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At A Glance
| GENERAL | |
| Model | 2011 Cadillac DTS 4dr Sdn Platinum |
| Model Year | 2011 |
| Passenger Doors | 5 |
| Passenger Capacity | 4 |
| MSRP | $74875.00 |
| Destination Charge | $1550.00 |
Technical Specification
| Vehicle | |
| EPA Classification | Full-Size |
| Kg/yr of CO2 Emissions @ 20K km/year | 5290 |
| Engine | |
| Engine Order Code | L37 |
| Engine Type | Gas V8 |
| Displacement | 4.6L/279 |
| Fuel System | Electronic Fuel Injection |
| SAE Net Horsepower @ RPM | 292 @ 6300 |
| SAE Net Torque @ RPM | 288 @ 4500 |
| Transmission | |
| Drivetrain | Front Wheel Drive |
| Trans Order Code | MX0 |
| Trans Type | 4 |
| Trans Description Cont. | Automatic |
| First Gear Ratio (:1) | 2.96 |
| Second Gear Ratio (:1) | 1.63 |
| Third Gear Ratio (:1) | 1.00 |
| Fourth Gear Ratio (:1) | 0.68 |
| Reverse Ratio (:1) | 2.13 |
| Final Drive Axle Ratio (:1) | 3.71 |
| Mileage | |
| EnerGuide Estimate - City (L/100 km) | 13.8 |
| EnerGuide Estimate - Hwy (L/100 km) | 8.7 |
| Electrical | |
| Cold Cranking Amps @ 0? F (Primary) | - TBD - |
| Maximum Alternator Capacity (amps) | 150 |
| Cooling System | |
| Total Cooling System Capacity (qts) | 12.5 |
| Weight Information | |
| Base Curb Weight (lbs) | 4009 |
| 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 | MacPherson Strut |
| Suspension Type - Rear | Multi-Link |
| Suspension Type - Front (Cont.) | w/Coil Springs |
| Suspension Type - Rear (Cont.) | w/Coil Springs |
| Shock Absorber Diameter - Front (mm) | - TBD - |
| Shock Absorber Diameter - Rear (mm) | - TBD - |
| Stabilizer Bar Diameter - Front (in) | 1.14 |
| Stabilizer Bar Diameter - Rear (in) | 0.71 |
| 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) | 12.7 x 1.9 |
| Rear Brake Rotor Diam x Thickness (in) | 11.5 x 0.5 |
| Tires | |
| Front Tire Order Code | QJE |
| Rear Tire Order Code | QJE |
| Spare Tire Order Code | QY4 |
| Front Tire Size | P245/50HR18 |
| Rear Tire Size | P245/50HR18 |
| Spare Tire Size | Compact |
| Wheels | |
| Front Wheel Size (in) | 18 x 7.5 |
| Rear Wheel Size (in) | 18 x 7.5 |
| 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 | 14.2 |
| Lock to Lock Turns (Steering) | 2.1 |
| Turning Diameter - Curb to Curb (ft) | 44.0 |
| Turning Diameter - Wall to Wall (ft) | - TBD - |
| Fuel Tank | |
| Fuel Tank Capacity, Approx (L) | 68.0 |
| Exterior Dimensions | |
| Wheelbase (in) | 115.6 |
| Length, Overall (in) | 207.6 |
| Width, Max w/o mirrors (in) | 74.8 |
| Height, Overall (in) | 57.6 |
| Track Width, Front (in) | 62.5 |
| Track Width, Rear (in) | 61.7 |
| Min Ground Clearance (in) | 5.3 |
| Liftover Height (in) | - TBD - |
| Cargo Area Dimensions | |
| Trunk Volume (ft?) | 18.8 |
| Interior Dimensions | |
| Passenger Capacity | 5 |
| Passenger Capacity | 6 |
| Passenger Volume (ft?) | 113.2 |
| Front Head Room (in) | 39.2 |
| Front Leg Room (in) | 42.5 |
| Front Shoulder Room (in) | 60.0 |
| Front Hip Room (in) | 56.9 |
| Second Head Room (in) | 38.6 |
| Second Leg Room (in) | 41.6 |
| Second Shoulder Room (in) | 59.2 |
| Second Hip Room (in) | 56.7 |
| Summary | |
| Vehicle Name | DTS |
| Body Style | 4 Door Sedan |
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 |
Standard Equipment
| EXTERIOR | |
| Wheels, 18" x 7.5" aluminum, chrome tech | |
| Tires, P245/50R18 all season blackwall H-rated | |
| Spare tire, compact | |
| Sunroof -inc: electric sliding, express open & tinted glass roof panel | |
| Lights, front, bi-functional xenon high intensity discharge headlamps, twilight sentinel, flash to pass, parade dimming, wiper activated headlamps | |
| Intellibeam headlamps, automatic low/high beam control | |
| Lights, front fog | |
| Lights, rear centre high-mounted stop light, LED (light emitting diodes) | |
| Mirrors, side view, heated, body colour, power folding, dual, remote control -inc: memory, driver side auto dimming, RH tilt down | |
| Glass, Solar-Ray | |
| Glass, laminated on all moveable front and rear -inc: for quiet car characteristics & theft prevention | |
| Wiper system, flat blade design, variable intermittent | |
| INTERIOR | |
| Seats, front buckets with leather seating surfaces | |
| Seats, front heated and cooled | |
| Seats adjuster, driver and front passenger 8 way adjusters and power lumbar | |
| Seats, power lumbar massaging | |
| Seats rear, fixed rear seat back with pass through and centre armrest | |
| Rear heated seats, outboard | |
| Rear seat height adjustable head restraint | |
| Shifter, located on the centre console | |
| Mats, floor, front and rear carpeted | |
| Steering column, power tilt/telescopic | |
| Steering wheel, heated, leather with wood accent | |
| Instrumentation, speedometer, tachometer, engine coolant temperature and fuel gauge | |
| Instrumentation, driver information centre (includes tire pressure monitor) | |
| Memory package -inc: (2) presets for the following: driver seat, exterior mirrors, steering wheel position | |
| Power, retained accessory | |
| Windows, power -inc: front express up w/pinchguard, front/rear express down w/child lockout | |
| Locks, front and rear doors, power | |
| Cruise control, controls on steering wheel | |
| Remote keyless entry -inc: activation verification, (2) key fobs w/personalization | |
| Universal home remote | |
| Remote start -inc: activates seat heaters & cabin climate control as well as front/rear window defoggers depending on outside temp | |
| Trunk release, power | |
| Theft deterrent, electronic immobilizer | |
| Air conditioning, tri-zone automatic climate control -inc: air filtration, rear console outlets w/controls for fan/mode/temp settings | |
| Defogger, rear window, electric | |
| Power outlets, auxiliary outlets to power accessories | |
| Mirror, inside rear view, auto dimming with compass -inc: OnStar 3 button controls | |
| Mirror, vanity, sliding, driver and passenger illuminated | |
| Ashtrays and lighter -inc: front console (5 passenger) and each rear door trim | |
| Lighting, glove box, instrument panel courtesy -inc: rear reading, front centre map, trunk, illuminated entry/exit, theatre dimming | |
| Convenience net | |
| MECHANICAL | |
| Engine, 4.6L Northstar V8 (L37), 292 HP, high output | |
| Transmission, electronic 4-Speed automatic w/overdrive, 4T80-E -inc: performance algorithm shifting | |
| Front wheel drive | |
| Axle ratio, 3.71 | |
| Battery, maintenance free, includes run down protection | |
| Trailer towing, 1000 lbs/454 kg capacity | |
| Suspension, sport | |
| Suspension, magnetic ride control | |
| Steering, Magnasteer magnetic variable assist | |
| Brakes, power assist, front and rear disc, anti-lock braking system (ABS) | |
| Brakes, ferritic nitro-carburized (FNC) coated rotors | |
| Exhaust system, stainless steel | |
| SAFETY | |
| Traction control | |
| StabiliTrak, electronic stability control system | |
| Air bags, front, dual stage, driver | |
| Air bags, dual stage, dual depth passenger with air bag suppression | |
| Air bags, front side, driver passenger side seat mounted | |
| Air bags, head curtain, driver, front seat passenger and rear seat outboard passenger side head curtain | |
| 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) | |
| Parking assist, ultrasonic front and rear | |
| Side blind zone alert -inc: integrated OSRV mirror turn signals | |
| Lane departure warning -inc: side blind zone alert (UFT) | |
| Seat belts, front outboard 3 point with pretensioners -inc: lap belt in centre seat position | |
| Seat belts, rear 3 point in all seating positions | |
| Child safety seat "LATCH" system -inc: lower anchorage, top tethers for children in (3) places | |
| Child security rear door locks | |
| Tire pressure monitor | |
| Internal manual trunk entrapment release handle | |
| ENTERTAINMENT | |
| EntertainmentInfo | Audio system with navigation, AM/FM stereo, CD/DVD player with MP3 playback -inc: digital signal processing (DSP), voice recognition, voice prompts, clock, aux audio jack *DVD video displayed only when vehicle is in park.* |
| EntertainmentInfo | Speaker system, 8 speaker Bose audio system |
| 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 | Bluetooth for Phone -inc: cell phone connectivity using vehicle audio system, microphone, voice recognition & controls |
| EntertainmentInfo | Antenna, windshield and rear window |
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