Cadillac unveils the CTS coupe

Cadillac will build its first coupe since the Eldorado drove off into the sunset back in 2002.

Cadillac has officially taken the wraps off the 2011 Cadillac CTS coupe. Originally planned as a 2010 model, the release was pushed back as General Motors slogged through bankruptcy restructuring and the sexy 2+2 will now debut at the Los Angeles auto show before hitting the market in the spring. Rear- and all-wheel-drive variants will be available, while a 556-hp CTS-V Coupe also is en route and will debut later in 2010.

Based on the CTS sedan, the coupe rides on the same 113.4-inch wheelbase, yet is about two inches lower and two inches shorter overall. The seductive design includes a more rakish windshield, as well as blacked-out B-pillars, hidden touch-pad door releases, a unique rear fascia with twin center-mounted exhaust outlets, and an integrated rear spoiler.

via 2011 Cadillac CTS Coupe – Official Photos and Info – Auto Reviews – Car and Driver.

The CTS is the best Cadillac ever produced and wholly competitive with its German and Japanese peers. A coupe will fit in nicely with the sedan and wagon versions of the car.

The coupe, and Chevy’s recent announcement that its hot selling Camaro will be available in convertible form, are good news for GM – especially useful following the failure of the Saab deal with Koenigsegg.