# Lightweight Luxury Cars The Cadillac CT6's Aluminum-Intensive Platform Makes It Very Lightweight By Rahul Kalvapalle | Published 2015-04-06 | Autos Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/cadillac-ct6 References: [gizmag](http://www.gizmag.com/cadillac-ct6/36842/) & [mediadillac](http://media.cadillac.com/media/us/en/cadillac/news.detail.html/content/Pages/news/us/en/2015/apr/0401-nyas/0331/0331-ct6.html) The Cadillac CT6 is a new [luxury sedan](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/2027-mercedesbenz-sclass) that, despite being about the same size as the large [BMW](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/i7-xdrive60) 7-Series, weighs far less. This lightweight profile is made possible thanks to an aluminum-intensive platform. The CT6 will be powered by a trio of engines, ranging from the four-cylinder turbo motor -- capable of producing 265 horsepower -- to a twin-turbo 3-liter [V6](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/project24) engine, which can produce 400 horsepower. The V6 engine features cylinder deactivation, which helps keep it in line with increasingly stringent emissions regulations. The Cadillac CT6 comes in either rear wheel or all-wheel drive. The active all-wheel drive setup features a variable clutch that can vary power delivery to the front wheels depending on conditions. This system works together with active rear-wheel steering to provide maximal control. The true auto enthusiast likes to feel in full control of the vehicle -- rather than feeling like they're controlling a video game car -- and this vehicle allows for just that. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 0.5/10 - Popularity: 3% | Activity: 3% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Millennial, Gen X - Top markets: North America, Europe, Asia ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Autos](https://www.trendhunter.com/autos) ## Key Themes ### Key Themes Behind This Trend - **Lightweight Luxury Cars:** Opportunity for car manufacturers to create luxury cars with lightweight materials to improve fuel efficiency and performance. - **Aluminum-intensive Platforms:** Potential for utilizing aluminum-intensive platforms in car manufacturing to reduce weight and enhance fuel efficiency. - **Advanced Engine Technologies:** Innovation potential in developing engines with advanced technologies like cylinder deactivation to comply with emissions regulations and maintain performance. ### Where This Applies - **Luxury Car Manufacturing:** Luxury car manufacturers can tap into the lightweight trend to offer more fuel-efficient and high-performance vehicles. - **Aluminum Production and Supply:** Opportunity for aluminum producers and suppliers to cater to the growing demand for lightweight car manufacturing. - **Automotive Engineering and Consulting:** Companies in automotive engineering and consulting can help car manufacturers adopt advanced engine technologies and design efficient lightweight platforms. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Endless Customization Sedans](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/2026-cadillac-ct5v-blackwing.md) - [Dynamic Sedan Package Options](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/2025-cadillac-ct5v-blackwing-precision-package.md) - [Luxury Aerodynamic Sedans](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/2026-a6-sedan.md) - [Luxury Vehicle Teasers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/cadillac-v.md) - [Revamped Sleek Electric Vehicles](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/lyriq.md) - [Performance-Ready Luxury SUVs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/cadillac-escalade-vseries-suv.md) - [Luxe Electric Family Vehicles](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/vistiq-suv.md) - [Luxury Long-Range Electric SUVs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/cadillac-escalade-iq.md) - [Heritage-Honoring Electric SUVs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/cadillac-lyriqv.md)