All-New Technology, Design and Hand-Crafted Interior

The all-new 2008 Cadillac CTS luxury sedan arrives late in 2007 in Cadillac showrooms. The first CTS helped change the perception of the brand when it made its debut in 2002. The new model arrives with new and enhanced engines and transmissions and dramatic new styling, inside and out.

CTS Performance
More power while maintaining fuel economy and lowering emissions is a daunting engineering challenge, and the new CTS delivers via direct-injection technology. The top-level power option of the CTS is GM’s new, 3.6L direct-injection V-6 VVT engine, which delivers 311 hp (229 kW) and 374 Nm of torque at 5200 rpm.
The standard engine is a 2.8L V-6, with a rating of 211 hp (155 kW) and 246 Nm of torque at 3600 rpm. In addition, a 3.6L V-6 VVT engine, which produces 266 hp (196 kW)* and 343 Nm of torque at 3100 rpm, is available in some global regions.

The technology in the 3.6L direct-injection V-6 VVT engine allows fuel to be delivered directly to the combustion chamber, creating a more complete burn of the air/fuel mixture. The application of direct-injection technology on the 3.6L VVT engine contributes greatly to a 15-percent increase in power; an 8-percent increase in torque; and a 3-percent improvement in brake-specific fuel consumption. Additionally, the application of direct injection reduces cold-start hydrocarbon emissions by 25 percent.

A state-of-the-art, direct-injected turbo-diesel engine will be available in calendar year 2009. The V-6 diesel will have a displacement of 2.9 liters, an output of 250 hp (184 kW) and a torque of 550 Nm beginning at 2000 rpm.
For the first time, the Cadillac CTS will be available in both rear- and all-wheel drive configurations. The transmission lineup offers six-speed units exclusively, either manual or automatic.

The suspension, braking and steering systems provide responsiveness, premium “feel” and performance in spirited driving conditions. The front suspension features a new tower-to-tower brace that adds cross-car stiffness and enhances the overall steering feel. This innovation, transferred from the high-performance CTS-V model, has been applied for use in all new CTS models.

The standard suspension is tuned for both comfort and handling. This comes with all 2.8L versions and the 3.6L AWD. The suspension on the 3.6L rear-wheel drive versions is more performance tuned and has an automatic rear load-leveling system.