Move over upscale German compact luxury coupes, there's a new ride in town.
It's just a matter of time before Cadillac's newest star, the ATS sedan is given a coupe sibling. My version, above, is not the all-out dramatically styled geometric paragon of haute couture as is the larger CTS coupe. This ATS coupe, or ATC most likely, is a bit more "practical" in appearance, more akin to the 3 series, A5 and C Class coupes. Gently rounded lines first seen on the sedan are gently becoming the new Art & Science norm, with proportion and stance as much a part of the brand's DNA as is the overt angularity.
Update:
One of the great commenters over at CarSpyShots.com's Photoshop section, where I have been posting my car chops for years, suggested I increase the glass area of the coupe a bit. Since I had raised the beltline from the donor sedan, I lowered it back to production height to see how it looked. I'm torn. I always like my original intention, but I have no problems at all with the increased glass. I think it looks quite fetching, actually!
Update:
Nice work! It looks "factory" if that's not an insult to your art! I've heard speculation about a station wagon and a convertible. A Cadillac convertible would be hot!
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"Factory" is good with me! Maybe the CTS coupe will morph into a luxury convertible and the ATS will take over the sporty coupe market...
DeleteI like this a lot. I hope that Ed Welburn catches your site on a regular basis.
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The ATS is one of the nicest small premium designed sedans that will go down in history as a true American competitor to the 3 Series segment. Casey's work foresees how well a 2 door version will rival against the new 4 Series BMW Coupe.
ReplyDeleteI think an ATS coupe would wipe the floor with the new 4 series BMW. hahahaheeheeehawww. I bet it would.
DeleteGod, I LOVE this car!
ReplyDeleteYou took the excellent sedan and turned it into a STUNNING coupe! BRAVO!
The car eclipses the CTS coupe in desirability.
BTW, the side glass looks great either way.
thanks, PX!
DeleteI like it and all, BUT, isn't that C pillar a little generic? It's kind of Audi/Pontiac G6. I like it when you put more distinctive style on them. Needs more cow-bell. Maybe some tunnel-back? Maybe some 67 Eldorado? Best.
ReplyDeleteDang! i do really love this car glad that you have featured this. I am looking for this kind of car here in our place but sad to say still i haven't seen it
ReplyDeleteI'm hoping Cadillac goes all out doing the coupe, the way they did with the CTS coupe, which shares with the sedan no bodywork aft of the cowl. It's even got a faster windshield. If they put that kind of effort into the ATS coupe, they're going to really have something.
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