Cadillac CTS I (2003–2007)

The Cadillac CTS I was offered with 10 gasoline engine versions, from 181 to 405 hp, built 2003–2007.

Cadillac CTS (illustrative photo) Enlarge
Production years2003–2007
Body styleSedan
Doors5 – 4
Length190.1 in (4,828 mm) – 191.5 in (4,864 mm)
Width70.7 in (1,795 mm) – 70.6 in (1,793 mm)
Height56.7 in (1,441 mm) – 57.3 in (1,455 mm)
Cargo volume12.7 cu ft (360 l)
Fuel tank17.4 gal (66 l)

All Cadillac CTS I engines

EngineYearsFuelPowerTorque0–62 mphTop speedCombinedDrive
2.6i V6 24V L (181 hp)2003–2007Gasoline181 hp (133 kW)181 lb-ft (245 Nm)9.3 s139 mph (223 km/h)Rear-wheel drive
2.6i V6 24V L (181 hp) Automatic2003–2007Gasoline181 hp (133 kW)181 lb-ft (245 Nm)9.7 s128 mph (206 km/h)Rear-wheel drive
2.8i V6 24V (215 hp)2003–2007Gasoline215 hp (158 kW)193 lb-ft (262 Nm)8.2 s140 mph (226 km/h)Rear-wheel drive
2.8i V6 24V (215 hp) Automatic2003–2007Gasoline215 hp (158 kW)193 lb-ft (262 Nm)8.4 s140 mph (225 km/h)Rear-wheel drive
3.2i V6 24V (223 hp)2003–2007Gasoline223 hp (164 kW)218 lb-ft (296 Nm)7.4 s148 mph (238 km/h)Rear-wheel drive
3.2i V6 24V (223 hp) Automatic2003–2007Gasoline223 hp (164 kW)218 lb-ft (296 Nm)7.7 s143 mph (230 km/h)Rear-wheel drive
3.6i V6 24V (258 hp)2003–2007Gasoline258 hp (190 kW)255 lb-ft (346 Nm)7 s145 mph (233 km/h)Rear-wheel drive
3.6i V6 24V (258 hp) Automatic2003–2007Gasoline258 hp (190 kW)255 lb-ft (346 Nm)7 s149 mph (240 km/h)Rear-wheel drive
V 5.7 i V8 (405 hp)2004–2007Gasoline405 hp (298 kW)395 lb-ft (536 Nm)4.6 s155 mph (250 km/h)Rear-wheel drive
V 6.0 i V8 (405 hp)2004–2007Gasoline405 hp (298 kW)395 lb-ft (536 Nm)4.6 s163 mph (262 km/h)Rear-wheel drive

Figures are the manufacturer's, mostly for the European versions, and can vary with equipment. Fuel economy is converted from the European test (l/100 km) to US mpg, so it reads higher than an EPA rating. Engines with a link have their own spec sheet.

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