2018 Cadillac CTS Specifications

Specifications

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Features

Engine Location :	Front
Drive Type :	Rear Wheel (standard), AWD
Open differential or optional electronic limited-slip
Body / Chassis :	Unitized welded steel body
Production Years for Series :	2009 -
Weight :	3652 lbs \| 1656.519 kg
MPG City :	20
MPG Highway :	30

Engine & Transmission

Turbocharged Inline 4
Displacement :	1998 cc \| 121.9 cu in. \| 2.0 L.
Power :	268 HP (197.248 KW) @ 5600 RPM
Torque :	295 Ft-Lbs (400 NM) @ 3000 RPM
Bore :	3.4 in \| 86 mm.
Stroke :	3.4 in \| 86 mm.
Compression :	9.5:1
Valvetrain :	16 DOHC (4.0 valves per cylinder)
Construction :	Cast-Aluminum block and head
Direct Fuel Injection
Redline :	6400 RPM

V 6
Displacement :	3649 cc \| 222.7 cu in. \| 3.7 L.
Power :	335 BHP (246.56 KW) @ 6800 RPM
Torque :	285 Ft-Lbs (386 NM) @ 5300 RPM
Bore :	3.7 in \| 95 mm.
Stroke :	3.4 in \| 86 mm.
Compression :	11.5:1
Valvetrain :	24 DOHC (4.0 valves per cylinder)
Construction :	Cast-Aluminum block and head

Twin-turbocharged V 6
Displacement :	3564 cc \| 217.5 cu in. \| 3.6 L.
Power :	420 HP (309.12 KW) @ 5750 RPM
Torque :	430 Ft-Lbs (583 NM) @ 3500 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
Direct Fuel Injection
Redline :	6500 RPM

Transmission:
8 Automatic Paddle-shift; Hydra-Matic 8L45

Gear Ratios

1st Gear :	4.62
2nd Gear :	3.04
3rd Gear :	2.07
4th Gear :	1.66
5th Gear :	1.26
6th Gear :	1.00
7th Gear :	0.85
8th Gear :	0.66

Handling

Recall

Component	STEERING:ELECTRIC POWER ASSIST SYSTEM
Manufacturer	General Motors LLC
Mfr Report Date	20160701
NHTSA Campaign ID	19V086000
Summary	General Motors LLC (GM) is recalling certain 2016-2018 Cadillac CTS, and 2017 Cadillac ATS, Chevrolet Camaro, and Chevrolet Corvette vehicles. The electric power steering (EPS) assist system may fail.
Consequence	Loss of power steering assist would require a higher steering effort, especially at lower speeds, which may increase the risk of a crash.
Remedy	GM will notify owners, and dealers will replace the power steering gear assembly, free of charge. The recall began June 13, 2019. GM' number for this recall is N182182760.
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

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Q: What is the wheelbase size of the 2018 Cadillac CTS? A: The 2018 Cadillac CTS has a wheelbase size of 114.60 inches.

Q: What is the length of the 2018 Cadillac CTS? A: The 2018 Cadillac CTS has a length of 195.50 inches.

Q: What is the width of the 2018 Cadillac CTS? A: The 2018 Cadillac CTS has a width of 72.20 inches.

Q: How much headroom does the 2018 Cadillac CTS have?A: The 2018 Cadillac CTS has 39.20 inches of headroom.

Q: How much legroom does the 2018 Cadillac CTS have?A: The 2018 Cadillac CTS has legroom of 42.60 inches.

Q: What is the 2018 Cadillac CTS's towing capacity?A: The 2018 Cadillac CTS has a towing capaicty of 1000.00 lbs.

Q: What is the bodystyle of the 2018 Cadillac CTS? A: The 2018 Cadillac CTS was a Sedan.

Q: What engines did the 2018 Cadillac CTS have? A: The 2018 Cadillac CTS had the following engine options: Turbocharged Inline 4 (1998 cc | 121.9 cu in. | 2.0 L.) with 268 HP (197.248 KW) @ 5600 RPM and 295 Ft-Lbs (400 NM) @ 3000 RPM

V 6 (3649 cc | 222.7 cu in. | 3.7 L.) with 335 BHP (246.56 KW) @ 6800 RPM and 285 Ft-Lbs (386 NM) @ 5300 RPM

Twin-turbocharged V 6 (3564 cc | 217.5 cu in. | 3.6 L.) with 420 HP (309.12 KW) @ 5750 RPM and 430 Ft-Lbs (583 NM) @ 3500 RPM

Q: What transmission did the 2018 Cadillac CTS have? A: The 2018 Cadillac CTS had a 8 speed Automatic Paddle-shift; Hydra-Matic 8L45 gearbox.