2008 Detroit Auto Show: Cadillac CTS Coupe Concept

Cadillac CTS Coupe Concept

  • Looks like: Someone forgot to bolt on the back doors
  • Defining characteristics: Radically sloping rear
  • Ridiculous features: None — this is one straight-shooting concept
  • Chance of being mass-produced: 95% or so; the XLR proved a Cadillac sports car can’t be too expensive

The Cadillac CTS Coupe concept was one of the few real surprises at this year’s show. Held tightly under wraps, the CTS Coupe shows what a production two-door version of the recently redesigned CTS would look like. In fact, it looks so production-ready we’d bet even odds it’ll be at a dealer near you in 2009.

The coupe has the same wheelbase as the sedan but is 2 inches shorter overall, and the height is roughly 2 inches lower as well. There are two seats in the back, but this is clearly a driver’s car. Expect the engines in a production model to be the same as the sedan: 3.6-liter V-6s putting out 258 or 304 hp. We’d even bet on a CTS-V coupe coming along someday down the road, too.

Cadillac is winning over buyers because of its edgy looks and sporty driving nature; the new CTS isn't staying on lots long. The last time Cadillac dipped into the two-door category was with the XLR, which has an $80,000 price of entry. A sub-$40,000 sport coupe like this would definitely broaden appeal.  Check out all that appeal in more photos below.

By David Thomas | January 14, 2008 | Comments (6)

Comments 

Jay

This is definitely an "ace in the hole". From the pics, the rear end seems a little high but overall proportions and that interior are bad_ss.

I haven't gone down and seen it yet. but from these images (we'll have more soon) the only problem i have with the design is the abrupt meeting of the back end to the tailights. they need to wrap a little.

Wow, this almost gave me the same feeling that the original G35 coupe did when I first saw pictures of it. The interior seems a little busy in that color scheme, other than that it looks great!


Broq

Aussie Boy

i quite like the interior Broq because it has a classy look but could still pass as sporty

Infosaur

Yes Please! (Can anyone loan me $45k? I promise to use it more wisely than the presidential candidates)

Paul

I dream of the day this beauty is available!!!!

But why not call it an Eldorado?

Us Cadillac enthusiasts know that this is the return of the mighty Eldorado!!!!!

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