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2008 Cadillac CTS - Specs - 2008 Car of the Year Winner

Below is a review of the 2008 Cadillac CTS written by the automotive experts ...     more
MSRP Range: $35,045 - $36,945 / Packages & Options
Value Rating: Below Average / Maintenance Costs
Fuel Economy: 17 MPG city / 26 MPG highway / Engine Specs
 
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2008 Motor Trend Car of the Year Winner: Cadillac CTS



2008 Cadillac CTS
POWERTRAIN/CHASSIS
Drivetrain layout Front engine, RWD
Engine type 60 V-6 alum block/heads
Valvetrain DOHC, 4 valves/cyl
Displacement 217.5 cu in/3564 cc
Compression ratio 11.3:1
Power (SAE NET) 304 hp @ 6300 rpm
Torque (SAE NET) 273 lb-ft @ 5200 rpm
Redline 7000 rpm
Weight to power 13.0 lb/hp
Transmission 6-speed automatic
Axle/final 3.42:1/2.29:1
Suspension, front; rear Control arms, coil springs, anti-roll bar; multilink, coil springs, anti-roll bar
Steering ratio 16.1:1
Turns lock-to-lock 2.8
Brakes, f;r 13.6-in vented disc; 13.4-in vented disc, ABS
Wheels 8.5 x 18 in, cast aluminum
Tires 235/50ZR18 97Y Michelin Pilot Sport PS2
DIMENSIONS
Wheelbase 113.4 in
Track, f/r 61.8/62.0 in
Length x width x height 191.6 x 72.5 x 58.0 in
Turning circle 56.2 ft
Curb weight 3960 lb
Weight dist, f/r 53/47%
Seating capacity 5
Headroom, f/r 38.8/37.2 in
Legroom, f/r 42.4/35.9 in
Shoulder room, f/r 56.7/57.4 in
Cargo volume 13.5 cu ft
TEST DATA
Acceleration to mph
0-30 2.2 sec
0-40 3.3
0-50 4.8
0-60 6.3
0-70 8.3
0-80 10.7
0-90 13.3
Passing, 45-65 mph 3.1
Quarter mile 14.8 sec @ 95.4 mph
Braking, 60-0 mph 109 ft
Lateral acceleration 0.89 g avg
MT figure eight 26.4 sec @ 0.66 g avg
Top-gear revs @ 60 mph 1900 rpm
CONSUMER INFO
Base price $32,990
Price as tested $45,105
Stability/traction control Yes/yes
Airbags Dual front, front side, f/r curtain
Basic warranty 4 yrs/50,000 miles
Powertrain warranty 5 yrs/100,000 miles
Roadside assistance 5 yrs/100,000 miles
Fuel capacity 18.1 gal
EPA city/hwy econ 17/26 mpg
CO2 emissions 0.96 lb/mile
Recommended fuel Regular

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