The Legionnaire by D3
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The Legionnaire, a Flex Fuel powered CTS-V Signal Hill CA, October 28, 2011, The D3 Group the Legionnaire, a flex fuel powered CTS-V that is capable of 825+ HP on pump and flex fuel. Key Points of Interest/New Product Debut:
The Legionnaire is built on the GM Sigma II Platform better known as the 2011-2012 CTS-V Coupe. The Legionnaire features duel fuel (flex fuel & pump gas) operation , the D3 Stage 2 ULTRACHARGER system, D3 competition powertrain, D3 competition suspension package and complete D3/Borla ø3” Exhaust system. This purpose built vehicle is designed to showcase the potential of alternative fuel sources that can provide for a more “green” future. The French Foreign Legion is known the world over not only for their elite military presence but also for its strong espirit de corps and tenacity in any given situation. The Legionnaire will live up to its name by being able to hold competition worthy performance numbers on the street & track all while powered by a green fuel source. “We tackled this project with a very different mentality than we would any other performance build,” says James Gill director of product development for the D3 Group. “We are at a stage of the game where we not only want to improve the race performance, but also do it in a cleaner and more eco-friendly way.” The Legionnaire is lean mean and green machine. It is capable of running on Flex Fuel and Pump Gas. It utilizes all of the latest performance advancements from D3 in terms of thermal efficiency, suspension/chassis, aero, and powertrain. Its power plant based on the D3 Stage 2 ULTRACHARGER system is capable of producing in excess of 825 HP on both Flex Fuel and Pump Gas. Furthermore the Legionnaire will come equipped Borla’s True ø3.0” exhaust, Modulare M15 20-inch wheels and will roll on Toyo Proxes4 all season performance tires and Toyo Proxes R888 competition tires for track and said to be targeting 1+G on the skid pad. Along with Le Monstre, the Legionnaire looks forward to itsrace season in 2012 and will be participating in Time Attack and other applicable forms of competition racing. About The D3 Group Headquartered in Signal Hill, CA less than 5 minutes from Long Beach Airport – The D3 Group has been at the cutting edge of technology and design since the inception of the V Series in 2005. D3’s product development has grown to become world’s only full line tuning program for Cadillac. The D3 Tuning Program encompasses power kits, competition track ready suspension kits and functional competition aerodynamic components that can be seen the world over competing in various levels of motorsport and racing. For more information on The D3 Group’s Cadillac Tuning Program please visit www.d3cadillac.com ### |
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D3 | SEMA 2011 Special Project Vehicle D3 in conjunction with General Motors launches the Special Edition 2012 CTS-V Coupe Key Points:
Signal Hill CA, August 23th 2011, The D3 Group in conjunction with GM has begun the building of a special edition 2012 Cadillac CTS-V Coupe. This is a purpose built vehicle designed to bridge the gap between Cadillac’s racing efforts and the cars consumers can purchase off the showroom floor. Currently referred to as PROJECT WHITE, the official name and debut of the car will be unveiled at SEMA 2011. PROJECT WHITE will present to the public a new and alternative way to look at the Cadillac CTS-V automobile. With the push for global decrease in the use of fossil fuels, yet the focus to create something that would still appeal to performance minded customers, D3 must look at alternative options. The focus of this special vehicle is to use Alternative Fuels in a competitive setting without compromising overall vehicle performance. The vehicle utilizes all of the latest performance advancements from D3 in terms of thermal efficiency, suspension/chassis, aero, and powertrain while still making well in excess of 800HP & 800FT Lbs. Vehicles will come equipped with DOT R Compound Toyo R888 tires and said to be targeting 1G on the skidpad. Extensive upgrades have been done to the vehicle to offset the overall weight of the vehicle. Painstaking details such as exclusive light weight Recaro seats have been added to reduce the overall weight while focusing on overall vehicle performance and handling. The target goal is 5:1 power to weight ratio. Along with the staggering performance numbers this vehicle will produce. D3 has also taken the time to make sure they implement all their latest in aerodynamics and ground effects. With the attention to high speed handling and design, great detail was taken on designing active aero for the underside of the car. Integrated ducts and air channels ensure the vehicle stays securely planted to the ground at speeds over 200MPH while providing copious amounts of air flow to numerous heat exchangers under the vehicle. The vehicle has been outfitted with active and functional chin splitter, side skirt extensions, functional rear diffuser, and a carbon fiber underbody tray with integrated air ducts. “We look at project white as a culmination of the last 6 years of V-Tuning and racing for the Cadillac automobiles,” says James Gill, VP of Product Development at The D3 Group. “Cadillac has been at it for over 100 years, pushing the envelope of both design and technology. This is no different than what we have been doing while racing/tuning/building Cadillac V-Series cars. We at the D3 Group look ahead to the great things to come with this special edition vehicle while remembering the heritage of this century old manufacturer.” Upon debut of this special edition vehicle D3 has already establish exclusive distribution and sales to Renick Cadillac in Fullerton, CA. There will only be a limited number of these vehicles built and it is said to have (2) optional performance levels when ordering. All vehicles will be serial numbered and be accompanied by supporting documentation. The D3 Group has been at the cutting edge of product development and design since the inception of the V Series in 2005. The D3 Cadillac Tuning Program is the world’s only full line tuning program for Cadillac. The Tuning Program encompasses power kits, competition track ready suspension kits and functional competition aerodynamic components. For more information on The D3 Group please visit www.d3cadillac.com Cadillac has been a leading luxury auto brand since 1902. In recent years, Cadillac has engineered a historic renaissance led by artful engineering and advanced technology. More information on Cadillac can be found at www.cadillac.com ### |