2005 Cadillac CTS-V Specifications
| Model: | CTS-V |
| Body style / driveline: | rear-wheel drive, high-performance luxury sedan |
| Construction: | unitized welded steel body with direct-mounted front cradle and rubber-isolated, multi-link independent rear suspension assembly |
| EPA vehicle class: | midsize car |
| Manufacturing location: | LansingGrand River Assembly, Lansing, Michigan |
| Key competitors: | BMW M3, Mercedes-Benz C32 AMG, Audi A4 |
Engine
| 5.7L V-8 (LS6) | |
| Type: | 5.7L V-8 |
| Displacement (cu in / cc): | 346 / 5665 |
| Bore & stroke (in / mm): | 3.9 x 3.62 / 99 x 92 |
| Block material: | cast aluminum |
| Cylinder head material: | cast aluminum |
| Valvetrain: | OHV, 2 valves per cylinder |
| Ignition system: | coil-on-plug with extended-life dual platinum-tipped spark plugs |
| Fuel delivery: | sequential fuel injection |
| Compression ratio: | 10.5:1 |
| Horsepower (hp / kw @ rpm): | 400 / 298 @ 6000 |
| Torque (lb-ft / Nm @ rpm): | 395 / 533 @ 4800 |
| Recommended fuel: | premium unleaded (recommended but not required) |
| Redline speed (rpm): | 6500 |
| Emissions controls: | evaporative system, close-coupled catalytic converters, positive crankcase ventilation, inlet and exhaust cam phasers, electronic throttle control feedback air-fuel-ratio control |
| Estimated fuel economy: | |
| MPG (city / hwy / combined) | 15 / 23 / 18 |
| MPIG (city / hwy / combined) | 19 / 30 / 23 |
| L/100km (city / hwy / combined) | 15.2 / 9.3 / 12.5 |
Transmission
| Type: | Tremec T566-speed manual with skip shift and reverse lockout |
| Gear ratios (:1): | |
| First: | 2.97 |
| Second: | 2.07 |
| Third: | 1.43 |
| Fourth: | 1.00 |
| Fifth: | 0.84 |
| Sixth: | 0.56 |
| Reverse: | 3.28 |
| Final drive ratio: | 3.73 |
Chassis/Suspension
| Front: | independent, short/long arm, with elastomeric ride bushings, coil-over springs, 26.6-mm stabilizer bar |
| Rear: | independent, multi-link, coil springs, Nivomat load-leveling shock absorbers, 21-mm stabilizer bar |
| Traction control system: | full-range |
| Steering type: | performance-tuned, speed-sensitive, power-assisted rack and pinion |
| Turning circle, curb-to-curb (ft / m): | 36.1 / 11 |
Brakes
| Type: | Brembo 4-wheel vented disc ABS, 4-piston front and rear calipers and performance brake linings |
| Rotor diameter (in / mm): | front: 0.55 x 1397 / 14 x 355
rear: 0.57 x 14.37 / 14.4 x 365 |
Wheels/Tires
| Wheel size and type: | 18-inch x 18.5-inch aluminum alloy |
| Tires: | Goodyear Eagle F1 W-Rated P245/45R18 (run flat) |
Dimensions
| Exterior | |
| Wheelbase (in / mm): | 113.4 / 2880 |
| Overall length (in / mm): | 191.5 / 4864 |
| Overall width (in / mm): | 70.6 / 1793 |
| Overall height (in / mm): | 57.3 / 1455 |
| Track (in / mm): | front: 61.1 / 1552; rear: 61.4 / 1559 |
| Curb weight (lb / kg): | 3850 / 1746 |
| Weight distribution (% front / rear): |
54 / 46 |
| Interior | |
| Head room (in / mm): | front: 39 / 990.6
rear: 36.9 / 937.3 |
| Leg room (in / mm): | front: 42.4 / 1076 rear: 37 / 940 |
| Shoulder room (in / mm): | front: 56.6 / 1437 rear: 56.2 / 1427 |
| Hip room (in / mm): | front: 53.4 / 1356 rear: 53.8 / 1366 |
Capacities
| EPA passenger volume (cu ft / L): |
111.3 / 3151 |
| Cargo volume (cu ft / L): | 12.5 / 354 |
| Fuel tank (gal / L): | 17.5 / 66.2 |
Source: GM Media