Modified Cadillac ATS Coupe on Air Suspension

Most modified Cadillacs end up as either pure show cars or street performers, but rarely do you see one that nails both worlds like this ATS Coupe.

What started as a clean luxury two-door has transformed into a slammed show car with butterfly doors, custom carbon fiber add-ons, and enough audio punch to wake up the whole block. Read on to find out more about what’s hidden under the hood of this ATS Coupe!

The Build

Under the hood, this ATS Coupe isn’t just about looks. The owner focused on improving airflow and response with a ZZP cold air intake and matching turbo heat shield. To keep things planted in the corners, there’s a ZZP front strut bar, while a Renick Performance axle-back exhaust gives this Caddy a much meaner voice than stock.

Suspension

But the real head-turner here isn’t just what’s under the hood – it’s how this thing sits. The Air Lift Performance suspension setup, powered by dual Viair compressors and a 4-gallon seamless tank, lets this ATS go from street-scraping low to clearing speed bumps at the push of a button.

Air suspension gives you the best of both worlds – slam the car for shows and photos, then lift it up with a button press to clear driveways and rough roads without scraping. While coilovers are great for pure performance, air lets you adjust your ride height on the fly and turn heads everywhere you go without sacrificing your daily drivability.

The Build

Performance

Under the hood, this Cadillac has received a hearty upgrade. The ZZP cold air intake ensures that the engine breathes more efficiently, complemented by a turbo heat shield and a front strut bar that promises improved stability and handling. A Renick Performance axle-back exhaust not only gives it a more throaty roar but also assists in enhancing its overall performance.

Suspension

This ATS isn’t just about the looks; it takes its ground hugging stance seriously. The installation of an Air Lift Performance air suspension system, aided by two Viair compressors and a 4-gallon seamless tank, grants this vehicle a customizable ride height, making it a truly versatile beast on the road.

Wheels

Those wide 19×10.5 ESR rims in gloss black work as a perfect contrast to the eye-catching white body color. They’re wrapped in stretched Toyo Proxy low-profile rubber measuring 245/35/19, giving this Caddy that low air bagged look.

The factory Brembos got a fresh coat of red paint to pop against the black wheels, completing that clean yet mean look that makes this ATS stand out from the crowd.

Exterior Modifications

This ATS ditches the factory chrome in favor of backed-out accents, rocking a black chrome front grille, wrapped door handles, and blacked-out emblems front and rear.

Carbon fiber is everywhere – from the front lip and side skirts to the rear splitters and custom front splitter – but the real showstopper is the set of custom-made lambo doors with one-of-one brackets (not everyone’s cup of tea, but if that’s what the owner wanted it to be).

The finishing touches include a wrapped gloss black roof, tinted lights all around (including smoked tails and TS-CR LED headlights), and an ATS-V spoiler wrapped in gloss black to keep that dark theme

Interior

Step inside and you’ll find this isn’t your typical Cadillac luxury – it’s been transformed into a full custom show car interior that hits different. The white Braum racing seats with carbon fiber accents set the tone, while authentic Gucci interior trim, custom black suede sun visors, and Hennessey floor mats add that premium touch.

The audio setup is just as wild as the rest of the build – three 10-inch Rockford Fosgate subs powered by Hifonics and Alpine amps, with PRV component speakers handling the highs, all showcased in a custom trunk setup with LED lighting and a cut-out Cadillac logo that’s guaranteed to steal the show.

List of modifications

Performance

• Zzp Cold Air Intake
• Zzp Turbo Heat Shield
• Zzp Front Strut Bar
• Renick Performance Axle Back Exhaust

Exterior

• Carbon Fiber Front Lip
• Carbon Fiber Side Skirts
• Carbon Fiber Rear Splitters
• Front Grill Swap Black Chrome Edition
• Butterfly Doors (Custom Made 1 Of 1 Brackets)
• Door Handles Wrapped Black Chrome
• Chrome Delete
• ATS-V Spoiler Wrapped Gloss Black
• Front & Rear Emblems Painted Black

Lighting

• Ts-cr Led Headlights
• Opt7 Underglow Led Lighting
• Opt7 Interior Led Lighting
• Tail Lights Tinted Light Smoke
• 35% Ceramic Tints All Around
• Roof Wrapped 3m Gloss Black
• Extra Front Splitter 1 Of 1 Custom

Wheels & Tires

• Brembo Brake Calipers Painted Red
• 19×10.5 Inch Esr Rims Gloss Black
• 19/35/245 Toyo Proxy Stretched Low Profile Tires

Suspension

• Air Lift Performance Air Suspension
• 2 Viair Compressors
• 4 Gallon Seamless Tank

Interior

• Custom Carbon Fiber Steering Wheel With Carbon Fiber Paddle Shifters
• Custom Carbon Fiber Interior
• Uniden R3 Extreme Radar
• 3 10 Inch Rockford Fosgate Subwoofers
• 5 Channel Hifonics Amplifier
• Mono Alpine Amplifier
• Prv Component Speakers
• Full Custom Trunk Setup With Led Lighting And Cadillac Logo Cut Out (Must See)
• Black Authentic Gucci Interior
• Sun Visors Custom Made Black Suede W/ Custom Airlift Controller Mount In Sun Visor
• Custom Made Hennessey Floor Mats
• White Braum Racing Seats W/ Carbon Fiber Back Accents
• Custom Seat Brackets
• Engine Bay With White Carbon Fiber And Forged Carbon

Thanks to @urbanvinylwrap for hooking this Engine Bay

Conclusion

This Cadillac ATS Coupe build goes all-in on exterior and interior mods, hitting perfect 10s with its one-off butterfly doors and that killer Gucci-trimmed cabin. The Air Lift setup brings a solid 8 points to the table, while the current performance mods sit at a modest 4 – but that just leaves room for more power upgrades down the road.

The ATS platform isn’t exactly common in the mod scene – most folks stick to BMWs and Infinitis when it comes to luxury performance builds. But this particular example proves these Cadillacs do have some potential for customizations. Love it or hate it, you can’t deny the amount of work that went into making this ATS stand out from the crowd.

Watch the progress and find out more about this Cadillac ATS Coupe project by visiting the Instagram profile of the owner: @casanova_ats!

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