Author Topic: 2013/2014 Cadillac ATS (Read 2435 times)

Mike · « **on:** August 04, 2011, 11:19:36 am »

So the first teaser shot of the 3-Series/A4/G-Series/IS/C-Class competitor has been revealed. The Michigan built Cadillac is built on a new Cadillac specific RWD/AWD platform.

Engine choices are rumored to be a 2.0L Turbo 4 making 270HP, a 3.6L DI V6 making 330HP and in 2014, a 6.2L LS3 making 470HP. We'll have to wait and see but all 3 engines seem to be aimed at the 328, 335, M3.

The two smaller engines get 8 speed autos as well.

http://jalopnik.com/cadillac-ats/

http://jalopnik.com/5738023/2014-cadillac-ats+v-to-get-470-hp?tag=cadillac-ats

Erik · « **Reply #1 on:** August 04, 2011, 12:00:33 pm »

Very interesting. Here's hoping they sweat the details and actually make a 3 series competitor.

CatsEye68 · « **Reply #2 on:** August 04, 2011, 03:52:02 pm »

Jaysus! 470HP in the V model and a 8-speed tranny in the others!

Pricing, man! We need pricing!

Mike · « **Reply #3 on:** August 04, 2011, 04:37:25 pm »

Quote from: CatsEye68 on August 04, 2011, 03:52:02 pm

Jaysus! 470HP in the V model and a 8-speed tranny in the others!

Pricing, man! We need pricing!

I know I want to know as well. I'll take a ATS V6 for 40K

Jaeger · « **Reply #4 on:** August 04, 2011, 04:46:49 pm »

Sounds promising. And what little I can see doesn't look half bad, either.

Jaeger

tpl · « **Reply #5 on:** August 04, 2011, 05:01:16 pm »

If they can keep the weight of the 4 cyl one down to under 3300 lbs and keep the weight distribution at 50-50 it may well be a rather nice car. if there are any shortcomings in the suspension and tires that will soon be fixed by the aftermarket.

Ice · « **Reply #6 on:** August 05, 2011, 12:05:34 am »

Is it weird that I think the 2.0L turbo sounds the most interesting even if that is meant to be the base model? I'm glad to see Cadillac go into the smaller sedan area and match up with the 3 series and A4. I always liked the small luxury cars the most.

TopGun · « **Reply #7 on:** August 05, 2011, 08:36:33 am »

No stick with the V? Boo!

CanuckG35 · « **Reply #8 on:** August 05, 2011, 08:41:10 am »

^ First thing I noticed too, the Hydramatic the only choice for all 3. That bites.

Mike · « **Reply #9 on:** August 05, 2011, 03:07:10 pm »

Quote from: CanuckG35 on August 05, 2011, 08:41:10 am

^ First thing I noticed too, the Hydramatic the only choice for all 3. That bites.

I'm hoping that is wrong too

kevlar · « **Reply #10 on:** January 08, 2012, 04:25:02 pm »

http://i.autoblog.com/photos/2013-cadillac-ats/ well here it is. Note the manual transmission shifting type device in the interior shots.

Railton · « **Reply #11 on:** January 08, 2012, 04:53:20 pm »

Quote from: kevlar on January 08, 2012, 04:25:02 pm

http://i.autoblog.com/photos/2013-cadillac-ats/ well here it is. Note the manual transmission shifting type device in the interior shots.

I see the transmission shifting type device you write of but I'm not so sure ot looks like a manual shifter, more of an automatic shifter.
Railton

DKaz · « **Reply #12 on:** January 08, 2012, 05:38:25 pm »

It's an automatic shifter with a leather boot...

At least Cadillac isn't the only one making small luxury sedans, and at least you can get their bigger CTS in a manual.

G0dspd · « **Reply #13 on:** January 08, 2012, 05:44:06 pm »

Everything looks good (especially the interior) except for the trunk lid. Doesn't look too bad from the side but from the back ... yish. Hopefully, it looks "better" in person.

Sir Osis of Liver · « **Reply #14 on:** January 08, 2012, 05:47:43 pm »

Transmission choices include a Tremec M3L TR3160 six-speed manual and a Hydra-Matic 6L45 six-speed automatic.

http://ca.autoblog.com/2012/01/08/embargo-sun-1-8-6-00-pm-2013-cadillac-ats-prepares-to-take-on/

aquadorhj · « **Reply #15 on:** January 08, 2012, 05:58:23 pm »

Daaaaaaum. Looks good.

Mike · « **Reply #16 on:** January 08, 2012, 07:35:56 pm »

confirmed engines are 2.5L, 2.0L turbo, 3.6L

kevlar · « **Reply #17 on:** January 08, 2012, 08:08:12 pm »

Quote from: Railton on January 08, 2012, 04:53:20 pm

Quote from: kevlar on January 08, 2012, 04:25:02 pm
http://i.autoblog.com/photos/2013-cadillac-ats/ well here it is. Note the manual transmission shifting type device in the interior shots.
I see the transmission shifting type device you write of but I'm not so sure ot looks like a manual shifter, more of an automatic shifter.
Railton

Ah yes so they are auto shifters. after reading the article i assumed they would show one.

DKaz · « **Reply #18 on:** January 08, 2012, 08:35:23 pm »

The NA 4 cylinder 2.5L seems odd but would be an absolute winner if they can start it below $30k.

CanuckG35 · « **Reply #19 on:** January 08, 2012, 09:26:09 pm »

Overall it looks pretty good, although I despise the rear. Just something about it doesn't look right whatsoever. Interior looks extremely nice, especially with all of the colour choices. At the end of the day though, I'd still never buy a Cadillac.