Segment: Medium Premium
Production years: 2007, 2008, 2009, 2010, 2011, 2012, 2013
Cadillac introduced the second generation of the CTS at the beginning of 2007 at the North American International Auto Show, and the premium vehicle came in hard times during the world financial crisis.
When the American premium carmaker started to change its attitude toward the market and started to build vehicles for younger generations, it understood that it had to keep the pace. The new design language and new technologies had to be showcased on new vehicles, such as the CTS. Its angular look and vertical, corner-mounted headlights were in complete opposition with those found on older DeVilles or Broughams. The car's aggressive stance was amplified by the ascending line and the tall trunk. Moreover, the greenhouse with angled windshield and sloped rear windscreen looked way sportier than the vertical C-pillars from the former Cadillac vehicles.
The carmaker placed a center stack with aluminum accents and flat, modern-looking buttons in the cabin. Moreover, a folding screen for the navigation system found its place on the dashboard. Inside the instrument cluster, the speedometer took center stage with its individual, round cluster, flanked by a tachometer on the left and a three-gauge cluster on the right. Moreover, the 7,000 rpm red-line for engine speed was something old Cadillacs never dreamed of. But the luxurious ambiance and the elegant clock from the center stack didn't let the four occupants forget that they are riding in a Caddy.
Under the hood, GM installed a range of V6 engines that provided up to 311 horses for the regular CTS, which could give hard times to other German premium carmakers. On top of that, the CTS also sported a few all-wheel drive versions.
ENGINE SPECS - 2.8L V6 6AT RWD (211 HP) | |
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Cylinders: | V6 |
Displacement: | 2792 cm3 |
Power: | 157 KW @ 6500 RPM 213 HP @ 6500 RPM 211 BHP @ 6500 RPM |
Torque: | 194 lb-ft @ 3200 RPM 263 Nm @ 3200 RPM |
Fuel System: | Multipoint Injection |
Fuel: | Gasoline |
Fuel capacity: | 18 gallons (68.1 L) |
PERFORMANCE SPECS | |
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Top Speed: | 127 mph (204 km/h) |
Acceleration 0-62 Mph (0-100 kph): | 9 s |
TRANSMISSION SPECS | |
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Drive Type: | Rear Wheel Drive |
Gearbox: | 6-speed automatic |
BRAKES SPECS | |
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Front: | Ventilated Discs |
Rear: | Discs |
TIRES SPECS | |
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Tire Size: | 235/55 R17 |
DIMENSIONS | |
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Length: | 191.6 in (4867 mm) |
Width: | 62 in (1575 mm) |
Height: | 58 in (1473 mm) |
Front/rear Track: | 61.8/62 in (1,570/1,575 mm) |
Wheelbase: | 113.4 in (2880 mm) |
Ground Clearance: | 5.9 in (150 mm) |
Cargo Volume: | 12.5 cuFT (354 L) |
WEIGHT SPECS | |
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Unladen Weight: | 3913 lbs (1775 kg) |
Gross Weight Limit: | 5203 lbs (2360 kg) |
FUEL ECONOMY (NEDC) | |
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CO2 Emissions: | 263 g/km |
ENGINE SPECS - 2.8L V6 6MT RWD (211 HP) | |
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Cylinders: | V6 |
Displacement: | 2792 cm3 |
Power: | 157 KW @ 6500 RPM 213 HP @ 6500 RPM 211 BHP @ 6500 RPM |
Torque: | 194 lb-ft @ 3200 RPM 263 Nm @ 3200 RPM |
Fuel System: | Multipoint Injection |
Fuel: | Gasoline |
Fuel capacity: | 18 gallons (68.1 L) |
PERFORMANCE SPECS | |
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Top Speed: | 140 mph (225 km/h) |
Acceleration 0-62 Mph (0-100 kph): | 8.3 s |
TRANSMISSION SPECS | |
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Drive Type: | Rear Wheel Drive |
Gearbox: | 6-speed manual |
BRAKES SPECS | |
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Front: | Ventilated Discs |
Rear: | Discs |
TIRES SPECS | |
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Tire Size: | 235/55 R17 |
DIMENSIONS | |
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Length: | 191.6 in (4867 mm) |
Width: | 62 in (1575 mm) |
Height: | 58 in (1473 mm) |
Front/rear Track: | 61.8/62 in (1,570/1,575 mm) |
Wheelbase: | 113.4 in (2880 mm) |
Ground Clearance: | 5.9 in (150 mm) |
Cargo Volume: | 12.5 cuFT (354 L) |
WEIGHT SPECS | |
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Unladen Weight: | 3509 lbs (1592 kg) |
Gross Weight Limit: | 4611 lbs (2092 kg) |
FUEL ECONOMY (NEDC) | |
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City: | 17 mpg US (13.8 L/100Km) |
Highway: | 27 mpg US (8.7 L/100Km) |
Combined: | 23 mpg US (10.2 L/100Km) |
CO2 Emissions: | 281 g/km |
ENGINE SPECS - 3.0L V6 6MT RWD (270 HP) | |
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Cylinders: | V6 |
Displacement: | 2997 cm3 |
Power: | 201 KW @ 7000 RPM 273 HP @ 7000 RPM 270 BHP @ 7000 RPM |
Torque: | 220 lb-ft @ 5700 RPM 298 Nm @ 5700 RPM |
Fuel System: | Direct Injection |
Fuel: | Gasoline |
Fuel capacity: | 18 gallons (68.1 L) |
TRANSMISSION SPECS | |
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Drive Type: | Rear Wheel Drive |
Gearbox: | 6-speed manual |
BRAKES SPECS | |
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Front: | Ventilated Discs |
Rear: | Discs |
TIRES SPECS | |
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Tire Size: | 235/55 R17 |
DIMENSIONS | |
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Length: | 191.6 in (4867 mm) |
Width: | 62 in (1575 mm) |
Height: | 58 in (1473 mm) |
Front/rear Track: | 61.8/62 in (1,570/1,575 mm) |
Wheelbase: | 113.4 in (2880 mm) |
Ground Clearance: | 5.9 in (150 mm) |
Cargo Volume: | 12.5 cuFT (354 L) |
WEIGHT SPECS | |
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Unladen Weight: | 3854 lbs (1748 kg) |
FUEL ECONOMY (NEDC) | |
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City: | 18 mpg US (13.1 L/100Km) |
Highway: | 27 mpg US (8.7 L/100Km) |
Combined: | 24 mpg US (9.8 L/100Km) |
ENGINE SPECS - 3.6L V6 6AT AWD (311 HP) | |
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Cylinders: | V6 |
Displacement: | 3564 cm3 |
Power: | 228.7 KW @ 6400 RPM 311 HP @ 6400 RPM 307 BHP @ 6400 RPM |
Torque: | 276 lb-ft @ 4900 RPM 374 Nm @ 4900 RPM |
Fuel System: | Multipoint Injection |
Fuel: | Gasoline |
Fuel capacity: | 18 gallons (68.1 L) |
PERFORMANCE SPECS | |
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Top Speed: | 150 mph (241 km/h) |
Acceleration 0-62 Mph (0-100 kph): | 6.7 s |
TRANSMISSION SPECS | |
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Drive Type: | All Wheel Drive |
Gearbox: | 6-speed automatic |
BRAKES SPECS | |
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Front: | Ventilated Discs |
Rear: | Discs |
TIRES SPECS | |
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Tire Size: | 235/55 R17 |
DIMENSIONS | |
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Length: | 191.6 in (4867 mm) |
Width: | 62 in (1575 mm) |
Height: | 58 in (1473 mm) |
Front/rear Track: | 61.8/62 in (1,570/1,575 mm) |
Wheelbase: | 113.4 in (2880 mm) |
Ground Clearance: | 5.9 in (150 mm) |
Cargo Volume: | 12.5 cuFT (354 L) |
WEIGHT SPECS | |
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Unladen Weight: | 4149 lbs (1882 kg) |
Gross Weight Limit: | 5346 lbs (2425 kg) |
FUEL ECONOMY (NEDC) | |
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City: | 14 mpg US (16.8 L/100Km) |
Highway: | 29.4 mpg US (8 L/100Km) |
Combined: | 21 mpg US (11.2 L/100Km) |
CO2 Emissions: | 267 g/km |
ENGINE SPECS - 3.6L V6 6AT RWD (311 HP) | |
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Cylinders: | V6 |
Displacement: | 3564 cm3 |
Power: | 228.7 KW @ 6400 RPM 311 HP @ 6400 RPM 307 BHP @ 6400 RPM |
Torque: | 276 lb-ft @ 4900 RPM 374 Nm @ 4900 RPM |
Fuel System: | Multipoint Injection |
Fuel: | Gasoline |
Fuel capacity: | 18 gallons (68.1 L) |
PERFORMANCE SPECS | |
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Top Speed: | 150 mph (241 km/h) |
Acceleration 0-62 Mph (0-100 kph): | 6.3 s |
TRANSMISSION SPECS | |
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Drive Type: | Rear Wheel Drive |
Gearbox: | 6-speed automatic |
BRAKES SPECS | |
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Front: | Ventilated Discs |
Rear: | Discs |
TIRES SPECS | |
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Tire Size: | 235/55 R17 |
DIMENSIONS | |
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Length: | 191.6 in (4867 mm) |
Width: | 62 in (1575 mm) |
Height: | 58 in (1473 mm) |
Front/rear Track: | 61.8/62 in (1,570/1,575 mm) |
Wheelbase: | 113.4 in (2880 mm) |
Ground Clearance: | 5.9 in (150 mm) |
Cargo Volume: | 12.5 cuFT (354 L) |
WEIGHT SPECS | |
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Unladen Weight: | 3964 lbs (1798 kg) |
Gross Weight Limit: | 5203 lbs (2360 kg) |
FUEL ECONOMY (NEDC) | |
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City: | 14.2 mpg US (16.6 L/100Km) |
Highway: | 29.8 mpg US (7.9 L/100Km) |
Combined: | 21.2 mpg US (11.1 L/100Km) |
CO2 Emissions: | 264 g/km |
ENGINE SPECS - 3.6L V6 6MT RWD (261 HP) | |
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Cylinders: | V6 |
Displacement: | 3564 cm3 |
Power: | 192 KW @ 6200 RPM 261 HP @ 6200 RPM 257 BHP @ 6200 RPM |
Torque: | 252 lb-ft @ 3100 RPM 342 Nm @ 3100 RPM |
Fuel System: | Multipoint Injection |
Fuel: | Gasoline |
Fuel capacity: | 18 gallons (68.1 L) |
TRANSMISSION SPECS | |
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Drive Type: | Rear Wheel Drive |
Gearbox: | 6-speed manual |
BRAKES SPECS | |
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Front: | Ventilated Discs |
Rear: | Discs |
TIRES SPECS | |
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Tire Size: | 235/55 R17 |
DIMENSIONS | |
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Length: | 191.6 in (4867 mm) |
Width: | 62 in (1575 mm) |
Height: | 58 in (1473 mm) |
Front/rear Track: | 61.8/62 in (1,570/1,575 mm) |
Wheelbase: | 113.4 in (2880 mm) |
Ground Clearance: | 5.9 in (150 mm) |
Cargo Volume: | 12.5 cuFT (354 L) |
WEIGHT SPECS | |
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Unladen Weight: | 3509 lbs (1592 kg) |
Gross Weight Limit: | 4611 lbs (2092 kg) |
FUEL ECONOMY (NEDC) | |
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City: | 17 mpg US (13.8 L/100Km) |
Highway: | 26 mpg US (9 L/100Km) |
Combined: | 21 mpg US (11.2 L/100Km) |
ENGINE SPECS - 3.6L V6 6MT RWD (304 HP) | |
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Cylinders: | V6 |
Displacement: | 3564 cm3 |
Power: | 224 KW @ 6700 RPM 305 HP @ 6700 RPM 300 BHP @ 6700 RPM |
Torque: | 252 lb-ft @ 3100 RPM 342 Nm @ 3100 RPM |
Fuel System: | Multipoint Injection |
Fuel: | Gasoline |
Fuel capacity: | 18 gallons (68.1 L) |
PERFORMANCE SPECS | |
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Top Speed: | 155.3 mph (250 km/h) |
TRANSMISSION SPECS | |
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Drive Type: | Rear Wheel Drive |
Gearbox: | 6-speed manual |
BRAKES SPECS | |
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Front: | Ventilated Discs |
Rear: | Discs |
TIRES SPECS | |
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Tire Size: | 235/55 R17 |
DIMENSIONS | |
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Length: | 191.6 in (4867 mm) |
Width: | 62 in (1575 mm) |
Height: | 58 in (1473 mm) |
Front/rear Track: | 61.8/62 in (1,570/1,575 mm) |
Wheelbase: | 113.4 in (2880 mm) |
Ground Clearance: | 5.9 in (150 mm) |
Cargo Volume: | 12.5 cuFT (354 L) |
WEIGHT SPECS | |
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Unladen Weight: | 3509 lbs (1592 kg) |
Gross Weight Limit: | 4611 lbs (2092 kg) |
FUEL ECONOMY (NEDC) | |
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City: | 17 mpg US (13.8 L/100Km) |
Highway: | 26 mpg US (9 L/100Km) |
Combined: | 21 mpg US (11.2 L/100Km) |
ENGINE SPECS - 3.6L V6 6MT RWD (311 HP) | |
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Cylinders: | V6 |
Displacement: | 3564 cm3 |
Power: | 228.7 KW @ 6400 RPM 311 HP @ 6400 RPM 307 BHP @ 6400 RPM |
Torque: | 276 lb-ft @ 4900 RPM 374 Nm @ 4900 RPM |
Fuel System: | Multipoint Injection |
Fuel: | Gasoline |
Fuel capacity: | 18 gallons (68.1 L) |
PERFORMANCE SPECS | |
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Top Speed: | 155 mph (249 km/h) |
Acceleration 0-62 Mph (0-100 kph): | 6.3 s |
TRANSMISSION SPECS | |
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Drive Type: | Rear Wheel Drive |
Gearbox: | 6-speed manual |
BRAKES SPECS | |
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Front: | Ventilated Discs |
Rear: | Discs |
TIRES SPECS | |
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Tire Size: | 235/55 R17 |
DIMENSIONS | |
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Length: | 191.6 in (4867 mm) |
Width: | 62 in (1575 mm) |
Height: | 58 in (1473 mm) |
Front/rear Track: | 61.8/62 in (1,570/1,575 mm) |
Wheelbase: | 113.4 in (2880 mm) |
Ground Clearance: | 5.9 in (150 mm) |
Cargo Volume: | 12.5 cuFT (354 L) |
WEIGHT SPECS | |
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Unladen Weight: | 3942 lbs (1788 kg) |
Gross Weight Limit: | 5203 lbs (2360 kg) |
FUEL ECONOMY (NEDC) | |
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City: | 13 mpg US (18.1 L/100Km) |
Highway: | 28 mpg US (8.4 L/100Km) |
Combined: | 19.6 mpg US (12 L/100Km) |
CO2 Emissions: | 285 g/km |