General Motors has pulled out all the stops to make the 2013 Cadillac ATS the car that can go bumper-to-bumper with the BMW 3-Series - the acknowledged benchmark in the compact sport/luxury segment.
While the ATS has a tough road ahead, it has been surprisingly well-equipped for the task.
It starts with an all-new front-engine, rear-wheel-drive platform. The state-of-the-art underpinnings include bits of light alloys, such as aluminum and magnesium, to keep weight in check.
By shuffling various bits, such as the battery in the trunk, the ATS is very close to the ideal 50/50 front-to-rear weight distribution. The centre of the car is the driver's door post.
Three engines are available, a base 2.5-litre four, a 2.0-litre turbo four and a 3.6-litre V-6. The cars are further differentiated with four "collections": Standard, Luxury, Performance and Premium.
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