Released 2008 CTS picture with Lutz & Welburn

Canuck · 12-19-2006, 02:02 PM

2008 Cadillac CTS Shown!

High-Resolution Image

General Motors is planning to roll out the new Cadillac CTS at the North American International Auto Show inDetroit in January, the automaker has confirmed.

The CTS's new look was unveiled earlier this year in part by Bob Lutz on CBS's 60 Minutes, as he pulled back a car cover, exposing a dramatic Cadillac grille and headlight cluster to reporter Steve Kroft: "Unfortunately this is a car that I'd like to be able to show you, but for competitive reasons we can't show it all. I'll just show you some of the, some of the advanced work that we're doing on grilles - that this is obviously a Cadillac, no concealing that," Lutz said, giving Kroft a peek.
http://www.thecarconnection.com/Vehi...83.A11488.html

HoosierRon · 12-19-2006, 02:04 PM

This sucks. We saw more of the car on 60 minutes than what this "sneak peak" shows.

Boooooooooooooooo!

ElmerMCR · 12-19-2006, 02:05 PM

Looking pretty good thus far..

**nadepalma** · 12-19-2006, 02:05 PM

2008 CTS Teaser Released?!

Well I waited ALL DAY and it's finally arrived....but isn't much

I'm kinda disappointed, they made it sound like it would be much more, but the press release just showed up on GM's Website. I kinda wonder if they were playing with us now...

Anyone see Hi-Res pics anywhere?

Take Care!

Quote:

Originally Posted by GM Press Release

SOURCE: GM PRESS SITE

FOR RELEASE: 2006-12-19

DETROIT, Mich. (January 7/8, 2007) - Ed Welburn, GM Vice President, Global Design (left) and Bob Lutz, GM Vice Chairman, Global Product Development, provide a sneak peek of the all-new 2008 Cadillac CTS, which will be fully revealed at Detroit's North American International Auto Show in January. The performance luxury sedan is scheduled to begin production in late-summer of 2007, with worldwide sales to follow in the fall.

Cadillac's first-generation CTS built a strong record of success on many levels since its inception in 2002. Cadillac sold more than 60,000 copies in the U.S. in 2005, compared to roughly 38,000 in 2002, an increase of more than 50% over that period. There are roughly 275,000 CTS owners worldwide, and industry researchers say they are among the most satisfied in the automotive market. AutoPacific rated CTS as the top Entry Luxury Car in its annual Vehicle Satisfaction Awards in 2006.

8>4 · 12-19-2006, 02:06 PM

The grill appears to be missing mesh or something right??

Was the 60 minutes showing a V series?

Edit: I am not complaining, just attempting to point out differences.

**mgescuro** · 12-19-2006, 02:06 PM

Meh!!!
It looks to be a bit toned down from the 60 Minutes version??

Need a bigger shot than that. Hmmm

bad03xtreme · 12-19-2006, 02:06 PM

Looks good!! and I will take one of the CTS-V with the speculated 550-600 hp please!!

Randle2I · 12-19-2006, 02:07 PM

Nice!!!

pkd87 · 12-19-2006, 02:07 PM

Ooooooh I can't wait to see the whole thing. NAIAS can't come soon enough.

mikesright · 12-19-2006, 02:08 PM

It's the official reveal. It's in GM News, and it looks nearly exactly like the CTS that they showed on 60 min. Here it is from the GM website.

Quickening · 12-19-2006, 02:08 PM

Looks like they definetly didn't soften A&S..which is excellent. I can't wait till we see the whole thing.

It looks like it has massive fender flares.

mystikranger · 12-19-2006, 02:09 PM

Wow, that's beautiful. I want more!

The CTS in the 60 minutes could've been the prototype or concept.

jasaero · 12-19-2006, 02:09 PM

The grill doesn't seem as impressive as the 60 minutes reveal. Optional grill or the coupe concept for detroit was what was seen on 60 minutes?

5 watt · 12-19-2006, 02:10 PM

This is a new picture and in more detail too. The stills grabbed from the web cast left much to be desired. I like how they did this by using a blanket to cover the rest of the car in low light. Much better than the usual GM photochop.

Just look at the size of the Cadillac emblem on the grill, it’s the size of full grown man's hand.

GM-Joe · 12-19-2006, 02:10 PM

a like it a lot, bold, muscular, looks like it was chipped out of a piece of granite; exactly what is needed.

12-19-2006, 02:02 PM	#1 (permalink)
Canuck 6.0 Liter Vortec V8 Join Date: May 2003 Location: Vancouver Drives: 2005 CTS 3.6, 2005 Envoy Posts: 1,938	Released 2008 CTS picture with Lutz & Welburn 2008 Cadillac CTS Shown! High-Resolution Image General Motors is planning to roll out the new Cadillac CTS at the North American International Auto Show inDetroit in January, the automaker has confirmed. The CTS's new look was unveiled earlier this year in part by Bob Lutz on CBS's 60 Minutes, as he pulled back a car cover, exposing a dramatic Cadillac grille and headlight cluster to reporter Steve Kroft: "Unfortunately this is a car that I'd like to be able to show you, but for competitive reasons we can't show it all. I'll just show you some of the, some of the advanced work that we're doing on grilles - that this is obviously a Cadillac, no concealing that," Lutz said, giving Kroft a peek. http://www.thecarconnection.com/Vehi...83.A11488.html Last edited by Ming : 12-19-2006 at 04:22 PM.

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HoosierRon 7.0 Liter LS7 V8 Join Date: Feb 2006 Posts: 6,604	Re: Released 2008 CTS picture with Lutz & Welburne This sucks. We saw more of the car on 60 minutes than what this "sneak peak" shows. Boooooooooooooooo!

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ElmerMCR 6.0 Liter Vortec V8 Join Date: Nov 2004 Location: Jackson, New Jersey Posts: 1,688	Re: Released 2008 CTS picture with Lutz & Welburne Looking pretty good thus far..

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8>4 3.8 Liter V6 Join Date: Oct 2005 Posts: 402	Re: Released 2008 CTS picture with Lutz & Welburne The grill appears to be missing mesh or something right?? Was the 60 minutes showing a V series? Edit: I am not complaining, just attempting to point out differences. __________________ Last edited by 8>4 : 12-19-2006 at 02:29 PM.

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mgescuro GMI Staff Member Join Date: Jan 2003 Location: San Francisco Bay Area Posts: 23,630	Re: Caddy CTS Teaser Spy Shot?? Meh!!! It looks to be a bit toned down from the 60 Minutes version?? Need a bigger shot than that. Hmmm __________________ 2000 Saab 9-5 Aero 1995 Mercedes C280 1994 Jaguar XJ6 ...when all hope is gone, you know sad songs say so much... My Vision of Cadillac My Vision of Cadillac (REDUX) Last edited by mgescuro : 12-19-2006 at 02:12 PM.

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12-19-2006, 02:06 PM	#7 (permalink)
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5 watt 3.8 Liter V6 Join Date: Aug 2005 Posts: 374	Re: Released 2008 CTS picture with Lutz & Welburne This is a new picture and in more detail too. The stills grabbed from the web cast left much to be desired. I like how they did this by using a blanket to cover the rest of the car in low light. Much better than the usual GM photochop. Just look at the size of the Cadillac emblem on the grill, it’s the size of full grown man's hand.

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GM-Joe 5.3 Liter Vortec V8 Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: Columbus, Ohio Drives: 1997 Saab 900 2.0 Turbo Posts: 1,366	Re: Released 2008 CTS picture with Lutz & Welburne a like it a lot, bold, muscular, looks like it was chipped out of a piece of granite; exactly what is needed. __________________ Current: 1997 Saab 900 2.0 Turbo 1987 Chevrolet Silverado 10 (retired 11/12/2007; 219,986 mi.) Dead: 1983 Datsun 280 ZX by Nissan (146,857 mi.) 1986 Lincoln Mercury Lynx (64K mi.) 1979 Chrysler Cordoba w/ Corinthian Leather seats (130K mi.) 1976 Dodge Charger (130K mi.)

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