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2011 Cadillac Cts Sedan
Layout:
front-engine / RWD & AWD
 
Weight [lbs]:
Curb weight: 3,860 - 4,222
Weight distribution: 51 / 49 (RWD)
52 / 48 (AWD)
54 / 46 (CTS-V)
Max. towing capacity: 1,000 (V6)
not recommended (CTS-V)
 
Fuel Capacity [gal.]: 18.0
 
Steering:
Rack & Pinion; power-assist
Turning Circle [ft.]: 35.0 (RWD)
36.0 (AWD)
37.9 (CTS-V)
 
Suspension:
Front: Short and long arm; coil springs, anti-roll bar
Rear: Multi-link; coil springs, anti-roll bar
 
Brakes:
Front: 12.4 x 1.3 in. power-assisted vented discs
CTS-V: 15.0 x 1.3 in. power-assisted vented discs
V6 Perf.: 13.6 x 1.3 in. power-assisted vented discs
Rear: 12.4 x 1.0 in. power-assisted vented discs
CTS-V: 14.7 x 1.1 in. power-assisted vented discs
V6 Perf.: 13.4 x 1.0 in. power-assisted vented discs
Engines & Transmissions
Type: V6; aluminum block and heads
Valvetrain: DOHC 4-valves/cyl.; variable valve timing (VVT)
Displacement: 2,994
Bore & Stroke [mm]: 89.0 x 80.3
Compression Ratio: 11.7:1
Power [hp]: 270 at 7,000
Torque [lb-ft]: 223 at 5,700
Redline: 7,000
Mileage City [mpg]: 18
Mileage Hwy [mpg]: 26 - 27 (RWD)
Available with: 3.0
 
Optional Engines:
Type: V6; aluminum block and heads
Valvetrain: DOHC 4-valves/cyl.; variable valve timing (VVT)
Displacement: 3,564
Bore & Stroke [mm]: 94.0 x 85.6
Compression Ratio: 11.3:1
Power [hp]: 304 at 6,300
Torque [lb-ft]: 273 at 5,200
Redline: 6,950
Mileage City [mpg]: 16 - 18 (AT)
Mileage Hwy [mpg]: 25 - 27 (AT)
Available with: 3.6
 
Type: V8 supercharged; aluminum block and heads
Valvetrain: OHV 2-valves/cyl.
Displacement: 6,162
Bore & Stroke [mm]: 103.25 x 92.0
Compression Ratio: 9.0:1
Power [hp]: 556 at 6,100
Torque [lb-ft]: 551 at 3,800
Redline: 6,200
Mileage City [mpg]: 12 - 14 (MT)
Mileage Hwy [mpg]: 18 - 19 (MT)
Available with: CTS-V
 
 
Transmissions:
Type: 6-speed manual
Ratios: 4.15, 2.33, 1.53, 1.15, 1.00, 0.79
Final Drive: 3.73; 3.42
Available with: V6s RWD
 
Type: 6-speed automatic
Ratios: 4.02, 2.36, 1.53, 1.15, 0.85, 0.67
Final Drive: 3.23 (AWD); 3.42 (RWD)
Available with: V6s
 
Type: 6-speed manual
Ratios: 2.66, 1.78, 1.30, 1.00, 0.80, 0.63
Final Drive: 3.73
Available with: CTS-V
 
Type: 6-speed automatic
Ratios: 4.03, 2.36, 1.53, 1.15, 0.85, 0.67
Final Drive: 3.23
Available with: CTS-V
Exterior Dimensions
Length [in.]: 191.6
Width [in.]: 72.5
Height [in.]: 58.0
Wheelbase [in.]: 113.4
Front Track [in.]: 61.8
Rear Track [in.]: 62.0
Interior Dimensions
Pass. Vol. [cu-ft]: 98.0
Seating Capacity: 5
 
Headroom
Front Headroom [in.]: 38.8
Rear Headroom [in.]: 37.2
 
Legroom
Front Legroom [in.]: 42.4
Rear Legroom [in.]: 35.9
 
Shoulderroom
Fr. Shoulderroom [in.]: 56.7
R. Shoulderroom [in.]: 57.4
 
Hiproom
Front Hiproom [in.]: 55.1
Rear Hiproom [in.]: 54.1
 
Cargo Cap. [cu-ft]: 13.6
NHTSA Crash Test
Frontal Impact
Driver's side:
Passenger's side:
 
Side Impact
Front seat:
Rear seat:
 
Rollover chance in single vehicle crash [2wd]
Rollover chance in single vehicle crash [4wd]