We're told there won't be a press conference for the 2011 Cadillac CTS Coupe at the 2009 LA Auto Show, but if you're in Los Angeles for the show, you should take some time with it at the Cadillac stand. The most remarkable thing about this coupe is how little it's changed from the original CTS Coupe Concept unveiled at the 2008 Detroit show. It goes on understanding in the spring of 2010.

The production CTS coupe still has the slantier windshield, frameless windows, handle-less doors (touchpad sensors as on the XLR) of the concept. It still doesn't have B-pillars and its C-pillars are so fat, it almost looks like a hatchback. Get over it, we say.

The center-exit exhaust that wasn't fully resolved on the concept is a done deal here with two "dihedral" tips. Though the CTS coupe shares its platform structure and 113.4-inch wheelbase with the CTS sedan, its rear track (63 inches) is an inch wider. Body panels are of course unique, and the two share their headlamps, grille and front fenders on the outside and their instrument panel and console on the inside.

Only the direct-injected 3.6-liter V6 will be offered on the coupe, and it will be rated at 304 horsepower at 6,400 rpm and 273 pound-feet at 5,200 rpm. You can get either the Aisin six-speed manual or GM's six-speed automatic. With the autobox, there's a choice of rear-drive or all-wheel-drive. We'll take the manual gearbox driving the rear wheels, thank you. A limited-slip differential is standard.

More photos and details after the jump.

You also have two suspension choices, which we expect Cadillac to market as FE2 and FE3. The standard setup is the Performance package, and it provides 18-inch wheels and P235/50R18 Michelin all-season tires. The Summer Tire Performance package provides more aggressive suspension tuning, along with 19s and P245/45R19 Continental summer tires; it's only acquirable on rear-drive coupes.

Cadillac hasn't released any interior photos, but we're almost salivating at the prospect of the 14-way adjustable Recaro sport seats described in the press kit.

Keyless start is standard, and of course, you'll be healthy to get the hard-drive-based navigation system with the screen that pops out of the dash, along with a rearview camera, 5.1 surround sound, iPod connectivity and adaptive headlights.