These are standard specifications for the 2005 Cadillac STS, not necessarily specifications for the vehicle(s) in the photo(s).
Transmission:
5 Automatic Hydra-Matic 5L40-E , 5 Automatic Hydra-Matic 5L50-E
Information provided by NHTSA
Data updated January 2023
Features
| Engine Location : | Front |
| Drive Type : | Rear Wheel (standard), AWD |
| Production Years for Series : | 2005 - |
| Weight : | 3857 lbs | 1749.506 kg |
Engine & Transmission
| V 6 60-degree | |
|---|---|
| Displacement : | 3564 cc | 217.5 cu in. | 3.6 L. |
| Power : | 255 BHP (187.68 KW) @ 6200 RPM |
| Torque : | 252 Ft-Lbs (342 NM) @ 3200 RPM |
| Bore : | 3.7 in | 94 mm. |
| Stroke : | 3.4 in | 86 mm. |
| Compression : | 10.2:1 |
| Valvetrain : | 24 DOHC (4 valves per cylinder) |
| Construction : | Cast-Aluminum block and head |
| Returnless Sequential Fuel Injection | |
| Redline : | 7000 RPM |
| Ignition system : | Individual coil on plug, individual cylinder knock control |
| V 8 | |
|---|---|
| Displacement : | 4572 cc | 279.0 cu in. | 4.6 L. |
| Power : | 320 BHP (235.52 KW) @ 6400 RPM |
| Torque : | 315 Ft-Lbs (427 NM) @ 4400 RPM |
| Bore : | 3.7 in | 93 mm. |
| Stroke : | 3.3 in | 84 mm. |
| Compression : | 10.5:1 |
| Valvetrain : | 32 DOHC (4 valves per cylinder) |
| Construction : | Cast-Aluminum block and head |
| Sequential Electronic Fuel Injection | |
| Redline : | 6700 RPM |
| Ignition system : | Coil on plug – pencil coil ignition with dual knock sensors |
5 Automatic Hydra-Matic 5L40-E , 5 Automatic Hydra-Matic 5L50-E
Gear Ratios
| 1st Gear : | 3.42 |
| 2nd Gear : | 2.21 |
| 3rd Gear : | 1.60 |
| 4th Gear : | 1.00 |
| 5th Gear : | 0.70 |
Handling
Recall
| Component | SUSPENSION:REAR |
|---|---|
| Manufacturer | GENERAL MOTORS CORP. |
| Mfr Report Date | 20040901 |
| NHTSA Campaign ID | 06V125000 |
| Summary | CERTAIN VEHICLES HAVE A LEFT OR RIGHT REAR SUSPENSION TOE LINK THAT COULD SEPARATE BECAUSE OF AN INCORRECT WELD. |
| Consequence | IF THIS WERE TO OCCUR, THE AFFECTED REAR WHEEL WOULD BE ABLE TO TURN IN OR OUT, AFFECTING VEHICLE CONTROL, WHICH COULD RESULT IN A CRASH. |
| Remedy | DEALERS WILL INSPECT THE RIGHT AND LEFT TOE LINK AND REPLACE AS REQUIRED. IF A TOE LINK IS REPLACED, THE DEALER WILL PERFORM A WHEEL ALIGNMENT. THE RECALL BEGAN ON MAY 3, 2006. OWNERS MAY CONTACT CADILLAC AT 1-866-982-2339. |
| Notes | GM RECALL NO. 06029. CUSTOMERS 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 SAFERCAR.GOV. |
| Component | POWER TRAIN:AXLE ASSEMBLY:AXLE SHAFT:SEAL |
|---|---|
| Manufacturer | GENERAL MOTORS CORP. |
| Mfr Report Date | 20050301 |
| NHTSA Campaign ID | 07V589000 |
| Summary | ON CERTAIN PASSENGER VEHICLES, THE REAR AXLE PINION SEAL DOES NOT MEET ALL OF THE SPECIFICATIONS AND MAY EXPERIENCE A FLUID LEAK. |
| Consequence | A REAR DIFFERENTIAL FAILURE MAY CAUSE LOSS OF MOTIVE POWER AND POSSIBLY LOSS OF CONTROL INCREASING THE RISK OF A CRASH. |
| Remedy | DEALERS WILL REPLACE THE PINION SEAL FREE OF CHARGE. THE RECALL BEGAN ON FEBRUARY 1, 2008. OWNERS MAY CONTACT CADILLAC AT 1-800-458-8006 OR HTTP://WWW.CADILLAC.COM; PONTIAC AT 1-800-620-7668 OR HTTP://WWW.PONTIAC.COM; AND SATURN AT 1-800-972-8876 OR HTTP://WWW.SATURN.COM. |
| Notes | GM RECALL NO. 07204.CUSTOMERS 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 SAFERCAR.GOV. |
| Component | FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:DELIVERY |
|---|---|
| Manufacturer | GENERAL MOTORS CORP. |
| Mfr Report Date | 20050401 |
| NHTSA Campaign ID | 06V020000 |
| Summary | CERTAIN VEHICLES EQUIPPED WITH V6 ENGINES MAY HAVE A CONDITION WHERE FUEL IS NO LONGER SUPPLIED TO THE ENGINE. THIS CONDITION OCCURS WITHOUT THE ILLUMINATION OF THE FUEL LEVEL LOW INDICATOR LIGHT OR THE WARNING CHIME. |
| Consequence | IF THE ENGINE STOPS RUNNING, THE OPERATOR WILL NOT BE ABLE TO RESTART THE VEHICLE WHICH COULD INCREASE THE RISK OF A CRASH. |
| Remedy | DEALERS WILL REPROGRAM THE ELECTRONIC CONTROL MODULE (ECM) WITH NEW SOFTWARE FREE OF CHARGE. OWNERS WERE NOTIFIED IN DECEMBER 2005 AND ASKED TO MAINTAIN AT LEAST 1/4 OF A TANK FUEL LEVEL TO AVOID THIS CONDITION UNTIL THE PARTS ARE AVAILABLE. THE PARTS ARE NOW AVAILABLE, OWNER RENOTIFICATION BEGAN ON MARCH 23, 2006. OWNERS MAY CONTACT CADILLAC AT 1-866-982-2339. |
| Notes | GM RECALL NO. 05111.CUSTOMERS 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 SAFERCAR.GOV. |
Data updated January 2023
2005 Averages
| Avg. Household Income : | $46,326 |
| Avg. Home : | $297,000 |
| Avg. Gallon of Gas : | $2.24 |
| Total Car Production : | 11,946,653 |
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What are the dimension and mechanical specifications of the 2005 Cadillac STS?
Q: What is the wheelbase size of the 2005 Cadillac STS? A: The 2005 Cadillac STS has a wheelbase size of 116.40 inches.Q: What is the length of the 2005 Cadillac STS? A: The 2005 Cadillac STS has a length of 196.30 inches.Q: What is the width of the 2005 Cadillac STS? A: The 2005 Cadillac STS has a width of 72.60 inches.Q: How much headroom does the 2005 Cadillac STS have?A: The 2005 Cadillac STS has 38.70 inches of headroom.Q: How much legroom does the 2005 Cadillac STS have?A: The 2005 Cadillac STS has legroom of 42.60 inches.Q: What is the 2005 Cadillac STS's towing capacity?A: The 2005 Cadillac STS has a towing capaicty of 1000.00 lbs.Q: What is the bodystyle of the 2005 Cadillac STS? A: The 2005 Cadillac STS was a Sedan.Q: What engines did the 2005 Cadillac STS have? A: The 2005 Cadillac STS had the following engine options: V 6 (3564 cc | 217.5 cu in. | 3.6 L.) with 255 BHP (187.68 KW) @ 6200 RPM and 252 Ft-Lbs (342 NM) @ 3200 RPM V 8 (4572 cc | 279.0 cu in. | 4.6 L.) with 320 BHP (235.52 KW) @ 6400 RPM and 315 Ft-Lbs (427 NM) @ 4400 RPM Q: What transmissions did the 2005 Cadillac STS have? A: The 2005 Cadillac STS had the following gearbox options: 5 speed Automatic Hydra-Matic 5L40-E, 5 speed Automatic Hydra-Matic 5L50-E.
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Q: What is the wheelbase size of the 2005 Cadillac STS? A: The 2005 Cadillac STS has a wheelbase size of 116.40 inches.Q: What is the length of the 2005 Cadillac STS? A: The 2005 Cadillac STS has a length of 196.30 inches.Q: What is the width of the 2005 Cadillac STS? A: The 2005 Cadillac STS has a width of 72.60 inches.Q: How much headroom does the 2005 Cadillac STS have?A: The 2005 Cadillac STS has 38.70 inches of headroom.Q: How much legroom does the 2005 Cadillac STS have?A: The 2005 Cadillac STS has legroom of 42.60 inches.Q: What is the 2005 Cadillac STS's towing capacity?A: The 2005 Cadillac STS has a towing capaicty of 1000.00 lbs.Q: What is the bodystyle of the 2005 Cadillac STS? A: The 2005 Cadillac STS was a Sedan.Q: What engines did the 2005 Cadillac STS have? A: The 2005 Cadillac STS had the following engine options: V 6 (3564 cc | 217.5 cu in. | 3.6 L.) with 255 BHP (187.68 KW) @ 6200 RPM and 252 Ft-Lbs (342 NM) @ 3200 RPMSimilarly Sized Vehicles
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