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Cadillac general manager Jim Taylor unveils the new 2008 Cadillac CTS Monday at the North American International Auto Show at Detroit's Cobo Center.

A special occasion warrants a special means of transportation: For the Academy Awards Ceremony 2007 GeigerCars.de built the exclusive STAR FORCE VIP shuttle, based on the latest Cadillac Escalade ESV. The STAR FORCE was commissioned by the German TV network ProSieben.

The American SUV was completely reworked by the tuning specialists from GeigerCars.de. The 403-hp / 296-kW 6.2-liter V8 engine gains an additional 20 horsepower with the GeigerCars.de stainless-steel high-performance exhaust system.

On the outside the upgraded Cadillac is an instant eye catcher with its large 10Jx24 chrome wheels and size 305/35 ZR 24 Pirelli Scorpion tires. In addition the ride height was lowered by 100 millimeters and the body was painted in a special ProSieben STAR FORCE color scheme. Bright STAR FORCE LED stars adorn the exclusive VIP shuttle at night. The front received a new and even more commanding chrome grille. But that’s not all: ProSieben TV host Annemarie Warnkross served as the model for the imposing gold-plated hood ornament.

The interior also features an especially exclusive design: The red and black leather seats with STAR FORCE logo are custom-made by GeigerCars.de as is the rear partition wall with retractable glass pane. A Toshiba LCD projector can beam the images of either digital TV broadcasts or a DVD onto the glass pane coated with a special holographic projection surface foil. The accompanying sound comes from a Hi-Fi system with more than 1,000 watts of power and loudspeakers and subwoofer custom-calibrated to the Escalade’s interior.

To provide the two rear passengers with maximum of legroom the body specialists from GeigerCars.de modified the floorpan of the Cadillac. The seats are upholstered with the finest leather sporting the ProSieben colors red and black, and offer maximum seating comfort. The sideboard mounted behind the partition wall comes with an innovative feature: At the push of a button it glides rearward to present the rear occupants with drinks or appetizers.

The GeigerCars.de designers further equipped the black 4x4 with a gigantic Webasto power folding roof over the rear seats to let the VIP guests enjoy the California sun.

Immediately after completion the GeigerCars.de STAR FORCE VIP shuttle was flown to Los Angeles for the Academy Awards Ceremony on February 25, 2007. There ProSieben will use it for its coverage of the world’s most important motion picture award.

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Limousine 4d

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2.6 V6 24v aut.

2.6 V6 24v

2.8 V6 24v aut.

2.8 V6 24v

3.2 V6 24v aut.

3.2 V6 24v

3.6 V6 24v aut.

3.6 V6 24v

CTS-V - 5.7 V8 aut.





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Irmscher (Germany) Cadillac tuning



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A bold new design statement from Cadillac is the CTS. A performance sedan with all the Cadillac qualities, the car is built to compete with the best of Europe and Asia. An all-new V6, available 5-speed manual transmission, and performance designed suspension system mark the CTS as a true performance sedan with spirited driving in mind. The interior was produced with a high regard to design, fit, finish, and quality.



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6.0 V8 aut. 4wd





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Canepa (United States of America) Denali tuning

Canepa (United States of America) Escalade tuning



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Available in rear- or all-wheel drive, the Escalade marks Cadillac\'s first statement at building Sport Utility Vehicles. Redesigned in 2002, the full-size SUV sports all the ruggedness of a lesser model truck, while escalading owners into the upper echelon of the popular SUV market. Featuring OnStar, DVD-Navigation, and many other options, the Escalade is laden with leather, wood, and a plethora of standard features Cadillac buyers have come to expect, offering an exciting alternative to the usual luxury SUV. For 2003, Escalade adds numerous features, including new safety applications, a redesigned instrument panel and console, and new entertainment options.



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Chevrolet - Avalanche

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Chevrolet - Tahoe

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Type : sedan
Amount of the Doors : 4
The Place Seatings : 5
The Place Seatings ����. : 5
Sizes and mass : Length x width x height, mm : 4997 x 1897 x 1428 : Wheel base, mm : 2850 : Mass, kgs : 1847 : Full mass, kgs : 2274 : Service load, kgs : 427 : Volume of the luggage rack, l : 445
Type of the engine : gasoline
Preparation to air gas : forced
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Amount cylinder : 8
Amount valve on cylinder : 4
Volume of the engine, sm3 : 4565
Maximum engine size, sq / ls : 205 / 279
Frequency of the rotation under maximum power about/mines : 5200
Maximum turning moment, Nm : 407
Frequency of the rotation under maximum turning moment about/mines : 4400
Class bad material : D3
Drive : front
Gearbox : automatic�������
Amount of the issues : 4
Front springs : spring
Back springs : spring
Front brake : disc
Back brake : disc
Buses : 235/60R16Z
Buses back travell about :
Runaway before 100 km/ch, sec. : 7.8
Maximum velocity, km/ch : 203
Consuption fuel in town cycle, l/100 km : 19.7
Consuption fuel in country cycle, l/100 km : 9.7
Consuption fuel average, l/100 km : 13.4
Volume of the tank, l. : 70
Type fuel : Super