Video: The styling of the Cadillac ATS enhances its performance

March 21, 2012 Omar Rana 2013, ATS, Brand Spankin' New Images, Cadillac ATS, Luxury, Sedans

GM has just dropped another video of the 2013 Cadillac ATS showing how designers had the unique opportunity to tailor the compact luxury sedan’s styling and refinement cues to improve driving performance.

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“The primary function of the ATS is to be a driver’s car, fun to drive, nimble and quick,” said Bob Boniface, Cadillac exterior design director. “It has a great powertrain, great chassis, so we wanted the exterior design to reinforce that message. We worked very closely with Engineering to ensure our design met all of the performance metrics they had set out.”

Check out the video after the jump.

Refresher: The 2013 Cadillac ATS sedan will go on sale later this year and will come with a choice of three engine units. The based model will carry a 2.0 liter 4-cylinder turbo engine making 270-hp and 260 lb-ft of torque. A 2.5 liter naturally aspirated 4-cylinder will also be available, making 200-hp and 188 lb-ft of torque. The top-of-the-line Cadillac ATS will be powered by a 3.6 liter V6 making 318-hp and 267 lb-ft of torque. Prices will be announced closer to launch.