Is Cadillac ready to have Lincoln as a serious competitor once again? I bet not. While Cadillac allowed for their “Ultra” Northstar program (a much needed update to the dual overhead cam 32 valve v8 engine) to fall through the cracks, Lincoln has been working on their 3.5-liter EcoBoost V6 for the 2010 model year. Mated to a six-speed automatic transmission, the twin-turbo engine is rated at 355 bhp and 350 lb-ft torque, all while providing 16 mpg city and 25 mpg highway. This is exactly where Cadillac needs to be for their non-V-Series vehicles. 320 horsepower and 315 foot pounds of torque is old news for heavy luxury cars. Then you have the even weaker “new” 3.6 direct injected v6 found in the CTS and upcoming SRX. continue reading…
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Earlier this month GM announced they were canceling development of their new, advanced, DOHC V8 which would have served as the replacement for Cadillac’s venerable Northstar engine. This comes to the chagrin of many Northstar-faithful who have cultivated an almost cult-like reverence for the 4.6L powerplant. continue reading…
Over the years, there have been many models of the Cadillac, each with its own unique style and features, but all staying true to the Cadillac brand. More recently, Cadillac has produced cars that are more sporty in appearance. These have smaller, sleaker bodies, and boast a robust line of capability and power.
Because the Cadillac is one of the most popular cars to date, and because it has been around for a long time, car enthusiasts don’t pass up the chance to share valuable information that can serve as technical tips for those who may share a common problem. Below are a few such tips, specific to 1986 and 1987 models. continue reading…
So, you’re at the auto parts store buying plug wires for that old car of yours. Down the counter from you is this pretty little thing talking on the phone. As you’re looking you see all these little packets of “stuff”. So you go over and look and see that these little packets are for everything from plug wires to radiator hoses. Before you leave you pickup a radiator hose and an oil change “kit”, but pass by those little packets again. continue reading…