What’s the purpose of adding an extra rear axle?–well apart from making it look like an obnoxious semi-truck! But let’s say that one of you folks out there found it special or maybe even…attractive. Would you pay the 118.500 USD (88.200 EUR) that the ebay seller is asking for it? Pics Via: ebay
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Yep, one more GM model will make its debut in 
PRESS RELEASE: ENHANCED 2008 CADILLAC STS DELIVERS SIGNATURE STYLING AND ADVANCED PERFORMANCE TECHNOLOGY
“For the past two decades, the Cadillac STS has been a showcase of luxury, performance and technology,” said Jim Taylor, Cadillac general manger. “The new 2008 STS extends that heritage with a bold new look, the debut of a new, high-tech standard engine and some of the industry’s most advanced safety technology.”
Refreshed design, inside and out
With overall dimensions slightly increased, the new STS conveys more of the design flair that has become a Cadillac signature. Up front, the dual-textured, multi-faceted grille first seen on the Sixteen concept and incorporated on both the Escalade and soon-to-be-launched 2008 CTS, has been adapted to the STS, giving the luxury performance sedan a more sophisticated appearance. Vertically stacked headlamps with large, dual 70mm projector lenses are encased in an aluminized, single-piece bezel. High Intensity Discharge (HID) headlamps are now available on V-6 models.
Also available on V-6 models for the first time are Intellibeam headlamps. The headlamps automatically switch gradually from high beam to low beam when vehicles approach or the vehicle is approaching taillamps. The lower front fascia is a new design, with a new intake and grille patterned after current Cadillac ‘V’ cues. New, narrower side marker lamps are added.
Similarly, side air extractors, again inspired by the Sixteen and Escalade, are now incorporated in the front fenders of the STS. New styling touches also include chrome-plated door handles and new lower rocker moldings that blend into the lower line of the vehicle for more presence and refinement. At the rear, the new fascia is now body-color, and is highlighted with the addition of polished, aluminum three-inch exhaust tips.
New, polished 18-inch by 8-inch aluminum 14-spoke wheels are available. For these available wheels, Michelin W-rated, 235/50R18 tires are used up front, and the rear wheels are fitted with 255/45R18 all-season radials.
Inside, STS’s luxurious interior includes a new steering wheel with available genuine Sapele Pommele wood trim. Sapele is an exotic wood more commonly used in fine furniture and musical instruments. A heated steering wheel also is available. The center stack of the instrument panel is revised with the addition of wood trim that has new metallic surroundings.
New, available features for the STS include a head-up display on V-6 models. The head-up display projects key driving information (such as speedometer ratings) onto the windshield, enabling drivers to keep their eyes on the road.
STS adds direct-injection V-6
For 2008, STS will be the first GM vehicle equipped with a new 3.6-liter direct-injected V-6 engine. The new base powerplant, with 298 horsepower (222 kW), delivers 40 more horsepower; and torque is increased to 268 lb.-ft. (371 Nm) – up from 252 lb.-ft. (348 Nm) on the current base engine.
The new direct-injected 3.6L will be mated to the Hydra-Matic 6L50 six-speed automatic transmission, the first pairing of this transmission with a V-6 engine. Additionally, the STS V-6 will continue to be available with all-wheel drive (AWD) for 2008.
Advantages of the new direct-injected engine include a 25-percent reduction in cold-start hydrocarbon emissions. Additionally, despite the 15-percent increase in power, fuel economy is expected to increase slightly.
Lane departure technology debuts
Continuing Cadillac’s commitment to using advanced safety features, the 2008 STS will offer new features including a new performance handling package; enhanced variable-effort steering with StabiliTrak on V-8 models; and new lane departure warning and blind side alerts.
The new performance handling package will be available for V-8-equipped rear-wheel-drive and all-wheel-drive models and V-6-equipped rear-drive models. The package includes 18-inch by 8.5-inch aluminum alloy, chrome-plated wheels fitted with new P255/45R18 Michelin Pilot Sport summer-only tires.
Brembo brakes with four-piston calipers provide enhanced braking, with front rotors measuring 14-inch by 1.2-inch (355mm x 32mm) coupled with 14.4-inch by 1.1-inch (365mm x 28mm) rear rotors. All four rotors are vented.
In addition to controlling brakes and reducing engine power, the latest iteration of StabiliTrak combines active front steering to turn the front wheels into the skid when rear wheels lose traction. The system includes a new steering motor assembly combined with computer-driven electronic controls that measure wheel slippage at all four wheels independently during acceleration, braking and adverse road conditions.
To help alert drivers to maintain their position on the road, the STS will be available with a new lane departure system. Controlled by a camera located in the rearview mirror that reads the lines in the road, the system will alert drivers when they have strayed into another lane. Drivers will get both audible and visual alert cues.
Another new feature is an available blind spot alert system. The radar-based convenience feature will provide drivers with a visual alert that appears on the outside rearview mirror when vehicles appear in a specified side zone. The 2008 STS is expected to be available in Cadillac dealerships by mid-summer. Introductory pricing will be announced at a later date.
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Although a plan for a V16 was shot down, the V12 was approved and now engineers will join two of Holden’s 60-degree, 3.6L, V6 engines on a single crank to form a 7.2L V12 motor, developing about 600hp with 540lb-ft of torque. The intro of this model is part of Caddy’s plan to establish itself in a world full of BMW’s, Mercedes’s and Lexus’s. Of course, if it’s anything like the 16 concept we saw in 2003, this news should have German engineers sweating in their seats. Via: AutomotiveNews
VEHICLE DESCRIPTION
This '79 Cadillac Fleetwood hearse is up for auction in Nashville, TN.
Runs and drives GREAT, smooth transmission!
Engine is a 425 big block , and has 71,689k miles. Engine was rebuilt 2k miles ago!!
Automatic transmission.
Aluminum wheels & reasonably new tires in good condition.
Flowmaster exhaust dualed out.
Air-ride shocks.
Solid frame.
Clear title.
Would make an awesome limousine service!
All stickers are removeable, and i'll even include a bottle of goo-gone if you so wish!
All glass windows are great.
Includes some stickers (but can be removed if you see fit!)
There is a custom neon kit in the interior that lights up blue when running,
Has neon underbody kit as well that is not currently hooked up- but could very easily.
Blue neon around the front liscense plate, as well.
Carriage lights on both sides of hearse are custom with blue lenses to match the car & neon.
Two aftermarket hoodscoops in great condition.
Custom skull hood ornament that hides your spare key! Also on top of the tail-light fins (see pictures).
As this car is more custom, the curtians are removed from windows and are not included, but the back windows are tinted.
Headliner is in great condition.
Doors are upholstered with cathedral design.
Vinyl top is custom, as well as the rear cat-eye window.
Comes with entertainment center, 20" emerson tv /dvd/vhs with remote, CD rack, 2 drawers
for storage (dvds, vhs, video games), cabinet space for a video game console, and a drink holder.
PLENTY of leg room between back seat and tv console, very comfortable!
Black and blue aftermarket steering wheel, with skull suicide steering knob.
Speaker system includes : four 6" speakers, four 6"x9" speakers, four 8" (red with stickers)
speakers. All in speaker boxes, not ported but well made!
Rear has a custom diamond plate hatch door that holds spare tire, jack, and tire iron.
Back seat is leather with center arm rest.
Front seats are cloth with same material and pattern as upholstered doors.
Via: e-bay
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As speculated, Cadillac added a Station Wagon version to its BLS portfolio. Due to go on sale in the fourth quarter of 2007, this is the first station wagon in Cadillac's 104-year-long history. Based on the Saab 9-3 Combi, the front wheel-drive only BLS Wagon will be offered with a 150Hp 1.9L four-cylinder common-rail diesel and three gasoline engines that include two 2.0L four-cylinder versions (129 kW / 175 hp and 154 kW / 210 hp) and a twin-scroll turbocharged 2.8L V6 (188 kW / 255 hp). -Continued 
PRESS RELEASE: Cadillac Extends European Portfolio with BLS Wagon
Further commitment to grow Cadillac's presence in Europe
Expressive design combined with elegance and versatility
Three turbocharged gasoline engines and one direct-injection diesel engine
Sales expected to start in the fourth quarter of 2007
''The Cadillac BLS Wagon is an appealing addition to the Cadillac portfolio for customers preferring dramatically designed luxury vehicles that offer versatility and performance along with outstanding ride and handling characteristics,'' said Cadillac General Manager Jim Taylor. ''This is the first Cadillac wagon in our 104-year history, and we think it will do well in many European markets where consumers desire a high degree of versatility and functionality in their performance luxury vehicles.''
Cadillac signature style
Clear, clean, crisp and sharply defined contours are Cadillac design signatures. An international team of designers, under the leadership of Ed Welburn, GM vice president of Global Design, created a BLS Wagon with a striking wedge shape that is emphasized by the tapered lines of the side windows.
''The whole team was very excited to apply Cadillac's design language to a wagon for the first time,'' said Welburn. ''The V-shaped chrome-plated grille, a Cadillac hallmark, is picked up again by the shape of the rear window, and the body side character lines make it unmistakably a Cadillac.''
The BLS Wagon also features jewel-like headlamps, fog lamps integrated into the body-colored bumper and a wide air intake below the grille. A narrow chrome strip runs along the side windows and the latest LED technology is used in the center high-mounted stop lamp, which is prominently positioned in the rear spoiler. Vertical taillamps, another Cadillac hallmark, play a prominent role in defining the elegant rear proportions of the BLS Wagon.
Luxurious, flexible interior and state-of-the-art infotainment systems
The BLS Wagon interior is highlighted by a three-spoke leather steering wheel and an analog clock in the center stack. The circular instruments have white numerals and red needles on a black background. Flexibility and versatility define the rear seats and cargo area, which are designed to support a wide variety of luxury and leisure interests.
State-of-the-art infotainment systems include high-quality audio units from American sound specialist Bose, among others; a DVD navigation system with touch-screen operation; a Bluetooth-enabled cell phone system with a hands-free kit; and remote controls on the steering wheel.
Turbocharged diesel and turbocharged gasoline engines
The front-wheel-drive BLS Wagon is offered with a turbo-diesel and three turbocharged gasoline engines. The 1.9L four-cylinder diesel engine, with common-rail direct-injection technology, is fitted with a maintenance-free particulate filter and delivers 110 kW (150 hp) of power. The range of gasoline engines includes two 2.0L four-cylinder versions (129 kW / 175 hp and 154 kW / 210 hp), and a high-tech, 2.8L V-6 (188 kW / 255 hp) that features a twin-scroll turbocharger and variable phasing of the intake camshafts.
The BLS Wagon offers six-speed manual transmissions and five- or six-speed automatic transmissions, depending on engine. For BLS models equipped with an automatic transmission, a standard Sport Mode button allows the driver to select a sportier transmission shift pattern.
Comfort and driving dynamics
The chassis, which features MacPherson struts in front and a four-link rear axle, is designed to provide the agility customers expect from a luxury wagon. The chassis tuning ensures dynamic handling performance without compromising comfort and load capacity.
Available in
The Cadillac BLS Wagon will be in European Cadillac showrooms in the fourth quarter of 2007. ''The BLS sedan created a significant amount of showroom traffic at Cadillac dealerships across Europe,'' said
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When I first saw this 806Hp Twin-Supercharged Caddy CTS-V the first thing that popped up in my head was the 810Hp Twin-Turbocharged Currency Motors BMW M5. Click on the link and you’ll see what I mean. Like its pimped Deutsch counterpart, Predator Performance’s CTS-V is one hell of a bad ass machine.
Underneath its stealth-black widebody, this unique CTS-V hides some heavy artillery. Predator threw out the stock V8 and in its place came a modified Corvette C5R 427 engine. Along with the addition of two ATI Procharger P-1SC blowers generating 12 psi of boost, the Caddy’s V8 pumped out 806Hp at 6,400 rpm and 756 ft-lbs of torque at 5,100 rpm at the dyno! There’s no official performance figures out for this thundering monster, but with 806 wild horses, who cares! -Continued: Click “Read More…” below to see details & more pics
427 cid 7.0-liter C5R race block
806 horsepower @ 6400 rpm
756 lb / ft torque @ 5100 rpm
AFR CNC heads w/ fast intake manifold
JE pistons w/ Lunati rods
Comp Cam hydraulic roller
Twin P-1SC Prochargers
Custom fabricated intercooler
Custom fabricated two pass radiator
Differential and transmission gears treated by Rockland Standard Gear co.
Custom differential, transmission, and supplemental engine coolers
Grand Am fender flares, rear spoiler, and heat extractor hood from Specter Works
HRE 19 x 10.5 wheels
285/35ZR19 and 305/30ZR19 Michelin tires
Brembo Gold Series 8 piston calipers w/ 15-inch rotors up front and 4 piston 14.5-inch rotors in rear
PREDATOR PERFORMANCE
Phone - 814-375-5660
Fax - 814-375-5370
Via: egmcartech & gmhightechperformance
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GM is ramping up its efforts to refine the quality and the design of its car interiors and Businessweek had an interesting article on the story. Even more intresting though was the fact that there where several pictures accompanying the story, one of which seems to be previewing an updated interior of the 2008 Cadillac STS. As you can see for yourself by comparing the 2007 STS interior pic we attached to the one you see above, changes seem to include, redesigned centre console with less wooden decoration, new steering wheel and door trims. –Click “Read More…” to see the extra image Via: Kicking Tires, Source: Businessweek
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