2008 Cadillac CTS

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Specifications

Vehicle Details

Year
2008
Make
Cadillac
Model
CTS
Body Style
Sedan
Generation
2nd Generation
Seats
5
Doors
4
Fuel
Gasoline
Drivetrain
RWD
Transmission
Automatic (Electrohydraulic), 6-speed

Powertrain

Engine Name
3.6 V6 Hydra-Matic
Engine Configuration
V
Power (hp)
311 hp
Power (kW)
229 kW
Torque
370 Nm (273 lb-ft)
Top speed
241 km/h (150 mph)
0–60 mph
6.0 seconds (estimated)
0–100 km/h
6.3 seconds
Displacement
3,564 cc

Dimensions

Length
4,860 mm (191.3 in)
Width
1,842 mm (72.5 in)
Height
1,455 mm (57.3 in)
Wheelbase
2,880 mm (113.4 in)
Curb weight
1,930 kg (4,255 lb)

Engine & Performance

Engine

Engine Specification
Rev. at Max Power
6,300 rpm
Rev. at Max Torque
5,200 rpm
Redline
7,000 rpm
Engine Fluids
Synthetic Oil (viscosity)
  • 0W-30
  • 5W-30
  • 5W-40
  • 10W-30
  • 10W-40
Semi-synthetic Oil (viscosity)
  • 5W-30
  • 5W-40
  • 10W-30
  • 10W-40
Engine Oil, Volume
5.7 litres
Engine Coolant, Volume
10.3 litres
Engine Configuration
Bore
94 mm (3.7 in)
Stroke
85.6 mm (3.4 in)
Compression Ratio
11.3 :1
Engine Configuration
V-Engine
Naturally Aspirated
Yes
Synchronization
Timing Chain
Engine Placement
Front
Engine Mount
Longitudinally
Type of Combustion Engine
Piston
Fuel System
Electronic (Direct) Fuel Injection
Camshaft Type
DOHC
Engine Block
Aluminium
Engine Heads
Aluminium
Engine Cooling
Liquid Cooling
Service Intervals
Air Filter
80,000 km / 4 years
Spark Plug
160,000 km (99,419 mi)
Oil Change & Engine Filter
15,000 km / 1 years
Engine Coolant
240,000 km / 5 years
Transmission, Fluid
160,000 km (99,419 mi)
Transmission, Fluid Filter
160,000 km (99,419 mi)
Interior Filter
40,000 km / 2 years

Transmission & Drivetrain

Transmission
Automatic (Electrohydraulic), 6-speed
Gear Selector
Stick
Gear Selector Location
Mid-Console
Gear Ratio
1st Gear
4.02 :1
2nd Gear
2.36 :1
3rd Gear
1.53 :1
4th Gear
1.15 :1
5th Gear
0.85 :1
6th Gear
0.67 :1
Final Drive
3.42 :1
Reverse
3.06 :1

Brakes

Parking Brake
Electric
Front Brakes
Disc Brakes
Rear Brakes
Disc Brakes
Brakes Material
Cast Iron
Front Brakes
Diameter
315 - 346 mm (12.4 - 13.6 in)
Width
32 mm (1.3 in)
Cooling
Ventilated
Rear Brakes
Diameter
315 - 340 mm (12.4 - 13.4 in)
Width
26 mm (1.0 in)
Cooling
Ventilated

Suspensions

Spring, Front
Coil
Spring, Rear
Coil
Anti-roll Bar
Yes
Suspension, Front
Independent
Double Wishbone
Suspension, Rear
Independent
Multi-link
Anti-roll Bar
Front
24 - 29 mm (0.9 - 1.1 in)
Rear
18 - 20 mm (0.7 - 0.8 in)

Fuel

General
Tank Volume
68 litres
General › Fuel Cap Position
Rear
Right
Emission
Emission Standard
Euro 5
Emission Class
F
Emission Control
  • Catalyst
  • Evaporative Control System
  • Exhaust Gas Recirculation
  • Positive Crankcase Ventilation
Fuel Consumption NEDC
City
15.3 litres / 100 km
Highway
7.3 litres / 100 km
Combined
10.3 litres / 100 km
Emission NEDC
CO₂, City
360 g/km
CO₂, Highway
172 g/km
CO₂, Combined
241 g/km

Dimensions & Weight

Exterior

Track, Front
1,570 mm (61.8 in)
Track, Rear
1,572 mm (61.9 in)
Turning Circle
10.4 m

Interior

Head Room, Front
986 mm (38.8 in)
Head Room, Rear
944 mm (37.2 in)
Leg Room, Front
1,078 mm (42.4 in)
Leg Room, Rear
913 mm (35.9 in)
Hip Room, Front
1,400 mm (55.1 in)
Hip Room, Rear
1,375 mm (54.1 in)
Shoulder Room, Front
1,441 mm (56.7 in)
Shoulder Room, Rear
1,390 mm (54.7 in)

Weight

Max Roof Load
75 kg (165 lb)
Weight Distribution, front
51 %
Weight Distribution, rear
49 %

Exterior

Chassis & Body

Chassis
Chassis
Sedan
Pillars
A-C
Chassis Construction
Unibody
Body Material
Steel
Doors
Front Doors
Conventional
Rear Doors
Conventional
Door Handles
Pull-out
Platform
General Motors Platforms
Sigma Platform (Sigma II)

Equipment

Other Equipment
Normal Roof
Yes

Interior

Steering Wheel

Steering Mechanism
Rack and Pinion

Trunk

Rear Trunk
Yes
Hatch Opening Type
Under Rear Window
Rear Trunk
Volume
344 litres

Seats

Second Seat Row
Collapsible
Yes
Number of Seats
3
Type of Seat
Adult
Second Seat Row › Collapsible
Backrest Release
On Top of Backrest
Split Fold Ratio
60/40

Other

Car Classification

American Classification
Mid-Size Luxury Car
British Classification
Executive Car
Australian Classification
Large Car
European Segment
E-Segment
Car.info Classification
Executive Car

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