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2012 Cadillac CTS

United StatesGasolineRWDSedan

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Specifications

Vehicle DetailsPowertrainDimensionsEngine & PerformanceDimensions & WeightExteriorInteriorFeaturesSafety & SecurityOther

Vehicle Details

Year
2012
Make
Cadillac
Model
CTS
Body Style
Sedan
Generation
2nd Generation Facelift
Seats
5
Doors
4
Fuel
Gasoline
Drivetrain
RWD
Transmission
  • Automatic Electrohydraulic
  • Manual, 6-speed

Powertrain

Engine Name
CTS-V (EU)
Engine Configuration
V
Power (hp)
564 hp
Power (kW)
415 kW
Torque
747 Nm (551 lb-ft)
Top speed
282 km/h (175 mph)
0–60 mph
3.8 seconds (estimated)
0–100 km/h
4 seconds
Displacement

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
2,040 kg (4,497 lb)

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
Engine Oil, Volume
5.7 litres
Engine Coolant, Volume
6,162 cc
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
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

Transmission & Drivetrain

Transmission
  • Automatic Electrohydraulic
  • Manual, 6-speed
Gear Selector
Stick
Gear Selector Location
Mid-Console
Gear Ratio
1st Gear
2.66 – 4.03 :1
2nd Gear
1.78 – 2.36 :1
3rd Gear
1.3 – 1.53 :1
4th Gear

Brakes

Parking Brake
Electric
Front Brakes
Disc Brakes
Rear Brakes
Disc Brakes
Brakes Material
Cast Iron
Front Brakes
Diameter
380 mm (15.0 in)
Width
32 mm (1.3 in)
Cooling

Suspensions

Spring, Front
Coil
Spring, Rear
Coil
Anti-roll Bar
  • Front
  • Rear
Suspension, Front
Independent
Double Wishbone
Suspension, Rear
Independent
Double Wishbone

Fuel

General
Tank Volume
68 litres
Lockable Fuel Cap
Yes
General › Fuel Cap Position
Rear
Right
Emission
Emission Standard
Euro 5
Emission Control
  • Catalyst
  • Evaporative Control System
  • Exhaust Gas Recirculation

Dimensions & Weight

Exterior

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

Interior

Head Room, Front
986 mm (38.8 in)

Exterior

Chassis & Body

Chassis
Chassis
Sedan
Pillars
A-C
Chassis Construction
Unibody
Body Material
Steel
Doors
Front Doors
Conventional

Interior

Equipment

Instrument Cluster
Trip Computer
Yes
Speedometer
Analogue
Tachometer
Analogue
Fuel Gauge
Analogue
Coolant Temperature
Analogue
Instrument Cluster › Trip Computer

Features

Comfort Features

Keyless Entry
Yes
Cruise Control
Yes
Cameras
Rear
Cameras
View Location
Center Display

Other Features

Safety & Security

Seat Belt

Type of Belt
Three-Point-Belt
  • Front Seats
  • Outer Rear Seats
  • Centre Rear Seat

Assist Systems

Electronic Stability Control (ESC)
Yes

Brake Systems

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
Cadillac emblem
Piston
Fuel System
Electronic (Multi-Point) Fuel Injection
Camshaft Type
OHC
Engine Block
Aluminium
Engine Heads
Aluminium
Engine Cooling
Liquid Cooling
36,000 km / 2 years
1 – 1.15 :1
5th Gear
0.8 – 0.85 :1
6th Gear
0.63 – 0.67 :1
Final Drive
3.23 – 3.73 :1
Reverse
2.9 – 3.06 :1
Ventilated
Rear Brakes
Diameter
373 mm (14.7 in)
Width
28 mm (1.1 in)
Cooling
Ventilated
Positive Crankcase Ventilation
Fuel Consumption NEDC
City
21.3 – 22.4 litres / 100 km
Highway
10.7 – 11.5 litres / 100 km
Combined
14.4 – 15.6 litres / 100 km
Emission NEDC
CO₂, City
496 – 519 g/km
CO₂, Highway
249 – 272 g/km
CO₂, Combined
336 – 365 g/km
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 %
Rear Doors
Conventional
Door Handles
Pull-out
Platform
General Motors Platforms
Sigma Platform (Sigma II)

Equipment

Side Mirrors
Mirror Type
Conventional
Adjustments
Electrical
Folding
Electrical
User Memory
Yes
Heated
Yes
Turning Signal
Yes
House Colour
Same as Car
Windows

Lights

Main Beam
Xenon
Low Beam
Xenon
Rear Lights
Halogen
Fog Lights
Yes
Special Features
  • Automatic Headlight Activation
  • Headlight Washers
Fog Lights
Front
Halogen

Colour

Door Handles
Same as Car

Rims & Tires

Tire Pressure Monitoring System (TPMS)
Yes
Rim Type
Disc Wheel
Spare Wheel
Optional
Spare Wheel
Temporary
Optional
Display
Yes
Instrument Cluster › Trip Computer › Display
Type
Monochrome
Shape
Square
Climate Control
Climate Control
Automatic
Number of Climate Zones
2
Pollen Filter
Yes
Outside Temperature Indicator
Yes
Controls
Buttons
Connectivity
Radio
  • AM
  • FM
  • RDS
Media Format
  • DVD
  • MP3
Connectivity › Media Format
Hard Drive
40 GB
Connectivity › Media Inputs
USB
USB-A
Connectivity › Media Inputs › USB
Placement
Front
Speakers
Total Number of Speakers
10 pcs
Speaker Brand
Bose
Rear-view Mirror
Adjustments
Mechanical
Anti-glare
Automatic
Rear-view Mirror: Mirror Type
Standard
Interior Storage › Storage Compartments
Glove Compartment
Lockable (Manual)
Armrest Hatch
Front
Door
  • Driver Side
  • Passenger Side
  • Rear
Interior Storage
Cup Holders
Yes
Interior Storage › Cup Holders
Front
2
Rear
2
Interior Storage › Cup Holders › Front
Placement
Middle Console
Interior Storage › Cup Holders › Rear
Placement
Armrest
Lights
Read Light
  • Front
  • Rear
Guide Light
Yes
Ambient Light
Yes
Other Equipment
Make-up Mirror
  • Driver Side
  • Passenger Side
Clock
Yes
12V Outlet
Front
Carpets
  • Front
  • Rear
Ashtray
Front (Retractable)
Cigarette Lighter
Yes
Other Equipment › Make-up Mirror
Make-up Light
  • Driver
  • Passenger
Other Equipment › Clock
Digital
Center Display
Other Equipment › Carpets
Material
Textile
Colour
Black

Steering Wheel

Multifunction Steering Wheel
Yes
Power Steering
Yes
Adjustments
Telescope
Number of Spokes
3
Colour
Black
Steering Mechanism
Rack and Pinion
Multifunction Steering Wheel
Cruise Control

Trunk

Rear Trunk
Yes
Barrier Net/Grid
Yes
Hatch Opening Type
Under Rear Window
Rear Trunk
Volume
385 litres

Design

Interior Decor Material
Plastic
Interior Decor Colour
Black

Seats

Front Seats › Adjustments, Driver
Seat Depth
Powered
Seat Height
Powered
Cushion Edge
Powered
Cushion Tilt
Powered
Backrest Angle
Powered
Lumbar Support
Powered
Headrest, Height
Manual
Front Seats › Adjustments, Passenger
GPS
Navigation

Accessories

Tool Kit and Jack
Optional
Tire Repair Kit
Yes
Compressor
Yes
Fire Extinguisher
Optional
Warning Triangle
Optional
First Aid Kit
Optional
Anti-lock Braking System (ABS)
Yes
Traction Control System (TCS)
Yes

Sensors

Parking Sensors
Rear
Rain Sensors
Yes

Other Features

Immobiliser
Yes
Anti-theft Alarm
Yes
Central Locking
Remote
Child Safety Locks
Manual
Immobiliser
Electronic
Yes

Airbags

Feature
Driver
Passenger
Rear
Frontal Airbag
DriverYes
PassengerYes
Rear-
Side Chest Airbag
CTS
8.9

€67,000

MSRP · EUR

Body
Window Lifts, Front
Powered
Window Lifts, Rear
Powered (Safety Lock)
Heat-Insulating Windows
  • Front
  • First Row
  • Second Row
  • Rear
Windows › Window Lifts, Features
One-touch up/down
  • Driver
  • Passenger
Other Equipment
Sunroof
Optional
Normal Roof
Yes
Antenna
Yes
Other Equipment › Sunroof
Sun Blind
Optional
Other Equipment › Sunroof › Sun Blind
Tinted Glass
Optional
Speed Up/Down (Buttons)
  • Resume
  • Media
    Yes
    Multifunction Steering Wheel › Media
    Answer Phone
    Yes
    Channels
    Yes
    Volume
    Buttons
    Adjustments
    Tilt
    Powered
    Seat Depth
    Powered
    Seat Height
    Powered
    Cushion Edge
    Powered
    Backrest Angle
    Powered
    Lumbar Support
    Powered
    Headrest, Height
    Manual
    Front Seats
    Power Seat, Driver
    Yes
    Power Seat, Passenger
    Yes
    Heated Seats
    • Driver
    • Passenger
    Armrest
    Middle
    Ventilated Seats
    • Driver
    • Passenger
    Front Seats › Power Seat, Driver
    User Memory
    Yes
    Front Seats › Heated Seats
    Areas
    • Cushion
    • Backrest
    Second Seat Row
    Armrest
    Yes
    Collapsible
    Manual
    Number of Seats
    3
    Type of Seat
    Adult
    Second Seat Row › Collapsible
    Backrest Release
    On Top of Backrest
    Split Fold Ratio
    60/40
    Second Seat Row › Headrests
    Outer Seats
    Height Adjustment
    Centre Seat
    Yes
    DriverYes
    PassengerYes
    Rear-
    Side Head Airbag
    DriverYes
    PassengerYes
    RearYes
    Curtain Airbag
    DriverYes
    PassengerYes
    RearYes
    Airbag cut-off Switch
    Driver-
    PassengerYes
    Rear-
    Sedan
    Variant
    CTS Sedan Generations4 of 6
    Year
    Powertrain
    Horsepower
    564 hp
    Drivetrain
    RWD
    Fuel
    Gasoline
    Transmission

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