Should Cadillac Be Exclusively Rear Wheel Drive?

[LeSabre]

Originally Posted by schmallz

ATS/ATH
Sub-Compact (A3, 1 Series, A/B Class)
SWB Alpha 170"x63"x54"
Base: RWD 6M/6A
24k 2.0L I4 150hp
Sport: RWD/AWD 6M/6A
29k 2.0L I4 Turbo 240hp
V Series: AWD 6M/6A
34k 3.0L V6 Twin Turbo 340hp

BTS/BTC/BTW
Compact (A4, 3 Series, C Class)
LWB Alpha 182"x67"x56"
Base: RWD 6M/7A
33k 2.0L I4 T 240hp
Sport: RWD/AWD 6M/7A
43k 3.0 V6 TT 330hp
V Series: AWD 7A
53k 4.0 V8 TT 430hp

CTS/CTC/CTW
Mid Size (A6, 5 Series, E Class)
SWB Zeta 194"x71"x58"
Base: RWD 6M/8A
47k 3.0L V6 TT 330hp
Sport: RWD/AWD 8A
62k 4.0L V8 TT 420hp
V Series: AWD 8A
77k 5.0L V10 TT 520hp

DTS/DTC
Full Size (A8, 7 Series, SWB S Class)
LWB Zeta 206"x75"x60"
Base: RWD 9A
66k 4.0L V8 TT 420hp
Sport: RWD/AWD 9A
86k 5.0L V10 TT 510hp
V Series: AWD 9A
106k 6.0L V12 TT 610hp

FTS/ETC
Personal Limo (A8L, 7XXLi, LWB S Class)
Ultra Premium Chassis 218"x79"x62"
Base: RWD 10A
90k 5.0L V10 510hp
Sport: RWD/AWD 10A
115k 6.0L V12 TT 600hp
V Series: AWD 10A
140k 8.0L V16 TT 700hp

And slightly smaller FWD Buicks slot in underneath.

Sub-Compact Buick(based of the Aveo) 170"L
19k 1.5L I4 130hp FWD 6M/6A
23k 2.5L I4 180hp FWD 6M/6A
27k 2.5L I4 Hybrid 240hp FWD/AWD 6A

Compact Astra 180"L
26k 2.5L I4 180hp FWD 6A/6M
34k 3.0L V6 230hp FWD/AWD 6A/6M
42k 3.0L V6 Hybrid 290hp FWD/AWD 6A

Mid Size Regal 190"L
37k 3.0L V6 230hp FWD/AWD 7A
49k 3.5L V6 280hp FWD/AWD 7A
61k 3.5L V6 Hybrid 340hp AWD 7A

Full Size LaCrosse 200"L
52k 3.5L V6 280hp FWD/AWD 8A
68k 4.0L V8 330hp AWD 8A
84k 4.0L V8 Hybrid 390hp AWD 8A

Anyone like the Elektra name for the Buick Hybrids?

Nice list, though I would drop the "sport" trim as it is unnecessary & redundant.
Cadillac should offer the best in luxury cars for those just looking for a luxury car or
more w/those looking for luxury performance, thus the "V" series.

Buick large CUV, FWD/AWD Currently the Enclave but renamed either Rainier/Centurion.
Buick small CUV, FWD/AWD (think Cadillac SRX size)Rendezvous.
Buick full-size(flagship) car should be RWD/AWD. RoadMaster/Park Avenue/LeSabre.
Buick mid-sized coupe/convertible car should be RWD/AWD. Riviera/Wildcat.
Buick mid-sized sedan would be FWD/AWD. LeSabre/Regal.
Buick compact would be FWD w/perhaps an AWD option on a trim or 2. Skyhawk/Apollo.
A Sky/Solstice sized convertible would also be & only be RWD. Possible names:Bengal/Wildcat.

A Buick sub-compact is irrelevant & not needed & IMO would hurt the brand.
Buick having a compact is nearly ridiculous as it is.

A Buick "Volt" would most appropriately be the Electra.
Though not "Elektra" as in the Marvel comics female assassin or record label.


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[schmallz]

Originally Posted by Dr. Show-Me

Schmaalz, your wish list is only misssing Cadillac's V14!

Cadillac needs to invest in exotic transmisions and engines, but we all know why a V14 is compormised, so a V12 and V16 will have to do.