2012 Cadillac SRX SUV

SRX models with new engines are expected to arrive in dealerships in late summer. Prices will be announced closer to the start of production. SRX will receive direct injected 3.6L V-6 engine is projected to deliver 300 horsepower (224 kW) and 260 lb.-ft. (353 Nm) of torque, according to initial tests by Cadillac. 3.0L current SRX is directly injected V-6 engine provides 265 horsepower (198 kW) and 223 pounds-ft (302 Nm) of torque.

This new model will continue to have the door lock switch on the center console. Also for 2012, SRX will offer a complete machine-new face on 20-inch wheels, a performance standard and premium trim levels. Other enhancements for 2012 SRX includes Bluetooth phone connectivity standard on all models, heated steering wheel on the luxury, performance and premium trim levels and a switch to lock the door on the driver and passenger door panel.

SRX is also available in versions of all-wheel-drive that incorporates an electronic limited slip rear differential. Popular features already offered on the SRX include fencing and a big move cargo under floor storage room in the back, a liftgate that can be programmed to stop at different altitudes and an UltraView sunroof that covers 70 percent of the roof of the vehicle.

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2011 Cadillac CTS-V Black Diamond Edition

Black Diamond Edition, available on the CTS-V sedan, coupe and wagon models, will be first used by a car belonging to pigment SpectraFlair JDSU in North America. JDSU, a technology company Milipitas, California-based optics, specializing in advanced color solutions for various markets. Its pigment used in paint certain DuPont provided to Cadillac.

In the Cadillac CTS-V Black Diamond, tri-coat paint embedded with dark pigment SpectraFlair Bright Silver. While other luxury makers offer metallic paint, Black Diamond is made through a careful process that gives added dimension paint.

Not only contains small bits of metal, pigment SpectraFlair in Black Diamond uses an aluminum flakes are packed in a glass-like substance called magnesium fluoride. The result is a paint that has the same diamond sparkle like the light hits the surface from different angles.

In addition to unique paint, Cadillac CTS-V Black Diamond comes standard with content that complements the look and feel. This special edition: Satin Graphite 19-inch wheels with Brembo brake calipers yellow. rear calipers are six-piston front, four-piston brake stops providing exceptional capabilities. Recaro seats featuring a 14 element is adjusted, the French-stitched leather and microfiber suede inserts in the middle of the cushions and seatbacks. Midnight Sapele wood trim is known for its durability and distinctive grain.

CTS-V Black Diamond Edition joins the award-winning line Cadillac V-Series performance luxury vehicles. The CTS-V Sedan, Coupe and Wagon 6.2L V8 all the features a supercharged engine with 556-horspower, Magnetic Ride Control suspension that reads and reacts to the road 1,000 times a second and Michelin Pilot Sport PS2 tires.

Cadillac CTS-V Black Diamond comes with a suggested retail price, including destination fees, from $ 69,190 to $ 70,490 for manual or automatic, premium $ 4.850 on the basic price of the CTS-V. CTS-V Black Diamond will be available in U.S. dealerships in March 2011.

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