The good folks over at GMInsideNews.com have broken a story that makes the discontinuation of the 2.8l turbo SRX seem more logical.

It appears that the 2012 model will drop the 3.0l V-6 which has been soundly panned by critics as not up to the task of moving the SRX with much authority. In its place with be the next version of the 3.6l Direct Injection V-6 that is expected to put out something in the area of 330hp.

This will become the SRX’s only powerplant at that time.

This is a very nice bump from the 3.0l’s 265hp and also simplifies the SRX offerings from the prior 2-engine lineup.

This also likely previews a bump in output to the other models currently offering the 3.6 (-cough- CTS cough).

Source: GMI

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Remember the Cien? The V-12 powered monster that Cadillac put on the show stands some years ago?

It supposedly served as the inspiration for what became our current CTS Coupe – but Car and Driver are hearing that it might not be as dead as we all expected.

While we have been expecting a 7-series/S-class fighter to slot ahead of the upcoming, unannounced XTS – there are apparently some in GM that would like to see a true supercar in the mold of the Cien make it to production.

This seems fairly unlikely, but I certainly see no reason to believe that uber-Sedan and a matching super sports car couldn’t both be on the way. The S-Class certainly doesn’t keep Mercedes from building the gull-winged SLS and even the CL 4-seat mega-coupe.

We’ll see, I suppose.

Source: Autoblog.com

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The folks over at Cheers and Gears have put together a best guess as to what powertrain options we should expect in the 2014 Alpha-based ATS and ATS-V.

As you might recall, the Alpha and its stretched version the Alpha Plus will be the basis for new Cadillacs as varied as the new ATS and the 3rd generation CTS and the upcoming 6th generation Chevy Camaro.

The good folks at C&G have put together best guesses based on GM powertrain cadence to give some expectations for the engines and transmissions we could expect to see.

Of note:

• 2.0l Turbo DI 4-cylinder as a base engine packing 270hp


• 3.6l DI V-6 with 330hp (up from today’s 304)


• 6.2l DI V-8 with 470hp (this is based on current output of this displacement V-8 and extra power attributable to Direct Injection)


• They are also guessing at a 6-speed auto available on the ATS-V and an 8-speed available in the V-6 and 4


• Economy numbers could be into the low 30’s highway for the 4, 30 in the V-6, and 25 for the big, honking V-8.

Cheer and Gears: 2014 Cadillac ATS – Powertrain Predictions

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Don’t miss our complete image gallery of the ULC.

Cadillac is debuting today in LA their Urban Luxury Concept. This appears to be Cadillac’s foray into a segment we’ve seen recently with Aston Martin’s Cygnet, and to a lesser extent with Lexus’ CT hatchback. Think of this as a Smart ForTwo with Cadillac attitude.

Packing a 1.0l 3-cylinder engine with electric assist routed through a dual-clutch automated manual, the ULC would be expected to deliver mileage numbers of approximately 56 city/65 highway while providing urban-friendly packaging and parking ease.

Full press release below:

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At the November auto show in Los Angeles, Cadillac is slated to show off a concept.

Expected is a thinly veiled version of the upcoming sub-CTS ATS model.

Press days for LA are November 17-18.

Stay tuned for details later this month.

Categories: Concepts, News, Rumored Models, ATS
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