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| layout = | platform = | related = Cadillac CTS-V | designer = | sp = us }} The Cadillac CTS is a mid-size luxury car / executive car designed, engineered, manufactured and marketed by Cadillac. Cadillac introduced the CTS in 2002 as a 4-door sports sedan, succeeding the Catera. The CTS (VIN D) was available in three body styles: 4-door sedan, 2-door coupe, and 5-door sport wagon. The first- and second-generation CTS are based on the GM Sigma platform (VIN D); the third-generation CTS is based upon a stretched version of the GM Alpha platform (VIN A). Wayne Cherry and Kip Wasenko designed the exterior of the first generation CTS and this vehicle marked the production debut of the "Art and Science" design language first seen on the Evoq concept car. Bob Boniface and Robin Krieg designed the exterior of the third generation CTS. Variants of the CTS have been named to the ''Car and Driver'' 10Best list six times and have won the ''Motor Trend'' Car of the Year award twice. As of February 2014, the 2014 model ranked number one among Upscale Midsize Cars according to U.S. News & World Report.〔(Best Upscale Midsize Cars Rankings | U.S. News Best Cars )〕 == First generation (2003–2007) == | layout = Front-engine, rear-wheel drive | platform = GM Sigma platform | class = Executive car | engine = | transmission = | wheelbase = | length = | width = | height = | weight = | designer = }} Introduced on September 20th 2002 as a 2003 model, the CTS was built on GM's new rear-wheel drive Sigma platform and sported a fully independent suspension. It marked a return to RWD cars for the brand, and was the first Cadillac to be offered with a manual transmission since the 1988 Cimarron. The CTS was designed as a replacement for the Opel-based Catera. Wayne Cherry and Kip Wasenko designed the exterior of the first generation CTS and this vehicle marked the production debut of the "Art and Science" design language first seen on the Evoq concept car. CTSs are manufactured at GM's Lansing Grand River plant in Lansing, Michigan. The CTS was also assembled in China during 2006, and production was subsequently discontinued. Originally powered by a 3.2 L LA3 V6 producing , the CTS received an updated 3.6 L DOHC V6 with variable valve timing in 2004, producing and of torque. The 3.2 L engine went out of production in 2005, when a new 2.8 L version of the DOHC V6 debuted in an entry-level version of the CTS. In Europe, the 2.8 L replaces the previous entry-level 2.6 L engine. The CTS was originally offered with either GM's in-house five-speed 5L40-E automatic transmission or a five-speed Getrag 260 manual transmission. For the 2005 model year, the Getrag was replaced with an Aisin AY-6 six-speed. In 2004, GM introduced the CTS-V, a high performance version of the CTS intended to compete with luxury performance sedans like the BMW M3/M5, Audi S4/S6, and Mercedes-Benz C and E-class AMGs. The 2004 and 2005 CTS-Vs were equipped with the 5.7L LS6 V-8 (400 hp @ 6000rpm, 395 ft-lb @ 4800rpm), a Tremec T56 6-speed manual transmission, 14+" rotors and Brembo 4-piston calipers front and rear, suspension upgrades (higher spring rates, stiffer anti-roll bars, two available damper packages), and subtle exterior changes. As the LS6 was phased out, the 2006 and 2007 CTS-Vs received the 6.0L LS2 V-8, which carried the same HP and torque ratings (with peak torque coming 400rpm sooner). 抄文引用元・出典: フリー百科事典『 ウィキペディア（Wikipedia）』 ■ウィキペディアで「Cadillac CTS」の詳細全文を読む スポンサード リンク
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