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| Dimensionally, the 2008 Cadillac CTS is 191.6 inches (4766 mm) long, 72.5 inches (1841 mm) wide and 58 inches (1472 mm) in height. Wheelbase is 113.4 inches (2880 mm) with a front/rear track of 61.8 / 62.0 inches (1575 / 1585 mm). | |
The upper instrument panel and door trim surfaces are hand-cut, sewn and wrapped by an expert craftsmen. French stitching is used throughout the interior, including the upper instrument panel, door inserts, seats and the shifter boot. The integrated center stack comes with either a satin metallic finish or genuine Sapele wood. Heated and ventilated seats incorporate a new “thin-seat” technology for maximum occupant comfort and enhanced rear-seat leg, knee and foot room. |
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| With direct injection, fuel is delivered directly to the combustion chamber to create a more complete burn of the air/fuel mixture. Less fuel is required to produce horsepower. The application of gasoline direct-injection technology on the 3.6L VVT engine contributes greatly to a 15-percent increase in horsepower; 8-percent increase in torque, and 3-percent improvement in brake-specific fuel consumption. Additionally, the application of direct injection reduces cold-start hydrocarbon emissions by 25 percent. | |
New 3.6L V-6 VVT (top-level engine option) and six-speed automatic transmission joins the powertrain lineup The 2008 Cadillac CTS features GM’s new 3.6L direct-injection V-6 VVT engine, delivering an estimated 300 horsepower and 270 lb.-ft. of torque. Two transmissions are available: an Aisin six-speed manual or the new Hydra-Matic 6L50 six-speed automatic. The current 3.6L VVT engine that produces 258 horsepower and 252 lb.-ft of torque will serve as the base engine in North America and will be available in rear and all-wheel-drive layouts. The 2.8L VVT engine will be available only on rear-drive export models of the CTS. The all-aluminum, 60-degree DOHC, four-valve-per-cylinder engine develops 210 horsepower at 6500 rpm and 194 lb.-ft. of torque at 3200 rpm. The 2008 Cadillac CTS features a greatly revised chassis featuring a two-inch wider track and is available in both rear and all-wheel-drive configurations. New for CTS is a tower-to-tower brace that adds cross-car stiffness and enhances the overall steering feel. This is an innovation from the high-performance CTS-V model that has been modified and adapted for use in the 2008 CTS. The redesigned CTS features standard 17-by-8-inch aluminum wheels paired with Michelin H-rated (P235/55R17) all-season radials. The optional performance suspension includes an 18- by- 8.5-inch wheel with the all-new Michelin Pilot Sport 2 (P235/50R18) tire that can either be V- or Y- (summer) rated.
Integrated iPod/MP3 capability - The center console of the CTS is tailored for MP3 players. iPods or other digital music devices can be charged via a USB port, which also enables playlists to appear on the car’s touch-screen and steering wheel controls. Adaptive forward lighting system - When equipped with the uplevel high-intensity discharge (HID) headlamps, the CTS also includes an advanced forward lighting system that automatically adjusts headlamp direction for improved nighttime driving visibility. Easy Key™ system with Smart Remote Start - The optional Easy Key™ system enables passive vehicle and trunk entry and keyless ignition via a personalized keyless fob. With the fob in a pocket or purse, a person can approach a locked vehicle, pull the door handle and open the door or trunk. The optional Smart Remote Start system – which operates from as far as 200 feet – not only starts the vehicle via fob activation, but also activates the climate control and the optional heated and cooled seats, depending on temperatures outside and inside the car. Bose 5.1 Cabin Surround™ audio system - 300-watt, 10-speaker system. The base audio system is also a Bose unit, and will include an eight-speaker arrangement. DVD-based navigation with telescoping touch-screen - The DVD-based navigation system conducts route calculation 30 percent faster than current systems and provides outstanding clarity enabled by 800- by 480 pixel resolution. Hand-crafted luxury in the cabin; focus on quality throughout - The 2008 Cadillac CTS incorporates a hand-crafted luxury interior that brings Cadillac tradition into the modern world of the luxury sports sedan. |
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