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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