2013 Cadillac CTS Specifications

Specifications

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Features

Engine Location :	Front
Drive Type :	Rear Wheel (standard), AWD
Body / Chassis :	Unitized welded steel body
Production Years for Series :	2009 -
Price :	MSRP: $35,165-62,165 Invoice: $33,231-58,124
Weight :	3898 lbs \| 1768.103 kg
MPG City :	18
MPG Highway :	27

Engine & Transmission

V 6
Displacement :	3600 cc \| 219.7 cu in. \| 3.6 L.
Power :	318 HP (234.048 KW) @ 6800 RPM
Torque :	275 Ft-Lbs (373 NM) @ 4900 RPM
Bore :	3.7 in \| 94 mm.
Stroke :	3.4 in \| 86 mm.
Compression :	11.5:1
Valvetrain :	24 DOHC (4.0 valves per cylinder)
Direct Fuel Injection
Redline :	7200 RPM

V 6
Displacement :	3000 cc \| 183.1 cu in. \| 3.0 L.
Power :	270 HP (198.72 KW) @ 7000 RPM
Torque :	223 Ft-Lbs (302 NM) @ 5700 RPM
Bore :	3.5 in \| 89 mm.
Stroke :	3.2 in \| 80 mm.
Compression :	11.7:1
Valvetrain :	24 DOHC (4.0 valves per cylinder)
Direct Fuel Injection
Redline :	7200 RPM

V 6
Displacement :	3600 cc \| 219.7 cu in. \| 3.6 L.
Power :	318 HP (234.048 KW) @ 6800 RPM
Torque :	275 Ft-Lbs (373 NM) @ 4900 RPM
Bore :	3.7 in \| 94 mm.
Stroke :	3.4 in \| 86 mm.
Compression :	11.5:1
Valvetrain :	24 DOHC (4.0 valves per cylinder)
Direct Fuel Injection
Redline :	7200 RPM

Transmission:
6 Automatic Electronically Controlled, Overdrive

Gear Ratios

1st Gear :	4.06
2nd Gear :	2.37
3rd Gear :	1.55
4th Gear :	1.16
5th Gear :	0.85
6th Gear :	0.67

Handling

Safety

NHTSA Crash-Test Results
2013 Cadillac CTS 4 DR RWD
Frontal driver :
Frontal passenger :
Side driver :
Side rear passenger :
Rollover 2 Wheel Drive :	10.3%
2013 Cadillac CTS 4 DR RWD
Frontal driver :
Frontal passenger :
Side driver :
Side rear passenger :
Rollover 2 Wheel Drive :	10.3%

Recall

Component	ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:IGNITION
Manufacturer	General Motors LLC
Mfr Report Date	20120404
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.

Component	ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
Manufacturer	General Motors LLC
Mfr Report Date	20130628
NHTSA Campaign ID	14V614000
Summary	General Motors LLC (GM) is recalling certain model year 2013-2014 Cadillac CTS, Escalade, Escalade ESV, Chevrolet Suburban, Tahoe, GMC Yukon, and Yukon XL, and 2014 Buick Enclave, Chevrolet Express, Impala, Silverado HD, Traverse, GMC Acadia, Savana, and Sierra HD vehicles. In the affected vehicles, the chassis electronic module may be internally contaminated, resulting in an electrical short.
Consequence	If the module experiences an electrical short, the vehicle could stall, increasing the risk of a crash.
Remedy	GM will notify owners, and dealers will replace the chassis electronic module, free of charge. The recall began on December 26, 2014. Owners may contact GM customer service at 1-800-521-7300 (Buick), 1-800-458-006 (Cadillac), 1-800-222-1020 (Chevrolet), and 1-800-462-8782 (GMC). GM?s number for this recall is 14515.
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

2013 Averages

Avg. Home :	$289,500
Avg. Gallon of Gas :	$3.44
Total Car Production :	11,066,432

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

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Q: What is the wheelbase size of the 2013 Cadillac CTS? A: The 2013 Cadillac CTS has a wheelbase size of 113.40 inches.

Q: What is the length of the 2013 Cadillac CTS? A: The 2013 Cadillac CTS has lengths of 188.50-, 191.30-, 192.00-inches.

Q: What is the width of the 2013 Cadillac CTS? A: The 2013 Cadillac CTS has width of 72.50 and 74.10 inches.

Q: How much headroom does the 2013 Cadillac CTS have?A: The 2013 Cadillac CTS has 36.90- to 38.80-inches of headroom.

Q: How much legroom does the 2013 Cadillac CTS have?A: The 2013 Cadillac CTS has legroom of 42.40 inches.

Q: What is the 2013 Cadillac CTS's towing capacity?A: The 2013 Cadillac CTS has a towing capaicty of 1000.00 lbs.

Q: What were the bodystyles of the 2013 Cadillac CTS? A: The 2013 Cadillac CTS was offered as a Coupe, Sport Sedan, Sport Wagon.

Q: How much did the 2013 Cadillac CTS cost when new? What was the MSRP? A: The 2013 Cadillac CTS had an MSRP of $35,165 - $$62,165 (USD).

Q: What engines did the 2013 Cadillac CTS have? A: The 2013 Cadillac CTS had the following engine options: V 6 (3600 cc | 219.7 cu in. | 3.6 L.) with 318 HP (234.048 KW) @ 6800 RPM and 275 Ft-Lbs (373 NM) @ 4900 RPM

V 6 (3000 cc | 183.1 cu in. | 3.0 L.) with 270 HP (198.72 KW) @ 7000 RPM and 223 Ft-Lbs (302 NM) @ 5700 RPM

V 6 (3600 cc | 219.7 cu in. | 3.6 L.) with 318 HP (234.048 KW) @ 6800 RPM and 275 Ft-Lbs (373 NM) @ 4900 RPM

Q: What transmission did the 2013 Cadillac CTS have? A: The 2013 Cadillac CTS had a 6 speed Automatic Electronically Controlled, Overdrive gearbox.