Cadillac CTS: generations and engines

The Cadillac CTS was built from 2003 to 2019 in 5 generations, with 41 engine versions in our catalog (sedan, station wagon, coupe). Pick a generation to see its engines, horsepower and fuel economy.

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Production years2003–2019

Generations5

Engine versions41

Power181–649 hp

Body stylesSedan, Station wagon, Coupe

FuelGasoline

Timeline

Cadillac CTS generations

2003–2007
Cadillac CTS I
- Sedan
- Gasoline
10 engine versions 181–405 hp
Generation specs
2008–2014
Cadillac CTS II
- Sedan
- Gasoline
10 engine versions 211–564 hp
Generation specs
2010–2014
Cadillac CTS II Sport Wagon
- Station wagon
- Gasoline
6 engine versions 273–564 hp
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2011–2014
Cadillac CTS II Coupe
- Coupe
- Gasoline
5 engine versions 304–564 hp
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2014–2019
Cadillac CTS III
- Sedan
- Gasoline
10 engine versions 272–649 hp
Engines below

Specs

Cadillac CTS engines

The manufacturer's figures for each engine version: horsepower, torque, 0–62 mph, top speed and combined fuel economy.

Cadillac CTS II Sport Wagon2010–2014 · 6 engine versions

Engine	Years	Fuel	Power	Torque
3.0 V6 (273 hp) AWD Automatic	2010–2014	Gasoline	273 hp (201 kW)	223 lb-ft (302 Nm)
3.0 V6 (273 hp) Automatic	2010–2014	Gasoline	273 hp (201 kW)	223 lb-ft (302 Nm)
3.6 V6 (322 hp) AWD Automatic	2010–2014	Gasoline	322 hp (237 kW)	275 lb-ft (373 Nm)
3.6 V6 (322 hp) Automatic	2010–2014	Gasoline	322 hp (237 kW)	275 lb-ft (373 Nm)
V 6.2 V8 (564 hp)	2011–2014	Gasoline	564 hp (415 kW)	551 lb-ft (747 Nm)
V 6.2 V8 (564 hp) Automatic	2011–2014	Gasoline	564 hp (415 kW)	551 lb-ft (747 Nm)

Cadillac CTS II Coupe2011–2014 · 5 engine versions

Engine	Years	Fuel	Power	Torque	0–62 mph	Top speed
3.6 V6 (322 hp) AWD Automatic	2011–2014	Gasoline	322 hp (237 kW)	275 lb-ft (373 Nm)	6.7 s	140 mph (225 km/h)
3.6 V6 (322 hp) Automatic	2011–2014	Gasoline	322 hp (237 kW)	275 lb-ft (373 Nm)	6.3 s	150 mph (241 km/h)
3.6 V6 VVT (304 hp)	2011–2014	Gasoline	304 hp (224 kW)	370*5200 Nm
V 6.2 V8 (564 hp)	2011–2014	Gasoline	564 hp (415 kW)	551 lb-ft (747 Nm)
V 6.2 V8 (564 hp) Automatic	2011–2014	Gasoline	564 hp (415 kW)	551 lb-ft (747 Nm)

Cadillac CTS III2014–2019 · 10 engine versions

Engine	Years	Fuel	Power	Torque	0–62 mph	Top speed
2.0 (272 hp) AWD Automatic	2014–2019	Gasoline	272 hp (200 kW)	295 lb-ft (400 Nm)	6.8 s	155 mph (250 km/h)
2.0 (272 hp) Automatic	2014–2019	Gasoline	272 hp (200 kW)	295 lb-ft (400 Nm)	6.8 s	155 mph (250 km/h)
2.0 (276 hp) AWD Automatic	2014–2019	Gasoline	276 hp (203 kW)	295 lb-ft (400 Nm)	6.8 s	155 mph (250 km/h)
2.0 (276 hp) Automatic	2014–2019	Gasoline	276 hp (203 kW)	295 lb-ft (400 Nm)	6.8 s	155 mph (250 km/h)
3.6 V6 (325 hp) AWD Automatic	2014–2019	Gasoline	325 hp (239 kW)	275 lb-ft (373 Nm)
3.6 V6 (325 hp) Automatic	2014–2019	Gasoline	325 hp (239 kW)	275 lb-ft (373 Nm)
3.6 V6 (340 hp) AWD Automatic	2014–2019	Gasoline	340 hp (250 kW)	285 lb-ft (386 Nm)	6.7 s	174 mph (280 km/h)
3.6 V6 (340 hp) Automatic	2014–2019	Gasoline	340 hp (250 kW)	285 lb-ft (386 Nm)
3.6 V6 (426 hp) Automatic	2014–2019	Gasoline	426 hp (313 kW)	430 lb-ft (583 Nm)
V 6.2 V8 (649 hp) Automatic	2016–2019	Gasoline	649 hp (477 kW)	631 lb-ft (855 Nm)	3.7 s	200 mph (322 km/h)

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