[Flybrian]

Following our tradition of bringing you the latest in General Motors news, rumors, and exclusive content, Cheers and Gears is proud to present our vision of the 2008 Cadillac CTS sport sedan. We know you've seen a few rear-angle renderings before, but we feel ours is rather accurate.

From a variety of sources, including spy shots, the infamous 60 Minutes glimpse, and his own imagination, C&G member and Photoshop artist Frank Budzyn (NOS2006) created his own detailed rendition of what is arguably the most anticipated product debut this season.

From what we've seen, the CTS' successor will reamin chiseled and taut, continuing the side detailing trend set by the 2003 CTS with a grooved character line jutting upwards into the taillamp pod, which are slimmer and house arrays of ultrabright LEDs, a Cadillac signature. A spoiler designed with integration in mind caps off a shortened rear deck; combined with a rear-wheel drive-proportioned hood, this gives the car a drawn-back and aggressive stance. We predict a wide-wedge third brake lamp inset into the deck's aft edge, creasing the decklid itself, much like the XLR. Wide, round dual exhaust tips will trumpet the vocals of its V6 or V-Series V8 powerplant. Inset rear 'grille' mimics the bold lower grille from the front of the car.

Note also the wider look of the car. Our sources have confirmed that the overall track of the 2008 CTS has been widened by about 2 inches to equal the STS' track so it can accomodate all-wheel drive without compromising its stance or looks. So AWD lovers, your CTS is on the horizon at last. Also, we expect an increase of $1500-3500 in MSRP from current levels to make room for the rumored next-generation BLS to slot underneath the CTS as Cadillac's new price leader. Transmissions will include GM's new 6-speed shiftable automatic along with a six-speed manual.

If you think this is it, it isn't. Be sure to join us later this week when we unveil a second artist rendering of the 2008 CTS as well as some additional details on the most-awaited CTS-V!

[Cadillacfan]

Looks interesting. Maybe a bit too busy but still attractive. Almost looks like a hatchback if you pay close attention to the C-pillar. That aspect might appeal to an international audience more then the current vehicle.

CTS offering AWD was inevitable since other cars in the same segment offer or will offer the same option.

Looking at it again, it really reminds me of the STS rear, though you probably based this off of it. Not sure if that's a positive or a negative. I'd have to see the real thing in person to give you that answer.

Good chop NOS!

This post has been edited by Cadillacfan: 17 July 2006 - 10:11 PM

[bowtie_dude]

Wow!! That looks great, NOS! Here's to hoping you're close.

[Backup7]

Nice, but kinda flat.

I'm hoping the production version will have a mildly v-shaped rear decklid as opposed to the purely flat DTS style.

Excellent render, NOS

This post has been edited by Backup7: 17 July 2006 - 10:14 PM

[turbo200]

it looks a lot like what the CTS will look like. From this angle, I'm not so sure this will be groundbreaking or exciting.

EDIT: let me add.....this is nice....i like it, but my comments reflected above are what i feel.

This post has been edited by turbo200: 17 July 2006 - 10:15 PM

[NOS2006]

All I have to say:

Wow! Let's hope the real CTS looks this good!


Thanks for this honor, Fly.

This post has been edited by NOS2006: 17 July 2006 - 10:13 PM

[91z4me]

Well I am the 1st to not like it. I think it looks a little over done, with the rear diffuser and all. After seeing the spy photos we have seen I don't think it will look like that.

[skepticman]

This looks like the original photo. The rear passenger tire looks a little low in both. The rear door looks awfully close to the read wheel opening in both, too. The STS photo shows a wider trunk and bumper, which I think looks better.

http://gm.wieck.com/...viewpage?025667

[DetroitNut90]

Oooh, I like it! Very sharp. Only thing that I'd change is make the line coming out of the deck line up with the windows...other than that, I'd take one.

Great job, NOS!

[network engineer]

Im the second not to like it. The rear end looks too busy. Plus it has a flat tire in the rear!

[Croc]

As someone who has seen the official renderings...this is 90% accurate. Real thing is lower and wider looking, has a sportier stance, more modern-looking wheel flares and ground effects (especially around rear wheel) as well as a sexier rear with more-integrated spoiler.

This is pretty much it. It will be a massive hit, and NOS deserves some freaking props for hitting the mark so closely on his own.

[daves87rs]

Looks good...

kinda grew up some.


Nice job NOS!

[ToniCipriani]

Nice...

But I was expecting more Sixteen than STS.

[4gm]

If that rendering is 90% accurate, then I 100% wont like the new CTS.

[99camaroSS]

is the side vent dealy from the escalde going to be spread across the entire caddy line up now?

[97regalGS]

Ehhh.....little too close, dontcha think?

I was thinking the same thing!

(how odd, we agree on something)

This post has been edited by 97regalGS: 18 July 2006 - 05:45 AM

[ZL-1]

Great chop, but the spoiler... well... spoils it...

[bcjohnso99]

Great chop - wish I was 1/100 the artist!

I think Caddy is going the wrong direction. Thick, bulky body styles were big during the run of the SUV but I think that is dying quickly. Look at the new Infiniti G concept with it's sleek low from clip. Even the Chev SS concept was more the right direction...

B.

[titan]

Still not loving the chiseled looks. I believe this is a very accurat rendition, so it's a bit of a let down for me that the car wasn't "softened" a bit. The interior, however, will be nothing less than world class, from what I've seen. The interior is simply awesome.