Elements that contribute to the ATS Coupe’s balanced performance and responsive characteristics include: Nearly perfect 50/50 weight balance and low center of gravity, Five-link independent rear suspension featuring lightweight, high-strength steel and efficient straight link designs, A multi-link double-pivot MacPherson-strut front suspension with direct-acting stabilizer bar, Underbody aerodynamic shields, Premium, belt-driven electric variable-effort steering gear from ZF Steering Systems, Brembo front brakes, Eighteen-inch aluminum wheels, Available all-wheel drive.
Power-dense powertrains: The engine lineup includes a standard 2.0L turbocharged four-cylinder and available 3.6L V-6. The award-winning 2.0L Turbo is rated at 272 horsepower (203 kW) and 295 lb-ft of torque (400 Nm). The award-winning 3.6L V-6 is rated at 321 horsepower (239 kW) and 275 lb-ft of torque (373 Nm).
At 136hp/L, the 2.0L Turbo is one of the most power-dense engines in the industry, topping engines from European competitors. It also delivers 90 percent of its peak torque from 2100 rpm to 3000 rpm and the full 295 lb-ft of peak torque (400 Nm) from 3000 to 4600 rpm.
The broad torque band is supported by boost levels as high as 18 psi (1.26 bar) in the speed range, which is designed to give the lightweight ATS Coupe an exhilarating feeling of immediate power on demand.
Both engines feature direct injection and dual overhead camshafts with continuously variable valve timing, which help optimize power and efficiency, as well as reduce emissions. And each is matched with the Hydra-Matic 6L45 six-speed automatic transmission with tap-shift control. A six-speed manual is also available with the 2.0L Turbo.