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2013 Cadillac CTS-V Sedan Base 4dr Sedan

Trim Info:

Rear Wheel Drive, 4 Door Sedan, Mid-Size
14 (2012) mpg city / 19 (2012) mpg hwy

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Technical Specifications

Technical Data

Body Style:

4 Door Sedan

Drivetrain:

Rear Wheel Drive

EPA Classification:

Mid-Size

Passenger Capacity:

Passenger Volume (ft³):

98.000

Base Curb Weight (lbs):

4222

EPA Fuel Economy Est - City (MPG):

14 (2012)

EPA Fuel Economy Est - Hwy (MPG):

19 (2012)

Engine Type:

Gas V8

Displacement:

6.2L/378

Fuel System:

Electronic Fuel Injection

SAE Net Horsepower @ RPM:

556 @ 6100

SAE Net Torque @ RPM:

551 @ 3800

Trans Description Cont.:

Manual

Suspension Type - Front:

Independent SLA

Suspension Type - Rear:

Independent SLA

Front Tire Size:

P255/40YR19

Rear Tire Size:

P285/35YR19

Front Wheel Size (in):

19 x 9

Rear Wheel Size (in):

19 x 9.5

Front Wheel Material:

Aluminum

Rear Wheel Material:

Aluminum

Brake ABS System:

Yes

Disc - Front (Yes or ):

Yes

Disc - Rear (Yes or ):

Yes

Rear Brake Rotor Diam x Thickness (in):

14.700 x 1.100

Fuel Tank Capacity, Approx (gal):

18.000

Wheelbase (in):

113.400

Length, Overall (in):

191.300

Trunk Volume (ft³):

13.600

Advanced Technical Data

EPA Greenhouse Gas Score:

1 (2012)

Fuel Economy Est-Combined (N/A):

16 (2012)

Engine Order Code:

LSA

Trans Order Code:

MN6

Trans Type:

First Gear Ratio (:1):

4.150

Second Gear Ratio (:1):

2.330

Third Gear Ratio (:1):

1.530

Fourth Gear Ratio (:1):

1.150

Fifth Gear Ratio (:1):

1.000

Sixth Gear Ratio (:1):

0.790

Reverse Ratio (:1):

3.670

Final Drive Axle Ratio (:1):

3.730

Tons/yr of CO2 Emissions @ 15K mi/year:

11.6 (2012)

Total Cooling System Capacity (qts):

12.500

Suspension Type - Front (Cont.):

w/Magnetic Ride Control

Suspension Type - Rear (Cont.):

w/Magnetic Ride Control

Stabilizer Bar Diameter - Front (in):

1.140

Stabilizer Bar Diameter - Rear (in):

1.000

Front Tire Order Code:

Q42

Rear Tire Order Code:

Q42

Steering Type:

Pwr Rack & Pinion

Steering Ratio (:1), Overall:

16.100

Lock to Lock Turns (Steering):

2.800

Turning Diameter - Curb to Curb (ft):

37.900

Brake Type:

Pwr

Front Brake Rotor Diam x Thickness (in):

15.000 x 1.260

Front Head Room (in):

38.800

Front Leg Room (in):

42.440

Front Shoulder Room (in):

56.730

Front Hip Room (in):

53.740

Second Head Room (in):

37.200

Second Leg Room (in):

36.060

Second Shoulder Room (in):

54.720

Second Hip Room (in):

52.990

Width, Max w/o mirrors (in):

72.500

Height, Overall (in):

57.300

Track Width, Front (in):

62.000

Track Width, Rear (in):

62.100

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