For immediate release
CADILLAC ATS SEDAN
Vehicle Highlights:
All-new, lightweight, rear-wheel-drive architecture with one of the lowest curb weights in
the segment
– less than 3,400 pounds (1,542 kg)
Broad lineup of engines, including two four-cylinders and a V-6 for North America,
capitalizes on lightweight structure for performance with efficiency
Cadillac CUE, a comprehensive, in-vehicle experience that merges intuitive design with
auto industry-first controls and commands for information and entertainment data
2013 CADILLAC ATS
CHALLENGES THE WORLD’S BEST COMPACT LUXURY CARS
The all-new 2013 Cadillac ATS compact luxury sports sedan
is the brand’s entry into the world’s
most significant luxury car segment and is designed
to challenge the world’s best premium cars.
Its sophisticated driving experience is enhanced with Cadillac
CUE
, a
comprehensive, in-vehicle
user experience
that merges intuitive design with industry-first controls and commands for
information and media data.
Developed on an all-new, lightweight rear-drive architecture, the ATS reflects a new expression
of Cadillac’s Art & Science execution philosophy, centered on a foundation of driving dynamics
and mass efficiency. It is the most agile and lightweight Cadillac, with one of the lowest curb
weights in the segment
– less than 3,400 pounds (1,542 kg). All-wheel drive is available.
Germany’s famed Nürburgring served as one of the key testing grounds, along with additional
roads, race tracks and laboratories around the globe, where ATS engineers balanced
performance with Cadillac’s trademark refinement. Contributing components and features
include:
50/50 weight balance
Cadillac’s first five-link independent rear suspension using lightweight, high-strength
steel and efficient straight link designs
A multi-link double-pivot MacPherson-strut front suspension with direct-acting stabilizer
bar
Driver-adjustable FE3 sport suspension with Magnetic Ride Control real-time damping
Underbody aerodynamic shields
Premium (belt driven) electric variable-effort steering gear from ZF Steering Systems
Four-channel ABS with available Brembo performance brakes
Available all-wheel drive.
The ATS is offered as a well-equipped standard model and in Luxury, Performance and
Premium collections. A broad lineup of engines
– including two four-cylinders and a V-6 for
North America
– delivers strong power to the ATS and capitalizes on the car’s lightweight
structure to complement its performance with efficiency. The optional engines include an all-new
2.0L turbocharged four-cylinder rated at 272 horsepower (203
kW) and Cadillac’s award-
winning 3.6L V-6, estimated at 321 horsepower (239 kW).
ATS design and exterior features
