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Cadillac CTS Honored As Motor Trend's 2008 Car Of The YearHot-selling sport sedan praised for design and technology
DETROIT - The editors at Motor Trend, one of the world's
premiere automotive authorities, announced today that they
have chosen the Cadillac CTS as the 2008 Motor Trend Car
of the Year.
The Motor Trend Car of the Year honor highlights the wide acclaim the 2008 CTS sport sedan has
earned around the world and with consumers since its launch earlier this fall. Luxury cars buyers are
responding similarly, 
The V will be later maybe next year, but for now, the CTS (Cadillac Touring, Sport)started life in 2002 as an '03 model. Initially it came out with a better version of the engine from Germany. A great car, I bought one for my daughter. Then the horsepower is 255 (260 was the pre-production figure). GM upgraded it from 3.2 to 3.6 with available with direct injection with 304 HP... I find that Rear Wheel Drive works great if you turn off the traction control. Able to keep up with anything.
The newer larger engine sells is very quiet. I personally like the larger one. But the 258 HP port injection is very, very quiet. There is a little more go with the direct injection one. This is an impressive car.
Limited slip differential is included with the Sport Wheel package, I feel this is necessary to drive this car more securely.Brakes are great. 
The new interior is more roomy except for that seatbelt on the door frame instead of the seat which makes it a bit narrow for tall people. My shoulders press against it. I find that to be annoying. I guess I will not be sliding around that way.The factory is pushing larger wheels these days. They think that they look better, allow for larger brakes, But where is the chrome? They give lower section height on the tires, and they do cost more, I do not think they ride as well. They do handle better, and now the cars I drove had Michelin tires (Thank God). We still have a bit of over controlled engine management system. It used to be entirely too complicated for the average driver. Thanks guys, It is a lot better now. The new instrumentation is very nice, but gagues ara bit small. The gauges need to be bigger. but they are easy to read. I prefer to have an analog clock the same size as a speedometer in the dash. New wheels, enhancements to the interior which looks better, more wood, and XM radio. The dash still looks pretty stark because of the non-reflecting design. The advantage of the present design is that it is meant for business. It helps to focus your attention outside on traffic, not the trim. 
The transmission has been revised which improved the low speed drive ability of the car and eliminated a nasty lag between 1st and 2nd when cold. 1st gear needs to be redone. Weak. The optional air inflater is OK but put the battery in there not on the side. That was dumb. But cost effective. I guess Cadillac designers do not have time for Golf. Some of the packages are restructured, but still no power on the base car passenger seat. I know it keeps the price down, but this is a Cadillac and I would rather see some money spent on style than the cost of a motor on the seats. I think they forgot the wife here. Glove box is still not a bin and things fall out. Not thinking on Cadillac's design part. This is not a race car. but very very good. The car is a little eye-opening in snow without "Stabilitrak" Snow tires are a definite serious consideration. A factory Winter Package should be added, so we do make our own for you here. They say they tested them in Alaska, but it must have been summer. Other than that, the car is even better than before. A lot of fun to drive. I should not criticize Cadillac for what the tire companies do. I have driven one for 3 years now and have not gotten one stuck yet, however I do hear from customers that they are not so fortunate.
Speaking of fun to drive, the CTS-V is the car that will really make a believer of you. Run Flat tires. Very smooth ride with the suspension used. Great seats. Cadillac CTS NewsCadillac CTS And Chevrolet Corvette Chosen As Official Vehicles Of Bondurant High-Performance Driving School! DETROIT: General Motors recently announced it has signed a four-year agreement to become an official supplier of vehicles to the Bob Bondurant School of High Performance Driving in Phoenix, Arizona, and that the new Cadillac CTS sports sedan and Chevrolet Corvette have been chosen as official vehicles for use at the school.
This all new car from Cadillac has hit the ground running. Extremely popular with all age groups, this all new car built to take on the world, is doing just that. The CTS presents an aggressive new look with crisp horizontal lines balanced by well placed dramatic curves. this car is engineered for outstanding quality, durability, and safety. The CTS gives you the confident feeling of being attached to the road, with outstanding ride quality not found in similar cars. You can choose from a 5 speed manual or automatic transmission. This is a car that is fun to drive. (call me and lets get together to try one!) Balance is the key word here. Optimum front/rear weight distribution for precise handling. This car has all the sizzle of an F-16, with its driver oriented cockpit, and seats that will not tire you out after a long mission at work. You will find yourself wanting to take the long way home. During that drive you will want the best music to ad a little atmosphere, and that is what you get with either the standard 200 watt stereo, to the outstanding BOSE music system.
Dimensions Length: 190.1" Height: 56.7" Width: 70.6" Wheelbase: 113.4" Review of the Cadillac CTS Spec. SheetSpecifications Base car with Manual Transmission The Standard engine is 268 HP @ 6200 for the 3.6L V6 VVT and 400 for the VTorque lb-ft 195 @ 3200 RPM / 252 lb-ft @ 3100 RPM Fuel Recommended Regular Unleaded 87 (Can you believe it?)There is a Direct Injected version available with a 15% in crease in power at 304 HP and 273lb-ft torque. (slightly better gas mileage) Transmission (std) 6-speed manual; 5-speed automatic Type: Rear wheel drive Tires - Standard wheels are 17" X8" with P235/55R17 H rated All-Season Overall 18's are available. Turning Diameter 35.5 ft Curb to Curb Tank 17.5 Gals. Miles Per Gallon EPA city 18 , 25 hwy (I do better)in standard rear wheel drive. However, we have All wheel drive available (Most popular). Acceleration 0 to 60 - 5.9 Seconds or much faster for the V in 4.6 range Colors: Blue Chip, Black Raven, Silver Smoke, Stealth Gray, Radiant Bronze, Sand Storm, Light Platinum, Infared and White Diamond (thank God we still have it) New for 2008 an all new CTS style.(Photos from autoshow press releases) 
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"Cadillac is truly honored to receive one of the world's most
coveted automotive awards," says Jim Taylor, Cadillac
general manager. "This is a very meaningful reward for our
team that created the all-new 2008 CTS, and a powerful
statement to consumers everywhere about Cadillac's product
renaissance."
with CTS U.S. sales jumping 140% so far this year...
The full report from Motor Trend appears in the January issue of the magazine (on newsstands in early-
December) and online at www.motortrend.com. Cadillac was the first automaker ever to win Motor
Trend Car of the Year in the magazine's inaugural year of 1949, and again in 1952 and 1992.
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