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At A Glance
| GENERAL | |
| Model | 2011 Cadillac STS 4dr Sdn Luxury Performance |
| Model Year | 2011 |
| Passenger Doors | 5 |
| Passenger Capacity | 4 |
| MSRP | $61355.00 |
| Destination Charge | $1550.00 |
Technical Specification
| Vehicle | |
| EPA Classification | Mid-Size |
| Kg/yr of CO2 Emissions @ 20K km/year | 4324 |
| Kg/yr of CO2 Emissions @ 20K km/year | 4508 |
| Engine | |
| Engine Order Code | LLT |
| Engine Type | Gas V6 |
| Displacement | 3.6L/217 |
| Fuel System | Direct Injection |
| SAE Net Horsepower @ RPM | 302 @ 6300 |
| SAE Net Torque @ RPM | 272 @ 5200 |
| Transmission | |
| Drivetrain | Rear Wheel Drive |
| Drivetrain | All Wheel Drive |
| Trans Order Code | MX0 |
| Trans Order Code | MX7 |
| Trans Type | 6 |
| Trans Description Cont. | Automatic w/manual shift |
| First Gear Ratio (:1) | 4.06 |
| Second Gear Ratio (:1) | 2.37 |
| Third Gear Ratio (:1) | 1.55 |
| Fourth Gear Ratio (:1) | 1.15 |
| Fifth Gear Ratio (:1) | 0.85 |
| Sixth Gear Ratio (:1) | 0.67 |
| Reverse Ratio (:1) | 3.20 |
| Final Drive Axle Ratio (:1) | 3.42 |
| Final Drive Axle Ratio (:1) | 3.23 |
| Mileage | |
| EnerGuide Estimate - City (L/100 km) | 11.4 |
| EnerGuide Estimate - City (L/100 km) | 11.7 |
| EnerGuide Estimate - Hwy (L/100 km) | 6.9 |
| EnerGuide Estimate - Hwy (L/100 km) | 7.4 |
| Electrical | |
| Cold Cranking Amps @ 0? F (Primary) | 730 |
| Maximum Alternator Capacity (amps) | 120 |
| Cooling System | |
| Total Cooling System Capacity (qts) | 10.9 |
| Weight Information | |
| Base Curb Weight (lbs) | 3973 |
| Base Curb Weight (lbs) | 4125 |
| 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 |
| 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) | 1.30 |
| Stabilizer Bar Diameter - Rear (in) | 0.67 |
| Stabilizer Bar Diameter - Rear (in) | 0.94 |
| 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) | 11.9 x 1.3 |
| Front Brake Rotor Diam x Thickness (in) | 13.4 x 1.3 |
| Rear Brake Rotor Diam x Thickness (in) | 11.7 x 1.0 |
| Rear Brake Rotor Diam x Thickness (in) | 14.4 x 1.1 |
| Tires | |
| Front Tire Order Code | Q12 |
| Front Tire Order Code | QAF |
| Rear Tire Order Code | Q12 |
| Rear Tire Order Code | QAF |
| Front Tire Size | P235/50WR18 |
| Front Tire Size | P255/45R18 |
| Rear Tire Size | P255/45WR18 |
| Rear Tire Size | P255/45R18 |
| Spare Tire Size | Compact |
| Wheels | |
| Front Wheel Size (in) | 18 x 8.0 |
| Front Wheel Size (in) | 18 x 8.5 |
| Rear Wheel Size (in) | 18 x 8.0 |
| Rear Wheel Size (in) | 18 x 8.5 |
| Spare Wheel Size (in) | Compact |
| Front Wheel Material | Aluminum |
| Rear Wheel Material | Aluminum |
| Steering | |
| Steering Type | Pwr Rack & Pinion |
| Steering Ratio (:1), Overall | 18.2 |
| Lock to Lock Turns (Steering) | 3.0 |
| Turning Diameter - Curb to Curb (ft) | 38.8 |
| Turning Diameter - Wall to Wall (ft) | - TBD - |
| Fuel Tank | |
| Fuel Tank Capacity, Approx (L) | 64.0 |
| Exterior Dimensions | |
| Wheelbase (in) | 116.4 |
| Length, Overall (in) | 196.7 |
| Width, Max w/o mirrors (in) | 72.6 |
| Height, Overall (in) | 57.6 |
| Track Width, Front (in) | 61.8 |
| Track Width, Rear (in) | 62.3 |
| Min Ground Clearance (in) | 8.2 |
| Liftover Height (in) | - TBD - |
| Cargo Area Dimensions | |
| Trunk Volume (ft?) | 13.8 |
| Interior Dimensions | |
| Passenger Capacity | 5 |
| Passenger Volume (ft?) | 102.0 |
| Front Head Room (in) | 38.7 |
| Front Leg Room (in) | 42.6 |
| Front Shoulder Room (in) | 58.6 |
| Front Hip Room (in) | 54.6 |
| Second Head Room (in) | 37.9 |
| Second Leg Room (in) | 38.3 |
| Second Shoulder Room (in) | 57.4 |
| Second Hip Room (in) | 55.6 |
| Summary | |
| Vehicle Name | STS |
| 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 8" polished aluminum, sport | |
| Tires, P235/50R18 front and P255/45R18 rear, W-rated, all-season, blackwall | |
| Tire, compact spare | |
| Spoiler, decklid | |
| Luxury lighting package -inc: xenon high intensity discharge (HID) headlamps, high pressure headlamp washers, intellibeam high beam & low beam control | |
| Lighting, foglamps | |
| Lighting, tail lamps, centre high mounted stop lamp (LED) | |
| Mirrors, manual folding, dual electric remote control, heated, body colour, drivers side auto dimming | |
| Glass, Solar Ray and laminated front side | |
| Wiper system, variable intermittent | |
| INTERIOR | |
| Seats, driver and front passenger reclining buckets | |
| Seats, leather seating surfaces and seat back storage | |
| Seats, driver and front passenger 8-way power adjuster | |
| Seats, driver and front passenger power 4-way lumbar adjuster | |
| Seats, 4-way articulating head restraints -inc: driver, front passenger & rear outboard passenger | |
| Seats, heated and ventilated front seats, back and cushion | |
| Fixed rear seat back with pass through armrest -inc: (2) cup holders | |
| Heated rear outboard passenger seats, back and cushion | |
| Console, front floor with shifter, traction control button, dual cupholders | |
| Mats, floor, front and rear, carpeted | |
| Steering column, power, tilt and telescopic | |
| Steering wheel, heated with wood insert | |
| Steering wheel controls -inc: (2) rocker buttons on LH spoke, (2) on the RH spoke, climate & audio controls | |
| Instrumentation -inc: analogue speedometer, tachometer, engine coolant temp, fuel gauge | |
| Driver information centre (DIC) | |
| Retained accessory power -inc: radio & windows, after key off | |
| Memory personalization seat/exit position -inc: outside mirror position for 2 drivers, steering wheel memory | |
| 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 | |
| Automatic Recall (Based on drivers previous setting) -inc: radio & HVAC setting | |
| Windows, power front and rear express up/down -inc: pinchguard | |
| Door locks, power, programmable with anti-lockout | |
| Keyless access system -inc: (2) remotes, remote start, lock/unlock, trunk, panic buttons, illuminated entry | |
| Remote start -inc: activates climate control, rear defogger, heated seats | |
| Universal home remote | |
| Cruise control, electronic | |
| Decklid release, power | |
| Theft deterrent, electronic immobilizer and alarm | |
| Air conditioning, automatic dual zone | |
| Air conditioning, rear climate control | |
| Defogger, rear window | |
| Wood trim package -inc: Sapele Pommele wood trim on instrument panel, centre console, door trim, steering wheel, shifter knob | |
| Power outlets, three auxiliary, 12 volt | |
| Mirrors, auto dimming rearview mirror with OnStar | |
| Sunshades, sliding driver and passenger, illuminated -inc: vanity mirrors | |
| Visor, driver and passenger illuminated mirrors | |
| Overhead console -inc: map lights | |
| Lighting, illuminated entry/exit, front map -inc: rear courtesy, front door puddle lighting | |
| Cargo net and tie down | |
| MECHANICAL | |
| Engine, 3.6L V6 SIDI VVT | |
| Transmission, 6-speed automatic RWD | |
| Keyless ignition, engaged with push button start | |
| Transmission with grade braking performance, algorithm shifting and driver shift control | |
| 3.23 rear axle ratio | |
| Limited slip differential | |
| Rear wheel drive | |
| Battery, run-down protection | |
| Cooling system (power steering and engine fan), performance | |
| Suspension, 4 wheel independent | |
| Suspension, automatic level control | |
| Steering gear system, performance ZF | |
| Brake system, vented front and rear rotors, performance | |
| Park brake release, automatic | |
| Exhaust system, dual stainless steel, bright tips | |
| SAFETY | |
| Brakes, 4-channel anti-lock ABS, panic brake assist | |
| Brakes, dynamic rear brake proportioning | |
| Panic brake assist | |
| StabiliTrak, electronic stability control system | |
| Traction control, full range, brake and engine controlled | |
| Air bags, dual stage deployment driver and front seat passenger | |
| Air bags, automatic air bag suppression, right front passenger | |
| Air bags, driver and front seat passenger side, seat mounted | |
| Air bags, driver, front seat passenger and rear outboard head curtains, roof mounted | |
| 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) | |
| 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 | |
| Rear parking assist, ultrasonic sensors on rear fascia | |
| Tire pressure monitor | |
| ENTERTAINMENT | |
| EntertainmentInfo | Audio system with navigation, AM/FM stereo, in-dash 6 CD/DVD changer with MP3 capability -inc: DVD based navigation, voice prompts, screen w/4-tilt positions, audio/video jacks |
| EntertainmentInfo | Audio system, 15 speaker Bose |
| EntertainmentInfo | Audio system, 5.1 discreet digital studio surround audio -inc: audio pilot noise compensation technology |
| EntertainmentInfo | Audio system, radio data system (RDS) |
| EntertainmentInfo | Audio system, digital singal processing |
| EntertainmentInfo | Audio system, theftlock |
| 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, integral, located in rear window |
| EntertainmentInfo | Antenna, communications and GPS on roof |
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