Cadillac ATS Revealed! Official pics leak ahead of Detroit debut

[Mr Twisty]

He must be a pretty big guy, I guess there will be few complaints from the tall crowd.

Curious if the alum/ti undercarriage parts will go to steel for the Camaro?

[Sawyer]

Very nice. Now let's see the ATS V. Love the interior!

[DGthe3]

Originally Posted by shank0668

How about the Camaro takes this plateform (which it is) and then the Chevelle gets the Current Camaro's platform?

I'd use a larger variant of the Alpha platform instead of re-engineering Zeta ... again.

[shank0668]

Originally Posted by DGthe3

I'd use a larger variant of the Alpha platform instead of re-engineering Zeta ... again.

Don't change a whole lot about the current Camaro to the Chevelle....

[truth411]

OK, Judgeing from the Specs of this car an Alpha 6 Gen Camaro V8 should wiegh just under 3600lbs, That would be a HUGE WIN!!!!

[Kyle2k]

I know I should never read comments after articles on the automotive websites, but are people seriously just bitter or in a skewed reality? How can anyone say something legitimately negative about this car?

BMW interiors don't touch this car IMO - The only Audi I can think of that does is the R8 - To be honest the amount of leather and stitching patterns on the dash remind me more of an Aston than anything currently being produced by the typical luxury makers; and, if you wouldn't agree with this previous statement at least concede that an offering like this for your ENTRY LEVEL car is impressive and then some.

[TaylorRyanSS]

Originally Posted by Kyle2k

I know I should never read comments after articles on the automotive websites, but are people seriously just bitter or in a skewed reality? How can anyone say something legitimately negative about this car?

BMW interiors don't touch this car IMO - The only Audi I can think of that does is the R8 - To be honest the amount of leather and stitching patterns on the dash remind me more of an Aston than anything currently being produced by the typical luxury makers; and, if you wouldn't agree with this previous statement at least concede that an offering like this for your ENTRY LEVEL car is impressive and then some.

BMW interiors are very blah. Same with Mercedes. Cadillac definitely has one of the coolest looking interiors for luxury cars IMO.

[Milk 1027]

I want cadillac seats in my Camaro

[Txmxracer]

It says the curb weight is less than 3400 pounds. This bodes extremely well for the 6th gen Camaro!

[a_Username]

Originally Posted by Txmxracer

It says the curb weight is less than 3400 pounds. This bodes extremely well for the 6th gen Camaro!

Exactly what I was thinking; I was quite amazed that they got the weight that low. The V6 ATS won't be slow at all; should be a high 13 second car with that weight. Can't wait for the specifics on a V.

[Mr Twisty]

Originally Posted by DGthe3

50 more hp and about 200 fewer pounds will guarantee that the ATS turbo will be quicker than the Buick Regal.

see below

Originally Posted by a_Username

Exactly what I was thinking; I was quite amazed that they got the weight that low. The V6 ATS won't be slow at all; should be a high 13 second car with that weight. Can't wait for the specifics on a V.

I think you're about spot-on

The V6 Camaro is already close to 13's... I'll be surprised if this car don't piss off an SS ... that's right... I said it

V6 FAST LIST
Bone Stock (No external or internal engine modifications, stock tires):
1. 14.247 @ ???? - DandD - LS A6

1/4 sec. away from 13's with a heavier car same motor..... yup

[DGthe3]

Originally Posted by shank0668

Don't change a whole lot about the current Camaro to the Chevelle....

There probably isn't much, engineering wise, that would be different between a Chevelle & a next gen CTS-Coupe either ...


I just thought of something though ... a new Monte Carlo might have a better business case than a Chevelle. Take the long wheel base version of the Alpha platform to be used on the CTS, then give the car an interior volume similar to the ATS. Coupe only body style, with a very long hood. Will it be a niche vehicle? Absolutely. But so would a Chevelle. But the Monte Carlo would at least be much more differentiated from everything else in the Chevy lineup. It probably has much more recognition in the market today too. It could also lead to a Buick Rivera, which would give the brand a halo car with no obvious competition from Cadillac

[lil_chef]

Originally Posted by truth411

OK, Judgeing from the Specs of this car an Alpha 6 Gen Camaro V8 should wiegh just under 3600lbs, That would be a HUGE WIN!!!!

i'd venture to guess that with the less luxurious interior/accommodations, even if the camaro was larger than the ATS it should still tip the scales at about 3400 lb

[TJ91]

3400 lbs? This is exactly what the Camaro needs, cant wait to see this platform for the new Camaro