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Cadillac CTS V8

General information

ModelCadillac CTS V8
Year2008
CategoryLarge/luxury cars
Rating60.7 out of 100. Show full rating and compare with other cars

Main features, safety and ecconomy

Engine size5664 ccm (345.62 cubic inches)
Fuel typeGasoline, unleaded 95
Fuel mixed driving14.0 litres/100 km (16.80 miles per gallon)
Seats5
DriveRear wheels
Airbags6. Front airbags. Side airbags.

Engine and transmission

Engine locationFront, longitudinal
Displacement5664 ccm (345.62 cubic inches)
Engine typeV8
Max power400.00 PS (294 kW or 395 HP) at 6000 Rev. per min.
Max torque536.00 Nm (54.7 kgf-m or 395.4 ft.lbs) at 4800 Rev. per min.
Compression10.0:1
Bore x stroke99.0 x 92.0 mm (3.9 x 3.6 inches)
Fuel systemInjection
Valves per cylinder2
Fuel controlDouble overhead cam (DOHC)
Lubrication systemWet sump

Speed and acceleration

Top speed274.0 km/h (170.3 mph)
0-100 km/h (0-62 mph)4.7 seconds
Power/weight ratio0.2292 PS/kg

Exterior and interior

Max no. of doors4
Passenger space2888 litres (763 gallons)
Cargo space420 litres (111 gallons)
Optional cargo space420 litres (111 gallons)
Aerodynamic dragcoefisient0.3

Steering, brakes and tires

SteeringElectronic stabilasation program (ESP).
Brake detailsAntilocking brake system (ABS).

Dimensions and weight

Weight1745 kg (3,847.1 pounds)
Max weight with load2125 kg (4,684.8 pounds)
Towing weight454 kg (1,000.9 pounds)
Overall length4870 mm (191.7 inches)
Overall width1800 mm (70.9 inches)
Overall height1460 mm (57.5 inches)
Ground clearance160 mm (6.3 inches)
Wheelbase2890 mm (113.8 inches)
Fuel capacity68.0 litres (17.97 gallons)

Other specifications

Country of originUSA
Aprox price as new EUR89530
Service interval15,000 km
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