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Cadillac CTS Coupe unveiled!

Old Jan 14, 2008 | 10:18 AM
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I just noticed that GM isn't calling it a CTS Coupe. They're calling it a CT Coupe. That suggests to me that if it goes production, it'll be known as the CTC.
Old Jan 14, 2008 | 10:20 AM
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Originally Posted by JakeRobb
I just noticed that GM isn't calling it a CTS Coupe. They're calling it a CT Coupe. That suggests to me that if it goes production, it'll be known as the CTC.
Hmm, good observation.
Old Jan 14, 2008 | 10:22 AM
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Wow, that looks great, especially the profile shot. Why is it that I am more excited seeing this coupe than the Camaro............that shouldn't be.
Old Jan 14, 2008 | 10:27 AM
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Originally Posted by SNEAKY NEIL
Wow, that looks great, especially the profile shot. Why is it that I am more excited seeing this coupe than the Camaro............that shouldn't be.
Perhaps because it's been over two years since Camaro was unveiled?
Old Jan 14, 2008 | 10:27 AM
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This is my wife's next car. She just doesn't know it yet.

Heck, a V series version of that car might cause me to forget all about Camaro.
Old Jan 14, 2008 | 10:29 AM
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That is the most gorgeous car I have seen in some time
Old Jan 14, 2008 | 10:29 AM
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Originally Posted by JakeRobb
I just noticed that GM isn't calling it a CTS Coupe. They're calling it a CT Coupe. That suggests to me that if it goes production, it'll be known as the CTC.
Then why did they badge it "CTS"?
Old Jan 14, 2008 | 10:35 AM
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Then why did they badge it "CTS"?
indeed. Good question.
Old Jan 14, 2008 | 11:01 AM
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Originally Posted by JakeRobb
I just noticed that GM isn't calling it a CTS Coupe. They're calling it a CT Coupe. That suggests to me that if it goes production, it'll be known as the CTC.
CTS = cadillac touring sedan, right?

my dad's eldorado is an ETC, eldorado touring coupe.
seville STS = seville touring sedan

or am I way out in left field
Old Jan 14, 2008 | 11:10 AM
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Old Jan 14, 2008 | 11:14 AM
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Originally Posted by JakeRobb
Perhaps because it's been over two years since Camaro was unveiled?
No, it was because I was a bit dissapointed and underwelmed by the Camaro concept. I was hoping to see what a 21st century Camaro would look like and instead we got a modernized mid 20th century Camaro.

I also, really like Cadillac's current design language and have been impressed with just about everything they have come out with since the Evoq. This could be my favorite so far.
Old Jan 14, 2008 | 11:35 AM
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Note the fuel filler cap location?
I guess Global GM means Global fuel filler location. I guess I'll get used to it on the camaro
Old Jan 14, 2008 | 11:43 AM
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Looks kind of like the 350Z or Altima coupe. I prefer the look of the 4 door.
Old Jan 14, 2008 | 11:47 AM
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I hope it does look better in person, because based on those pics I'll take the 4 door and run.



Looks ok in profile, I guess, but that rear 1/4 view is just plain weird.



I bet it has some presence, though, and it definitely won't be mistaken for anything else. But based on what I've seen, the sedan looks better.

Will the coupe be lighter by any significant amount, or are we still looking at a nearly two ton tessie?

EDIT: Damn, that thing has some junk in the trunk. Looks like it might have worse visibility out the rear window than an Avalanche. How far behind the vehicle is the point at which you can see the road surface? A 1/4 mile?!

Old Jan 14, 2008 | 12:14 PM
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Originally Posted by Zigroid
CTS = cadillac touring sedan, right?

my dad's eldorado is an ETC, eldorado touring coupe.
seville STS = seville touring sedan

or am I way out in left field
Correct on ETC and STS, but I doubt that the C in CTS stands for Cadillac. I would suggest "compact", but that seems to imply a smaller car than the CTS.

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