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2005 Cadillac BLS Show Car
Photo: NetCarShow
Cadillac BLS
Cadillac built the BLS in 2005–2010. Autoknowtive’s catalog has 3 of them, from the 2005 Cadillac BLS Show Car to the 2008 Cadillac BLS Wagon. Body styles here: Wagon. Sold new in Europe.
- Built
- 2005–2010
- Brand from
- USA
- Part of
- GM
- Body styles
- Wagon
- Sold new in
- Europe
- In the catalog
- 3 cars
How it changed
Power went from 180 hp in the 2006 BLS to 200 hp in the 2008 BLS Wagon. It got lighter along the way: 1,545 kg for the 2006 car, 1,485 kg for the 2008. The most powerful here is the 2008 Cadillac BLS Wagon at 200 hp (149 kW). Quickest from 0 to 62 mph: the 2008 Cadillac BLS Wagon, in 8.1 s.
Every BLS in the catalog
2006 Cadillac BLS
The Cadillac BLS design was conceived by an international team of designers led by GM's Vice President of Design Ed Welburn.
Text: press release via NetCarShow
Photo: NetCarShow
2008 Cadillac BLS Wagon
Cadillac reinforced its commitment to grow its brand in Europe by announcing it will add the BLS Wagon to its portfolio later this year.
Text: press release via NetCarShow
Photo: NetCarShow
Specs side by side
| Car | Power | Torque | 0–62 mph | Top speed | Weight | Engine | Drive | Gearbox |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006 BLS | 180 hp (134 kW) | 295 lb-ft (400 Nm) | 8.7 s | 137 mph (220 km/h) | 1,545 kg (3,406 lb) | 1.9 L inline-4 | Front Wheel Drive | 6-speed manual |
| 2008 BLS Wagon | 200 hp (149 kW) | 221 lb-ft (300 Nm) | 8.1 s | 146 mph (235 km/h) | 1,485 kg (3,274 lb) | 2.0 L inline-4 | Front Wheel Drive | 6-speed manual |
Power is the figure quoted for that version. Fuel economy is the best EPA combined rating, US models only.
Rivals
Cars from other brands in the same class, with similar power and from the same years:
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