Cadillac CTS V Sport Wagon

Cadillac CTS-V Sport Wagon is the high performance wagon version of the Cadillac CTS-V Sport Sedan.

Production begins later this year 2010, beginning in 2011 sales in North America. Few then the model will reach other markets in the Middle East and Europe.

Chassis
Cadillac CTS-V Sport Wagon is a sporty five-door family (including tailgate), with seating for five occupants and a large boot, being framed in the E segment and represents a serious alternative to models like the Audi RS6 Avant future or Mercedes-Benz E63 AMG Estate.

It measures 4859 mm long, 1842 mm wide, 1502 mm high and has a wheelbase of 2,880 mm, the same wheelbase as the Cadillac CTS-V Sport Sedan and Cadillac CTS-V Coupe.

The distribution of mass balance, is 52 percent to the front axle and 48 percent to the rear axle.

Maximum grip on the road: Cadillac Magnetic Ride
Cadillac CTS-V Sport Wagon 2010 incorporates an advanced suspension control developed by the brand itself. Cadillac is the Magnetic Ride Control, an advanced electronic control system of active suspension and ride other brands like Audi.

Thanks to a new fluid-filled shock absorbers, rather than mechanical valves, constantly controlled by a magnetic field (electromagnet) and through a robust network of sensors that read data from road conditions, the damping of the Cadillac CTS-V Sport Wagon is constantly adapting to changing road power and reducing electro-magnet, to a large extent, the response time and accurate.

Magnetic Ride Control also allows a wider range of damping control to optimize ride and handling in all driving conditions. The main difference, and this model with respect to the Cadillac CTS-V Coupe and Cadillac CTS-V Sport Sedan, is the addition of two modes selectable suspension, Tour and Sport, which allow the driver to adjust the suspension to travel comfortably or be provided a more aggressive driving, as if it were a grand touring vehicle type.

This buffer system is particularly suitable for a family of high performance such as the Cadillac CTS-V Sport Wagon, because extremely precisely controlled movements of the body, keeping perfectly laid out in curves or braking.

Brembo and Michelin: The braking systems and tires
Cadillac CTS-V Sport Wagon includes a powerful brake system developed by the Italian company Brembo. Both drives the front axle and the rear are ventilated and lined, so that is optimized heat resistance. Technology are made under the Double Cast in aluminum and cast iron and this second material to the friction surface and resulting in higher performance and greater weight reduction.

The front discs aluminum calipers have six pistons are vented and have a diameter of 380 mm in diameter and 32 millimeters thick. The rear discs are also ventilated with four-piston calipers, 373 mm in diameter and 28 mm thick, dimensions that ensures perfect and controlled braking without fatigue.

Cadillac CTS-V Sport Wagon also includes an electric parking brake.

Another European brand, is Michelin tire specialist. This model equipped with grippy tires on the track such as the Pilot Sport PS2, mounted on aluminum alloy wheels of 19 inches in diameter.

Body: American distinction
As in the Cadillac CTS-V Sport Sedan and Cadillac CTS-V Coupe, the body of the different body breathes maximum sportiness, with a large grid that provides a flow of cooling air to the mechanics of high performance. The hood holds the exclusive V-shaped design.

The body is painted in silver gray, the same that decorated the body of the Cadillac Sixteen Concept, which contrasts beautifully with the glossy black finish of the grill grate.

In the rear, the access gate to the trunk, large, has been tilted slightly to give a bit on the coupe model. The rear lights, LED, flank the gate in a vertical and rear crown with a spoiler mounted on the tailgate.

On the roof, you can install a large panoramic glass Ultraview not available if the system is mounted cargo management, which has crossbars.

At the bottom of the rear bumper, there is a twin exhaust, chrome, 76 mm in diameter each, capping a dual exhaust system in stainless steel.

Interior comfortable, stylish and technologically advanced
The upper section of the dashboard and upper door panels are covered with leather microfiber and accented with decorative wood inserts Sapele.

The same applies to textile seams of the panels of the doors, the pillars, the dashboard and steering wheel center. Recaro seats are fully upholstered in perforated leather microfiber trimmed with Alcantara and dark gray stitching. The emblem of the high-performance version, the letter V has been laser engraved on the backs.

The front seats are designed with specific lateral support to keep both the driver and passenger in the twisty paths. These seats are equipped with electrical regulations of 14 positions, with pneumatic bolster the cushions and backrests. The seats in the rear seats are upholstered in leather.

The interior of the Cadillac CTS-V Sport Wagon is shared with the Cadillac CTS-V Sport Sedan, including instrumentation. As in this model, the dashboard features a sport steering wheel specifically designed, showing a dashboard with big clocks. It has a LED indicator on the tachometer that flashes when the engine is approaching the red line and an indicator of lateral acceleration.

All the dashboard and console are decorated with moldings, black obsidian, the steering wheel and shift lever are covered in Alcantara material, together with a covering hand-sewn instrument panel, door trim and center console, give the occupants a truly luxurious atmosphere and sportsmanship.

Cadillac CTS-V Sport Wagon is the first model in this range incorporate a system of information and entertainment that includes a drop-down screen navigation, Bose 5.1 digital surround sound, Bluetooth phone connection and a 40 gigabyte hard disk capacity , which allows the customer to store a large library of music files, uploaded through a USB port or through the DVD and CD Charger center console.

The capacity of the trunk, under normal conditions, is 720 liters, an area can reach a total of 1644 liters, if you fold down the rear seat backs.

Mechanics pedigree
The engine of the Cadillac CTS-V Sport Wagon 2010 is the same that is mounted on the hatchback and coupe. This is a block of eight cylinders in V to 6.2-liter that develops no less than 564 peak horsepower and a maximum torque of 747 Newton meters.

The mechanical part of the LSA engine range comprises a compressor Eaton of four blades improves engine performance parameters. Account also with intercooler.

With these specifications, and accelerates from zero to 100 km / h in just 3.9 seconds, reaching a top speed of 308 km / h.

Two gearboxes, manual and automatic
Cadillac CTS-V Sport Wagon is offered with two gearboxes. The manual option is a transmission Tremec TR6060 six-speed twin-disc clutch, being a standard item.

Also be provided, optionally, an automatic gearbox Hydra-Matic 6L90, with six ratios, which provides system Performance Algorithm Shifting. This device allows you to choose among several programs running and even slide the lever to the more sporty and change only slightly pushing the lever up or down to raise or lower gears. By means of steering wheel buttons that are activated with a touch, you can also change gear.