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Cadillac CTS: 0-60 in 5.9 seconds. V-Series model? 0-60 in 3.9 seconds - the fastest v8 production sedan in the world...
The Cadillac CTS. A sharp, dramatic new design with incredible attention to detail. And a 255-horsepower engine with a five-speed manual transmission that takes you from 0-60 in less than seven seconds. MSRP starting at $32,990. The CTS-V brings you to 60mph in 3.9 seconds with 556 horsepower - the fastest v8 production sedan in the world with a 12.2 second quarter mile at 116.1 miles per hour. The CTS-V starts at $59,995. Tax, title, license and optional equipment are extra. Learn more about the Cadillac CTS.

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While Cadillac is a name that's synonymous with quality, luxury and award-winning customer service for most people, many people do not know the history of the Cadillac name. Interestingly, the name "Cadillac" came from the name of the founder of Detroit, Michigan, who was a French explorer in the 18th century. The first Cadillac was totally complete in 1902 but was not seen by the curious eyes of the public until the following year. Of course, the public was excited about the vehicle, and more than two thousand units were ordered that very day. From that day on, the Cadillac was known as a beautiful, stylish, reliable, and luxurious vehicle. From the very beginning the Cadillac has been synonymous with those that want the finer things in life - and Cadillacs are fine automobiles. Cadillac is not only known because they produce beautiful, reliable cars and trucks, but also because they haven’t been afraid to leap ahead in the past and be the first to do things. One of the first things that Cadillac did that no one else had done in a mass produced car is power a vehicle with a V8 engine. Cadillac was the first car manufacturer to put some real power behind the wheel of its vehicle, and it did so in 1915 to the excitement of car lovers worldwide. The Cadillac was also the first car to have an electric start engine instead of having to be cranked, as earlier cars had been. This of course was a huge piece of history, as it changed the way we all use and view vehicles.

From post war times until the present day, the Cadillac has enjoyed being known as a vehicle that provides consumers with luxury and quality. Not only do Cadillac vehicles look good, they also provide passengers with a great ride, the driver with easy handling, and styling that is unique to Cadillac, though there are those that try to duplicate and imitate.

Of course, history wouldn’t be history without mentioning the low points for Cadillac. Cadillac had always known who its target consumer was, but in the 1980s they tried to go for entry level buyers by producing more compact vehicles, such as the Cimarron. This of course, did not go over well, because it did not fit with what people expected of Cadillac and the younger audience that they were targeting knew that they could buy other compact cars that suited their needs for less than they could buy a Cadillac. Unfortunately, the Cimarron was never really given much of a chance before consumers responded negatively and Cadillac moved on.

The Cadillac of today is much different in appearance from that first Cadillac seen in 1903, but still it has the same luxury, quality, comfort, and reliability in common. Cadillac appeals to many people today with its beautiful cars, as well as its luxury sport utility vehicles such as the Escalade. Current Cadillac vehicles sport razor-sharp lines, stacked headlights, sharp looking grilles and a standard 100,000 mile warranty. As they have in the past, Cadillac is meeting the needs of all of the consumers that are looking for luxury, comfort, quality, reliability, and even power. This has been a trend with Cadillac from the very beginning and will likely continue well into the future.

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Latest Cadillac Forum Discussions: Cadillac Owners Group Live community for enthusiasts and owners of Cadillac luxury automobiles. New TSB for 2009 DTS Model Year(s) 2009 Vehicle Line(s) / Condition DTS - Indicator illuminates, chime sounds when entering intersection Do This Reprogram the front and rear abject alarm module Don't Do This Don't replace the front and rear object alarm module Reference Information / Bulletin Number 09-08-49-009 Rotating different sizes tires I just realized that my dealer rotated my different size (235/50/18 and 255/45/18) tires front to back on my last service visit (~500 miles ago). :mad: My question is, could this have caused any sort of damage or is it no big deal? Thanks Ipods in your cts I understand the new generation CTS is available with an optional ipod integration kit. Does this allow you to play videos from the ipod onto the nav screen? Broken Window Regulator (again) My driver side front window seems to have jumped the cable. It was the passenger side last time (Christmas) and it cost $448 to have it fixed. They replaced the whole assembly, rather than just restring the cable. I'm no expert, but I think I can do it myself cheaper. I'm gonna pick up a used regulator assembly from ebay (if needed) and install it. Only problem is, I can't find the access panel (or screws) to remove the door card. Is there something I'm missing? Can anyone send me a PDF or screencap from the manual to show where they are or how to pry it off so as not to destroy it? Thanks! What Do You Think Are The Most Hideous Abominations on The Road? What vehicles annoy you by their very existence or leave you wondering if the designers were high? I'm thinking mass produced, North American market stuff. Some of mine: An old favorite - just screams filthy, lazy hippie. Image: http://i94.photobucket.com/albums/l104/Roblin_GMV/Roblins%20Garage/86NissMult01.jpg Breathtakingly grim... Image: http://i184.photobucket.com/albums/x133/ashley_wickline/honda.jpg Unbelievable.... :rice2: Image: http://i239.photobucket.com/albums/ff65/Carlos_DeX/ToYoTaEcHo-2.jpg my CTS has TRANSFORMED.... here's my latest mod (let the pictures do the talking).... of course, your feedback is cool (like it or not) and i welcome it. This occurred to me the other day cause my wreath fell off and i am kinda tight with money right now. The mod cost me $6.99 plus tax....I was also a big fan of the show when i was a kid.... THUNDER......THUNDER............THUNDERCATS - HO!!!!!! Image: http://www.cadillacforums.com/forums/picture.php?albumid=296&pictureid=4240 Image: http://www.cadillacforums.com/forums/picture.php?albumid=296&pictureid=4239 I'm also thinking if maybe i should keep the plate of the original wreath and crest and mount the emblem on that. This however requires a lot more work considering i have to clean up, fill and paint the plate itself - (more work than i care to do). But if you think it may look better, please let me know: Image: http://www.cadillacforums.com/forums/picture.php?albumid=296&pictureid=4241 what do you guys (and girlz) think? 96 seville sts front driver door removal / window motor Ok, front driver window will not rolll down at all and no funny noises... it look like it wants to try, but only a little movement. it seem like it was getting slower for the past few months, now its dead. i cleaned the window switch... no luck, all other windows work fine from the driver side controls. i tried removing the door panel using a Haynes manual and online help... http://www.carstereohelp.com/stereoremovalCadSevilleFSpkR.htm , no real help from the generic manual. I got the one small screw off by the inner door cover and got the right lower plastic clips/hinges off... but the door panel seems to be held on by something else other than plastic clips, anyone got ideas? I'm guessing im gonna have to replace the motor, is it easy to remove with screws securing it or is mounted with ribbits? Dog Teeth Cleaning....aaggh! This costs more than my own dentistry! So I have a Miniature Pinscher, the little rat pictured here in front of two real dogs: Image: http://www.miniaturepinscherclub.co.uk/pincher.jpg :thehand: It is not necessary to lecture or argue on whether my pet should be considered an actual canine please, I've heard it all. :lol: Anyway, he (Guinness) is 6 years old and is scheduled for his second teeth cleaning at the vet. The last one was 2 years ago and cost a little over $300 including the blood work before hard. The blood work is necessary to make sure he is in good enough health to handle the anesthesia that they will give him to knock him out while they do the cleaning. The vet says that he is in big time need of major cleaning again already (I agree, his back teeth look disgusting). I guess I'm looking at another $300+ vet bill. Does anyone have experience with this? What are you paying and how often are you getting it done for your dog? And what type of dog do you have? As small as Guinness is (12 lbs) you'd think it would be a bit cheaper than getting, lets say a actual Doberman's teeth done. Seville 03 shaking problems after tune-up. Hey, I just changed the spark plugs on a Cadillac Seville SLS 03. As soon as I changed the spark plugs the car started to shake at idle (Did not do it before). I plugged the computer to check for codes and there are no codes. The spark plugs I used are Champion platinum and I gapped them correctly... What could the problem be? Thanks. Dumb me on the mp3. haha. Figure i post this cause i didnt know it. I am so use to seeing the mp3 logo on radios that play mp3s. i also thought that only the navigation radio sts was able to do mp3. little did i know that the standard, non-nav, also plays mp3s. so ya im happy as hell. haha. ya caddy!