2015 cadillac ats coupe at naias - press release
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Cadillac Introduces 2015 ATS Coupe
Cadillac's first compact luxury Coupe, infused with ATS sedan's agility 2.0L Turbo model is segment's lightest, with increased torque for faster acceleration Launching in summer 2014, continuing Cadillac's ongoing expansion
DETROIT – Cadillac today introduced the allnew 2015 ATS Coupe, a quicker and morepersonal addition to the awardwinning ATS product line. Lighter, more agile and more engagingthan its competitors, it extends Cadillac's productdriven growth and the brand's tradition ofdynamic luxury Coupes.
Cadillac's firstever compact luxury Coupe goes on sale this summer, offering drivers the choiceof rearwheel drive or allwheel drive, and the power from a 2.0L turbocharged fourcylinder or a3.6L sixcylinder. In all combinations, ATS Coupe takes advantage of its lightweight and strongstructure to deliver exhilarating performance with efficiency, with a segmentleadingpowertoweight ratio.
"The 2015 Cadillac ATS Coupe is a natural step in the brand's progression, and anotherdistinctive, funtodrive and technologically advanced product for a new generation of driversextending our target groups," said Uwe Ellinghaus, chief marketing officer, Global Cadillac. "It isan exclusively distinctive American alternative, unique in its class, yet delivering a sporty andsophisticated driving experience rivaling the world's best."
Like the sedan, the ATS Coupe's driving dynamics are rooted in mass efficiency, which helpsmake it one of Cadillac's lightest and most agile models ever – and the lightest car in thecompact luxury Coupe segment. In fact, the 2.0L Turbo engine is upgraded from the current ATSsport sedan to deliver nearly 14 percent more torque for 2015, taking it to 295 lbft (400 Nm).This gives the standard ATS Coupe an advantage in power and weight over similarly equippedCoupes such as the BMW 428i.
Greater torque means greater pulling power, for a greater feeling of responsiveness at lowspeeds, and helps the ATS Coupe achieve an estimated 060 time of 5.6 seconds.
"More power with less weight is always a better combination for performance, and the ATSCoupe offers one of the best powertoweight ratios in the segment, making it feel lighter, moredirect and responsive," said David Leone, Cadillac executive chief engineer. "Engineers vettedthe ATS's performance on the track and the Coupe benefits from that exhaustive validation – allmatched with Cadillac's trademark refinement."
Elements that contribute to the ATS Coupe's balanced performance and responsivecharacteristics include:
Nearly perfect 50/50 weight balance and low center of gravity Fivelink independent rear suspension featuring lightweight, highstrength steel and efficientstraight link designs A multilink doublepivot MacPhersonstrut front suspension with directacting stabilizer bar Underbody aerodynamic shields Premium, beltdriven electric variableeffort steering gear from ZF Steering Systems Brembo front brakes Eighteeninch aluminum wheels Available allwheel drive.
A driveradjustable FE3 sport suspension is available and includes Magnetic Ride Control, amechanical limitedslip differential, highcapacity engine cooling system and 18inchsummerperformance tires. Magnetic Ride Control is a realtime damping system that deliversmore precise body motion control. It "reads" the road and can change damping everymillisecond.
Design details
The 2015 ATS Coupe rides on the same 109.3inch (2,775 mm) wheelbase as the sedan, butfeatures its own bodywork. The roof, doors, rear fenders and trunk lid are unique to the Coupe,along with a specific front fascia and front fenders that accommodate a wider track than thesedan. It is also the first production model to wear Cadillac's revised crest.
The Coupe also has an aggressive stance, with wider front/rear tracks than the sedan,enhanced by short overhangs and sheet metal that wrapping tautly around the tires. Standard18inch wheels are exclusive to the Coupe.
Bold lighting elements are a Cadillac signature feature and the ATS Coupe advances thattradition with available LED headlamps with Adaptive Forward Lighting. Base models featureprojectorbeam headlamps, while highintensitydischarge headlamps and front vertical LED lightsignatures are included on all collections above the standard model. Illuminating outside doorhandles on Performance and Premium collections lend technologically advanced style andfunction to the distinctive Coupe. All models feature LED technology for the taillamps andrearcenter stop lamp.
The ATS Coupe also includes capless fueling.
Inside, the sedan's driverfocused cabin carries over to the Coupe, featuring handcraftedcutandsewn upholstered interior combinations, decorative stitching and authentic materials,including leather, aluminum, carbon fiber and wood, which enhance the emotional connection tothe driving experience.
Choices of many interior color themes, each with unique accent trim materials, cover a widerange – from light, open and warm to dark and serious, and bold technical and sporty.
Available interior features include:
OnStar 4G LTE connectivity with builtin WiFi hotspot Bluetooth phone and audio connectivity with natural voice recognition Texttovoice converts incoming text messages to speech and reads them over the audiosystem speakers USB, auxiliary and SD memory card ports SiriusXM Satellite Radio with threemonth trial subscription Reconfigurable 5.7inch, threewindow instrument panel cluster display Fullcolor reconfigurable headup display.
A Bose ® premium audio system with Active Noise Cancelation technology is standard on allmodels and includes electronic sound enhancement on models equipped with the availablepremium surround sound audio system. Exclusive to ATS Coupe and differing from othermanufacturers' system that pipe recorded engine sounds through the audio system, Cadillac'ssystem enhances only the car's authentic powertrain sounds to enhance the performanceexperience.
The 12speaker surround sound upgrade is available on Standard and Luxury, and it is includedwith Performance and Premium collections. It includes Bose Audio Pilot, which continuouslymonitors ambient sounds and adjusts the music volume and program content to optimize thelistening experience
Additionally, a navigation system is also available on Luxury and Performance collections, and itis standard with the Premium Collection.
Enhanced Cadillac CUE leads technologies
Cadillac CUE is the centerpiece of the ATS Coupe's comprehensive collection of technologiesdesigned to enhance the driving experience and complement customers' increasingly connectedlifestyles. It is available on base models and standard on Luxury, Performance and Premiumcollections, with enhanced connectivity and convenience for 2015, including a new TexttoVoicefeature for smartphone users with Bluetooth profile (M.A.P.) and Siri Eyes Free for iPhone iOS 6and iOS 7 users enhance connectivity and convenience. Each enables voicecontrolledconnectivity – and helps keep phones in pockets and hands on the wheel.
The heart of CUE is the eightinch LCD multitouch sensitive screen, integrated into the top ofthe central instrument panel and featuring a motorized, fully capacitive faceplate at the bottom
concealing a 1.8L storage area. CUE's vibrant LCD screen resembles a smartphone's screen,with large, easytotarget icons to execute commands.
Complementing CUE is OnStar 4G LTE connectivity, featuring a new builtin WiFi hotspot thatcan connect up to seven devices at once. The new 4G LTE connection can also be used topower CUE Collection, a new incar app marketplace coming to Cadillac vehicles this year.
Additional technologies that make life with the ATS Coupe more convenient include the capabilityof remotely starting the engine or lowering the windows with the key fob or the owner'ssmartphone. EZ Key passive entry and pushbutton starting is standard, too, so the key neverneeds to leave the driver's pocket or purse.
Powerdense powertrains
The engine lineup includes a standard 2.0L turbocharged fourcylinder and available 3.6L V6.The awardwinning 2.0L Turbo is rated at 272 horsepower (203 kW) and 295 lbft of torque (400Nm). The awardwinning 3.6L V6 is rated at 321 horsepower (239 kW) and 275 lbft of torque(373 Nm).
At 136hp/L, the 2.0L Turbo is one of the most powerdense engines in the industry, toppingengines from European competitors. It also delivers 90 percent of its peak torque from 2100 rpmto 5400 rpm and the full 295 lbft of peak torque (400 Nm) from 3000 to 4600 rpm. The broadtorque band is supported by boost levels as high as 18 psi (1.26 bar) in the speed range, whichis designed to give the lightweight ATS Coupe an exhilarating feeling of immediate power ondemand.
Both engines feature direct injection and dual overhead camshafts with continuously variablevalve timing, which help optimize power and efficiency, as well as reduce emissions. And eachis matched with the HydraMatic 6L45 sixspeed automatic transmission with tapshift control. Asixspeed manual is also available with the 2.0L Turbo.
Advanced safety features
ATS Coupe provides the same safety technologies that earned the sedan NHTSA 5Starallaround and overall crash safety ratings – the highest available.
Additionally, Cadillac provides available advanced safety based on Cadillac's "control and alert"strategy, which employs up to two cameras, eight ultrasonic sensors and six radar signals tohelp prevent crashes. The safety features bolster driver vision and awareness of road hazards,and can even assist to help the driver avert potential crashes. In certain situations, Cadillac'sadvanced crashavoidance systems, such as automatic braking, can prefill and automaticallyapply braking in response to potential hazards.
Among the most sophisticated of the features is Fr ont and Rear Automatic Braking . It relies onradar, camera and ultrasonic technology to help the driver prevent front and rear lowspeedcollisions via a progression of alerts that extend to complete braking, if necessary.
Many of the advanced safety features are bundled in the Driver Awareness and Driver AssistPackages. The Driver Awareness package is available on Luxury and included in Performanceand Premium Collections. It includes:
Safety Alert Seat Forward Collision Alert Lane Departure Warning and Lane Keep Assist – new to Cadillac for 2015 Intellibeam ® highbeam control Front and rear park assist Rearvision camera with dynamic guidelines.
The Driver Assist package is available on Performance and Premium collections and includes allof the Driver Awareness package content, plus:
FullSpeed Range Adaptive Cruise Control Automatic Collision Preparation Motorized safety belts – new to Cadillac for 2015 Electronic Park Brake Front and Rear Automatic Braking Enhanced Side Blind Zone Alert – new to Cadillac for 2015 Rear CrossTraffic Alert Fullcolor headup display.
The advanced technologies complement other ATS safety features, including eight standard airbags, safety belt pretensioners and load limiters, StabiliTrak electronic stability control systemwith fullfunction traction control and fourwheel disc brakes with fourchannel ABS, patentedrotor coating protection and autodry functionality .
Cadillac has been a leading luxury auto brand since 1902. In recent years, Cadillac hasengineered a historic renaissance led by artful engineering and advanced technology. Moreinformation on Cadillac can be found at media.cadillac.com .
2015 CADILLAC ATS COUPE PRELIMINARY SPECIFICATIONSOverview
Model: Cadillac ATS Coupe
Body style / driveline: 2door luxury sport luxury sedan, RWD or AWD
Construction: unitized welded steel body with directmounted front cradle andrubberisolated, multilink independent rear suspension
GM vehicle class: compact luxury car
Engines
2.0L Turbo DI VVT 3.6L V6 DI VVT
Displacement (cu in / cc): 122 / 1998 217 / 3564
Bore & stroke (in / mm): 3.39 x 3.39 / 86 x 86 3.7 x 3.37 / 94 x 85.6
Block material: cast aluminum cast aluminum
Cylinder head material: cast aluminum cast aluminum
Valvetrain: DOHC, fourvalves percylinder, continuously variablevalve timing
DOHC, four valves per cylinder,continuously variable valve timing
Fuel delivery: direct highpressure fuelinjection
direct highpressure fuel injection
Compression ratio: 9.5:1 11.5:1
Horsepower(hp / kW @ rpm):
272 / 203 @ 5500 (SAEcertified)
321 / 239 @ 6800 (SAE certified)
Torque(lbft / Nm @ rpm):
295 / 400 @ 30004600 (SAEcertified)
275 / 373 @ 4800 (SAE certified)
Recommended fuel: premium recommended butnot required
regular unleaded or E85
Maximum engine speed(rpm):
7000 7200
Cadillacestimated fueleconomy (city / hwy):
21 / 31 19 / 28
Transmissions
TREMEC TR3160 HydraMatic 6L45
Type: fully synchronized sixspeedmanual with single overdrive
sixspeed, electronicallycontrolled, automatic overdrivewith torque converter clutch
Gear ratios (:1):
First: 4.12 4.06
Second: 2.62 2.37
Third: 1.81 1.55
Fourth: 1.30 1.16
Fifth: 1.00 0.85
Sixth: 0.80 0.67
Reverse: 3.75 3.20
Final drive ratio: 3.27 3.27
Chassis / Suspension
Configuration: rearwheel drive
Differential: open (FE2); mechanical limitedslip (FE3)
Front suspension: FE2: MacPhersontype with dual lower ball joints, twintubestruts and directacting stabilizer barFE3: Magnetic Ride Control with monotube inverted struts
Rear suspension: FE2: independent fivelink with twintube shock absorbersFE3: Magnetic Ride Control with monotube shocks
Steering type: ZF rackmounted electric, powerassisted and variable assist
Steering ratio: FE2: 16.8:1FE3: 15.3:1
Steering turns, lock tolock:
FE2: 3.16FE3: 2.86
Turn circle (ft / m): FE2 RWD: 36.38 / 11.09FE3 RWD: 35.99 / 10.97FE2 AWD: 38.05 / 11.60
Chassis control: fourchannel StabiliTrak w/ brake assist and traction control
Wheels and Tires
Wheel size and type: 18 x 8inch aluminum (machinedface)18 x 8inch aluminum (polished)18 x 9inch aluminum (FE3 rear)
Tire size: 225/40R18 92V runflat allseason225/40R18 88W / 255/35R18 90W runflat summeronly
Brakes
Type: fourwheel disc with sliding calipers on base; fourchannelABS/TCS w/ DRP; Brembo brakes with fixed calipers on Luxury,Performance and Premium collections 18 x 9inch aluminum(FE3 rear)
Rotor type and thickness(in / mm):
standard front: 11.8 x 1.02 (300 x 26) vented, with Ferritic NitroCarburized process for corrosion resistancestandard rear: 12.4 x 0.90 (315 x 23) vented, with Ferritic NitroCarburized process for corrosion resistanceuplevel front: 12.6 x 1.18 (321 x 30) vented, with Ferritic NitroCarburized process for corrosion resistanceuplevel rear: 12.4 x 0.90 (315 x 23) vented, with Ferritic NitroCarburized process for corrosion resistance
DimensionsExterior
Wheelbase (in / mm): 109.3 / 2775
Length (in / mm): 183.6 / 4663
Height (in / mm): 54.8 / 1392 (roof)55.1 / 1399 (with antenna)
Width (in / mm): 72.5 / 1841
Track (in / mm): front: 60.3 / 1532rear: 61.7 / 1568
Curb weight (lb / kg): 3418 / 1550
Weight distribution(% front / rear):
51 / 49
Interior
Legroom (in / mm): front: 42.3 / 1074rear: 33.5 / 850
Headroom (in / mm): front: 37.6 / 954rear: 35.1 / 891
Shoulder room (in / mm): front: 54.1 / 1375rear: 51.1 / 1298
Hip room (in / mm): front: 54.1 / 1374rear: 44.5 / 1131
Capacities
Seating capacity(front / rear):
2 / 2
EPA passenger volume(cu ft / L):
83.9 / 2377
EPA trunk volume(cu ft / L):
10.4 / 295
Trailer towing maximum(lb / kg):
1000 / 454 (3.6L)
Fuel tank (gal / L): 16 / 60.5
Engine oil (qt / L): 2.0L RWD: 5 / 4.7 (RWD)2.0L AWD : 6 / 5.7 (AWD)3.6L: 6 / 5.7
Cooling system (qt / L): 8.1 / 7.7 (2.0L) 11 / 10.4 (3.6L)
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