2008 Cadillac CTS Specifications

Specifications

2003 2004 2005 2006 2007 2008

Features

Engine Location :	Front
Drive Type :	Rear Wheel (standard), AWD
Production Years for Series :	2002 - 2008
Price :	MSRP: $33,675-35,975 Invoice: $31,485-33,635
Weight :	3861 lbs \| 1751.32 kg
Introduced At :	2007 North American International Auto Show

Engine & Transmission

V 6
Displacement :	2792 cc \| 170.4 cu in. \| 2.8 L.
Power :	210 BHP (154.56 KW) @ 6500 RPM
Torque :	194 Ft-Lbs (263 NM) @ 3200 RPM
Bore :	3.5 in \| 89 mm.
Stroke :	2.9 in \| 75 mm.
Compression :	10.0:1
Valvetrain :	24 DOHC (4.0 valves per cylinder)
Construction :	Cast-Aluminum block and head
Returnless Sequential Fuel Injection
Redline :	7000 RPM
Ignition system :	VVT

V 6
Displacement :	3564 cc \| 217.5 cu in. \| 3.6 L.
Power :	263 BHP (193.568 KW) @ 6200 RPM
Torque :	253 Ft-Lbs (343 NM) @ 3100 RPM
Bore :	3.7 in \| 94 mm.
Stroke :	3.4 in \| 86 mm.
Compression :	10.2:1
Valvetrain :	24 DOHC (4.0 valves per cylinder)
Construction :	Cast-Aluminum block and head
Returnless Sequential Fuel Injection
Redline :	7000 RPM

V 6
Displacement :	3564 cc \| 217.5 cu in. \| 3.6 L.
Power :	304 BHP (223.744 KW) @ 6300 RPM
Torque :	273 Ft-Lbs (370 NM) @ 5200 RPM
Bore :	3.7 in \| 94 mm.
Stroke :	3.4 in \| 86 mm.
Compression :	11.3:1
Valvetrain :	24 DOHC (4.0 valves per cylinder)
Construction :	Cast-Aluminum block and head
Direct-Injection
Redline :	7000 RPM
Ignition system :	Direct High Pressure Fuel Injection

Transmission:
6 Manual Aisin AY6 Synchronized with Overdrive , 6 Automatic Hydra-Matic 6L50 Electronically controlled

Gear Ratios

1st Gear :	4.15
2nd Gear :	2.33
3rd Gear :	1.53
4th Gear :	1.15
5th Gear :	1.00
6th Gear :	0.79

Handling

Safety

NHTSA Crash-Test Results
2008 Cadillac CTS 4-DR. w/SAB
Frontal driver :
Frontal passenger :
Side driver :
Side rear passenger :
Rollover 2 Wheel Drive :
Rollover 4 Wheel Drive :

Recall

Component	ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
Manufacturer	GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
NHTSA Campaign ID	10V240000
Summary	GM IS RECALLING CERTAIN MODEL YEAR 2006-2009 BUICK, LUCERNE; CADILLAC DTS; HUMMER H2; MODEL YEAR 2008-2009 BUICK ENCLAVE; CADILLAC CTS; MODEL YEAR 2007-2009 CADILLAC ESCALADE, ESCALADE ESV, ESCALADE EXT; CHEVROLET AVALANCHE, SILVERADO, SUBURBAN, TAHOE; GMC ACADIA, SIERRA, YUKON, YUKON XL; SATURN OUTLOOK; AND MODEL YEAR 2009 CHEVROLET TRAVERSE VEHICLES EQUIPPED WITH A HEATED WASHER FLUID SYSTEM (HWFS). A RECALL WAS IMPLEMENTED IN 2008 TO ADD A FUSE TO THE CONTROL CIRCUIT HARNESS TO ADDRESS THE POTENTIAL CONSEQUENCES OF A PRINTED CIRCUIT BOARD (PCB) ELECTRICAL SHORT. HOWEVER, THERE HAVE BEEN NEW REPORTS OF THERMAL INCIDENTS ON HWFS MODULES AFTER THIS IMPROVEMENT WAS INSTALLED. THESE INCIDENTS RESULTED FROM A NEW FAILURE MODE ATTRIBUTED TO THE DEVICE'S THERMAL PROTECTION FEATURE. THE SIGNIFICANCE VARIES FROM MINOR DISTORTION TO CONSIDERABLE MELTING OF THE PLASTIC AROUND THE HWFS FLUID CHAMBER.
Consequence	IT IS POSSIBLE FOR THE HEATED WASHER MODULE TO IGNITE AND A FIRE MAY OCCUR.
Remedy	DEALERS WILL PERMANENTLY DISABLE AND REMOVE THE HEATED WASHER FLUID MODULE. AN UPDATED PAGE FOR THE OWNER MANUAL WILL BE PROVIDED AND INSERTED IN THE OWNER MANUAL TO DOCUMENT THAT THE FEATURE HAS BEEN PERMANENTLY DISABLED AND REMOVED FROM THE VEHICLE. THE SAFETY RECALL BEGAN ON JUNE 11, 2010. OWNERS MAY CONTACT BUICK AT 1-866-608-8080, CADILLAC AT 1-866-982-2339, CHEVROLET AT 1-800-630-2438, SATURN AT 1-800-972-8876, GMC AT 1-866-996-9463 AND HUMMER AT 1-800-732-5493 OR AT THE OWNER CENTER AT WWW.GMOWNERCENTER.COM.
Notes	OWNERS MAY ALSO CONTACT THE NATIONAL HIGHWAY TRAFFIC SAFETY ADMINISTRATION'S VEHICLE SAFETY HOTLINE AT 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), OR GO TO

Component	ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:IGNITION
Manufacturer	General Motors LLC
Mfr Report Date	20070501
NHTSA Campaign ID	14V394000
Summary	This defect can affect the safe operation of the airbag system. Until this recall is performed, customers should remove all items from their key rings, leaving only the ignition key. The key fob (if applicable), should also be removed from the key ring. General Motors LLC (GM) notified the agency on July 2, 2014 that they are recalling 554,328 model year 2003-2014 Cadillac CTS vehicles manufactured August 16, 2001, to April 28, 2014, and 2004-2006 Cadillac SRX vehicles manufactured March 20, 2003, to August 11, 2006. In these models, the weight on the key ring and/or road conditions or some other jarring event may cause the ignition switch to move out of the run position, turning off the engine.
Consequence	If the key is not in the run position, the air bags may not deploy if the vehicle is involved in a crash, increasing the risk of injury.
Remedy	GM will notify owners, and dealers will install two key rings and an insert in the key slot or a cover over the key head on all ignition keys, free of charge. The recall began on September 15, 2014. Owners may contact Cadillac customer service at 1-800-458-8006. GM's number for this recall is 14172.
Notes	Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.safercar.gov.

Information provided by NHTSA
Data updated June 2024

2008 Averages

Avg. Car Cost :	$27,958
Avg. Household Income :	$57,000
Avg. Home :	$238,880
Avg. Gallon of Gas :	$3.39

For additional safety information and testing procedures, please visit the NHTSA website.

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Q: What is the wheelbase size of the 2008 Cadillac CTS? A: The 2008 Cadillac CTS has a wheelbase size of 113.40 inches.

Q: What is the length of the 2008 Cadillac CTS? A: The 2008 Cadillac CTS has a length of 191.60 inches.

Q: What is the width of the 2008 Cadillac CTS? A: The 2008 Cadillac CTS has a width of 72.50 inches.

Q: How much headroom does the 2008 Cadillac CTS have?A: The 2008 Cadillac CTS has 38.80 inches of headroom.

Q: How much legroom does the 2008 Cadillac CTS have?A: The 2008 Cadillac CTS has legroom of 42.40 inches.

Q: What is the 2008 Cadillac CTS's towing capacity?A: The 2008 Cadillac CTS has a towing capaicty of 1000.00 lbs.

Q: What is the bodystyle of the 2008 Cadillac CTS? A: The 2008 Cadillac CTS was a Sedan.

Q: How much did the 2008 Cadillac CTS cost when new? What was the MSRP? A: The 2008 Cadillac CTS had an MSRP of $33,675 - $$35,975 (USD).

Q: What engines did the 2008 Cadillac CTS have? A: The 2008 Cadillac CTS had the following engine options: V 6 (2792 cc | 170.4 cu in. | 2.8 L.) with 210 BHP (154.56 KW) @ 6500 RPM and 194 Ft-Lbs (263 NM) @ 3200 RPM

V 6 (3564 cc | 217.5 cu in. | 3.6 L.) with 263 BHP (193.568 KW) @ 6200 RPM and 253 Ft-Lbs (343 NM) @ 3100 RPM

V 6 (3564 cc | 217.5 cu in. | 3.6 L.) with 304 BHP (223.744 KW) @ 6300 RPM and 273 Ft-Lbs (370 NM) @ 5200 RPM

Q: What transmissions did the 2008 Cadillac CTS have? A: The 2008 Cadillac CTS had the following gearbox options: 6 speed Manual Aisin AY6 Synchronized with Overdrive, 6 speed Automatic Hydra-Matic 6L50 Electronically controlled.