2011 Cadillac CTS Sport Sedan
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3 liter & 3.6 liter V6 |
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270 & 304 hp |
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90 & 84.4 hp per liter |
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(from GM Press Release) Cadillac CTS Sport Sedan - 2011
2011 CADILLAC CTS SPORT SEDAN
The Cadillac CTS is the
cornerstone of the Cadillac product lineup and continues to play a
vital role in the renaissance of the brand. The BMW 5 Series and
Mercedes-Benz E-Class are the primary competitors for the CTS.
The CTS family grows in 2011 to include the CTS Coupe, in addition
to the CTS Sport Wagon body style added in 2010 – including
supercharged V-Series variants for all models. Please see the
separate releases for detailed information on the CTS Coupe and CTS
Sport Wagon.
The Cadillac CTS Sport Sedan’s signature exterior cues include
vertically oriented “light pipes,” horizontal spline lines and a
dihedral-shaped hood – characteristic elements of Cadillac’s Art &
Science design language that have helped reinvent the brand in the
21st century.
CTS’ athletic form is characterized by sculpted fenders. They
feature side air extractors that recall a styling element from
Cadillac’s Sixteen concept car; as well as an available UltraView
”double” sunroof spanning both the front and rear seats.
Seven-spoke, 17-inch wheels or available nine-spoke, 18-inch wheels
surround the CTS’ high-performance brake calipers and rotors. Both
painted and machined finishes are available for the standard 17-inch
wheels. The larger, 18-inch wheels are available in a premium
multicoat finish or a high-polish finish.
In addition, a summer tire performance package is available on
performance and premium trim levels of CTS. The package includes
19-inch polished aluminum wheels and Continental Conti SportContact2
summer tires, as well as unique performance suspension tuning and
steering wheel shift controls when the vehicle is equipped with an
automatic transmission.
The ’11 CTS lineup features the following new equipment:
The CTS-V Sport Sedan returns for ’11, offering a world-challenging combination of high performance and uncompromising luxury to serious driving enthusiasts.
Interior elements
The interior of the CTS
emphasizes technical precision with elegant, hand-crafted details.
An integrated center stack design – with a satin metallic finish –
blends into the lower instrument panel that sweeps forward and away
from front-seat occupants. The hand-assembled center console leads
seamlessly into the center stack, providing a sportier “cockpit”
feel for the driver and passenger without compromising space.
Available heated and ventilated seats incorporate “thin-seat”
technology for maximum occupant comfort and enhanced rear-seat leg,
knee and foot room. French stitching is used throughout the
interior, including the upper instrument panel, door inserts, seats
and the shifter boot.
The CTS incorporates the industry’s best attributes, advanced
technologies and electronics, including:
Efficient performance
Direct injection (DI)
technology enables a great balance of performance and fuel economy.
DI delivers fuel more precisely to increase the efficiency of
combustion. This means less fuel is consumed and fewer emissions
created; it also reduces cold-start emissions by up to 25 percent.
A 3.0L DI V-6 is the standard engine and is rated at 270 horsepower
(201 kW). Along with direct injection technology, the 3.0L engine
employs variable valve timing to optimize power and fuel efficiency
and reduce emissions. Highway fuel economy on 3.0L-equipped
rear-wheel drive models is 28 mpg.
A 3.6L DI V-6 engine that produces 304 horsepower (227 kW) is
available. Both engines balance performance and efficiency while
operating on regular unleaded gas – many competitors to the CTS
require premium fuel. Hydra-Matic six-speed automatic transmissions
back both engines.
Driving experience
The CTS chassis enables
a great balance of performance and luxury. The hardware includes
structural enhancements via a tower-to-tower brace; large,
four-wheel disc brakes and a ZF steering rack. Four suspension
tuning packages are available: base, performance (standard on 3.6L
models and optional on 3.0L models), 19-inch performance all-season
and the summer tire performance package with a summer-only 19-inch
tire (RWD only).
All models feature an independent short/long arm (SLA) front
suspension system, with performance characteristics optimized with
low-mass aluminum for the upper and lower control arms, as well as
the knuckles. A multi-link rear suspension, with a fully isolated
subframe that delivers excellent kinematics, contributes to a
superior ride with excellent handling. The CTS also features
advanced chassis technology in the form of Cadillac’s StabiliTrak
electronic chassis control system. It is integrated with the car’s
standard four-channel ABS with the full-function traction control,
as well as the hydraulic brake assist and engine control systems.
Safety features
CTS is designed to enhance Cadillac’s reputation for providing safe occupant environments in luxury vehicles. Details include:
As with other Cadillac models, the 2011 CTS comes with the ninth generation of OnStar hardware, which now offers more flexible speech recognition, as well as Automatic Crash Response and Turn-by-Turn Navigation.
About Cadillac
Cadillac has been a leading luxury auto brand since 1902. In recent years, Cadillac has engineered an historic renaissance led by artful engineering and global expansion.