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DTS
2008 Cadillac DTS
United States
Gasoline
FWD
Sedan
Updated Aug 24, 2026
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Specifications
Vehicle Details
Powertrain
Dimensions
Engine & Performance
Dimensions & Weight
Exterior
Interior
Features
Safety & Security
Other
Vehicle Details
Year
2008
Make
Cadillac
Model
DTS
Body Style
Sedan
Generation
1st Generation
Seats
5
Doors
4
Fuel
Gasoline
Drivetrain
FWD
Transmission
Automatic (Electrohydraulic), 4-speed
Powertrain
Engine Name
4.6 V8 Hydra-Matic
Engine Configuration
V
Power (hp)
296 hp
Power (kW)
218 kW
Torque
390 Nm (288 lb-ft)
Displacement
4,565 cc
Dimensions
Length
5,274 mm
(207.6 in)
Width
1,901 mm
(74.8 in)
Height
1,464 mm
(57.6 in)
Wheelbase
2,936 mm
(115.6 in)
Engine & Performance
Engine
Engine Specification
Rev. at Max Power
6,300 rpm
Rev. at Max Torque
4,500 rpm
Redline
6,700 rpm
Engine Fluids
Synthetic Oil (viscosity)
5W-30
Engine Oil, Volume
7.1 litres
Transmission Fluid, Volume
7 litres
Engine Coolant, Volume
12 litres
Engine Configuration
Bore
93 mm
(3.7 in)
Stroke
84 mm
(3.3 in)
Compression Ratio
10 :1
Engine Configuration
V-Engine
Naturally Aspirated
Yes
Synchronization
Timing Chain
Engine Placement
Front
Engine Mount
Transversally
Type of Combustion Engine
Piston
Fuel System
Electronic (Multi-Point) Fuel Injection
Camshaft Type
DOHC
Engine Block
Aluminium
Engine Heads
Aluminium
Engine Cooling
Liquid Cooling
Service Intervals
Air Filter
80,000 km
(49,710 mi)
Spark Plug
160,000 km
(99,419 mi)
Oil Change & Engine Filter
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
(24,855 mi)
Transmission & Drivetrain
Transmission
Automatic (Electrohydraulic), 4-speed
Gear Selector
Stick
Gear Selector Location
Mid-Console
Steering Column
Gear Selector
Stalk
Optional
Gear Ratio
1st Gear
2.96 :1
2nd Gear
1.63 :1
3rd Gear
1 :1
4th Gear
0.68 :1
Final Drive
3.71 :1
Reverse
2.13 :1
Brakes
Parking Brake
Manual
Pedal
Front Brakes
Disc Brakes
Rear Brakes
Disc Brakes
Brakes Material
Cast Iron
Front Brakes
Diameter
323 mm
(12.7 in)
Width
30 mm
(1.2 in)
Cooling
Ventilated
Rear Brakes
Diameter
292 mm
(11.5 in)
Width
12 mm
(0.5 in)
Cooling
Solid
Suspensions
Spring, Front
Coil
Anti-roll Bar
Yes
Suspension, Front
Independent
MacPherson Strut
Suspension, Rear
Independent
Multi-link
Anti-roll Bar
Front
29 mm
(1.1 in)
Rear
18 mm
(0.7 in)
Fuel
General
Tank Volume
70 litres
General › Fuel Cap Position
Rear
Left
Emission
Emission Control
Catalyst
Evaporative Control System
Exhaust Gas Recirculation
Positive Crankcase Ventilation
Fuel Consumption EPA
City
17 MPG
Highway
24 MPG
Combined
23 MPG
Dimensions & Weight
Exterior
Track, Front
1,588 mm
(62.5 in)
Track, Rear
1,567 mm
(61.7 in)
Turning Circle
12.8 - 13.4 m
Ground Clearance
135 mm
(5.3 in)
Interior
Head Room, Front
973 - 997 mm
(38.3 - 39.3 in)
Head Room, Rear
981 mm
(38.6 in)
Leg Room, Front
1,079 mm
(42.5 in)
Leg Room, Rear
1,056 mm
(41.6 in)
Hip Room, Front
1,445 mm
(56.9 in)
Hip Room, Rear
1,440 mm
(56.7 in)
Shoulder Room, Front
1,524 mm
(60.0 in)
Shoulder Room, Rear
1,504 mm
(59.2 in)
Weight
Max Roof Load
75 kg
(165 lb)
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-up
Platform
General Motors Platforms
G Platform (FWD)
Equipment
Side Mirrors
Folding
Manual
Windows
Window Lifts, Front
Powered
Window Lifts, Rear
Powered
Other Equipment
Sunroof
Optional
Normal Roof
Yes
Electric
Optional
Lights
Main Beam
Xenon
Low Beam
Xenon
Rims & Tires
Number of Bolts
5 pcs
Bolt Distance
115
Nut/Bolt Dimensions
M14x1.5
Central Bore (CB), front
70.3
Fastening Type
Lug Nuts
Tightening Torque
140 Nm
Interior
Equipment
Instrument Cluster
Trip Computer
Yes
Instrument Cluster › Trip Computer
Display
Yes
Climate Control
Climate Control
Automatic
Air Condition
Yes
Connectivity
Radio
Yes
Media Format
MP3
Bluetooth
Optional
Connectivity › Media Format
CD
Yes
DVD
Optional
Displays
Center Display
Optional
Displays › Center Display
Touchscreen
Optional
Steering Wheel
Multifunction Steering Wheel
Yes
Heated
Optional
Trunk
Rear Trunk
Yes
Rear Trunk
Volume
532 litres
Seats
Front Seats
Power Seat, Driver
Optional
Power Seat, Passenger
Optional
Heated Seats
Optional
Second Seat Row
Number of Seats
3
Type of Seat
Adult
Colour & Material
Upholstery
Leather
Features
Comfort Features
Keyless Entry
Yes
Keyless Start
Yes
Cruise Control
Yes
Cruise Control
Adaptive Cruise Control
Optional
Other Features
GPS
Optional
Safety & Security
Assist Systems
Electronic Stability Control (ESC)
Yes
Brake Systems
Anti-lock Braking System (ABS)
Yes
Electronic Brake Assist (BA/EBA)
Yes
Sensors
Parking Sensors
Optional
Parking Sensors
Front
Optional
Rear
Optional
Other Features
Immobiliser
Yes
Anti-theft Alarm
Yes
Central Locking
Yes
Safety Testing
IIHS
Test Year
2006
Moderate Overlap Front
Good
Side
Acceptable
Head Restraints & Seats
Marginal
Airbags
Feature
Driver
Passenger
Rear
Frontal Airbag
Driver
Yes
Passenger
Yes
Rear
-
Side Chest Airbag
Driver
Yes
Passenger
Yes
Rear
-
Other
Car Classification
American Classification
Full-Size Luxury Car
British Classification
Luxury Car
Australian Classification
Upper Large Car
European Segment
F-Segment
Car.info Classification
Luxury Car
DTS
Model
3 variants
€67,000
MSRP · EUR
8.9
Body
Sedan
Variant
DTS Standard
2006–2011
Generation
1st Generation
Year
2008
Powertrain
4.6 V8 Hydra-Matic
Horsepower
296 hp
Drivetrain
FWD
Fuel
Transmission
Automatic (Electrohydraulic), 4-speed
Gasoline
SedanSedan
FWD
Automatic (Electrohydraulic), 4-speed
Gasoline