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Cadillac CTS 3.6L SFI

(2008 model)

Brief specs of 2008 Cadillac CTS 3.6L SFI

4-door 5-seater sedan (saloon), 6-cylinder 24-valve V engine, DOHC (double overhead camshafts, twin cam), 3600 cm3 / 219.7 cu in / 219.7 cu in, 196.0 kW / 262.8 hp / 262.8 hp @ 6400 rpm / 6400 rpm / 6400 rpm, 343.1 N·m / 253.0 lb·ft / 253.0 lb·ft @ 3100 rpm / 3100 rpm / 3100 rpm, manual 6-speed transmission, consumption 12.4 l/100km / 22.8 mpg-UK / 19.0 mpg-US

units: metric UK US

Basic (general) data

Marque (make)CadillacIssued from2008
ModelCTS 3.6L SFIIssued until
SerieCTSNumber made
Model familyBody construction
Model codeBody designation
ManufacturerCadillacCountryUS

Bodywork

Base platformNumber of doors4
Bodywork typesedan (saloon)Number of seats5
Bodywork designerCargo capacity (volume)396 l / 13.98 cu ft / 13.98 cu ft
Passenger space (volume)2718 l / 95.99 cu ft / 95.99 cu ftMax. cargo capacity (volume)425 l / 15.01 cu ft / 15.01 cu ft

Dimensions & Weight

Length4870 mm / 191.7 in / 191.7 inTotal (curb) weight1788 kg / 3942 lb / 3942 lb
Width1850 mm / 72.8 in / 72.8 inDry weight
Height1480 mm / 58.3 in / 58.3 inLoad capacity37 kg / 82 lb / 82 lb (est.)
Wheelbase2890 mm / 113.8 in / 113.8 inGross (max.) weight1751 kg / 3860 lb / 3860 lb
Track frontTowing weight454 kg / 1001 lb / 1001 lb
Track rearWeight distribution (front)
Ground clearance160 mm / 6.3 in / 6.3 inFuel capacity68 l / 15.0 UK gal / 18.0 US gal
Length/wheelbase ratio1.69  

Aerodynamics

Drag coefficient (Cd, Cx, Cw)Frontal area (A)2.33 m2 / 25.1 sq ft / 25.1 sq ft (est.)
Aerodynamic coefficient (Cd×A)Aerodynamic resistance (Aero horse power) at 100 km/h (62 mph)

Engine

Engine CodeTotal number of cylinders6
Engine TypeV engine (V6)Total number of valves24
Engine ManufacturerValves per cylinder4
Engine constructionBore
FuelStroke
Fuel detailsBore/Stroke ratio
Fuel supplyMPFiEngine displacement3600 cm3 / 219.7 cu in / 219.7 cu in
Engine Main bearingsUnitary capacity
Cam DesignDOHC (double overhead camshafts, twin cam)Compression ratio
SumpMax. output power196.0 kW / 262.8 hp / 262.8 hp at 6400 rpm / 6400 rpm / 6400 rpm
AspirationMax. torque343.1 N·m / 253.0 lb·ft / 253.0 lb·ft at 3100 rpm / 3100 rpm / 3100 rpm
Compressor typeMaximum rpm
IntercoolerMax. net output (power at the wheels)78.4 kW / 105.1 hp / 105.1 hp (est.)
CoolantSpecific output54.4 kW/l / 1.196 bhp/cu in / 1.196 bhp/cu in
Catalytic converterSpecific torque95.3 N·m/l / 0.83 lb·ft/cu in / 0.83 lb·ft/cu in

Transmission

Transmission typemanualNumber of gears6
Wheel driveTop gear (drive) ratio
  Final gear (drive) ratio

Performance

Acceleration 0-50 mph (80 km/h)Top (maximal) speed
Acceleration 0-60 mph (97 km/h)Power-to-weight ratio149.3 kW/ton / 113.1 bhp/ton / 113.1 bhp/ton
Acceleration 0-100 km/hFuel consumption, City (urban)14.7 l/100km / 19.2 mpg-UK / 16.0 mpg-US
Acceleration 0-100 mph (160 km/h)Fuel consumption, Road (extra-urban)9.4 l/100km / 30.1 mpg-UK / 25.0 mpg-US
Acceleration 80-120 km/h (50-70 mph) in topFuel consumption, Mixed (combined)12.4 l/100km / 22.8 mpg-UK / 19.0 mpg-US
Standing ¼mile time Fuel consumption, Euro
Standing kilometer time CO2 emissions
  Range548 km / 341 mi / 341 mi

Chassis

Engine locationfrontEngine alignment
SteeringSteering detailsTraction control
Turns lock-to-lockTurning circle12.0 m / 39.4 ft / 39.4 ft
Suspension frontSuspension rear
Wheels frontWheels rear
Tyres front235/55-HR17Tyres rear235/55-HR17
Brakes frontdiscBrakes reardisc
Brake diameter frontBrake diameter rear
Brakes detailsABS (anti-lock braking system)Braked area

Technical specifications and performance data of Cadillac CTS 3.6L SFI

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