Caddilac ATS video

[PricklyPete]

Very interested in how this car turns out. What engine/transmission options and how it handles. I'ver never been fully sold on the CTS styling (even if it was a big improvement over the older CTS), but I'm holding how hope for the ATS.

http://www.autoblog.com/2011/09/19/cadillac-ats-makes-motion-picture-debut-around-ring/

Exhaust note sounds pretty good in the video.

 

[Howard]

The sway bars must be huge.

 

[exar333]

Look's nice. If rumors are true, the ATS-V will be ~470hp (TT 3.0V6 IIRC). Solid.

 

[KentState]

Looks like it had Brembo brakes on it. Might be the V version.

 

[ayabe]

Look's nice. If rumors are true, the ATS-V will be ~470hp (TT 3.0V6 IIRC). Solid.

Wow that would be awesome.

 

[PricklyPete]

Wow that would be awesome.

Very, very awesome.

 

[PricklyPete]

Looks take a back seat to performance/functionality in my book... BUT Cadillac better not slather this with chrome...I HATE all the chrome on cats these days and the domestic makes seem to be the worst offenders. If they at least have a "shadow-line" trim option that also replaces the ridiculous chrome in the interior, I would be happy.

 

[ThatsABigOne]

Looks take a back seat to performance/functionality in my book... BUT Cadillac better not slather this with chrome...I HATE all the chrome on cats these days and the domestic makes seem to be the worst offenders. If they at least have a "shadow-line" trim option that also replaces the ridiculous chrome in the interior, I would be happy.

Absolutely this.
Chrome is supposed to be an accent, not a huge blob that ignores everything else.

 

[Pariah]

Looks take a back seat to performance/functionality in my book... BUT Cadillac better not slather this with chrome...I HATE all the chrome on cats these days and the domestic makes seem to be the worst offenders. If they at least have a "shadow-line" trim option that also replaces the ridiculous chrome in the interior, I would be happy.

Someone posted the following in the comment section:

"i've seen this car in person at a focus group and i'm truly impressed with the design of this vehicle. very tasteful use of chrome as we all know how over the top cadi's can be w/ the use of chrome. I'd seriously consider this as a euro alternative"

 

[IcePickFreak]

Looks take a back seat to performance/functionality in my book... BUT Cadillac better not slather this with chrome...I HATE all the chrome on cats these days and the domestic makes seem to be the worst offenders. If they at least have a "shadow-line" trim option that also replaces the ridiculous chrome in the interior, I would be happy.

:awe:

I agree though, chrome doesn't fit modern cars like it did the old 50's style cars. Not sure why domestic designers still can't grasp that.

 

[JulesMaximus]

Psst, you misspelled Cadillac.

 

[PricklyPete]

Psst, you misspelled Cadillac.

Haha...awesome. I proceed to call the brand "cat" in a later post... I'm hopeless.

 

[PricklyPete]

Someone posted the following in the comment section:

"i've seen this car in person at a focus group and i'm truly impressed with the design of this vehicle. very tasteful use of chrome as we all know how over the top cadi's can be w/ the use of chrome. I'd seriously consider this as a euro alternative"

That would make me very happy if true.

 

[ayabe]

I want this thing now. The CPO on my AMG is up in February, must find a suitable replacement before then.

 

[punjabiplaya]

2.0t from Regal GS? if it really is 3 series size that would be great

 

[Tristicus]

Look's nice. If rumors are true, the ATS-V will be ~470hp (TT 3.0V6 IIRC). Solid.

Spiritual successor to the Grand National in works with an engine like that? :awe: