2010 Cadillac CTS Sedan
MSRP
$40,650
drivetrain
Rear Wheel Drive
epa classification
Mid-Size
passenger capacity
5
energuide estimate - city
11.3
energuide estimate - hwy
7.2
engine type
Gas V6
displacement
3.0L/183
sae net horsepower @ rpm
270 @ 7000
sae net torque @ rpm
223 @ 5700
trans type
6
brake type
Pwr
brake abs system
4-Wheel
disc - front (yes or )
Yes
disc - rear (yes or )
Yes
fuel tank capacity, approx
68.0
wheelbase
113.4
length, overall
191.6
width, max w/o mirrors
72.5
height, overall
59.2
trunk volume
13.6
Passenger Volume
98
Base Curb Weight
3861
Cruising Range - City
1414.70
Cruising Range - Hwy
2220.29
Dead Weight Hitch - Max Trailer Wt.
1000
Dead Weight Hitch - Max Tongue Wt.
100
Engine Order Code
LF1
Fuel System
Direct Injection
Trans Order Code
MN6
Trans Description Cont.
Manual
First Gear Ratio (:1)
4.15
Second Gear Ratio (:1)
2.33
Third Gear Ratio (:1)
1.53
Fourth Gear Ratio (:1)
1.15
Fifth Gear Ratio (:1)
1.00
Sixth Gear Ratio (:1)
0.79
Reverse Ratio (:1)
3.67
Final Drive Axle Ratio (:1)
3.42
Cold Cranking Amps @ 0° F (Primary)
660
Maximum Alternator Capacity (amps)
140
Total Cooling System Capacity
11.7
Suspension Type - Front
SLA
Suspension Type - Rear
Multi-Link
Stabilizer Bar Diameter - Front
0.94
Stabilizer Bar Diameter - Rear
0.71
Front Tire Order Code
QCH
Rear Tire Order Code
QCH
Front Tire Size
P235/55HR17
Rear Tire Size
P235/55HR17
Spare Tire Size
Compact
Front Wheel Size
17 x 8.0
Rear Wheel Size
17 x 8.0
Spare Wheel Size
Compact
Front Wheel Material
Aluminum
Rear Wheel Material
Aluminum
Spare Wheel Material
Steel
Steering Type
Pwr Rack & Pinion
Steering Ratio (:1), Overall
17.4
Lock to Lock Turns (Steering)
2.8
Turning Diameter - Curb to Curb
35.0
Front Brake Rotor Diam x Thickness
12.4 x 1.3
Rear Brake Rotor Diam x Thickness
12.4 x 1.0
Front Head Room
38.8
Front Leg Room
42.4
Front Shoulder Room
56.7
Front Hip Room
55.1
Second Head Room
37.2
Second Leg Room
35.9
Second Shoulder Room
54.7
Second Hip Room
54.1
Track Width, Front
61.8
Track Width, Rear
62.0
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Cadillac’s best shot at hitting the Germans where it counts is with its mid-sized CTS. The styling is unabashedly Cadillac, and is much more dramatic than most of its rivals. Inside, GM went all out to ensure the style, features and materials were more than competitive. Underhood, there’s a choice of either a 270-hp 3.0-litre direct-injection V6, or a 304-hp 3.6-litre V6. The base model comes with a six-speed manual, but a six-speed automatic is optional – and standard on the 3.6. Rear-wheel drive is standard, but all-wheel drive is optional on both engines.


Pros

Best Cadillac yet

Cons

Gets heavy with options