Cadillac New Coupe Will Challenge CLK and 3-series

Cadillac is eager to recover its market positions in coupe segment by introducing 2-door models based on Cadillac CTS by 2008-2009. New Cadillac coupe is expected to preserve all features typical of Cadillac in design: big V-type radiator grate, high-arranged wedge-shaped punches on doors and vertical rear lights.

In order to reduce the production costs of new Cadillac coupe the company will use the CTS parts coming in 2007 including platform and body panels. The upcoming coupe model will be equipped with CTS standard V6 petrol engine though the encharged Northstar series version with V8 and over 400 h/p is supposed. In addition the company plans to construct the Cadillac coupe Cabrio version.

The main competitors of the upcoming Cadillac coupe the experts name Mercedes-Benz CLK, BMW 3-series coupe, Infinity G35 coupe. The expected annual manufacturing rate will be likely 25 000 – 30 000 autos though the figures maybe essentially affected by market situation.

Besides the coupe model based on Cadillac CTS there is data concerning developing more spacious coupe powered by V12 engine and featuring the Cadillac Sixteen concept car. The future Cadillac coupe is expected to be priced around 75 000 dollars niche.