Dubai, United Arab Emirates - The all-new 2009 Cadillac CTS-V, the most powerful vehicle ever from Cadillac, is set to enter Middle East markets in the fourth quarter of 2008. With the power to accelerate from 0-100 kph in less than four seconds, CTS-V is one of the world's fastest sedans. Combining the performance of a sports car with the poise of a luxury sedan, the CTS-V also includes some elegant and purposeful accents, both inside and out.
The 2009 CTS-V takes the award-winning CTS sport sedan and elevates it to a position within the club of the world's most exclusive and capable cars, with its new supercharged 6.2L V-8 engine set to deliver 556 hp at 6100 rpm and 747 Nm at 3800 rpm of torque. With this, it presents the best of both worlds - supercharged power and superior refinement.
The new CTS-V combines spirited performance with the poise and elegance of a prestigious luxury sedan. The exterior amplifies the assertive stance and elegant details, communicating the car's remarkable capabilities. The dihedral Cadillac grille is larger to enable more air intake and features a satin finish.
The CTS-V offers a luxurious and purposeful interior in a remarkable blend of dramatic design, technology and craftsmanship. Cadillac's hallmark cut-and- sew interiors features prominently in the CTS-V's hand-stitched instrument panel, door trim and center console. Leading-edge infotainment features include: a 40-gigabyte hard drive; advanced navigation system with a "pop-up" screen; Bose digital surround audio and factory-installed Bluetooth capability.
The CTS-V includes many technical enhancements, including Magnetic Ride Control, an industry-first Performance Traction Management Program and the addition of a new automatic transmission with paddle-shift control.
"The CTS-V provides an absolute luxury driving experience across a whole range of conditions. With its powerful performance and unique refinement, the CTS-V has all it takes to capture the hearts and minds of discerning customers in the Middle East." says Adib Takieddine, Marketing Manager for Cadillac in the Middle East.
The powerful 2009 Cadillac CTS-V is being offered outside North America for the first time, and the Middle East market is bracing itself for it.
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About Cadillac
Cadillac is the luxury vehicle division of General Motors. It was founded in 1902. Cadillac is committed to developing compelling, high-quality vehicles with bold design, breakthrough technology and world-class performance. In doing so, Cadillac has carefully preserved the qualities relevant to luxury consumers and translated them into vehicles with the performance, features and benefits that appeal to 21st-century buyers. Global sales and market share have made consistent gains in recent years.
Cadillac today produces the premium entry level BLS, the all new multi award-winning CTS luxury sedan, the STS performance luxury sedan, the SLS long wheelbase luxury sedan, the DTS full-size luxury sedan, the XLR convertible luxury roadster, a line of supercharged performance V-Series models, including the CTS-V, the STS-V, and the XLR-V, the SRX midsize luxury utility, and the world's most powerful line-up of SUVs: the Escalade, Escalade ESV and Escalade EXT.
The Cadillac brand has been an iconic presence in the Middle East region for over 84 years.
About GM
General Motors Corp. (NYSE: GM), the world's largest automaker, has been the annual global industry sales leader for 77 years. Founded in 1908, GM today employs about 266,000 people around the world. With global headquarters in Detroit, GM manufactures its cars and trucks in 35 countries. In 2007, nearly 9.37 million GM cars and trucks were sold globally under the following brands: Buick, Cadillac, Chevrolet, GMC, GM Daewoo, Holden, HUMMER, Opel, Pontiac, Saab, Saturn, Vauxhall, and Wuling. GM's OnStar subsidiary is the industry leader in vehicle safety, security and information services.
In the Middle East since the 1920s, GM's vehicle brands sold in the region are Cadillac, Chevrolet, GMC, HUMMER and Saab supported by a unique set of customer-focused services. GM parts and accessories are sold under the GM Parts and ACDelco brands. The regional office in Dubai covers the company's operations in Bahrain, Iraq, Jordan, Kuwait, Lebanon, Oman, Qatar, Saudi Arabia, Syria, UAE and Yemen. In 2007, GM sold 135,894 vehicles in the Middle East.
For more media material, please visit GM's global media website media.gm.com where you link to various country sites including the Middle East media website http://media.gm.com/me/gm/en/ . More information on GM and its products can be found on the company's consumer websites www.gm.com and www.gmarabia.com.
On 16th September 2008, General Motors will celebrate its 100th birthday. A series of activities and initiatives will take place during the year, under the banner of GMnext, to showcase the company's accomplishments and vision for the future. For more details on GM's centennial, log on to www.gmnext.com
For more information:
Saada Hammad
Communications and Public Relations Manager
General Motors Middle East
Tel (+9714) 3143350
E-mail saada.hammad@gm.com
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