Showing posts with label Performance. Show all posts
Showing posts with label Performance. Show all posts

Tuesday, April 16, 2019

Global Debut of the Cadillac CT5


MT. PLEASANT, Mich -- The Cadillac CT5 is finally here! This sedan completed it's global debut today, and we have to say, we are stunned! In this new venture, Cadillac recasts the concept of American Luxury with a distinctive fusion of design, performance and comfort, supported by Cadillac's latest technologies - including Super Cruise, the world's first true hands-free driver assistance feature for limited access highways. 

An all-new fastback design underscores the CT5's refined ride, complemented with a driver-centric interior that blends high technology and high-touch elements. Luxury and sport models allow customers to tailor the car to their style preferences with unique design and trim. Steve Carlisle, the president of Cadillac, introduced the vehicle saying: 

"The first-ever Cadillac CT5 showcases Cadillac's unique expertise in crafting American luxury sedans...its details elevate every drive and reward the senses." 


An all-new fastback design underscores the CT5's refined ride, complemented with a driver-centric interior that blends high technology and high-touch elements. Luxury and Sport models allow customers to tailor the car to their style preferences with unique design and trim. 

Some highlights include: 

  • A 2.0 Twin-Scroll Turbo engine is standard and Cadillac's 3.0L Twin-Turbo V6 is available on Premium Luxury and Sport models. Unique sound calibrations are tuned with the engines and each is paired with a 10-speed automatic transmission. 
  • The driving dynamics build on Cadillac's award-winning RWD architecture and include standard Driver Control Mode. AWD is also available. 
  • The latest Cadillac user experience with a large 10-inch diagonal screen, as well as intuitive controls, including a rotary controller. 
  • A host of comfort and convenience features such as standard Adaptive Remote Start, cabin air purification ionizer, and available front-seat lumbar massage. 
  • Driver awareness technologies include standard Safety Seat Alert and Cadillac's latest generation available Rear Camera Mirror with zoom and tilt adjustment. 
  • Standard driver assistant technologies include Forward Collision Alert, Low Speed Forward Automatic Emergency Braking, and Front Pedestrian Braking.
  • Available driver assistance technologies including Advanced Adaptive Cruise Control, Enhanced Forward Automatic Emergency Braking, Automatic Parking Assist with Braking, HD Surround Vision with Recorder, Rear Pedestrian Detection and Alert, Reverse Automatic Braking, and more. 
The CT5 also features an entirely new design profile, inspired by the Escala concept. It charts a new direction for Cadillac design that leverages the natural proportional advantage of the vehicle's rear-drive platform to communicate power, presence, and performance. Andrew Smith, the executive director of global Cadillac design addressed the new design saying: 

"From every angle, the CT5 exudes athleticism, sophistication, and confidence...Cadillac's signature hard-edge cues have evolved to a more structural and fluid expression of the brand's design language." 

A long, 116-inch wheelbase and lengthened side glass accentuate the car's long, low proportion and sweeping fastback profile. Body sculpturing, including taut character lines, contributes to the car's strong stance and speaks to Cadillac's legacy of craftsmanship and technology. An all-LED exterior lighting strategy features signature vertical lights at all four corners of the vehicle. Bright exterior accents, unique grills, and fascias distinguish the CT5 luxury and Premium Luxury models, while the Sport model is differentiated by darker accents and performance-inspired details like rocker extensions, spoiler, and standard 19-inch wheels. 

It's interior features elegant, wide surface lines and simple interfaces, focusing on quality, attention to detail, authenticity of materials, and impeccable craftsmanship. Everything from the instrument panel to the center display is focused on the driver and essential touch points, emphasizing control. That includes a prominent 1080dp high definition, full-color, 10-inch diagonal touchscreen mounted high within the instrument panel for visibility. 

The CT5 also delivers thoughtful technology integration by offering intuitive in-vehicle experience with a heightened sense of control. This is provided in everything from vehicle controls that conform to the driver's driving style to the latest, more personal Cadillac user experience, which provides more intuitive ways to interface with the system, including phone pairing via Near Field Communication and a new rotary controller. 

It also features Adaptive Remote Start and an available hands-free power release decklid to further customer's convenience and comfort. Adaptive Remote Start automatically activates features such as the available adaptive heated/ventilated front seats, heated steering wheel, and other climate systems, depending on the temperature. The hands-free decklid uses a motion sensor with Cadillac crest target projection that allows customers to activate the trunk release with their foot, supporting easy access.

Want to know more about the design and features of the all-new CT5? Click Here

At Hank Graff Mt. Pleasant we strive to provide our customers with a car buying experience that is accommodating, stress-free and fun! Visit us at our Chevrolet dealership located at 4580 E Pickard Rd in Mount Pleasant, Michigan 48858 or our Buick GMC Cadillac dealership located at 116 N. Mission St in Mount Pleasant, MI 48858.



Tuesday, November 20, 2018

Colorado ZR2 Race Parts Released by Chevy Performance


MT. PLEASANT, Mich -- The Colorado ZR2's performance envelope grows once again with the introduction of 15 factory race components that were developed and validated with over 10,000 miles of off-road racing. These parts, created in partnership with Multimac and Hall Racing, elevate the ZR2's desert-running capabilities to new levels, and, for the first time, allow Chevy customers to build a Colorado with the same performance parts that raced and won in the desert. 

Renowned off-road driver Chad Hall, completed every race in the "Best in the Desert" series in a Colarado ZR2 throughout 2017 and 2018 to test the vehicle's desert racing capabilities. In addition, he used the ZR2 to pre-run the Baja 1000 race. This success grabbed public attention and soon Chevy customers began hounding Chad for advice on building their own "Hall Racing ZR2". Chevy responded with the production Colorado ZR2, which combines nimbleness and maneuverability with the most off-road technology of any vehicle in its segment. 


It features front and rear tracks that have been widened by 3.5 inches, and a 2 inch lifted suspension. Functional sliders provide more accurate performance over rocks and obstacles, and the front and rear bumpers have been modified for better off-road clearance. Its class-exclusive features include standard front and rear electronic locking differentials, an available diesel engine, and the first off-road application of DSSV damper technology. 

These parts are all available for individual purchase, or as a complete package, giving Chevy Performance customers the ability to either build their truck up over time, purchase whatever parts spark their particular interest, or to build an identical 'Hall Racing' ZR2. They go on sale between now and early 2019 and can be found here: https://bit.ly/2zRrH61

Would you use these performance parts to build out your Colorado? Comment and let us know, we love hearing from you! 

At Hank Graff Mt. Pleasant we strive to provide our customers with a car buying experience that is accommodating, stress-free and fun! Visit us at our Chevrolet dealership located at 4580 E Pickard Rd in Mount Pleasant, Michigan 48858 or our Buick GMC Cadillac dealership located at 116 N. Mission St in Mount Pleasant, MI 48858. 

Wednesday, November 7, 2018

The 2019 COPO Camaro: Powerful Past, Fast Future


MT. PLEASANT, Mich -- Chevy celebrates 50 years of the COPO Camaro legacy, a special order, performance model tradition, by unveiling the 2019 COPO Camaro at SEMA. The 2019 is a bonafide vintage throwback, featuring a special blue metallic exterior that pays homage to the original Laguna Blue offered in 1969, an orange engine block, chrome valve covers, and a black high-rise intake manifold. 


The COPO Camaro program got it's start in 1969 and was headed up by an Illinois Chevrolet dealer, Fred Gibb, who utilized the company's special order program to build the first recognized performance Camaro. The goal? To produce a car with more competitive edge in Stock Eliminator drag racing. Gibb installed the ZL1 427 engine which weighed 100 pounds less than the standard iron-based 396 Big Block engine, and created the perfect drag strip monster. 

Getting this project approved by Chevrolet was a large ordeal for Gibb. In order to make the engine eligible for NHRA competition, at least 50 models of the car were required to be offered for sale to the public. This might not sound like a large obstacle, but at the time, the suped-up muscle car was pricey, twice the cost of a standard Camaro kind of pricey. Surprisingly, he sold 13 models, and the other 37 were redistributed to other dealers. Word about the COPO Camaro spread quickly, and dealers began ordering models of their own. 


Since then, the COPO Camaro has become a yearly release tradition and has continued to advance the ever-growing hype around performance vehicles. The 2019 COPO Camaro includes a distinctive and model-specific front-end design, a revised version of the supercharged, LSX-based 350 engine featuring a 2.65L Magnuson supercharger in addition to a 302 cubic inch engine.

In keeping with tradition, only sixty-nine 2019 COPO Camaro race cars will be built. You can register for a chance to purchase one of your own here: https://bit.ly/2yXVIl1

What do you think of the 2019 COPO Camaro? Would you want one of your own? Comment and let us know!

At Hank Graff Mt. Pleasant we strive to provide our customers with a car buying experience that is accommodating, stress-free and fun! Visit us at our Chevrolet dealership located at 4580 E Pickard Rd in Mount Pleasant, Michigan 48858 or our Buick GMC Cadillac dealership located at 116 N. Mission St in Mount Pleasant, MI 48858. 

Wednesday, August 16, 2017

Download the 2017 Cadillac ATS Brochure

MT. PLEASANT, Mich.,–– With power, precision, and performance, the 2017 Cadillac ATS is ready to hit the road in style. Luxury meets efficiency in the 2017 ATS, now available at Graff Mt. Pleasant! To get a glimpse at what this performance sedan has to offer, download the 2017 Cadillac ATS brochure. You can view trim levels, colors, styles, and more.


Downloadable 2017 Cadillac ATS Brochure


Download the 2017 Cadillac ATS Brochure

For the fourth year in a row, Consumer Guide has named the Cadillac ATS a Best Buy, and you'll find out exactly why in the digital brochure. View the 9 exterior colors, 8 interior combinations, and four trim levels, as well as high-resolution images that'll help you imagine yourself driving one. You'll enjoy plenty of convenience features in the 2017 ATS, including heated seating, a comfort-prioritized interior, advanced infotainment technology, and more. You can learn all about standard and available features by downloading a copy of the free brochure. 

Download the 2017 Cadillac ATS Brochure

After you download and view the 2017 Cadillac ATS brochure, get behind the wheel of one by scheduling a test drive at Graff Mt. Pleasant! See trim levels, specifications, pricing, and availability on our 2017 ATS Model Overview page. Also, take a look at our 2017 ATS inventory to see what's available on our lot in Mt. Pleasant. Can't find a specific model or style you're looking for? Give us a call and we'll happily set you up with a model based on your preferences. 

At Hank Graff Mt. Pleasant we strive to provide our customers with a car buying experience that is accommodating, stress-free and fun! Visit us at our Chevrolet dealership located at 4580 E Pickard Rd in Mount Pleasant, Michigan 48858 or our Buick GMC Cadillac dealership located at 116 N. Mission St in Mount Pleasant, MI 48858.

Websites: Chevrolet: HankGraffMtPleasant.com and Buick GMC Cadillac: GraffBGC.com

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Friday, April 21, 2017

Tahoe Will Be Available in RST Special Performance Edition

MT. PLEASANT, Mich.,––Chevrolet has been developing special edition packages for many vehicles, including one of their best-selling full-size SUVs to offer customers a more personalized option. If you desire an SUV with a little more pep in its step, the Tahoe will be available in RST Special Performance Edition and it might be the solution you're looking for. Let's take a look at the Rally Sport Truck special edition features!

Tahoe Will Be Available in RST Special Performance Edition


Chevy recently announced their new special edition offering, named the RST. The RST was built to provide a "street performance appearance" developed by Chevrolet to include popular aftermarket looks on the exterior, and a more performance based motor options.


Some of the features included in the Tahoe RST special edition package includes:

-Body-color grille surround and door handles
-Gloss black grille and mirror caps
-Black roof rails
-Black window trim
-Black badging and bowties
-22" wheels wrapped in Bridgestone P285/45R 22 tires
-Available Borla exhaust system
-Available red Brembo six-piston brake package with Duralife rotors


The Tahoe RST will also be offered with a special Performance Package, which includes: 

-6.2L V8 engine
-10L80 10-speed auto transmission
-An estimated 420hp & 460lb-ft torque
-Towing capacity of 8,400lbs
-0-60mph acceleration in 6 seconds
-Magnetic Ride Control
-Performance Calibration

The Tahoe RST special edition with the exclusive performance package will provide an overall smoother and more powerful ride. The performance calibrated Magnetic Ride Control assists the Tahoe in triggering damping in the shock absorbers every 5 miliseconds, while the 10-speed transmission assists in easier and faster shifting, for a super smooth ride no matter the speed you're going.  Plus, the direct injection, Active Fuel Management, continuously variable valve timing for seemingly endless and efficient power regardless of operating conditions.

“When you want to hustle, it is incredibly fast, with significantly higher levels of acceleration, braking and road-holding grip,” said Eric Stanczak, chief engineer for Chevrolet full-size trucks. “When you want to relax, it is very refined, with exceptional ride comfort and interior quietness.”

If you're interested in the Tahoe which will be available in the RST Special Performance Edition, stay tuned! This special edition will be available on Tahoe AND Suburban models this coming fall. We can help you get the exact vehicle you want at Graff Mt. Pleasant. Get in contact with our team to start your new vehicle pursuit. You can also check out the various resources on our website including the 2017 Tahoe brochure and 2017 Tahoe model overview. 

At Hank Graff Mt. Pleasant we strive to provide our customers with a car buying experience that is accommodating, stress-free and fun! Visit us at our Chevrolet dealership located at 4580 E Pickard Rd in Mount Pleasant, Michigan 48858 or our Buick GMC Cadillac dealership located at 116 N. Mission St in Mount Pleasant, MI 48858.

Websites: Chevrolet: HankGraffMtPleasant.com and Buick GMC Cadillac: GraffBGC.com

Friday, January 15, 2016

Buick Introduces the Stylish Avista Concept

Buick Introduces the Stylish Avista Concept

MT. PLEASANT, Mich. – Buick just introduced the stylish Avista concept at the North American International Auto Show, and it's beautiful! This car is a 2+2 coupe––a seating arrangement that makes room for the driver and one passenger in the front plus two smaller seats for occasional passengers in the rear––that really highlights the design and performance ability of Buick.

Buick's stylish Avista concept was introduced promoting the idea of fluidity. The design is very sleek and flowing to suggest motion, resembling Buick’s similar design with the Avenier concept and production version of the 2017 LaCrosse.

Vice president of Golbal Buick Sales, Service and Marketing, Duncan Aldred, says, “The Avista embodies the dynamic soul of Buick. It is a modern expression of the brand’s heritage of sophisticated performance, communicated with beautiful elegance.”

The grille of the Avista features Buick’s new winged tri-shield insignia set against a three-dimensional mesh background. The front and rear of the car also use Buick’s signature wing-shaped lighting with “soft curtain” details that create halo-like lighting around the lamps’ edges, making it look like a three-dimensional shape and sculpture.

Other exterior feature include:

  • 110.7in wheelbase and 63in front/ 62,9in rear tracks for sporty proportions
  • 20in aluminum wheels with color-toned accents
  • Front fender vents with chrome accents

The performance part of the vehicle comes into play with a 400 horsepower twin-turbocharged V6 engine with rear wheel drive and a driver-focused cockpit that offers a comfortable and connected center of control. Complimenting the engine is an eight-speed automatic transmission along with Magnetic Ride control to give the driver more precise motion control.

Inside the Buick Avista concept, you’ll find a center console that uses touch screen controls and extends to the rear seating. There are side storage compartments built into the front of the console that are enabled by the Electronic Precision Shift.

The interior design echoes with the Superior Blue color, and is paired with Mist Gray leather seating inserts, console trim, and door trim. There are also carbon fiber and aluminum accents throughout the vehicle to reinforce the performance-oriented driving experience. Lastly, the fading pattern on the seats, console, and doors are inspired by the waves of a beach.

To enhance passengers' riding experience in the Buick Avista––because it’s not all about the driver––designers hooked into the passengers’ senses with next-generation QuietTuning and air-quality control, which includes advance noise cancellation technology, iconic air purifiers, and aromatherapy.

If you’d like to get a better look at the Buick Avista concept, you can visit the Detroit Auto Show this week. You can get your own Buick now at Graff Mt. Pleasant. Head over to our dealership and we’ll find the perfect vehicle for you to take home! At Hank Graff Mt. Pleasant we strive to provide our customers with a car buying experience that is accommodating, stress-free and fun! Visit us at our Chevrolet dealership located at 4580 E Pickard Rd in Mount Pleasant, Michigan 48858 or our Buick GMC Cadillac dealership located at 116 N. Mission St in Mount Pleasant, MI 48858.

Websites: Chevrolet: HankGraffMtPleasant.com and Buick GMC Cadillac: GraffBGC.com

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Tuesday, October 28, 2014

Cadillac ELR Makes 10 Most Beautiful Cars On Sale Today List

Cadillac ELR Makes 10 Most Beautiful Cars On Sale Today List

MT. PLEASANT, Mich. – While style is a matter of opinion, the people at Car and Driver know a few things about the market's current offerings, to say the least! Which is why we are so excited that Car and Driver named the Cadillac ELR one of the 10 Most Beautiful Cars On Sale Today! Not to mention it's the least expensive car on the list!

The sharp angular lines and electric capabilities of the ELR perfectly represent Cadillac's Art and Science Philosophy. The wedge shape and complex body lines provide a strong design aesthetic while features like the car's active shutter grille and lower front air dam help to improve performance by reducing drag and maximizing efficiency. The Cadillac ELR is a triple threat – it's one of the best looking cars in the brand's line up, it's one of the most beautiful EV's, and its the least expensive of the best looking cars on the market! It's no wonder the Cadillac ELR made the 10 Most Beautiful Cars On Sale Today List by Car and Driver!

With incredible fuel economy and extreme style, Cadillac's ELR is a total package! And the rest of the brand's line up isn't far behind. Stop by today to see all that Cadillac has to offer! At Hank Graff Mt. Pleasant we strive to provide our customers with a car buying experience that is accommodating, stress-free and fun! Visit us at our Chevrolet dealership located at 4580 E Pickard Rd in Mount Pleasant, Michigan 48858 or our Buick GMC Cadillac dealership located at 116 N. Mission St in Mount Pleasant, MI 48858.

Websites: Chevrolet: HankGraffMtPleasant.com and Buick GMC Cadillac: GraffBGC.com
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Tuesday, September 30, 2014

2015 Chevrolet Tahoe & Suburban Z71 Package Details

2015 Chevrolet Tahoe & Suburban Z71 Package Details

MT. PLEASANT, Mich. – The Texas State Fair is underway and since everything is bigger in Texas, Chevrolet is beefing up the recently redesigned Tahoe and Suburban SUVs! At the fair, Chevrolet revealed the new 2015 Chevy Tahoe & Suburban Z71 Package Details that you can get your hands on this fall!

If you love the new design of Chevy's Suburban and Tahoe but are looking for enhanced off-road performance, capability, and technology, look no further because the 2015 Chevrolet Tahoe & Suburban Z71 Package Details have you covered! With added interior tech features that offer added convenience and an exterior that is decked out for off-road performance, the Z71 package is making a big return!

2015 Chevrolet Tahoe & Suburban Z71 Package Details

Since the Z71 package is synonymous with off-road performance, the 2015 Tahoe and Suburban will receive off-road tires mounted on 18-inch wheels, a front skid plate, a unique grille and running boards, Z71 branding on the interior and exterior, fog lamps, front tow hooks and front park assist to make sure you're equipped to find new roads wherever they may be. On the inside, the new Z71 package adds upon Chevrolet's already impressive technology suite with OnStar 4G LTE with a built-in Wi-Fi hotspot, wireless phone charging capability, and hands-free liftgate operation. With the new features, you'll be able to utilize the wireless charging mat to charge your devices with the convenient magnetic inductive charging system and you'll be able to pop the trunk hands-free simply by waving your foot under a sensor located beneath the rear bumper.

2015 Chevrolet Tahoe & Suburban Z71 Package Details

But that's not all! The 2015 Chevrolet Tahoe & Suburban Z71 Package is designed to deliver a quieter, more controlled ride through multiple additions that no other crossover or SUV can match:

  • Updated coil-over-shock independent front suspension design
  • A wider rear track that contributes to a more planted stance
  • Shear-style body mounts, which reduce body shake and enhance the feeling of structural stiffness and improve damping performance when compared with previous compression mounts
  • Eighteen-inch standard wheels are a half-inch wider than previous models, reducing tire flex for improved cornering performance
  • New, electric variable-assist power steering system enhances fuel economy and tailors steering assist to vehicle speed
  • New four-wheel-disc brake system with Duralife™ brake rotors that offer up to double the service life
  • Available automatic locking rear differential that provides greater traction when needed and greater driving comfort when it’s not
  • Magnetic Ride Control - a real-time damping system that delivers more precise body motion control.

While Chevy just revealed the brand new Z71 package for the Tahoe and Suburban, you can get your hands on it right away because it is available this fall! At Hank Graff Mt. Pleasant we strive to provide our customers with a car buying experience that is accommodating, stress-free and fun! Visit us at our Chevrolet dealership located at 4580 E Pickard Rd in Mount Pleasant, Michigan 48858 or our Buick GMC Cadillac dealership located at 116 N. Mission St in Mount Pleasant, MI 48858.

Websites: Chevrolet: HankGraffMtPleasant.com and Buick GMC Cadillac: GraffBGC.com
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