Cadillac CTS I 3.6i V6 24V (258 Hp) Automatic

Cadillac CTS:

The Cadillac CTS is a luxury car, manufactured and marketed by General Motors from 2003 until 2019 across three generations.
Initially available as a 4-door sedan using the GM Sigma platform, GM offered the second generation CTS in 4-door sedan, 2-door coupe, and 5-door sport wagon, and the third generation as a sedan, using a stretched version of the GM Alpha platform. High performance sedan variants were offered for each generation, as the CTS-V—with wagon and coupe variants offered for the second generation....(Read more on Wikipedia)

I Overview:

Cadillac CTS (I). With 346 Nm of torque, it offers ample pulling power. With a weight of 1722 kg, it falls in the mid‑range. Rear‑wheel drive offers dynamic handling and sporty feedback. Acceleration is good (0–100 km/h in 7 s). The top speed reaches 240 km/h. A four-door car with a separate trunk, ideal for families and daily commuting. Seating for 5 makes it ideal for daily use.

People's Opinions:

Our robots surveyed the comments on Reddit to find out people's satisfaction with Cadillac CTS. About 183 comments were scanned, 38 comments (20.77% of the total comments) were positive, compared to 12 negative comments (6.56% of the total comments). The remaining 133 comments were neutral (did not mention any praise or criticism) (%neutralPercentag%% of the total comments), and thus it received a rating of 1 stars out of 5.

Cadillac CTS

Pros and Cons:

Pros:

• Decent ICE-only acceleration: 7 sec.
• Decent 0–100 km/h time: 7 sec.
• Good weight-to-torque: ≈ 200 Nm/tonne.
• Rear-wheel drive for balanced handling.
• Independent suspension (front: Double wishbone, rear: Transverse stabilizer) for comfort and handling.
• Ventilated front brakes improve stopping power under load.
• Rack-and-pinion steering for precise control.
• ABS improves braking safety.
• Reasonable curb weight (1722 kg).

Cons:

• Low specific output ( 72.4 hp/L) suggests less efficient ICE tuning.
• Basic or outdated ICE technology.
• Weak weight-to-power: ≈ 149.3 hp/tonne.
• Limited trunk space: 430 L.
• Low payload capacity:438 kg.
• Older generation (ended production 2007 ); may lack latest tech.

Based on the pros and cons, the car is rated 3/5

Specifications:

General:

  Brand: Cadillac
  Model: CTS
  Generation: I
  Modification (Engine): 3.6i V6 24V (258 Hp) Automatic
  Start of production: 2003
  End of production: 2007
  Powertrain Architecture: Internal Combustion engine
  Body type: Sedan
  Seats: 5
  Doors: 4

Engine:

  Power: 258 Hp @ 6200 rpm.
  Power per litre: 72.4 Hp/l
  Torque: 346 Nm @ 3200 rpm.
  Engine Model/Code: LY7
  Engine displacement: 3564
  Number of cylinders: 6
  Engine configuration: V-engine
  Number of valves per cylinder: 4
  Fuel injection system: Multi-port manifold injection
  Engine aspiration: Naturally aspirated engine
  Engine oil capacity: 5.7 l
  Coolant: 11.3 l
  Engine layout: Front, Longitudinal
  Cylinder Bore: 94 mm
  Piston Stroke: 85.6 mm
  Compression ratio: 10.2:1

Performance:

  Fuel Type: Petrol (Gasoline)
  Fuel consumption (economy) - urban: 16.6 l/100 km
  Fuel consumption (economy) - extra urban: 8.7 l/100 km
  Acceleration 0 - 100 km/h: 7 sec
  Acceleration 0 - 62 mph: 7 sec
  Maximum speed: 240 km/h
  Weight-to-power ratio: 6.7 kg/Hp, 149.8 Hp/tonne
  Weight-to-torque ratio: 5 kg/Nm, 200.9 Nm/tonne
  Acceleration 0 - 60 mph: 6.7 sec

Space:

  Kerb Weight: 1722
  Max. weight: 2160
  Max load: 438
  Trunk (boot) space - maximum: 430 l
  Trunk (boot) space - minimum: 360 l
  Fuel tank capacity: 66 l

Size:

  Length: 4828 mm
  Width: 1793 mm
  Height: 1440 mm
  Wheelbase: 2880 mm
  Front track: 1524 mm
  Rear (Back) track: 1524 mm

Powertrain:

  Drivetrain Architecture: The Internal combustion engine (ICE) drives the rear wheels of the vehicle.
  Drive wheel: Rear wheel drive
  Number of gears: 5
  Transmission type: Automatic
  Front brakes: Ventilated discs
  Rear brakes: Disc
  Assisting systems: ABS (Anti-lock braking system)
  Steering type: Steering rack and pinion
  Power steering: Hydraulic Steering
  Tires size: 225/50 R17
  Wheel rims size: 7.5J x 17
  Front suspension: Double wishbone
  Rear suspension: Transverse stabilizer

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