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Cadillac Cts 2009

Cadillac Cts Models & History 2009

Three versions of the CTS were available, each with an armload of standard features

CTS 3.6L V6

  • Starting price: $37,585
  • 3.6L V6 VVT engine with 263 hp
  • 6-speed manual transmission with mechanical shift linkage
  • All-speed traction control
  • Four wheel independent suspension
  • StabiliTrak computer-controlled 4-channel electronic stability control system
  • Premium ZF Servotronic 2TM steering
  • 17″ cast aluminum wheels
  • Bose(R) 8-speaker sound system
  • Express up/down front and rear windows
  • 8-way power driver seat
  • Three optional packages
    • Luxury Collection
    • Performance Collection
    • Premium Collection

CTS 3.6L Direct Injection

  • Starting price: $39,885
  • 3.6L Direct Injection V6 VVT engine with 304 hp
  • 6-speed Hydra-Matic automatic transmission with Driver Shift Control
  • All-speed traction control
  • Four wheel independent suspension
  • StabiliTrak computer-controlled 4-channel electronic stability control system
  • Premium ZF Servotronic 2TM steering
  • 17″ cast aluminum wheels
  • Bose(R) 8-speaker sound system
  • Express up/down front windows

    • 8-way power driver seat

CTS-V

  • Starting price: $60,700
  • Supercharged 6.2L V8 with 556 hp
  • High-performance Brembo disc brakes
  • Limited slip differential
  • Premium ZF Servotronic 2TM steering
  • Performance-tuned suspension
  • 19″ x 9″ (Front) and 19″ x 9.5 (Rear) painted aluminum alloy wheels
  • Polished stainless steel wire mesh grille
  • Deck-lid spoiler
  • Xenon High-Intensity Discharge (HID) Headlamps with headlamp washers
  • 10-speaker Bose(R) 5.1 Cabin Surround(R) Sound System with hard-drive device, AM/FM/RDS/MP3/DVD with USB audio connectivity and steering wheel controls
  • Bluetooth(R) with Phone Interface
  • Front heated bucket leather seating surfaces with sueded fabric material inserts

CHASSIS

Wheelbase 113.4″
Overall length 191.6″
Overall width 72.5″
Overall height 58″
Front Tread 62″
Rear Tread 62″
Curb Weight 3,861 to 3,874 lb
Seating Capacity Five
Interior Volume 98 cu. ft.
Trunk Volume 13.6 cu. ft.
Fuel Tank 17 gal. US

DIMENSIONS & CAPACITIES

Feature Front Rear
Head room 38.8″ 37.2″
Hip room 55.1″ 54.1″
Leg room 42.4″ 35.9″
Shoulderg room 56.6″ 56.2″

ENGINE

Type V6 VVT Direct Injection V6 Supercharged V8
Block Cast aluminum
Displacement 3.6 Liters 3.6 Liters 6.2 Liters
Bore & Stroke 103mm x 92mm
Horsepower 263 hp @ 6400 rpm 304 hp @ 6400 rpm 556 @ 6100 rpm
Torque 253 lb-ft @ 3100 rpm 273 lb-ft @ 5200 rpm 551 lb-ft @ 3800 rpm
Camshaft Hydraulic roller-type, low lift
Compression Ratio 9.1:1 nominal
Connecting Rods Powder metal
Crankshaft Steel, 8-bolt flange
Cylinder Head Cast aluminum
Firing Order 1-8-7-2-6-5-4-3
Fuel System Sequential fuel injection
Ignition System Direct-mount ignition coils; extended-life dual platinum-tipped spark plugs
Valvetrain Overhead valve, 2 valves per cylinder; 12.5 mm lift
Added Engine features Pan-mounted oil cooler
Cast pistons
High-flow cylinder heads
Block-mounted piston squirters
Close-mounted converters
Acoustic engine cover
E67 engine controller

DRIVETRAIN

Feature CTS 3.6L V6 & CTS 3.6L DI CTS-V
Drive System Rear-Wheel Drive Performance rear-wheel-drive system
Optional Drive System All-Wheel Drive
Standard Transmission Manual 6-speed transmission 6-speed, rear-wheel drive, TREMEC(R) TR-6060 manual
Manual Transmission Gear Ratio 1st: 2.66; 2nd: 1.78; 3rd: 1.30; 4th: 1.00; 5th: 0.80; 6th: 0.63; Reverse: 2.90; Final Drive: 3.73
Optional transmission 6-speed automatic (standard on 3.6L Direct Injection V6 model) 6-speed, rear-wheel drive, electronically controlled, automatic overdrive transmission with torque converter clutch, Performance Algorithm Shifting and Driver Shift Control (DSC) for clutchless manual operation, includes steering wheel mounted paddle shifters
Automatic Transmission Gear Ratio 1st: 4.02; 2nd: 2.36; 3rd: 1.53; 4th: 1.15; 5th: 0.85; 6th: 0.67; Reverse: 3.06; Final Drive: 3.23
Fuel Tank 17 gal US
Towing Capacity 1,000 lb
Standard Brakes 4-wheel disc brakes with anti-lock system High-performance aluminum 6-piston front, 4-piston rear caliper Brembo disc brakes with vented 14.57″ rotors front, 14.37″ rotors rear; Power-assist with 4-channel ABS
Optional AWD Brakes 18″ performance brake system
Suspension 4-wheel independent design that utilizes a short/long arm, coil-over strut with anti-sway bar in front, and an independent, modified multi-link with anti-sway bar in the rear; both benefit from coil-over monotube dampers Front: Independent, short/long arm; 29-mm hollow stabilizer bar; elastomeric handling bushing; hydraulic ride bushing; 65-N/mm spring rate
Rear: Independent, multilink; 25.4-mm hollow stabilizer bar; elastomeric trailing arm bushings; 90-N/mm spring rate
Optional Suspension Sport Performance Suspension System with rear load leveling and power, speed-sensitive variable assist steering
Traction Control All-speed traction control with brake and engine intervention All-speed with brake and engine intervention
Steering ZF Servtronic(R) II power rack-and-pinion ZF Servotronic 2(R), power rack-and-pinion
Construction Ultra-strong frame armed with high-strength steel
Standard Tires All-season P235/55R17 H-rated (130 mph at 30 psi) tires Front: P255/40ZR19 Michelin Pilot Sport 2
Rear: P285/35ZR19 Michelin Pilot Sport 2
Optional Tires All-season P235/50R18 V-rated tires (Available with Performance Collection; Standard on Premium Collection)
Optional Tires All-season P235/50ZR18 Y-rated tires (Available only with 18-inch Summer Tire Performance Package)
Standard Wheels 17″ x 8″ cast aluminum wheels with painted finish Front: 19″ x 9″, Rear: 19″ x 9.5″ aluminum alloy 5-lug with 10-spoke, painted
Optional Wheels 17″ x 8″ cast aluminum wheels with machined bright finish (Available with Luxury Collection) Front: 19″ x 9″, Rear: 19″ x 9.5″ aluminum alloy 5-lug with 10-spoke, polished
Optional Wheels 18″ x 8″ cast aluminum wheels with premium, multi-coat painted finish (Available with Performance Collection)
Optional Wheels 18″ x 8″ cast aluminum wheels with high polished finish (Available in the Performance or Premium Collections; Standard with 18-inch Summer Tire Performance Package)
Stability Control System StabiliTrak, 4-channel, computer controlled, 4 driver-selectable modes
Weight Distribution 54/46 front/rear
Limited-Slip Differential With axle positraction

EPA FUEL ECONOMY

Model City Highway
RWD 3.6L Auto model 18 MPG 26 MPG
RWD 3.6L Manual model 16 MPG 25 MPG
AWD 3.6L Auto model 17 MPG 26 MPG
RWD 3.6L DI Auto model 17 MPG 26 MPG
RWD 3.6L DI Manual model 16 MPG 25 MPG
AWD 3.6L DI Auto model 17 MPG 26 MPG

OPTIONS

  • Luxury Collection includes
    • Audio System: In-dash 6-disc CD changer with AM/FM/RDS**/MP3 and 8-speaker Bose(R) Sound System
    • Bluetooth(R) For Phone Interface: Hands-free calling for personal, portable cell phones
    • Cargo Net
    • Lighting, Interior Ambient: LED spotlights with lighting pipes
    • Seating: Leather seating surfaces with 10-way power passenger seat, 2-way power driver and front passenger lumbar control, memory package with presets for 2 drivers and heated front seats
    • Theft Deterrent System: PASS-Key III+ immobilizer; audible content theft deterrent system
    • Universal Home Remote: 3-channel programmable
    • Wheels: 17″ cast aluminum wheels with machined bright finish
    • Wipers: Automatic Rainsense wipers with moisture detection
  • Performance Collection includes
    • Bluetooth(R) For Phone Interface: Hands-free calling for personal, portable cell phones
    • Cargo Net
    • Lighting, Headlamps: Xenon High-Intensity Discharge (HID) with headlamp washers and Adaptive Forward Lighting; front fog lamps
    • Limited-Slip Differential
    • Seating: Leather seating surfaces with 10-way power passenger seat, 2-way power driver and front passenger lumbar control, memory package with presets for 2 drivers and heated front seats
    • Suspension: Sport Performance Suspension System
    • Universal Home Remote: 3-channel programmable
    • Wheels/Tires: 18″ aluminum wheels with premium painted finish and 18″ all-season tires
  • Premium Collection includes
    • Audio System: In-dash 6-disc CD changer with AM/FM/RDS**/MP3 and 8-speaker Bose(R) Sound System
    • Bluetooth(R) For Phone Interface: Hands-free calling for personal, portable cell phones
    • Cargo Net
    • Keyless Access/Smart Remote Start: Keyless access system with Smart Remote Start that will activate heated seats, climate control system and defroster (Smart Remote Start not available with six-speed manual transmission)
    • Lighting, Interior Ambient: LED spotlights with lighting pipes
    • Lighting, Headlamps: Xenon High-Intensity Discharge (HID) with headlamp washers and Adaptive Forward Lighting; front fog lamps
    • Limited-Slip Differential
    • Seating: Leather seating surfaces with 10-way power passenger seat, 2-way power driver and front passenger lumbar control, memory package with presets for 2 drivers, heated/ventilated driver and front passenger seats; split folding rear seating
    • Steering Column: Power rake and telescopic
    • Suspension: Sport Performance Suspension System
    • Theft Deterrent System: PASS-Key III+ immobilizer; audible content theft deterrent system
    • Ultrasonic Rear Parking Assist: With LED indicator and audible warning
    • Ultraview Sunroof: Power, tilt-sliding, electric with express-open, and power sunshade
    • Universal Home Remote: 3-channel programmable
    • Wheels/Tires: 18″ aluminum wheels with premium painted finish and 18″ all-season tires
    • Wipers: Automatic Rainsense wipers with moisture detection
    • Wood Trim I: Sapele wood trim on instrument panel, center console and door trim
    • Wood Trim II: Sapele wood trim on steering wheel and shift knob
  • Performance Luxury Package includes:
    • Audio System: In-dash 6-disc CD changer with AM/FM/RDS1/MP3 and 8-speaker Bose(R) Sound System
    • Keyless Access/Smart Remote Start: Keyless access system with Smart Remote Start that will activate heated seats, climate control system and defroster (Smart Remote Start not available with six-speed manual transmission)
    • Lighting, Interior Ambient: LED spotlights with lighting pipes
    • Seating: Heated/ventilated driver and front passenger seats; split folding rear seating
    • Steering Column: Power rake and telescopic
    • Theft Deterrent System: PASS-Key III+ immobilizer; audible content theft deterrent system
    • Ultrasonic Rear Parking Assist: With LED indicator and audible warning
    • Wipers: Automatic Rainsense wipers with moisture detection
  • All-Wheel Drive
  • Bose(R) 5.1 Cabin Surround(R) Sound System: 10-speaker system; hard-drive device; AM/FM/RDS**/MP3/DVD with USB audio connectivity and steering wheel controls
  • Navigation: Including hard-drive device; Bose(R) 5.1 Cabin Surround(R) Sound System, 8″ diagonal pop-up touch screen with voice and text guidance; limited detail routing
  • Powertrain: 6-speed automatic transmission
  • Tire, Compact Spare: Replaces standard inflator kit. Vehicle does not include traditional compact spare
  • Ultraview Sunroof: Power, tilt-sliding, electric with express-open, and power sunshade
  • Wood Trim I: Sapele wood trim on instrument panel, center console and door trim
  • Wood Trim II: Sapele wood trim on steering wheel and shift knob (requires purchase of Wood Trim I package)
  • Wheels: 18″ aluminum wheels with high-polished finish
  • Engine Block Heater

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