I see a shop in Garland Texas (ExaTorq) offers dyno tuning using Wester’s Garage or HPTuners. Both appear to support the LY7 V6 in my 2005 CTS, so I emailed to see if I can arrange to have the CTS dyno tuned. Another 10-15hp would put the CTS low times for 0-60 mph consistently under 6 sec, which is my goal for the CTS.
Last test results, during the AP-22 side by side with the Performancebox report here.
The Canadian National Post reports that the GM plant in Oshawa is slated to build the new Cadillac XTS sedan. The XTS is the notional large sedan that will replace the current FWD DTS and RWD STS models with a single highly desirable luxury sedan.
Cadillac went to 3-letter “Euro” names with the CTS/DTS/STS swap. The names don’t “mean” anything, or do mean things, depending on the day and press release. For example, CTS means “C-class Touring Sedan”, the C-class Mercedes being the size and competitive range the CTS is aimed at.
The convertible XLR is ‘eXperimental Luxury Roadster’, here using experimental in the ‘has the latest technology’ and not ‘it might blow up’ sense.
So, the new XTS would be an ‘eXperimenal Touring Sedan’. Cadillacs have often been GM’s pilot brand for new technologies. It makes sense to add the very latest options to the premium brand, where customers are willing to pay for premium equipment. It also allows the manufacturer to prove out technologies on shorter production runs, then release them to higher production models to follow.
I suppose I don’t object to the experimental moniker as long as the sedan that bears the name is experimental, and has some ‘reach’ to it.
Enjoying the Light Platinum (silver) CTS and light neutral (tan) interior on hot summer days. Where I park is out in direct sunlight, so there is every chance for the car to be as hot as possible (AHAP) before I arrive. Lighter color Cadillacs, window tinting, and light color interiors help to offset that.
Have a longer commute on my current project, so really enjoying XM radio’s variety. High stress and I tune in Watercolors Contemporary Jazz. Book radio is a favorite for heavy traffic and later commutes. Also I enjoy having a few choices for the news, including the BBC if I need a break from the US perspective.
Can’t wait for solar powered cooling in automobiles to hit the mainstream. Will be much better to arrive back to a cool vehicle after work.