Cadillac CTS
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| Manufacturer | Cadillac |
| Parent company | General Motors |
| Production | 2003–present |
| Assembly | Lansing, Michigan |
| Predecessor | Cadillac Catera |
| Class | Entry-level luxury car Mid-size car |
| Body style | 4-door sedan |
| Platform | GM Sigma platform |
| Related | Cadillac STS Cadillac SRX Cadillac XLR |
| Similar | BMW 3 Series Infiniti G35 Lexus IS |
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| Production | 2003-2007 |
| Layout | FR layout |
| Engine | 2.8 L LP1 V6 3.2 L LA3 V6 3.6 L LY7 V6 5.7 L LS6 V8 6.0 L LS2 V8 |
| Transmission | 5-speed 5L40-E automatic 5-speed Getrag 260 manual 6-speed Aisin AY-6 manual 6-speed Tremec T-56 manual |
| Wheelbase | 113.4 in (2880 mm) |
| Length | 190.1 in (4829 mm) |
| Width | 70.6 in (1793 mm) |
| Height | 56.7 in (1440 mm) |
| Curb weight | 3568 lb (1618 kg) |
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| Production | 2008- |
| Layout | Front-engine, rear-wheel drive/Four-wheel drive |
| Engine | 3.6 L LY7 V6 (258 hp) 3.6 L LY7 V6 (300 hp) |
| Transmission | 6-speed 6L50 automatic 6-speed Aisin AY-6 manual |
| Wheelbase | 113.4 in (2880 mm) |
| Length | 191.6 in (4866 mm) |
| Width | 72.5 in (1841 mm) |
| Height | 58 in (1472 mm) |
The CTS (Catera Touring Sedan) [1][2] is Cadillac's mid-size sedan. In North America, the CTS is Cadillac's entry-level model and competes with the BMW 3 Series, Infiniti G35, Lexus IS, Lincoln MKZ and Mercedes-Benz C-Class. In Europe, it is priced between the smaller BLS and larger STS and competes with the Audi A6, BMW 5 Series, Jaguar S-Type, Lexus GS and Mercedes-Benz E-Class.
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[edit] 2003
Introduced in 2002 for the 2003 model year, the CTS rode on the new rear-wheel drive GM Sigma platform. It was a return to rear-wheel drive, as well as being the first Cadillac with a manual transmission since the 1988 Cimarron. It replaced the mid-size rear-wheel drive Catera. The CTS was nominated for the North American Car of the Year award for 2002. The CTS is built at GM's Lansing Grand River plant in Lansing, Michigan. The CTS was assembled in China in 2006, but assembly was discontinued shortly thereafter due to poor sales in that market. The CTS in China is now an exported model once again.
Originally powered by a 3.2 L LA3 V6 producing 220 hp (164 kW), the CTS received a 3.6 L DOHC V6 with variable valve timing in 2004, producing 255 hp (190 kW) and 252 ft·lbf (342 N·m) of torque. The 3.2 L engine went out of production in 2005, when a new 2.8 L version of the DOHC V6 debuted in an entry-level version of the CTS. In Europe, the 2.8 L replaces the previous entry level 2.6 L.
The CTS originally offered either a 5-speed 5L40-E automatic transmission or 5-speed Getrag 260 manual transmission. The Getrag was replaced with an Aisin AY-6 6-speed for 2005.
The redesigned 2008 CTS debuted at the 2007 North American International Auto Show.
[edit] Models
| Year | Model | Engine | Power | Torque |
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| 2003–2004 | CTS | 3.2 L (3175 cc) LA3 V6 | 220 hp (164 kW) at 6000 rpm | 220 ft·lbf (298 N·m) at 3400 rpm |
| 2004–present | 3.6 L (3564 cc) LY7 V6 | 255 hp (190 kW) at 6200 rpm | 252 ft·lbf (342 N·m) at 3100 rpm | |
| 2005–present | 2.8 L (2792 cc) LP1 V6 | 210 hp (157 kW) at 6500 rpm | 194 ft·lbf (263 N·m) at 3300 rpm | |
| 2004–2005 | CTS-V | 5.7 L (5710 cc) LS6 V8 | 400 hp (298 kW) at 6000 rpm | 395 ft·lbf (536 N·m) at 4400 rpm |
| 2006– | CTS-V | 6.0 L (5970 cc) LS2 V8 | 400 hp (298 kW) at 6000 rpm | 395 ft·lbf (536 N·m) at 4400 rpm |
[edit] CTS-V
A CTS-V model offering a 5.7 L LS6 V8 engine, similar to the Corvette engine, with 400 hp (298 kW) mated to a six-speed Tremec T-56 manual transmission, became available in 2004.
The CTS-V will be updated for 2007 with a revised suspension under a wider body.
[edit] Super V
The Super V-Series CTS is reported to appear as a 2009 model. It uses the 505 hp (377 kW) LS7 engine from the current Corvette Z06.
[edit] 2008 CTS
On April 2, 2006 in a 60 Minutes interview with Bob Lutz, part of a prototype Cadillac was revealed to audiences. The car appeared to take design influences both inside and out from the Cadillac Sixteen concept from 2003. Prototype models caught testing at the Nürburgring in Germany also carry many of the design features from the car showcased in April nearly unmasked. Spyshots from the Nürburgring prototypes also show that the car will still have a manual transmission. The CTS will also have an all-wheel drive option.
At the North American International Auto Show in January 2007, GM introduced the all-new CTS that will go on sale as a 2008 model. The base model will feature a 3.6-liter variable valve timing V6 with 258 hp and 252 lb-ft of torque. A second version will be offered, a new 3.6-liter direct-injection V6 VVT engine with an estimated 300 horsepower and 270 pound-feet of torque using regular unleaded gas. A six-speed manual transmission will be standard on all models. The six-speed Hydra-matic 6L50 automatic transmission will be opitional. Also on-demand all-wheel drive will be offered with the 258-hp engine and automatic transmission combo. [3]
The new model is wider and longer with it measuring 191.6 inches (4766 mm) long, 72.5 inches (1841 mm) wide and 58 inches (1472 mm) in height. Wheelbase is 113.4 inches (2880 mm) with a front/rear track of 61.8 / 62.0 inches (1575 / 1585 mm).
Like its predecessor, the 2008 CTS is offered with rear- or, new for 2008, all-wheel-drive. Some suspension, braking, and steering improvements from last year's CTS-V have been added to the standard CTS.
Nine-spoke, 18-inch wheels surround larger high-performance brake calipers and rotors.
Side air extractors are located forward of the front doors.
Optional features include iPod integration, swiveling headlights, Bose premium audio, and remote start.
According to the current issue of Motor Trend, a coupe and station wagon version of the CTS may be produced and sold in the USA, although GM feels that they may be more successful in Europe. Also, an American model of a Cadillac based on the soon to be Saturn Astra may be in the USA as well in Sedan or 4-door hatch form.
[edit] Trivia
- Featured extensively in the car chase sequence of the film The Matrix Reloaded (2003), along with the Cadillac Escalade EXT. The first public photographs of the car were actually smuggled off the set of the film.
- Featured in a chase scene in Bad Boys II, where the characters steal Dan Marino's new CTS as it is being delivered.
- Featured in Mr and Mrs Smith as one of Mr Smith's cars (Brad Pitt). His other car was a Lincoln Town Car.
- Featured in The Italian Job as the "Ukrainian's" car.
[edit] Awards
John Lingenfelter Memorial Trophy
[edit] Other links
- Cadillac CTS Homepage
- Cadillac CTS/ CTS-V FAQ
- Lincoln vs Cadillac
- CadillacOwners.com
- CaddyInfo.com Cadillac Discussion & Information
- the CaddyEdge.com
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