The few posts i saw covering these were a bit muddled. So I am reproducing it here.
I even got a direct link to the dealer world site.
http://eogld.ecomm.gm.com/NASApp/domestic/proddesc.jsp?year=2008&regionID=1&divisionID=5&type=0&vehicleID=4824&section=modelhome&page=&butID=1#


notice something funny?
The 8 inch DVD/Nav system looks stationary, not a pop up.

http://eogld.ecomm.gm.com/images/lightduty/newfeatures/08cast06550_nf.jpg

HIGHLIGHTS

LED tail lights with light pipes
Cut and sew instrument panel and door trim
(LLT) 3.6L VVT direct injection V6 engine for 1SB Equipment Group
Upgraded instrument panel cluster with multi line Driver Information Center (DIC)
Available (C3U) double-sized UltraView sunroof with power sunshade
Available (P62) 17" x 8" machined-faced aluminum wheels
Available (P63) 18" x 8" aluminum wheels with high-polished finish
Available (P75) 18" x 8" aluminum wheels with premium multi-coat painted finish
Available (UAV) navigation system with 8" pip-up screen. Includes Bose 5.1 Cabin Surround Sound with true iPod functionality (steering wheel controls and radio display), XM1 Real-Time Traffic and XM1 Real-Time Weather (requires [Y44] Seating Package)
New Key Fob design
New exterior colors (12U) Black Cherry and (89U) Crystal Red Tintcoat. (89U) available at extra charge.
New interior colors 194 Ebony with Ebony interior accents; 394 Cashmere with Cocoa interior accents and 894 Light Titanium with Ebony accents
StabiliTrak is standard
Standard Tire Pressure Monitor
Standard 17" wheels
Standard (U2T) Bose 8-speaker audio system
(LY7) 3.6L VVT V6 SFI engine becomes standard engine for 1SA Equipment Group
Upgraded instrument panel, console, and door trim with integrated center stack
Manual telescopic steering column (with rake)
6-speed automatic transmission (upgraded from 5-speed)
2" wider track with improved rear chassis structure
Upgraded brakes
Available Collections: (PDP Luxury Collection; (PDQ) Premium Luxury Collection and (PDR) Performance Collection
Available Packages: (Y40) Luxury Level One Package; (Y41) Luxury Level Two Package; (Y42) 18" All-Season Tire Performance package; (Y43) 18" Summer Tire Performance Package - 1SB only; (Y44) Seating Package
Available All-Wheel Drive with new active transfer case (improved power and handling, quieter)
Available (TT6) HID headlamps with Adaptive Forward Lighting and LED light pipe accents (included and only available with (Y42) and (Y43)
Available (U2R) audio system with 6-disc in-dash CD changer, MP3 playback and 8 speakers
Available (U2S) audio system with DVD player, MP3 playback, Bose 5.1 Cabin Surround 10-speaker system, 40GB hard Drive Device (HDD), with true iPod functionality (steering wheel controls and radio display)
Available (UHA) EZ Key passive entry system
Available (TSQ) accent lighting, LED spotlights with lighting pipes
Available (KB6) heated/ventilated driver and front passenger seats
Available (N38) power telescopic steering column with rake and memory
Available (B19) Wood Trim Package with real Sapele Pommele wood on instrument panel, center console and door trim
Available (B20) Wood Trim Package with real Sapele Pommele wood on steering wheel and shift knob
Available (CE1) Rainsense wipershttp://img120.imageshack.us/img120/8674/blackcherryqf0.jpghttp://img85.imageshack.us/img85/9941/blackraventb0.jpg
http://img120.imageshack.us/img120/8759/bluechiplq1.jpghttp://img234.imageshack.us/img234/8013/crystalredtintcoatss0.jpg
http://img234.imageshack.us/img234/5269/goldmistsb9.jpghttp://img85.imageshack.us/img85/1523/lightplatinumyq6.jpg
http://img120.imageshack.us/img120/4491/radiantbronzefp5.jpghttp://img85.imageshack.us/img85/8236/sunsetbluerd5.jpg
http://img120.imageshack.us/img120/8194/thundergraychromaflairet1.jpghttp://img234.imageshack.us/img234/2826/whitediamondtintcoatsd8.jpg



http://img234.imageshack.us/img234/2580/wheelshi5.jpg

option packages and such

PDP Luxury Collection, includes (Y40) Luxury Level One Package and (Y44) Seating Package
1 - Not available with (Y41) Luxury Level Two Package, (Y42) 18" (45.7 cm) All-Season Tire Performance Package, (PDQ) Premium Luxury Collection, (PDR) Performance Collection or Fleet order types.
2 - Not available with (Y41) Luxury Level Two Package, (Y42) 18" (45.7 cm) All-Season Tire Performance Package, (Y43) 18" (45.7 cm) Summer Tire Performance Package, (PDQ) Premium Luxury Collection, (PDR) Performance Collection or Fleet order types.A1A2
PDQ Premium Luxury Collection, includes (Y40) Luxury Level One Package, (Y41) Luxury Level Two Package, (Y44) Seating Package, (UAV) audio system with navigation, (C3U) UltraView sunroof, (B19) Wood Trim Package, (B20) Wood Trim Package and (UG1) Universal Home Remote
1 - Not available with (PDP) Luxury Collection, (PDR) Performance Collection or Fleet order types.A1A1
PDR Performance Collection, includes (Y42) 18" (45.7 cm) All-Season Tire Performance Package and (Y44) Seating Package
1 - Not available with (PDP) Luxury Collection, (PDQ) Premium Luxury Collection, (MN6) 6-speed manual transmission or Fleet order types.
2 - Not available with (PDP) Luxury Collection, (PDQ) Premium Luxury Collection, (MN6) 6-speed manual transmission or Fleet order types. Available with (Y40) Luxury Level One Package, (Y41) Luxury Level Two Package and (Y43) 18" (45.7 cm) Summer Tire Performance Package. (P75) 18" x 8" (45.7 cm x 20.3 cm) aluminum wheels with premium multi-coat painted finish and (QKE) P235/50R18 V-rated all-season blackwall tires are upgradeable to (P63) 18" x 8" (45.7 cm x 20.3 cm) aluminum wheels with high-polished finish and (QUR) P235/50ZR18 Y-rated summer only performance blackwall tires when (Y43) 18" (45.7 cm) summer Tire Performance Package is ordered.A1A2
Y40 Luxury Level One Package, includes (UA6) Theft-deterrent alarm system, (U2R) Audio system, (CE1) Rainsense wipers, (TSQ) Accent lighting, and (P62) 17" x 8" machined-faced wheels
1 - Requires (Y44) Seating Package. (U2R) Audio system includes 6-disc CD changer when (Y40) is ordered. (U2R) Audio system is upgradeable to (U2S) Audio system or (UAV) Audio system with navigation. (P62) 17" x 8" aluminum, machined-faced wheels replace (P61) 17" x 8" painted aluminum wheels when (Y40) is ordered.A1A1

Y41 Luxury Level Two Package, includes (KB6) heated/ventilated front seats, (AM9) split-folding rear seat, (N38) Power rake wheel and telescopic steering column, (UG1) Universal Home Remote, (UHA) EZ Key passive entry system (automatic transmission version with remote start. Included when equipped with (MX0) or (MX7) transmissions), (UHF) EZ Key passive entry system (manual transmission without remote start. Included when equipped with (MN6) transmission), (UD7) Ultrasonic Rear Parking Assist
1 - Requires (Y44) Seating Package. Requires either (U2R) AM/FM stereo with 6-disc in-dash CD changer and MP3 playback, (U2S) AM/FM stereo with DVD player, MP3 playback and Bose 5.1 Cabin Surround Sound 10-speaker system or (UAV) AM/FM stereo with DVD player, MP3 playback and Bose 5.1 Cabin Surround Sound 10-speaker system. When (Y41) is ordered with (U2R) audio system, you must also order (Y40) Luxury Level One Package.A1A1
Y44 Seating Package, includes leather seating surfaces, (AH8) 10-way power passenger seat, (AL2) 2-way power driver and front passenger lumbar control, (A45) Memory Package, (KA1) heated front seats and (XA7) heated windshield washer fluid
1 - Not available with Leatherette interior.A1A1
U2S Audio system, AM/FM stereo with DVD player, MP3 playback and Bose 5.1 Cabin Surround Sound 10-speaker system with Radio Data System (RDS), 40GB Hard Drive Device (HDD), USB and audio connectivity and steering wheel controls
1 - Requires (Y44) Seating Package. Not available with (UAV) audio system with navigation.A1A1
UAV Audio system with navigation, AM/FM stereo with DVD player, MP3 playback and Bose 5.1 Cabin Surround Sound 10-speaker system with Radio Data System (RDS), 40GB Hard Drive Device (HDD), USB and audio connectivity, steering wheel controls, DVD-based navigation with XM NavTraffic/Real Time Weather
1 - Requires (Y44) Seating Package. Not available with (U2S) audio system.A1A1
C3U Sunroof, power UltraView double-sized, tilt-sliding with express-open and power sunshadeA A
B19 Wood Trim Package, real Sapele Pommele on the instrument panel, center console and door trimA A B20 Wood Trim Package, real Sapele Pommele on the steering wheel and shift knob
1 - Requires (B19) Wood Trim Package.A1A1Y42 18" (45.7 cm) All-Season Tire Performance Package, includes (TT6) HID headlamps, (CE4) headlamp washers, (P75) 18" x 8" (45.7 cm x 20.3 cm) aluminum wheels with premium multi-coat painted finish, (QKE) P235/50R18 V-rated all-season blackwall tires, (G80) limited slip differential, (FE2) sport suspension and (J55) performance braking system (only available with (MX7) 6-speed automatic AWD transmission), and (V03) Performance Cooling System ([MX0/MX7] transmissions only)
1 - (P75) 18" x 8" (45.7 cm x 20.3 cm) aluminum wheels with premium multi-coat painted finish can be upgraded to (P63) 18" x 8" (45.7 cm x 20..3 cm) aluminum wheels with high-polished finish. Not available with (MN6) 6-speed manual transmission.
2 - Not available with (Y43) 18" Summer Tire Performance Package. (P75) 18" x 8" (45.7 cm x 20.3 cm) wheels can be upgraded to (P63) 18" x 8" (45.7 cm x 20.3 cm) aluminum wheels with high-polished finish. Not available with (MN6) 6-speed manual transmission.A1A2Y43 18" (45.7 cm) Summer Tire Performance Package, includes (TT6) HID headlamps, (CE4) headlamp washers, (P63) 18" x 8" (45.7 cm x 20.3 cm) aluminum wheels with high-polished finish, (QUR) P235/55ZR18 Y-rated summer only performance blackwall tires, (FE3) performance handling suspension, (G80) limited slip differential, (J55) performance braking system and (V03) Performance Cooling System ([MX0] transmission only).
1 - Not available with (MX7) 6-speed automatic transmission AWD or (Y42) 18" All-Season Tire Performance Package.-- A1VK3 License plate bracket, front
1 - Included for required states. No charge option.A1A1ZAA Tire, compact spare
1 - Replaces standard Inflator Kit. Vehicle does not include traditional compact spare.A1A1P63 Wheels, 18" x 8" (45.7 cm x 20.3 cm) aluminum with high-polished finish
1 - Optional upgrade from (P75) 18" x 8" (45.7 cm x 20.3 cm) aluminum wheels with premium multi-coat painted finish in (Y42) 18" All-Season Tire Performance Package.
2 - Included and only available with (Y43) 18" Summer Tire Performance Package.A1A2FE9 Emissions, Federal requirementsA A NE1 Emissions, Connecticut, Maine, Massachusetts, New York, Pennsylvania, Rhode Island and Vermont state requirementsA A YF5 Emissions, California state requirementsA A NB8 Emissions override, California, Connecticut, Massachusetts, New York, Pennsylvania or Rhode Island (for vehicles ordered by dealers in the states of California, Connecticut, Massachusetts, New York, Pennsylvania or Rhode Island with Federal emissions)
1 - Requires (FE9) Federal emissions requirements. Not available in Maine or Vermont.A1A1NC7 Emissions override, Federal (for vehicles ordered by dealers in Federal emission states with California, Connecticut, Maine, Massachusetts, New York, Pennsylvania, Rhode Island or Vermont emissions; may also be used by dealers in states of California, Connecticut, Maine, Massachusetts, New York, Pennsylvania, Rhode Island or Vermont to order different state-specific emissions)
1 - Requires (YF5) Emissions, California state requirements or (NE1) Emissions, Connecticut, Maine, Massachusetts, New York, Pennsylvania, Rhode Island or Vermont state requirements.A1A1K05 Engine block heaterA A MX0 (http://eogld.ecomm.gm.com/NASApp/domestic/proddesc.jsp?year=2008&addOptions=true&regionID=1&divisionID=5&type=0&vehicleID=4824&section=oi_def&page=1&pagenum=1&butID=3#) Transmission, 6-speed automatic
1 - Must specify a transmission. A1A1MX7 (http://eogld.ecomm.gm.com/NASApp/domestic/proddesc.jsp?year=2008&addOptions=true&regionID=1&divisionID=5&type=0&vehicleID=4824&section=oi_def&page=1&pagenum=1&butID=3#) Transmission, 6-speed automatic for AWD
1 - Must specify a transmission.
2 - Must specify a transmission. Not available with (Y43) 18" Summer Tire Performance Package.A1A2

gear ratios for the 08cts with 6 speed automatic (same for awd)
GEAR RATIOS First 4.06 Second 2.37 Third 1.55 Fourth 1.16 Fifth 0.85 Sixth 0.67 Reverse 3.20

max torque in ftlbs/newtons: 332/448.2

gear ratio's for the 08 6 speed manul transmission
GEAR RATIOS First 4.15 Second 2.33 Third 1.53 Fourth 1.15 Fifth 1.00 Sixth .79 Reverse 3.67

max torque is 295/398.25

http://eogld.ecomm.gm.com/images/lightduty/graytabs/powercurves/2008_36l_vvt_di_llt_cts.gif08 cts engine specs.
the standarad ly7

Engine type Dual Overhead CamPiston displacement, cu. in.(liter) 219.7 (3.60) Bore and stroke, in.(cm.) 3.7 x 3.4 (9.40 x 8.64) Compression ratio 10.2:1Exhaust - single AllHorsepower255@6200 rpmKilowatts(kW)190.23@6200 rpmTorque (lb.-ft.)252@3100 rpmNewton - Meters (N-m)340.20@3100 rpm


http://eogld.ecomm.gm.com/images/lightduty/graytabs/powercurves/2007_36L_LY7_CTS.gif

the 300hp LLT new engine:

Engine type Dual Overhead CamPiston displacement, cu. in.(liter) 219.7 (3.60) Bore and stroke, in.(cm.) 3.7 x 3.37 (9.40 x 8.56) Compression ratio 11.3:1Exhaust - single AllHorsepower304@6400 rpmKilowatts(kW)226.78@6400 rpmTorque (lb.-ft.)273@5200 rpmNewton - Meters (N-m)368.55@5200 rpm

they got some funny looking colors:D

thanks kael
this post can stay

the crytal red tintcoat is supposed to be pretty close to that really nice red that was available on the sevilles a while back ( i call it "hooker red" very nice)

I really want to see the black cherry. its supposed to be a black base with a red tinted clear coat. should look pretty cool... or like dried blood.

and thanks urby, i figured this was newish info and worthy of not being burried on page 57 of the 08cts thread.

how bout prices?

Yeah. I think the Black cherry would look mean, with a nice tint and ebony interior. Would the accent come in chrom-ish, platinum-sih sort of color? I feel what makes this car awesome is the available options. Plenty of packages.

http://img234.imageshack.us/img234/2580/wheelshi5.jpg

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You think so? I like the 18"s. I do think the 17" are ugly.

that center nav stack is out of the STS. That is the wrong picture someone put on that website. That is not what the nav and climate area looks like. \


And...cant cadillac make a nice looking wheel for once?? Besides for the new 18 inch packages on the 06 and 07 CTS, all the other wheels expecially the base 16's look like crap. Honda Accords come with better wheels.

http://www.cadillacforums.com/forums/cadillac-cts-forum/107768-thanks-jon.html

Sorry Urb, I have no price info yet, its not posted anywhere nor is it even on the dealer world site.

and man.. i agree on the wheels. the 17's are just nasty and the 18's. .well one just looks like the sport package 18 we can get now. cadillac really needs some new wheel designers.

Good job Kael on the updated info. Now that we have exterior colors to look at, the 08 is actually starting to look better. (As long as you get 18" wheels).
Post of the week!

Nice job Kael! :thumbsup: Those guys in the caddy rim design department need to step up their game ASAP!

That black cherry looks nice.

there is a web site who posted prices forgot the name but they said the car should start at $33,000 and fully loaded should should run around $45,000

thinking about trading in the sts for the new cts

yeah, this is a gold find for sure.
this is the blog of the engineers working the 08 cts. has some pics that i have not seen around and more insights, like how they tuned the new awd system. cool stuff.
make it a sticky.

and I demand more rep points :) (just kidding, I dont demand)

http://cadillac.gmblogs.com/

oh wow
another find
go here:
http://www.cadillac.com/allnewcts/

and go to downloads and you can see the new Red in all its glory... wow

oh wow
another find
go here:
http://www.cadillac.com/allnewcts/

and go to downloads and you can see the new Red in all its glory... wow

Great find! I had no idea that they were adding such a huge sunroof:)