2012 Cadillac CTS Line Gets New Grille
April 19, 2011 - Category Cadillac
Cadillac has a number of changes in store for the 2012 CTS, with an improved grille and a V6 that gains 14 hp more than the 2011 model. Aesthetic changes are on the grid, where premium was added to complete in order to better highlight the limited combination of frame and grid. The wreath and crest logo was changed (again), with bright colors and raised ridges.
The big news is on the device from an improved 3.6-liter V6 that produces 318 horsepower and 275 pounds now-feet of torque, up from 304 the actual mill horses and 273 lb-ft. GM engineers were able to power without improving the fuel economy by developing larger intake valves, improved the design and the addition of a longer duration of intake camshaft. The aluminum V6 is an impressive 20.5 pounds lighter in 2012 with a composite intake manifold, a front and lighter high-strength connecting rods. The 3.6 ‘s weight-loss program help fuel economy (EPA estimated 18 city/27 highway), while also improving the weight distribution, which is never a bad thing.
Also new for 2012, a Touring Package that add a darker grille and 19-inch wheels to the outside and dark Sapele wood interior trim, steel pedals, sued inserts on the seats, shift knob and steering wheel in the cabin. Finally, a Bluetooth connection has added to the program, while the coupe gets with its enormous torque of the rear flanks standard blind-zone alert technology.
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