Cadillac Sharpens Its Edge with a new era of Cadillac Luxury Performance

Cadillac enters the luxury performance market with a series of vehicles offering buyers an alternative in this highly competitive segment.

The V-Series and the performance it represents have a long-standing heritage at Cadillac. Throughout its history, Cadillac has offered high-output engines. Starting in 1915, Cadillac offered the world's first mass produced V8 followed by the legendary V12 and V16 engines of the 1930s and the 32-valve Northstar V8 in the 1990s. Cadillac ushers in its next century of developing innovative luxury vehicles by introducing a series of vehicles that achieve outstanding acceleration, handling and braking performance.

V-Series enhancements will include increased horsepower; manual or automatic-manual transmissions; performance-tuned suspensions; additional instrumentation; specific exterior design elements; and larger wheels, tires and brakes. These elements combine to deliver an unparalleled driving experience.

The first V-Series available will be the Cadillac CTS-V (image shown above). The CTS-V will begin production in late 2003 and will build on the critically acclaimed performance of the current CTS.

CONCEPT CARS..

SIXTEEN - Cadillac reveals a new era in ultra luxury
Cadillac defies convention and shatters all notions of what an ultra luxury car should be with the Cadillac Sixteen concept model. This new breed of Cadillac surges past other vehicles in this class, creating an entire new realm of opulence, craftsmanship and technological wizardry.

The Cadillac Sixteen is rear-wheel drive powered by an all-aluminum 13.6-liter engine. It includes technology such as Displacement on Demand, which allows the engine to run on four, eight or sixteen cylinders depending on driving conditions.

The Cadillac Sixteen reflects the bold, dramatic design of the new Cadillac, with much of the car's structure and body panels made of aluminum. The highly refined and malleable aluminum allowed Cadillac craftsmen to create shapes and designs that would not have been possible if only steel and wood were used.



CIEN - Breaks through into the next century
Winner of the Best Concept Award at the 2002 North American Auto Show, the Cien is Cadillac's blueprint for the future. On the outside, a sleek body inspired by the F-22 Stealth fighter aircraft. On the inside, a 7.5-liter Northstar XV12 powerplant with an astounding 750 horsepower and Cadillac's leading-edge technologies such as Night Vision, StabiliTrak, Ultrasonic Rear Parking Assist and OnStar. At Cadillac, the future is here.

IMAJ - The embodiment of possibilities you never knew existed
An all-wheel-drive ultra-luxury sedan with exhilarating performance and incredible technological applications, the concept model Imaj debuted to critical acclaim at the 2000 Geneva Auto Show. On the outside, sheer faceted forms exude a diamond-like quality, underscored by knife-edged coachwork, from the louvered roof panels to integrated front and rear aero panels. Underneath the hood, Imaj is powered by a supercharged Northstar V8, generating 425 horsepower. Other impressive features include front and rear Night Vision, Goodyear run-flat tires and the next generation of StabiliTrak.

VIZON - A vision of modern luxury
Cadillac has boldly and beautifully bridged the gap between SUVs and luxury sport sedans. The result is the 2001 concept model Vizon, a vehicle like no other.

The exterior is sheer, sharp and straightforward, an homage to Cadillac's trademark vertical look, beautifully mirrored in the sleek, high-tech headlights.

The interior follows the "less is more" theme with full amenities for four occupants, unique cargo opportunities and sophisticated levels of technology and equipment that tucks away when not in use.

Vizon complements its luxury with proven Cadillac active safety systems such as Night Vision, Ultrasonic Rear Parking Assist, StabiliTrak and OnStar.

EVOQ - Bold form, distinctive function
A rear-wheel-drive two-seater with a retractable hardtop. The 2000 concept model Evoq makes a dramatic statement. Key design elements include a strong full-length spline line across the body, a trapezoidal sail, vertical headlamps and tail lamps, full-width center high-mounted stop lamp, and a classic Cadillac egg-crate front grille.

Underneath the hood, the 4.2-liter Northstar V8 delivers 405 horsepower and 385 ft-lbs of torque. The chassis is dominated by two solid hydroformed rails that run from front to back, providing Evoq with a strong performance base, with the hardtop up or down.

Evoq also showcases a host of advanced technologies, including Night Vision; Ultrasonic Rear Parking Assist; rear-vision cameras; Extended Mobility Tires from Michelin; and Communiport, a wireless mobile multimedia system with voice-activated capabilities.