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2014 Cadillac CTS News

The third generation of the Cadillac CTS now celebrated at the Auto Show in New York had its premiere.

Cadillac CTS new 2014

The new Cadillac CTS 2014 is launching a new luxury sedan with more dynamic styling and a lot of technology on the market. The third generation of the CTS is based on the same rear-drive architecture as the ATS, is positioned against Mercedes E-Class, BMW 5 Series and Lexus GS.

Compared to its predecessor, the new CTS has increased by 127 mm to 496.6 cm, but the roofline has been lowered by 25 mm, so the dynamic performance was enhanced. The new front design looks very futuristic but also very independent. The new CTS has found its own line that combine new forms with allusions to classic Cadillac lines. Model for the design was the Cadillac-evolution trial.

Here, the classy sedan will come but in the dynamics of the German premium competitors zoom. Thanks to consistent lightweight construction, the new CTS is around 90 kilograms lighter than the U.S. version of the BMW 528i and can compete with a weight balance of approximately 50:50 and driving pleasure.

Cadillac CTS new 2014

Even the base model is equipped with the adaptive damping system Magnetic Ride Control that will offer both perfect road holding and comfort.

Under the hood is too edgy for the first time, the new twin-turbo Cadillac used to have an output of 420 hp has (313 kW) and maximum torque of 583 Nm. In less than 5 seconds, the new CTS will thus accelerate from 0 to 100 km / h.

For the first time in the new top model comes an 8-speed automatic transmission is used, which will provide fast and smooth gearshifts.

Alternatively you can also the CTS with the 2.0-liter turbo 4-cylinder with 272 hp get (203 kW) or the 3.6-liter V6 with 321 hp (239 kW). Both engines are combined with a 6-speed automatic. At the request of the new CTS is also available with all-wheel drive.

Cadillac CTS new 2014 interior

The interior of the new CTS will now offer even more space and a higher quality equipment. The new cue displays, which can be found already in the ATS are also finding their way in the CTS and digitize the fittings. Of course, the new Cadillac come up with lots of luxury extras. Among other things, there is a head-up display, electrically adjustable front seats and air conditioning, a heated leather steering wheel, a Bose sound system and an electric cup holder cover in the center console.

Even with the assistance systems has risen neatly Cadillac says the new CTS comes standard with an automatic parking assistant. Surcharge is also the Front Collision Warning, Lane Assistant, a blind-spot warning, adaptive lighting system and an adaptive cruise control.

In the U.S., the new Cadillac CTS start in the second half, to Europe it will come a little later.

Cadillac CTS new 2014

Cadillac CTS new 2014 interior

Cadillac CTS new 2014

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News from Samson Classics

Samson Classics is pleased to announce a new product that should be in raceways now.

Branded as "Classi-Parts", these are called "Harrys Nuts". They represent a significant change in guide attachment design, possibly the first since we stopped melting screws into the post and started using a nut.















Available in aluminum or brass, CNC-machined for superior accuracy and alignment, these nuts are driven from the top rather than from the edge as with other hex-designs. This allows the nut to be larger in diameter for greater guide stability, and also means that they fit lower and can be more easily mounted and adjusted, as there is no need for space around the nut for the wrench. Especially on cut-down guides, this is a major advantage.

Additionally, the nuts are relieved in the underside so that the contact patch is restricted to the outer periphery of the nut, and the relief also allows space for those pesky little slivers of nylon that often come off a new guide thread.

The brass versions weigh just over 1 gram each; the aluminum parts are just under 1/2 gram each.

The drivers are branded as "Classi-Tools":















Initially these are available in plain finish only, with stainless steel drive pins assembled. On special order we can add a hole and setscrew on the back end to accommodate a hex driver, to turn this into a combination tool. Just specify the hole size needed (2mm for Koford tips, 3mm for Hudy tips, or 3/32" for some others).















MSRP on these will be as follows:

Aluminum nuts: $1.59 each, or $8.49 for a pack of six (packed with individual header cards)
Brass nuts: $1.75 each, or $9.45 for a six-pack (packed with individual header cards)
Combo pack (three aluminum, three brass): $8.95 (packed with individual header cards)

Drivers: $6.95 each (packed with individual header cards) Hex driver holes added for $1.95 extra.

Driver with six aluminum nuts: $14.95 (packed with individual header cards)
Driver with six brass nuts: $15.89 (packed with individual header cards)
Driver with three of each: $15.49 (packed with individual header cards)

Regular discounts on the packs and quantity discounts on the individual nuts will be available to bonafide raceways. 

Please contact Samson Classics at samsonclassics@gmail.com for more details.
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