Cadillac Sports Cars Aera lightweight Concept Car

Cadillac Sports Cars Aera lightweight Concept Car

This is the Cadillac Aera (Aero + Era) launches Cadillac's philosophy of "Art and Science" into new territory by taking an innovative and stylistic approach to ultra-light weight vehicle design. LOS ANGELES – The Cadillac Aera concept vehicle won the 2010 Los Angeles Auto Show Design Challenge, tying with Smart and besting entries from seven other automakers including Mercedes-Benz, Honda, Nissan, Toyota and Maybach. GM Advanced Design has now won the honor more times than any other design team.

General Motors advanced design California has come up with a concept cars zero-emission vehicle as part of this year’s LA Auto Show Design Challenge. Cadillac Sports Cars Aera lightweight Concept Car is a 1000 lb, 2+2 touring coupe, with a range of 1000 miles before refueling; attributes achieved without compromising size, capacity and safety. With an ability to seat four, the vehicle uses a body structure made from mono-formed 3D lattice that is extremely sturdy.

Cadillac Sports Cars Aera lightweight Concept Car

This marks the third time that the group from General Motors has won this challenge, giving them the most wins out of all automakers that enter. The Cadillac Aera Concept hit on all areas that the judges were looking for and, despite the futuristic styling, still carries some recognizable lines from Cadillacs of today.

Jussi Timonen, lead designer for the project shared: „The Cadillac Sports Cars Aera concept was designed to continue the forward-thinking imagination of Cadillac’s ‘art and science’ philosophy. It’s designed as a small city urban vehicle, but we approached this 2+2 touring coupe very much from the brand’s luxury perspective. Every detail of the Aera was conceived to minimize the vehicle’s environmental impact without sacrificing the style, comfort and attention to detail that are hallmarks of the Cadillac cars brand.”

Cadillac Sports Cars Aera lightweight Concept Car

The Aera is powered by compressed air via a highly efficient Pneumatic Drive System that has a 10,000-psi composite air storage tank with capacity for a 1,000-mile range. Flexible, pressurized air cells in the exterior skin, similar to material developed for the NASA Mars Rover airbags, enhance passive safety and interior comfort. The flexible polymer skin optimizes aerodynamics and functions as an ultra-lightweight alternative to conventional body panels and glass.

Additional technologies include an All-In-One (AIO) wheel system, combining rotary actuator propulsion, steering and suspension functions. A drive by wireless system decreases the mass of electrical components. Vehicle to vehicle communication (V2V) promotes active safety. The Cadillac Aera embodies a stylistic, lightweight, minimalist approach to long distance luxury touring.

Cadillac Sports Cars Aera lightweight Concept Car

The Design Challenge is part of the Design Los Angeles automobile designers’ conference and has evolved into an integral element of the Los Angeles Auto Show. Design Los Angeles connects those working in the design industry with well-known automotive design industry leaders. Los Angeles is home to the world’s largest concentration of manufacturer design studios, representing automakers from North America, Europe and Asia. It is also the home of Art Center College of Design, one of the world’s foremost transportation design institutions where many of today’s leading automotive designers began their careers.

Cadillac Sports Cars Aera lightweight Concept Car

Cadillac Sports Cars Aera lightweight Concept Car

This is the Cadillac Aera (Aero + Era) launches Cadillac's philosophy of "Art and Science" into new territory by taking an innovative and stylistic approach to ultra-light weight vehicle design. LOS ANGELES – The Cadillac Aera concept vehicle won the 2010 Los Angeles Auto Show Design Challenge, tying with Smart and besting entries from seven other automakers including Mercedes-Benz, Honda, Nissan, Toyota and Maybach. GM Advanced Design has now won the honor more times than any other design team.

General Motors advanced design California has come up with a concept cars zero-emission vehicle as part of this year’s LA Auto Show Design Challenge. Cadillac Sports Cars Aera lightweight Concept Car is a 1000 lb, 2+2 touring coupe, with a range of 1000 miles before refueling; attributes achieved without compromising size, capacity and safety. With an ability to seat four, the vehicle uses a body structure made from mono-formed 3D lattice that is extremely sturdy.

Cadillac Sports Cars Aera lightweight Concept Car

This marks the third time that the group from General Motors has won this challenge, giving them the most wins out of all automakers that enter. The Cadillac Aera Concept hit on all areas that the judges were looking for and, despite the futuristic styling, still carries some recognizable lines from Cadillacs of today.

Jussi Timonen, lead designer for the project shared: „The Cadillac Sports Cars Aera concept was designed to continue the forward-thinking imagination of Cadillac’s ‘art and science’ philosophy. It’s designed as a small city urban vehicle, but we approached this 2+2 touring coupe very much from the brand’s luxury perspective. Every detail of the Aera was conceived to minimize the vehicle’s environmental impact without sacrificing the style, comfort and attention to detail that are hallmarks of the Cadillac cars brand.”

Cadillac Sports Cars Aera lightweight Concept Car

The Aera is powered by compressed air via a highly efficient Pneumatic Drive System that has a 10,000-psi composite air storage tank with capacity for a 1,000-mile range. Flexible, pressurized air cells in the exterior skin, similar to material developed for the NASA Mars Rover airbags, enhance passive safety and interior comfort. The flexible polymer skin optimizes aerodynamics and functions as an ultra-lightweight alternative to conventional body panels and glass.

Additional technologies include an All-In-One (AIO) wheel system, combining rotary actuator propulsion, steering and suspension functions. A drive by wireless system decreases the mass of electrical components. Vehicle to vehicle communication (V2V) promotes active safety. The Cadillac Aera embodies a stylistic, lightweight, minimalist approach to long distance luxury touring.

Cadillac Sports Cars Aera lightweight Concept Car

The Design Challenge is part of the Design Los Angeles automobile designers’ conference and has evolved into an integral element of the Los Angeles Auto Show. Design Los Angeles connects those working in the design industry with well-known automotive design industry leaders. Los Angeles is home to the world’s largest concentration of manufacturer design studios, representing automakers from North America, Europe and Asia. It is also the home of Art Center College of Design, one of the world’s foremost transportation design institutions where many of today’s leading automotive designers began their careers.

2010 Cadillac Sports Cars Concept SRV Concept Cars

This is the concept of next Cadillac. This concept is an idea from its Wayne Cherry who is responsible in making design concept. After a distinguished career at General Motors that culminated in his being appointed only the fifth vice president of design in the company’s history, he decided to build a concept car of his own.

2010 Cadillac Sports Cars SRV Concept

Wayne Cherry has always loved concept cars. Then you take a close look at Cherry’s VSR street rod, at the hardware, the workmanship, and, most of all, the design, and you realize it could easily take center stage as a concept car on the GM stand at the next international auto show.

"You just can't stop designing, you just can't stop being involved with cars," Cherry explains. "You start to do something like this, and it turns into a concept vehicle." He makes it sound like a winter garage project that got a little out of control, which at a basic level perhaps isn't a million miles from the truth. 

Then you take a close look at Cherry's VSR street rod, at the hardware, the workmanship, and, most of all, the design, and you realize it could easily take center stage as a concept car on the GM stand at the next international auto show.

He joined GM in 1962, straight out of California’s Art Center design school, and was assigned to the advanced design studio at the Tech Center, where, among his first assignments, he assisted on a project that became the first Oldsmobile Toronado, one of the high watermarks of Bill Mitchell’s stint as GM design chief.

At Vauxhall, he worked on the gullwing XVR, the brand's first-ever concept car, which was unveiled at the 1966 Geneva show. His wild, mid-engine SRV, shown at the 1970 Earls Court Motor Show in London, was a four-door, four-seater that stood just 41 inches tall. 

The Equus, one of the star concepts of 1978, was a crisp, state-of-the-moment roadster that rivaled the best from Bertone and Pininfarina. "That's the most uncompromised design I've ever worked on," Cherry said at the time.

2010 Cadillac Sports Cars Concept SRV Concept Cars

This is the concept of next Cadillac. This concept is an idea from its Wayne Cherry who is responsible in making design concept. After a distinguished career at General Motors that culminated in his being appointed only the fifth vice president of design in the company’s history, he decided to build a concept car of his own.

2010 Cadillac Sports Cars SRV Concept

Wayne Cherry has always loved concept cars. Then you take a close look at Cherry’s VSR street rod, at the hardware, the workmanship, and, most of all, the design, and you realize it could easily take center stage as a concept car on the GM stand at the next international auto show.

"You just can't stop designing, you just can't stop being involved with cars," Cherry explains. "You start to do something like this, and it turns into a concept vehicle." He makes it sound like a winter garage project that got a little out of control, which at a basic level perhaps isn't a million miles from the truth. 

Then you take a close look at Cherry's VSR street rod, at the hardware, the workmanship, and, most of all, the design, and you realize it could easily take center stage as a concept car on the GM stand at the next international auto show.

He joined GM in 1962, straight out of California’s Art Center design school, and was assigned to the advanced design studio at the Tech Center, where, among his first assignments, he assisted on a project that became the first Oldsmobile Toronado, one of the high watermarks of Bill Mitchell’s stint as GM design chief.

At Vauxhall, he worked on the gullwing XVR, the brand's first-ever concept car, which was unveiled at the 1966 Geneva show. His wild, mid-engine SRV, shown at the 1970 Earls Court Motor Show in London, was a four-door, four-seater that stood just 41 inches tall. 

The Equus, one of the star concepts of 1978, was a crisp, state-of-the-moment roadster that rivaled the best from Bertone and Pininfarina. "That's the most uncompromised design I've ever worked on," Cherry said at the time.

2011 Cadillac CTS and CTS-V Coupe Prices Announced

Cadillac announced today that the pricing for its all new 2011 CTS Coupe will start at $38,990, including destination charge.The new car which will go on sale in early August in the U.S. will be available in rear-wheel and all-wheel drive and will come as standard with the 3.6-liter Direct Injection V6 engine capable to deliver 304 hp.

The CTS-V Coupe is powered by the same supercharged 6.2L V8 that sits in the CTS-V sedan. The engine puts out 556-hp and a maximum torque of 551 lb-ft. Mated to either a Tremec TR6060 6-speed manual with a dual-disc clutch or a Hydra-Matic 6L90 6-speed automatic with paddle-shift control, the CTS-V Coupe can sprint from 0-60 mph in 3.9 seconds. Braking power comes from Brembo brakes, 6-piston calipers in the front and 4-piston calipers in the rear.

The model also features Cadillac’s Magnetic Ride Control as standard. The system uses shocks controlled by magneto-rheological technology, rather than mechanical valves, to enhance response and assisting in maintaining luxury car driving conditions.

Base CTS Coupes receive a Bose audio system, 18-inch wheels, sport-tuned suspension, keyless entry/ignition, rear park assist, and an auxiliary audio input as standard equipment. The CTS Coupe with the Performance Collection -- which starts at $43,430 -- adds adaptive HID Xenon headlamps, 10-way power leather seats, surround sound, a USB audio input and a 40-gigabyte hard drive as part of the sound system. CTS Coupes equipped with the Premium Collection start at $47,835, and add ambient interior lighting, a rear view camera, heated and cooled front seats, a heated steering wheel, navigation, and a sunroof.




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2011 Cadillac CTS Coupe To Start At $38,990, On Sale In Early-August

2010-05-20

DETROIT – Cadillac announced today that pricing for the all-new 2011 CTS Coupe will begin at $38,990 including destination charge. The CTS Coupe goes on sale in early August in the United States.

CTS Coupe will become the centerpiece of Cadillac, offering technology and performance in the dynamic form of a luxury sports coupe. Available in rear-wheel and all-wheel drive, CTS Coupe comes standard with a 3.6L Direct Injection V6 engine that delivers 304 horsepower. This engine is available with a six-speed automatic or six-speed manual transmission.

The ultimate expression of Cadillac's new Coupe, the high-performance V-Series edition with 556 horsepower, Brembo brakes and Magnetic Ride Control also goes on sale later this summer at $62,990 including destination charge.

"CTS Coupe is a compelling new alternative for luxury and performance-minded drivers," said Don Butler, vice president of Cadillac marketing. "The addition of a Coupe, especially one this dramatic, provides an important entryway for new consumers to experience Cadillac Art and Science."

The Coupe expands the award-winning CTS line-up, which already includes the CTS Sport Sedan and CTS Sport Wagon. CTS has been named to the Car and Driver 10 Best list for three straight years.

CTS Coupe has the same wheelbase as the sedan but is lower in height, wider in track width and shorter in overall length. The windshield is laid at a faster angle, creating a sleek, athletic profile.

The doors of the CTS Coupe are opened via touch-pads, eliminating traditional handles and adding to the car's sculpted look. The interior features hand-sewn accents that cover the door, center storage console and instrument panel trim.

CTS Coupe is available in two suspension-tuning levels – Performance with 18-inch wheels and all-season tires and Summer Tire Performance with 19-inch wheels and summer tires. CTS Coupe has four-wheel disc performance brakes, ZF Servotronic® 2 power rack-and-pinion steering, a limited-slip differential and StabiliTrak, an advanced electronic chassis control system.

CTS Coupe is available with a 40GB hard drive providing music storage and pause-and-replay live radio, navigation system with glide-up screen, rear camera system, Bose 5.1 Cabin Surround audio and adaptive forward lighting. OnStar is standard and includes Turn-by-Turn Navigation.

"CTS Coupe is designed to bring new energy and allure to the luxury coupe category," Butler said. "In addition to the emotional appeal of its design, CTS Coupe delivers advanced technology and world-class performance."

CTS Coupe will be offered in a range of packages:

* Standard ($38,990 RWD, $40,890 AWD): Six-speed automatic with tap up/down shifting, 18-inch wheels, performance suspension, rear park assist, Bose audio, MP3 input, EZ Key, remote start, power driver and front passenger seats.
* Performance Collection ($43,430 RWD, $45,330 AWD): HID Xenon headlamps, adaptive forward lighting, 10-way power leather seats, Bose 5.1 Surround Sound, USB integration, 40GB hard drive.
* Premium Collection ($47,835 RWD, $49,735 AWD): Interior ambient lighting, rear-view camera, heated/vented front seats, heated steering wheel, wood trim, Bose 5.1 Surround Sound with navigation, sunroof.
* V-Series ($62,990): 6.2L Supercharged V8, paddle shift controls, Brembo brakes, Magnetic Ride Control, 19-inch wheels with performance tires.

Top Luxury Cars - The Superb Luxurious Heavy SUV is 2009 Cadillac Escalade

The 2009 Cadillac Escalade is a luxurious heavy SUV that comes with seven seats with the cargo room. The engine is high performing with the promising fuel economical V6 engine. The navigation system of the vehicle is well designed and developed so that the integration of the traffic system along with the blind spot detection becomes easier. This DVD based Navigation system is also quite useful in indication of the weather as well as controlling inside the vehicle. What's more, even the weather severity is reported to the driver.

The 2009 Escalade is equipped with the hybrid power train, and hence, the model is well known as the Cadillac Escalade Hybrid. The SUV is quite appreciable in terms of the low fuel consumption and liked by its buyers very much.

Irrespective of the fact whether you're driving along the interstate region or through the down turn of the traffic, the Escalade is quite economical and pleasing. The model is well equipped with the modern technological aspects such as Bluetooth support, cabin tech, Bose audio and the navigation system.

The Cadillac Escalade may also be considered as a good road tripper due to its comfortable seating, large cabin size as well as the reasonable mileage. The electric hybrid transmission and the hybrid power train make the SUV quite powerful and ensure a smooth riding experience.

Looking at the 2010 Cadillac Escalade pictures, it is quite clear that the next generation model will get some kind of face-lift, but what lies under its hood remains a mystery for now.

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Top Luxury Cars - The Cadillac SRX

Based on the report of the Consumer guide automotive places, each vehicle is categorized with respect to its price, size, and market position. There are about 18 classes. However, the premium SUV and the mid sized SUVs are considered as the similar models in terms both construction and size. In terms of the competition, the Cadillac RSX can be considered to be a close competitor to the likes of Mercedes Benz M class, Infiniti FX whereas the Buick Enclave, Acura MDX, and Lexus RX are considered to the "best buy" in SUVs.

As a matter of fact, the Cadillac SRX model is tested by the Consumer Guide, and it was found that this SUV with the V6 engine offers a fuel economy of 17.1 mpg on highway and a bit lesser during city travel. But, in another test meant for the gas consumption as well as the city driving test, the vehicle gave mileage of 13.6 mpg in the test.

The Cadillac Company raises the V8 engine RSX as the premium model. Though, the Cadillac SRX is considerably heavy weight with the elevation of the ride height, but the model is well accepted among its buyers due to the high level gripping and the overall body balance of the SUV. As a matter of fact, in terms of the reasonable balance, this SRX is considered very well among other SUVs. Moreover, the Cadillac SRX is quite remarkable due to its advanced features of the navigation system, power folding system, and large cargo space and so on.

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Top Luxury Cars - About the 2009 Cadillac CTS

Cadillac CTS model comes with the well designed suspension as well as the powerful engine. The vehicle is quite reliable in terms of the showing of the weather conditions and the integrated traffic system as well. The new 2009 CTS-V model is equipped with the very stable balance and the large acceleration as well. The clarity is also quite appreciable of the Bose stereo system, which has been enabled in the vehicle.

The Bose audio system with 5.1 channel is connected via ten speakers and there is also an iPod connection in the vehicle instead of the traditional on-board music storage or FM radio.

The previous CTS model was awarded with the 2007 Tech Car of the Year award due to its impressive design as well as high performance, so a lot more is obviously expected from the latest generation CTS.

The 2009 model Cadillac cars are equipped with the 6.2 liter V8 engine with the magnetically controlled suspension. The cabin tech technological aspect has been included in the Cadillac CTS model, since the launch of the 2007 model.

As a new brand 2009 model, it comes with the integration of the Bluetooth. Irrespective of the gas mileage and higher price, the 2009 CTS may be considered as a good option for all the enthusiastic car buyers. The Magnetic Ride Control system has been embedded in the car to make it smooth and render comfortable driving. As a matter of fact, the Cadillac CTS-V is also very speedy and it can gain the speed of 60 mph in just 4 seconds of time.

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Cadillac XTS Platinum Concept

Cadillac may be calling the XTS a concept, but it's pretty clear that this is the sedan that will replace the STS and the DTS. Sporting a 3.6-liter V6 engine with direct injection and an electric motor, the XTS is said to have roughly 350 horsepower under the hood. Inside, there's a return to good old-fashioned Cadillac luxury, with features such as burled wood on the seats and synthetic suede accents marking the automaker's attempt at creating a "personal headquarters," from which the rich can conduct business when away from the office.

The Cadillac Escalade

There is nothing like driving a smooth automobile feeling safe, knowing it is well built and ready to travel. Anymore many vehicles are not up to the same specifications as you would expect. So for the true driving experience try a Cadillac Escalade. Now how did they get to be? General Motors first step into the SUV market in 1999 after the other automakers began their debuted SUV's in 1998. In 1999, it started out to look more like the Yukon Denali then came the EXT version which was built like the Avalanche pickup truck.

The escalade, a full-size luxury sport utility vehicle through 2000 - 2001; production was limited and halted for the 2002 year. The second generation was built more in line with the Chevrolet Suburban - the Escalade was redesigned to look more like the Cadillac design theme that is the more popular model and sold between 2002 - 2006. Now we are in the third generation and do they look good. The Escalade is still the best-selling full size luxury SUV with more chrome, better handling, better performing motor and better quality of material also more refined . The current models are the Escalade, Escalade Hybrid EXV and EXT.

The current Escalade 6.2L Vortec V8 VVT (with E85 Capability) is a Hydra-matic , heavy duty 6 Speed and auto transmission it comes with rear wheel or all wheel drive both with 403 horsepower engine. That is get up and go power when you need it. The Escalade goes through the snow when needed with all wheel drive. Some other facts for the car enthusiast are: Wheel base (in) 116.0 Length (in) 202.5 Height (in)79.5 Width in) 79 curb weight auto trans (Lbs) 5691.

The Cadillac Escalade ESV comes in 2 wheel or all wheel drive, seats seven to eight people who can enjoy the ride. That is a comfort level the large family or on the go traveler needs. Pulling power is 403 HP Wheelbase (in130) Length (in) 222.9 Height (in)75.5 Width (in) 79.1 Curb Weight Auto Trans (lbs) 5943 Fuel Tank 31 Gal (approx).

The Cadillac Escalade EXT is still like your truck and with the comfort of the Cadillac Escalade is lots of room you would love. The EXT offers features such as: Seating - 5 Passenger Curb Weight (Lbs) 5990 Fuel Tank 31 gal. (Approx). Bed height 25" Bed Length with midgate up 63" check load specs. midgate down 97.6" check load specs. Bed with 50" get comfort with the ability to carry stuff.

The Hybrid comes in rear -wheel drive or four wheel drive. The 2 mode system has two types of power 6.0L gas motor and electric motors with 300 V energy storage system. The Escalade Hybrid has the ability depending on the stops, open road, hills whatever terrain, it can run on electric , battery backup , 8 cylinders or 4 cylinders depends on vehicle speed or loading on the motor. Overall the EPA Estimated MPG 20 city or 21 MPG highway (RWD) gas tank (approx.) 26 Gal is great mileage. What a break-through . If you need more information or parts for your Cadillac Escalade please visit my website.

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