Cadillac Black Diamond Edition Sparkles and Shines

by David Kiley (RSS feed)
Feb 3rd 2011 at 6:01PM

Cadillac this spring will offer "Black Diamond Edition" of the high-performance CTS-V that comes with performance options and an exclusive tri-coat paint, also called "Black Diamond," that gives the car's exterior a metallic dimensional look.

In the CTS-V Black Diamond, a dark tri-coat paint is embedded with SpectraFlair Bright Silver pigment. Instead of simply containing small bits of metal, the SpectraFlair pigment in Black Diamond uses aluminum flakes encapsulated in a glass-like substance called magnesium fluoride. The result is a paint that has a diamond-like sparkle as light hits the surface from different angles.

"The CTS-V Black Diamond Edition is like a finely crafted, tailored tuxedo," said Michelle Killen, Cadillac exterior paint designer. "The base color may be a simple black, but the details and richness of the material set it apart."

In addition to the unique paint, CTS-V Black Diamond comes standard with: satin graphite 19-inch wheels with yellow Brembo brake calipers; Recaro seats that feature 14 adjustable elements; French-stitched leather and microfiber suede inserts in the center sections of the cushions and setbacks; midnight Sapele wood trim.

The CTS-V Sedan, Coupe and Wagon all feature a supercharged 6.2L V8 engine with 556-horspower, Magnetic Ride Control suspension that reads and reacts to the road 1,000 times a second and Michelin Pilot Sport PS2 tire.

The CTS-V Black Diamond comes with a suggested retail price, including destination charges, of $69,190 for the manual or $70,490 for the automatic, a $4,850 premium over the CTS-V base price. The CTS-V Black Diamond will be available at U.S. dealerships in March.

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