- GM Sigma platform
Sigma is General Motors' mid-size
rear-wheel drive automobile platform . The architecture debuted in2002 with the2003 Cadillac CTS and is adaptable forall-wheel drive and extendedwheelbase versions. Development of the Sigma platform began atHolden inAustralia before1998 as GWRD or Global World Rear Drive.The long-wheelbase
Cadillac STS replaced thefront-wheel drive GM K platform Cadillac Seville . The CTS was a replacement for therear-wheel drive Cadillac Catera .The Sigma platform has a four-wheel
independent suspension withcontrol arm s in front and multi-link in the rear. GM's High FeatureV6 and NorthstarV8 are most common, though the small-block V8 has also been used. GM's 5-speed 5L40/5L50automatic transmission is used throughout the range.All Sigma vehicles are built at the purpose-built
Lansing Grand River factory inLansing, Michigan .Vehicles based on this platform:
*Cadillac CTS 2003 -2007
*Cadillac SRX 2004 - present
*Cadillac STS 2005 - presentigma II
Sigma II will debut with the 2008 CTS which will be larger and wider than its current counterpart it will share more parts with the larger Sigma I than the smaller Sigma I. Sigma II will be more flexible and will feature the new Direct Injection 3.6 HF V6 as its primary engine, the 2.8 HF may receive DI and would likely power the European Sigma cars. Sigma will stay a Cadillac exclusive.
The 2008 CTS will be the first model to ride on Sigma II, an improved version of the Sigma platform. It will be larger than the current model, and use the current 3.6 L HF V6 and a new more powerful 3.6 L DI HF V6, as well as
supercharged smallblock V8 for the V-Series CTS. It will debut at the North American International Auto Show. Coupe and Wagon versions could arrive as 2009 model years.Vehicles using this platform:
*2008 CTS
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