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At A Glance
| GENERAL | |
| Model | 2011 Cadillac CTS Sedan 4dr Sdn 3.6L RWD Performance |
| Model Year | 2011 |
| Passenger Doors | 5 |
| Passenger Capacity | 4 |
| MSRP | $48940.00 |
| Destination Charge | $1550.00 |
Consumer Information
| Warranty | |
| WarrantyInfo | Basic: 4 Years/80,000 km Drivetrain: 5 Years/160,000 km Corrosion: 4 Years/80,000 km Rust-Through 6 Years/Unlimited km Hybrid Component: 8 Years/130,000 km Emissions: 4 Years/80,000 km Roadside Assistance: 5 Years/160,000 km includes Courtesy Transportation |
Technical Specification
| Vehicle | |
| EPA Classification | Mid-Size |
| Kg/yr of CO2 Emissions @ 20K km/year | 4324 |
| Kg/yr of CO2 Emissions @ 20K km/year | 4922 |
| Engine | |
| Engine Order Code | LLT |
| Engine Type | Gas V6 |
| Displacement | 3.6L/217 |
| Fuel System | Direct Injection |
| SAE Net Horsepower @ RPM | 304 @ 6400 |
| SAE Net Torque @ RPM | 273 @ 5200 |
| Transmission | |
| Drivetrain | Rear Wheel Drive |
| Trans Order Code | MX0 |
| Trans Order Code | MN6 |
| Trans Type | 6 |
| Trans Description Cont. | Automatic w/manual shift |
| Trans Description Cont. | Manual |
| First Gear Ratio (:1) | 4.02 |
| First Gear Ratio (:1) | 4.15 |
| Second Gear Ratio (:1) | 2.36 |
| Second Gear Ratio (:1) | 2.33 |
| Third Gear Ratio (:1) | 1.53 |
| Fourth Gear Ratio (:1) | 1.15 |
| Fifth Gear Ratio (:1) | 0.85 |
| Fifth Gear Ratio (:1) | 1.00 |
| Sixth Gear Ratio (:1) | 0.67 |
| Sixth Gear Ratio (:1) | 0.79 |
| Reverse Ratio (:1) | 3.06 |
| Reverse Ratio (:1) | 3.67 |
| Clutch Size (in) | - TBD - |
| Final Drive Axle Ratio (:1) | 3.42 |
| Mileage | |
| EnerGuide Estimate - City (L/100 km) | 13.2 |
| EnerGuide Estimate - City (L/100 km) | 11.4 |
| EnerGuide Estimate - Hwy (L/100 km) | 7.7 |
| EnerGuide Estimate - Hwy (L/100 km) | 6.9 |
| Electrical | |
| Cold Cranking Amps @ 0? F (Primary) | 660 |
| Maximum Alternator Capacity (amps) | 140 |
| Cooling System | |
| Total Cooling System Capacity (qts) | 11.7 |
| Weight Information | |
| Base Curb Weight (lbs) | 3858 |
| Base Curb Weight (lbs) | 3860 |
| Trailering | |
| Dead Weight Hitch - Max Trailer Wt. (lbs) | 1000 |
| Dead Weight Hitch - Max Tongue Wt. (lbs) | 100 |
| Wt Distributing Hitch - Max Trailer Wt. (lbs) | 1000 |
| Wt Distributing Hitch - Max Tongue Wt. (lbs) | 150 |
| Suspension | |
| Suspension Type - Front | Short/Long Arm |
| Suspension Type - Rear | Short/Long Arm |
| Shock Absorber Diameter - Front (mm) | - TBD - |
| Shock Absorber Diameter - Rear (mm) | - TBD - |
| Stabilizer Bar Diameter - Front (in) | 1.14 |
| Stabilizer Bar Diameter - Rear (in) | 0.79 |
| Brakes | |
| Brake Type | Pwr |
| Brake ABS System | 4-Wheel |
| Disc - Front (Yes or ) | Yes |
| Disc - Rear (Yes or ) | Yes |
| Front Brake Rotor Diam x Thickness (in) | 12.4 x 1.3 |
| Front Brake Rotor Diam x Thickness (in) | 13.6 x 1.3 |
| Rear Brake Rotor Diam x Thickness (in) | 12.4 x 1.0 |
| Rear Brake Rotor Diam x Thickness (in) | 13.4 x 1.0 |
| Tires | |
| Front Tire Order Code | QKE |
| Front Tire Order Code | Q0M |
| Rear Tire Order Code | QKE |
| Rear Tire Order Code | Q0M |
| Front Tire Size | P235/50VR18 |
| Front Tire Size | P245/45YR19 |
| Rear Tire Size | P235/50VR18 |
| Rear Tire Size | P245/45YR19 |
| Spare Tire Size | Compact |
| Wheels | |
| Front Wheel Size (in) | 18 x 8.5 |
| Front Wheel Size (in) | 19 x 8.5 |
| Rear Wheel Size (in) | 18 x 8.5 |
| Rear Wheel Size (in) | 19 x 8.5 |
| Spare Wheel Size (in) | Compact |
| Front Wheel Material | Aluminum |
| Rear Wheel Material | Aluminum |
| Spare Wheel Material | Steel |
| Steering | |
| Steering Type | Pwr Rack & Pinion |
| Steering Ratio (:1), Overall | 16.1 |
| Lock to Lock Turns (Steering) | 2.8 |
| Turning Diameter - Curb to Curb (ft) | 35.0 |
| Turning Diameter - Wall to Wall (ft) | - TBD - |
| Fuel Tank | |
| Fuel Tank Capacity, Approx (L) | 68.0 |
| Exterior Dimensions | |
| Wheelbase (in) | 113.4 |
| Length, Overall (in) | 191.3 |
| Width, Max w/o mirrors (in) | 72.5 |
| Height, Overall (in) | 58.0 |
| Track Width, Front (in) | 61.8 |
| Track Width, Rear (in) | 62.2 |
| Min Ground Clearance (in) | - TBD - |
| Liftover Height (in) | - TBD - |
| Cargo Area Dimensions | |
| Trunk Volume (ft?) | 13.6 |
| Interior Dimensions | |
| Passenger Capacity | 5 |
| Passenger Volume (ft?) | 98.0 |
| Front Head Room (in) | 38.8 |
| Front Leg Room (in) | 42.4 |
| Front Shoulder Room (in) | 56.7 |
| Front Hip Room (in) | 53.7 |
| Second Head Room (in) | 37.2 |
| Second Leg Room (in) | 36.1 |
| Second Shoulder Room (in) | 54.7 |
| Second Hip Room (in) | 52.9 |
| Summary | |
| Vehicle Name | CTS |
| Body Style | 4 Door Sedan |
Standard Equipment
| EXTERIOR | |
| Wheels, 18" x 8" aluminum with premium multi-coat painted finish | |
| Tires, P235/50R18 V-rated all-season, blackwall | |
| Spare tire, compact | |
| Lighting, headlights, wiper activated, twilight sentinel -inc: flash-to-pass, daytime running lamps | |
| Lighting, xenon high intensity discharge (HID) -inc: adaptive forward lighting system | |
| Fog lamps, integral in front fascia | |
| Tail lamps, LED | |
| Mirrors, folding, dual electric remote control, heated, body colour | |
| Glass, Solar Ray, all windows | |
| Wiper system, variable intermittent with flat blade wipers | |
| INTERIOR | |
| Seats, front driver and passenger reclining buckets | |
| 5 passenger leather seating surfaces | |
| Seats, heated driver and front passenger | |
| 8-way power driver and passenger seat | |
| 2-way power driver and front passenger lumbar control | |
| Head restraints -inc: driver & front passenger, adjustable, active | |
| Fixed rear bench with centre armrest pass-through door | |
| Console, floor-includes floor shifter -inc: integral armrest, storage compartment, dual cup holder | |
| Mats, floor, front and rear carpeted | |
| Steering column, manual rake and telescoping | |
| Steering wheel, leather wrapped | |
| Steering wheel controls -inc: controls for audio, cruise control, OnStar & voice recognition, HVAC | |
| Instrumentation, driver information centre -inc: analogue speedometer, tachometer, fuel gauge, coolant temp gauge, oil pressure gauge | |
| Retained accessory power -inc: radio, windows, sunroof after key off | |
| Memory personalization seat/exit position -inc: outside mirror position for 2 drivers (Memory for steering wheel is included w/Y41 Luxury Level 2 Package) | |
| Automatic Recall (Based on drivers previous setting) -inc: radio & HVAC setting, performance shift status, LCD display screen configuration | |
| Customer ability to program -inc: twilight delay, remote activation verification, perimeter lighting, auto door lock mode, delayed door locking, all passenger window lockout, enhanced chime volume | |
| Windows, power express up front -inc: pinchguard, rear passenger lockout | |
| Door locks, power, programmable with anti lockout | |
| Remote keyless entry -inc: verification notification w/illuminated entry, panic mode, deck lid release, (2) key fobs | |
| Universal home remote, programmable | |
| Cruise control, electronic with speed resume | |
| Trunk release, power | |
| Theft deterrent, electronic immobilizer | |
| Air conditioning, dual zone automatic climate control -inc: air filtration | |
| Defogger, rear window, electric | |
| Power outlets, 12-volt auxiliary outlets -inc: centre stack, inside centre console, rear of centre console | |
| Mirrors, auto dimming rearview -inc: (3) button OnStar | |
| Sunshades, sliding driver and passenger with illuminated vanity mirrors | |
| Console, overhead -inc: driver & passenger side map lights | |
| Lighting, incandescent -inc: front footwell courtesy lighting, front/rear passenger map lamps | |
| Cargo net | |
| MECHANICAL | |
| Engine, 3.6L V6 VVT SIDI | |
| Transmission, 6-speed automatic RWD -inc: grade braking, performance algorithm shifting, driver shift control | |
| Axle ratio, 3.42 | |
| Rear wheel drive | |
| Battery, maintenance free -inc: rundown protection | |
| Suspension, 4 wheel independent, sport tuned | |
| Steering, rack and pinion, power assist | |
| Steering, speed sensitive | |
| Brakes, power assist, vented 4-wheel disc | |
| Parking brake, manual | |
| Exhaust system, dual, stainless steel exhaust | |
| Exhaust system, chrome tips | |
| SAFETY | |
| 4-channel ABS, panic brake assist | |
| Dynamic rear brake proportioning | |
| StabiliTrak vehicle stability enhancement system, 4-channel | |
| Traction control, full range, brake and engine controlled | |
| Air bags, driver frontal dual stage inflation | |
| Air bags, front seat passenger dual depth | |
| Air bags, automatic airbag suppression, right front passenger | |
| Air bags, driver & front passenger seat mounted side | |
| Air bags, driver, front seat passenger and rear outboard roof mounted head curtains | |
| Seatbelts, front 3-point with pretensioners | |
| Seatbelts, rear 3-point, 3 places | |
| Child safety seat "LATCH" system -inc: lower anchorage, top tethers for children in (3) places | |
| Child security rear door locks | |
| Internal manual trunk entrapment release handle | |
| Tire pressure monitor | |
| OnStar in-vehicle communications system and assistance service | |
| 1 year of the OnStar Directions and Connections plan with turn-by-turn navigation (TBT availability impacted by some geographic/cellular limitations, advisor-assisted routing available) | |
| ENTERTAINMENT | |
| EntertainmentInfo | Audio system, AM/FM stereo, single CD/DVD player, MP3 capability |
| EntertainmentInfo | Bose 5.1 cabin surround sound 10-speaker system -inc: radio data system (RDS) |
| EntertainmentInfo | 40GB hard drive device (HDD) |
| EntertainmentInfo | USB and audio connectivity |
| EntertainmentInfo | XM satellite radio -inc: 130 channels of digital quality sound w/coast-to-coast signal coverage (Includes (3) free trial months beyond which service fees apply) |
| EntertainmentInfo | Antenna, integral, located in rear window |
| EntertainmentInfo | Antenna, communications and GPS on roof |
| EntertainmentInfo | Bluetooth for phone -inc: cell phone connectivity using vehicle audio system, microphone, voice recognition & controls |
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