But unlike the smoky, slow, unreliable Caddy diesels from the early 1980s, this one promises to be a real runner. Displacing 2.9 liters, this compact V-6 powerhouse cranks out 250 horsepower and a stout 406 lb.-ft. of torque at 2,000 rpm. Bucking the current trend toward aluminum blocks in passenger-car diesels, the block is made from compacted graphite iron which is lighter than conventional cast iron, and stronger than aluminum.
Diesel Power's Take: It's unlikely we're going to see this engine in the states, at least not for a while. Come '09 or '10, if diesels start to really take off, Cadillac could change its mind. Let's hope the new generation of clean-running oil burners find a warm reception stateside.