The just-unveiled Cadillac ATS compact sports saloon has an important job to do for the brand.
As Don Butler, vice president of marketing for Cadillac, says, “the ATS aims to change the status quo of the European-dominated segment.” And that means it’ll have to steal customers from the BMW 3 Series, Mercedes-Benz C-Class and Audi A4... not an easy task.
The new arrival could also allow Cadillac to re-launch itself in Europe with a credible product offering. Apparently, it has been engineered to accommodate a diesel engine (although for North America three petrol engines will initially be available), and there’s even the possibility of a right-hand drive version.
Based on an all-new platform, the ATS is claimed to offer superior driving dynamics combined with lightness. Certainly, a kerb weight of less than 1,542 kg (3,400 pounds) is similar to the latest generation BMW 3 Series, and a 51% front / 49% rear mass distribution should help the car’s handling prowess. Buyers will have a choice of either rear- or all-wheel drive drivetrains.
The styling represents the latest interpretation of Cadillac’s ‘Art and Science’ design language, typified by taut, angular bodywork and strong vertical light clusters front and rear. It works well, and the long wheelbase and wide tracks give the ATS pleasing proportions.
While an on-sale date and pricing have yet to be confirmed, Cadillac has announced that as well as a standard version, the ATS will be available with Luxury, Performance and Premium Collection trim packs.
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As Don Butler, vice president of marketing for Cadillac, says, “the ATS aims to change the status quo of the European-dominated segment.” And that means it’ll have to steal customers from the BMW 3 Series, Mercedes-Benz C-Class and Audi A4... not an easy task.
The new arrival could also allow Cadillac to re-launch itself in Europe with a credible product offering. Apparently, it has been engineered to accommodate a diesel engine (although for North America three petrol engines will initially be available), and there’s even the possibility of a right-hand drive version.
Based on an all-new platform, the ATS is claimed to offer superior driving dynamics combined with lightness. Certainly, a kerb weight of less than 1,542 kg (3,400 pounds) is similar to the latest generation BMW 3 Series, and a 51% front / 49% rear mass distribution should help the car’s handling prowess. Buyers will have a choice of either rear- or all-wheel drive drivetrains.
The styling represents the latest interpretation of Cadillac’s ‘Art and Science’ design language, typified by taut, angular bodywork and strong vertical light clusters front and rear. It works well, and the long wheelbase and wide tracks give the ATS pleasing proportions.
While an on-sale date and pricing have yet to be confirmed, Cadillac has announced that as well as a standard version, the ATS will be available with Luxury, Performance and Premium Collection trim packs.
| 2013 Cadillac ATS - Preliminary Technical Specifications | |
|---|---|
| Body | |
| Type | 4-door luxury sport sedan |
| EPA vehicle class | Small car |
| Construction | Unitised welded steel body with direct-mounted front cradle and rubber-isolated, multi-link independent rear suspension |
| Drivetrain | Rear- or all-wheel drive |
| Engines | |
| 2.0 litre turbo DI VVT | |
| Displacement | 1,998 cc (122 cu. in.) |
| Bore and stroke | 86 x 86 mm (3.39 x 3.39 in.) |
| Block material | Cast aluminium |
| Cylinder material | Cast aluminium |
| Valvegear | DOHC, four-valves per cylinder, continuously variable valve timing |
| Fuel delivery | Direct high-pressure fuel injection |
| Compression ratio | 9.2:1 |
| Power | 270 bhp (201 kW / 273 PS) @ 5,300 rpm (est.) |
| Torque | 353 Nm (260 lb/ft) @ 2,400 rpm (est.) |
| Maximum engine speed | 7,000 rpm |
| Recommended fuel | Premium unleaded recommended but not required |
| Estimated fuel economy | TBD |
| 2.5 litre I-4 DI VVT | |
| Displacement | 2,457 cc (150 cu. in.) |
| Bore and stroke | 88 x 101 mm (3.46 x 3.97 in.) |
| Block material | Cast aluminium |
| Cylinder material | Cast aluminium |
| Valvegear | DOHC, four-valves per cylinder, continuously variable valve timing |
| Fuel delivery | Direct high-pressure fuel injection |
| Compression ratio | 11.4:1 |
| Power | 200 bhp (149 kW / 202 PS) @ 6,200 rpm (est.) |
| Torque | 255 Nm (188 lb/ft) @ 4,500 rpm (est.) |
| Maximum engine speed | 7,000 rpm |
| Recommended fuel | Regular unleaded |
| Estimated fuel economy | TBD |
| 3.6 litre V-6 DI VVT | |
| Displacement | 3,564 cc (217 cu. in.) |
| Bore and stroke | 94 x 85.6 mm (3.7 x 3.37 in.) |
| Block material | Cast aluminium |
| Cylinder material | Cast aluminium |
| Valvegear | DOHC, four-valves per cylinder, continuously variable valve timing |
| Fuel delivery | Direct high-pressure fuel injection |
| Compression ratio | 11.5:1 |
| Power | 320 bhp (238 kW / 324 PS) @ 6,800 rpm (est.) |
| Torque | 362 Nm (267 lb/ft) @ 4,900 rpm (est.) |
| Maximum engine speed | 7,200 rpm |
| Recommended fuel | Regular unleaded or E85 |
| Estimated fuel economy | TBD |
| Transmissions | |
| Tremec M3L TR3160 | |
| Type | Fully synchronized six-speed manual with single overdrive |
| Gear ratios (:1) | First: 4.12; second: 2.62; third: 1.81; fourth: 1.30; fifth: 1.00; sixth: 0.80; reverse: 3.75 |
| Final drive ratio | 3.27 |
| Hydra-Matic 6L45 | |
| Type | Six-speed, electronically controlled, automatic overdrive with torque converter clutch |
| Gear ratios (:1) | First: 4.06; second: 2.37; third: 1.55; fourth: 1.16; fifth: 0.85; sixth: 0.67; reverse: 3.20 |
| Final drive ratio | 3.27 (2.5L, 3.6L); 3.45 (2.0T) |
| Chassis | |
| Differential | Open (FE2 suspension); mechanical limited-slip (FE3 suspension) |
| Front suspension | MacPherson-type with dual lower ball joints and direct-acting stabilizer bar; Magnetic Ride Control (FE3) |
| Rear suspension | Independent five-link with monotube shock absorbers; Magnetic Ride Control (FE3) |
| Steering type | ZF rack-mounted electric, power-assisted and variable assist |
| Steering ratio | FE2: 16.8:1; FE3: 15.3:1 |
| Steering turns, lock-to-lock | FE2: 3.16; FE3: 2.86 |
| Turning circle | FE2 RWD: 11.09 m / 36.38 ft; FE3 RWD: 10.97 m / 35.99 ft; FE2 AWD: 11.60 m / 38.05 ft |
| Chassis control | Four-channel StabiliTrak with brake assist and traction control |
| Brakes | |
| Type | Four-wheel disc with sliding calipers on base; four-channel ABS/TCS with DRP; Brembo brakes with fixed calipers on Luxury, Performance and Premium collections |
| Disc treatment | Ferritic Nitro Carbunized process for corrosion resistance |
| Disc size and thickness, standard | Front 300 x 26 mm (11.8 x 1.02 in.); rear 315 x 23 mm (12.4 x 0.90 in.) |
| Disc size and thickness, up-level | Front 321 x 30 mm (12.6 x 1.18 in.); rear 315 x 23 mm (12.4 x 0.90 in.) |
| Wheels / Tyres | |
| Wheel sizes and types | 17 x 8-inch aluminium (painted); 17 x 8-inch aluminium (polished); 18 x 8-inch aluminium (machined-face); 18 x 8-inch aluminium (polished) |
| Tyre sizes and types | P225/45R17 90H all-season; P225/45R17 90V run-flat all-season; 225/40R18 92V run-flat all-season; 225/40R18 88W / 255/35R18 90W run-flat summer-only; 225/35ZR19 88Y / 255/30ZR19 91Y run-flat all-season (LPO) |
| Exterior dimensions | |
| Wheelbase | 2,775 mm (109.3 in.) |
| Length | 4,643 mm (182.8 in.) |
| Height | 1,421 mm (55.9 in.) |
| Width | 1,805 mm (71.1 in.) |
| Track | Front 1,512 mm (59.5 in.); rear 1,548 mm (60.9 in.) |
| Approx. curb weight | Less than 1,542 kg (3,400 lb) |
| Weight distribution | 51 % front / 49 % rear |
| Interior dimensions | |
| Legroom | Front 1,079 mm (42.5 in.); rear 851 mm (33.5 in.) |
| Headroom | Front 980 mm (38.6 in.); rear 935 mm (36.8 in.) |
| Shoulder room | Front 1,345 mm (55.2 in.); rear 1,370 mm (53.9 in.) |
| Hip room | Front 1,345 mm (53.0 in.); rear 1,328 mm (52.3 in.) |
| Seating capacity | 2 front / 3 rear |
| EPA passenger volume | 2,573 litres (90.9 cu. ft.) |
| EPA trunk volume | 290 litres (10.2 cu. ft.) |
| Capacities | |
| Trailer towing maximum | 454 kg (1,000 lb) (3.6L) |
| Fuel tank | 60.5 litres (16 US gallons) |
| Engine oil | TBD |
| Cooling system | 2.0T 7.7 litres (8.1 qt.); 2.5L 6.7 litres (7.1 qt.); 3.6L 10.4 litres (11.0 qt.) |
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