Cadillac CTS

Cadillac CTS
Second-generation CTS
Overview
ManufacturerGeneral Motors
Production2002–2019
Model years2003–2019
Body and chassis
ClassMid-size luxury car (E)[1][2][3]
Grand tourer (S) (CTS Coupe)
Chronology
PredecessorCadillac Catera
SuccessorCadillac CT5

The Cadillac CTS was a mid-size Luxury vehicle manufactured by the American automaker Cadillac. It was first introduced in January 2002 as a 2003 model. The CTS was available in several body styles, including a Sedan, Coupé, and later, a Wagon version.

First Generation (2003–2007)

First generation
Overview
ProductionJanuary 2002–June 2007
Model years2003–2007
Assembly
Designer
  • Wayne Cherry (1998)
  • Kip Wasenko (1998)
Body and chassis
Body style4-door sedan
LayoutFront-engine, rear-wheel drive
PlatformGM Sigma platform/GMX320
Powertrain
Engine
  • Gasoline:
  • 2.6 L LY9 V6
  • 2.8 L LP1 V6
  • 3.2 L LA3 V6
  • 3.6 L LY7 V6
  • 5.7 L LS6 V8
  • 6.0 L LS2 V8
Transmission
Dimensions
Wheelbase113.4 in (2,880 mm)
Length190.1 in (4,829 mm)[6]
Width70.6 in (1,793 mm)
Height56.7 in (1,440 mm)
Curb weight3,568 lb (1,618 kg)

The first generation of the Cadillac CTS was launched in 2002 It featured rear-wheel drive (RWD) and all-wheel drive (AWD) options and was available with a variety of V6 and V8 engines.

Second Generation(2007-2014)

Second generation
Overview
Production2007–2014
Model years2008–2013 (sedan, 2014 for V only)
2010–2014 (wagon)
2011–2014 (coupe, 2015 for V only)
Assembly
  • United States: Lansing, Michigan (Lansing Grand River Assembly)
  • Russia: Kaliningrad, Kaliningrad Oblast (Avtotor)[4][5]
Designer
  • Robert Munson (coupe concept)[7]
  • John Manoogian II (2004)
  • Eric Clough (interiors, 2004)
Body and chassis
Body style
Layout
  • Front-engine, rear-wheel drive
  • Front-engine, four-wheel drive
PlatformGM Sigma II
GMX322 (sedan)
GMX206 (wagon)
GMX226 (coupe)
Powertrain
Engine
  • Gasoline:
  • 2.8 L LP1 V6
  • 3.0 L LF1 V6
  • 3.0 L LFW V6
  • 3.6 L LY7 V6
  • 3.6 L LLT V6
  • 3.6 L LFX V6
  • 6.2 L LSA supercharged V8
Transmission
Dimensions
Wheelbase113.4 in (2,880 mm)
Length191.6 in (4,867 mm) (2008–2011 sedan)
191.3 in (4,859 mm) (2010–11 wagon)
188.5 in (4,788 mm) (coupe)
192.0 in (4,877 mm) (2012–present wagon)
Width72.5 in (1,841 mm) (sedan)
72.6 in (1,844 mm) (wagon)
74.1 in (1,882 mm) (coupe)
Height58 in (1,473 mm) (sedan)
59.1 in (1,501 mm) (wagon)
55.9 in (1,420 mm) (coupe)
Curb weight3,860 lb (1,751 kg) (sedan)

The second generation of the CTS was introduced in July 2007 as a 2008 model. It featured updated design elements and The second generation also expanded the lineup, adding coupé and wagon versions. This generation also had features such as navigation systems and premium audio options.

Third Generation (2014–2019)

Third generation
Overview
ProductionSeptember 2013–July 2019
Model years2014–2019
Assembly
  • United States: Lansing, Michigan (Lansing Grand River Assembly)
Designer
  • Exterior: Bob Boniface and Robin Krieg[8]
  • Interior: Eric Clough[9]
Body and chassis
Body style4-door sedan
Layout
  • Front-engine, rear-wheel drive
  • Front-engine, four-wheel drive
PlatformGM Alpha[10]
Powertrain
Engine
Transmission
  • 6-speed GM 6L45 automatic
  • 8-speed Aisin TL-80SN automatic[11]
  • 8-speed GM 8L90 automatic
Dimensions
Wheelbase114.6 in (2,911 mm)
Length195.5 in (4,966 mm)
Width72.2 in (1,834 mm)
Height57.2 in (1,453 mm)
Curb weight3,615–3,976 lb (1,640–1,803 kg)

The third generation of the CTS debuted in September 2013 as a 2014 model. The third-generation CTS offered advanced safety features, larger engine options, and better handling. It was discontinued in 2019, marking the end of the CTS model in Cadillac's lineup.

References

  1. ↑ Mamiit, Aaron (August 3, 2015). "2016 Cadillac CTS-V: First Drive Impressions Of Experts". Tech Times.
  2. ↑ "2019 Cadillac CTS-V essentials: An American hot rod sedan". Autoweek. February 6, 2019.
  3. ↑ Neil, Dan. "Cadillac CTS-V: The world's least sedate sedan?". MarketWatch.
  4. ↑ 4.0 4.1 "Группа компаний Автотор :: Автомобили GM" (in Russian). Avtotor.ru. Archived from the original on February 10, 2016. Retrieved November 19, 2010.
  5. ↑ 5.0 5.1 "GM2009". Archived from the original on September 4, 2011. Retrieved May 15, 2010.
  6. ↑ Newbury, Stephen (2002). The Car Design Yearbook 1. Merrell Publishers Limited. ISBN 1-85894-190-3.
  7. ↑ Cite warning: <ref> tag with name coupe cannot be previewed because it is defined outside the current section or not defined at all.
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  9. ↑ Cite warning: <ref> tag with name gm2013-03 cannot be previewed because it is defined outside the current section or not defined at all.
  10. ↑ Zenlea, David (March 26, 2013). "2014 Cadillac CTS First Look". Automobile. Source Interlink Media. Archived from the original on December 10, 2013. Retrieved December 7, 2013. The 2014 CTS rides on a stretched version of the Alpha platform that underpins the ATS. Compared with the current car's platform, which dates back to the first CTS, the Alpha architecture employs more lightweight materials and features much daintier components – thinner control arms, smaller fasteners.
  11. ↑ 11.0 11.1 Zenlea, David (March 26, 2013). "2014 Cadillac CTS First Look". Automobile. Source Interlink Media. Archived from the original on December 10, 2013. Retrieved December 7, 2013. The 2014 CTS rides on a stretched version of the Alpha platform that underpins the ATS. Compared with the current car's platform, which dates back to the first CTS, the Alpha architecture employs more lightweight materials and features much daintier components – thinner control arms, smaller fasteners.