New Camaro could be a Hybrid

The artist who sketched out this piece of art just a couple of years ago where he had just finished up this years Motor Trend car of the year, the 2008 Cadillac CTS sedan. Cadillac has finally stepped back up to the coupe scene since it sent the dismal Eldorado to the big junk yard in the sky. The new CTS is slated for a 2010 model year and expect a production vehicle very close to this “concept”.

Almost everything you see will make it into the real car according to Cadillac. It shares design elements from a couple vehicles. The dramaticly raked back windshield sits at the very limit of GM standards only rivaled by that of the Corvette’s. Also from the Vette are hidden electric door buttons which should make it into production as well. Engines will include the current CTS’ optional 3.6L V6 which is rated at over 300 hp and Europe gets a 2.9L turbo diesel version. Both a six-speed manual and automatic are likely to be available.

Of course this opens the door for a CTS-V coupe with a supercharged 550 hp monster under the hood…mmmm. But the question is how will Cadillac maintain the coupes sales. Mr. Dean over at Cadillac promises that a flow of special versions will keep the folks salivating for more and who knows with a profile like that of the CTS coupe its very likely that convertible could be in the works.

Hats off to you Cadillac for reviving a brand long thought to be aging with its client base.