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Cadillac Says ATS Is Lightest in Its Class

Cadillac boasts that the 2013 ATS sedan with the 2.5-liter engine and an automatic transmission is the lightest car sold in its class in the US. It’s curb weight of 3,315 lbs. (1503 kg) means it’s under that of its market rivals the BMW 3-Series, Mercedes-Benz C-Class and Audi A4.
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And if power is what you’re after the 3.6-liter V6 offers 0 to 60 mph in just 5.4 seconds, which is comparable to its competitors.

What’s more, the ATS will also be economical, as Cadillac engineers estimate 32 mpg highway and 22 mph in the city for the base 2.5-liter and 2.0-liter turbo (EPA estimates are not yet available).

“Being quick and agile are highly valued qualities in the compact luxury sport sedan segment,” said David Masch, ATS chief engineer. “We designed and engineered ATS’s all-new vehicle architecture to deliver a spirited driving experience that builds on Cadillac’s sport heritage and success with its performance-tuned CTS-V.”
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Mihnea's favorite cars have already been built, the so-called modern classics from the '80s and '90s. He also loves local car culture from all over the world, so don't be surprised to see him getting excited about weird Japanese imports, low-rider VWs out of Germany, replicas from Russia or LS swaps down in Florida.
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