
hmmmm...I wonder if a CTC vert is possible on this generation CTS.
Jeff @ Feb 29th 2008 12:44PM
Mmmmm. sexy car. I love it.
meshies @ Feb 29th 2008 12:46PM
Damn that ass is fat! And I loooooove fat butts. I cant wait for this car.
jg @ Feb 29th 2008 12:51PM
I'd rather have a Coupe 60.
Ligor @ Feb 29th 2008 1:16PM
i 2nd that
DCragtop @ Feb 29th 2008 12:51PM
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.
John R @ Feb 29th 2008 12:56PM
Is the camo really necessary? Anyone interested already knows what this going to look like.
Meagain @ Feb 29th 2008 1:06PM
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!
Mehul @ Feb 29th 2008 1:31PM
I'll buy one if it matches the 3 Series and G37 standards...
DCragtop @ Feb 29th 2008 3:02PM
matches....uhhh...try EXCEEDS.
jg @ Feb 29th 2008 6:26PM
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 @ Feb 29th 2008 3:10PM
This car is amazing. Cadillac is taking over.
David(Postal) @ Feb 29th 2008 3:48PM
I am all about the CTS Coupe. Wish I could have one!
DDL @ Feb 29th 2008 4:40PM
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...
MajorGeek @ Feb 29th 2008 5:05PM
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.
Fooman @ Feb 29th 2008 7:57PM
hmm... looks like the grapevine North of LA... going to Buttonwillow I bet.