Daily Archives 2014-09-24

Today Cadillac announced its new plan for naming its product line. The rule is quite simple: all of its current and future vehicles will be name in the format of  “CT[x]” (here x = a number starts at integer “1”, higher value means higher market position of the car).

For example, previously rumor said the upcoming Cadillac full-size sedan’s name will be “LTS”, now its official name is “CT6”. Below is a spy shot of the Cadillac CT6 full-size luxury sedan.

You may recall recently there is another brand also has this dramatic change of nomenclature, yes you are right, the Infiniti. You may also has a feeling that this is a similar strategy – yes you are right again.

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Following our first report about the new C63 AMG yesterday, today comes more details about the US-spec models.

First, please note that the official new name for the C63 AMG is: Mercedes-AMG C63. Below are latest summary of US-spec C63:

– Powered by the M177 4.0L twin-turbocharged V8 engine
– 7-speed AMG Speedshift transmission
– C63: 469hp @ 5,500 – 6,250 rpm, 479 lb-ft of torque @ 1,750 – 4,500 RPM; 0-60mph: 4.0 seconds
– C63 S: 503hp @ 5,500 – 6,250 rpm, 516 lb-ft of torque @ 1,750 – 4,500 rpm; 0-60mph: 3.9 seconds
– Standard tire size: 245/40 R18 (front); 265/40 R18 (rear); optional size: 245/35 R 19 (front) and 265/35 R 19 (rear)
– C63 standard options: clutch type LS...