2012 Cadillac CTS

United States Gasoline RWD CoupeUpdated Aug 24, 2026

Specifications

Engine & Performance

Engine

Engine Specification

Rev. at Max Power: 6,100 rpm
Rev. at Max Torque: 3,800 rpm
Redline: 6,200 rpm

Engine Fluids

Synthetic Oil (viscosity): 0W-30
0W-40
5W-30
5W-40
Semi-synthetic Oil (viscosity): 5W-30
5W-40
10W-30
10W-40
Engine Oil, Volume: 5.7 litres
Engine Coolant, Volume: 11.8 litres

Engine Configuration

Bore: 103.25 mm (4.1 in)
Stroke: 92 mm (3.6 in)
Compression Ratio: 9.1 :1
Engine Configuration: V-Engine
Supercharger: Yes
Synchronization: Timing Chain
Engine Placement: Front
Engine Mount: Longitudinally
Type of Combustion Engine: Piston
Fuel System: Electronic (Multi-Point) Fuel Injection
Camshaft Type: OHC
Engine Block: Aluminium
Engine Heads: Aluminium
Engine Cooling: Liquid Cooling

Service Intervals

Air Filter: 72,000 km / 4 years
Spark Plug: 96,000 km (59,652 mi)
Brake Fluid: 240,000 km / 10 years
Oil Change & Engine Filter: 1 years
Engine Coolant: 240,000 km / 5 years
Transmission, Fluid: 72000 – 156000 km (44,739 – 96,934 mi)
Transmission, Fluid Filter: 72000 – 156000 km (44,739 – 96,934 mi)
Interior Filter: 36,000 km / 2 years

Exterior

Chassis & Body

Chassis

Chassis: Coupé
Pillars: A-C
Chassis Construction: Unibody
Body Material: Steel

Doors

Front Doors: Conventional
Door Handles: Handle-less

Platform

General Motors Platforms: Sigma Platform (Sigma II)

Interior