2011Cadillac CTS-V Black Diamond Edition PictureCadillac will action this bounce a Black Diamond Edition of the high-performance CTS-V that comes with a host of accepted achievement options and an absolute tri-coat paint, additionally alleged "Black Diamond."
The Black Diamond Edition, accessible in the CTS-V Sedan, Coupe and Wagon models, will be the aboriginal use by an automaker of JDSU's proprietary SpectraFlair colorant in North America. JDSU, a Milipitas, Calif.,-based optical technology firm, specializes in cutting-edge blush solutions for a advanced ambit of markets. Its pigments are acclimated in assertive DuPont paints supplied to Cadillac.
In the Cadillac CTS-V Black Diamond, a aphotic tri-coat acrylic is anchored with SpectraFlair Bright Silver pigment. While added affluence makers action brownish paints, Black Diamond is created through a accurate action that gives the acrylic added dimension.
Instead of artlessly absolute baby $.25 of metal, the SpectraFlair colorant in Black Diamond uses aluminum flakes encapsulated in a glass-like actuality alleged magnesium fluoride. The aftereffect is a acrylic that has a diamond-like animation as ablaze hits the apparent from altered angles.
In addition to the unique paint, Cadillac CTS-V Black Diamond comes standard with content that complements its look and feel. The special edition has:
- Satin Graphite 19-inch wheels with yellow Brembo brake calipers. These six-piston front, four-piston back brake calipers provide exceptional stopping capabilities.
- Recaro seats that feature 14 adjustable elements, French-stitched leather and microfiber suede inserts in the center sections of the cushions and seatbacks.
- Midnight Sapele wood trim known for its durability and distinctive grain.
