September 11, 2013

Cadillac Applies Art and Science to CTS Engine Sounds

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Microphones inside the all-new 2014 Cadillac CTS listen to the roar of the engine,
and the electronic sound enhancement system selects
preferred tones to come through CTS’s Bose audio system.

Electronic enhancement tunes engine sound for different driving modes

Cadillac engineers applied the principles of psychoacoustics, the science of sound perception, and car-guy instinct to create powerful and pleasant exhaust notes for the all-new 2014 CTS midsize luxury sedan and CTS Vsport.

Knowing that engine sound communicates throttle response to the driver, CTS engineers uniquely tuned each selectable driving mode – Tour, Sport and Track – to provide the driver with a specific sound impression of what’s happening under the hood.