GM reveals production Cadillac CTS Coupe in Viability Plan
Click above for a high-res photo of the production Cadillac CTS Coupe
Earlier today, General Motors presented its Viability Plan to the U.S. Treasury Department, outlining how GM plans to restructure, what it needs to turn around the company and how it plans to spend our tax dollars. If you took the time to look through the 117 page document (we're guessing not many), you might have caught a few interesting peaks into GM's future, including the first photo of the production Cadillac CTS Coupe. Prior to this, we've only been able to speculate on the final form from the various spy photos we've seen and the concept unveiled last year. The document also gives a few other details, including that production will start in 2010 and that at least one powertrain combination will be the 3.6L V6 mated to a six-speed automatic.
Along with the CTS Coupe, the Viability Plan provides a look at GM's medium and long term plans. According to the document, a dry, dual-clutch transmission, a new range of four-cylinder gas engines, and additional extended range vehicles such as the Opel Ampera and Cadillac Converj are in the works for 2012, while a fuel cell and third generation hybrid system are planned for 2015. More details can be found on page 22 of the GM Viability Plan.
[Source: GM]
Reader Comments (Page 1 of 3)
Talisman 12:54AM (2/18/2009)
Cars like this remind me why I want this company to stay around but I still cant convince myself that they deserve 30 billion of anyones money. I pray this car will still be around after the organized bankruptcy.
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Casey 8:47AM (2/18/2009)
How would an organized bankruptcy work? Who would loan GM the money? If banks are loaning money to purchase vehicles, which bank has a couple of billion to loan GM. In the end, the gov't would probably have to loan GM the money at a greater cost in a bankruptcy.
From what I have seen, their plan is already similar to a bankruptcy. UAW is losing money, salaried are losing money, bondholders are losing money, dealers are closing.
David H. 12:57AM (2/18/2009)
Quick, someone print out the PDF and travel back in time 20 years to give GM this plan.
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akboss302 8:21AM (2/18/2009)
Ha ha! So true...
konatown 12:58AM (2/18/2009)
OOmmph is that an ugly C pillar from that angle.
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hokieman09 1:02AM (2/18/2009)
Damn thats a sweet coupe
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HotRodzNKustoms 1:09AM (2/18/2009)
Don't forget CTS wagon: 2009
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Jim R 1:14AM (2/18/2009)
The coupe is sweet.
Also, seriously? GM's building a dual-clutch gearbox? Awesome. Here's hoping it finds its way into the..uh..everything. GM's Hydramatic autos have long had a reputation for reliability, but the days of the old-school slushbox are numbered, and have been ever since BMW's SMG and Audi's DSG hit the scene. If Ford can put a dual-clutch in a Focus (which they will be in a year or two) GM should be able to do the same in anything they make. If these designs can take 500+ horsepower (in Lambos and Ferraris) they could probably even work in a heavy-duty pickup.
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Alex 1:30AM (2/18/2009)
it isn't the horsepower that breaks them. it is the torque; which could explain why the nissan GTR has been grenading its dual-clutch transmission when the launch control dumps the odd-numbered-gear-clutch at peak-torque...
OJFL 2:20AM (2/18/2009)
Well BMW still uses GM's six speed transmissions in their cars so I would say they are doing something right.
Andrew L 1:31AM (2/18/2009)
I don't know if its just the angle, or if its the shape of back quarter of the vehicle... but the back wheel looks awkward...
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Jsams4131 9:38AM (2/18/2009)
I see what ur saying I think that reminds me a lot of how the rear quarter panels are HUGE copared to the size of the wheel below it...its definately good looking from the (or where its used to be) B-pillar forward
Kaveh 1:32AM (2/18/2009)
They would really need a coupe to go against all the other brands, but that version looks like a hatchback to me. I hope thats not there only design plan.
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airswingman 1:57PM (2/18/2009)
this is the american taste countryman
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Torrent 1:37AM (2/18/2009)
F**K YEAH
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Brent Malesich 1:42AM (2/18/2009)
+1 Torrent... I have made no secret of my affinity for this car... I have been to nearly every Cadillac Dealer here in the Seattle area just because my desire for this car is so high. I have love to touch the dash, the wheel, the buttons, everything. The technology is so far out there... I am so tempted to sign on and buy my first sedan of my life, but I really do need to wait for the coupe to arrive.
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TomdeTomTom 1:49AM (2/18/2009)
Very purdy...
A non-hatchback version could be interesting though.
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Brent Malesich 2:00AM (2/18/2009)
This isn't a hatchback.... it's a fastback coupe w/ a very short deck.
mark lamb 9:38AM (2/18/2009)
Brent, Great term, "fastback". usage of that word instead of coupe or hatchback is what really seperates the 2 door from a 4 door and makes the 4 door look and seem like grandpa's car.
chester 2:35AM (2/18/2009)
I just keep thinking Toyota Celica with a giant schnoz.
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