Segment: Medium
Production years: 2002, 2003, 2004, 2005, 2006, 2007
In the search for a new trend, Cadillac launched the 2003 CTS after an intensive development on the Nurburgring race-track. The design was radically changed from what it was known before.
The car looked fresh and ready to tackle the BMW 5-Series and the Mercedes-Benz E-Class. It was not that old-school looking car. The Cadillac management finally understood that young customers won't buy a car that looked old even when it was new. The CTS changed that and the Origami Style was a bad surprise for the older customers and good news for the younger ones.
With its vertical headlights and wedge-shaped bodywork, the CTS looked stylish and modern. The square scoops in the bumper were filled with fog-lights and parking lights. The grille started to feature a vague V-shape on the bottom. Viewed from the sides, the raked A- and C-pillars evoked a more dynamic profile.
Inside, the faux-wood trims on the steering wheel, center console, center stack, and door panels looked good. In that department, Cadillac had good designers and knew their job. The audio system featured a tape-player and a CD-Changer. There was enough room both in the front and on the back seat.
The car was engineered with help from the Opel engineers, who knew how to build a car by European standards. Since the CTS replaced the Catera (which was a re-badged Opel Omega with more chrome on it), the result had to be over that. The CTS was offered with a better suspension and drivetrain. A self-leveling rear suspension was offered as an option.
ENGINE SPECS - 2.6L V6 5AT RWD (178 HP) | |
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Cylinders: | V6 |
Displacement: | 2597 cm3 |
Power: | 133 KW @ 6000 RPM 181 HP @ 6000 RPM 178 BHP @ 6000 RPM |
Torque: | 171 lb-ft @ 3400 RPM 232 Nm @ 3400 RPM |
Fuel System: | Multipoint Injection |
Fuel: | Gasoline |
Fuel capacity: | 17.4 gallons (65.9 L) |
PERFORMANCE SPECS | |
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Top Speed: | 128 mph (206 km/h) |
Acceleration 0-62 Mph (0-100 kph): | 9.7 s |
TRANSMISSION SPECS | |
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Drive Type: | Rear Wheel Drive |
Gearbox: | 5-speed automatic |
BRAKES SPECS | |
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Front: | Ventilated Discs |
Rear: | Discs |
TIRES SPECS | |
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Tire Size: | 225/55 HR 16 |
DIMENSIONS | |
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Length: | 190.1 in (4829 mm) |
Width: | 70.7 in (1796 mm) |
Height: | 56.7 in (1440 mm) |
Front/rear Track: | 60/60 in (1,524/1,524 mm) |
Wheelbase: | 113.4 in (2880 mm) |
Ground Clearance: | 5.9 in (150 mm) |
Cargo Volume: | 14.7 cuFT (416 L) |
WEIGHT SPECS | |
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Unladen Weight: | 3803 lbs (1725 kg) |
Gross Weight Limit: | 4685 lbs (2125 kg) |
FUEL ECONOMY (NEDC) | |
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City: | 16.3 mpg US (14.4 L/100Km) |
Highway: | 27.4 mpg US (8.6 L/100Km) |
Combined: | 22 mpg US (10.7 L/100Km) |
CO2 Emissions: | 254 g/km |
ENGINE SPECS - 2.6L V6 5MT RWD (178 HP) | |
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Cylinders: | V6 |
Displacement: | 2597 cm3 |
Power: | 133 KW @ 6000 RPM 181 HP @ 6000 RPM 178 BHP @ 6000 RPM |
Torque: | 171 lb-ft @ 3400 RPM 232 Nm @ 3400 RPM |
Fuel System: | Multipoint Injection |
Fuel: | Gasoline |
Fuel capacity: | 17.4 gallons (65.9 L) |
PERFORMANCE SPECS | |
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Top Speed: | 139 mph (224 km/h) |
Acceleration 0-62 Mph (0-100 kph): | 9.3 s |
TRANSMISSION SPECS | |
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Drive Type: | Rear Wheel Drive |
Gearbox: | 5-speed manual |
BRAKES SPECS | |
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Front: | Ventilated Discs |
Rear: | Discs |
TIRES SPECS | |
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Tire Size: | 225/55 HR 16 |
DIMENSIONS | |
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Length: | 190.1 in (4829 mm) |
Width: | 70.7 in (1796 mm) |
Height: | 56.7 in (1440 mm) |
Front/rear Track: | 60/60 in (1,524/1,524 mm) |
Wheelbase: | 113.4 in (2880 mm) |
Ground Clearance: | 5.9 in (150 mm) |
Cargo Volume: | 14.7 cuFT (416 L) |
WEIGHT SPECS | |
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Unladen Weight: | 3781.6 lbs (1715 kg) |
Gross Weight Limit: | 4674.6 lbs (2120 kg) |
FUEL ECONOMY (NEDC) | |
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City: | 17.3 mpg US (13.6 L/100Km) |
Highway: | 28.7 mpg US (8.2 L/100Km) |
Combined: | 22.8 mpg US (10.3 L/100Km) |
CO2 Emissions: | 242 g/km |
ENGINE SPECS - 2.8L V6 5AT RWD (212 HP) | |
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Cylinders: | V6 |
Displacement: | 2792 cm3 |
Power: | 158 KW @ 7000 RPM 215 HP @ 7000 RPM 212 BHP @ 7000 RPM |
Torque: | 193 lb-ft @ 3300 RPM 262 Nm @ 3300 RPM |
Fuel System: | Multipoint Injection |
Fuel: | Gasoline |
Fuel capacity: | 17.4 gallons (65.9 L) |
PERFORMANCE SPECS | |
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Top Speed: | 140 mph (225 km/h) |
Acceleration 0-62 Mph (0-100 kph): | 8.4 s |
TRANSMISSION SPECS | |
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Drive Type: | Rear Wheel Drive |
Gearbox: | 5-speed automatic |
BRAKES SPECS | |
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Front: | Ventilated Discs |
Rear: | Discs |
TIRES SPECS | |
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Tire Size: | 225/55R16 - 225/50R17 |
DIMENSIONS | |
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Length: | 190.1 in (4829 mm) |
Width: | 70.7 in (1796 mm) |
Height: | 56.7 in (1440 mm) |
Front/rear Track: | 60/60 in (1,524/1,524 mm) |
Wheelbase: | 113.4 in (2880 mm) |
Ground Clearance: | 5.9 in (150 mm) |
Cargo Volume: | 14.7 cuFT (416 L) |
WEIGHT SPECS | |
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Unladen Weight: | 3710 lbs (1683 kg) |
Gross Weight Limit: | 4762 lbs (2160 kg) |
FUEL ECONOMY (NEDC) | |
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City: | 13.8 mpg US (17 L/100Km) |
Highway: | 27 mpg US (8.7 L/100Km) |
Combined: | 20.1 mpg US (11.7 L/100Km) |
CO2 Emissions: | 278 g/km |
ENGINE SPECS - 2.8L V6 5MT RWD (212 HP) | |
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Cylinders: | V6 |
Displacement: | 2792 cm3 |
Power: | 158 KW @ 7000 RPM 215 HP @ 7000 RPM 212 BHP @ 7000 RPM |
Torque: | 193 lb-ft @ 3300 RPM 262 Nm @ 3300 RPM |
Fuel System: | Multipoint Injection |
Fuel: | Gasoline |
Fuel capacity: | 17.4 gallons (65.9 L) |
PERFORMANCE SPECS | |
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Top Speed: | 140.4 mph (226 km/h) |
Acceleration 0-62 Mph (0-100 kph): | 8.2 s |
TRANSMISSION SPECS | |
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Drive Type: | Rear Wheel Drive |
Gearbox: | 5-speed manual |
BRAKES SPECS | |
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Front: | Ventilated Discs |
Rear: | Discs |
TIRES SPECS | |
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Tire Size: | 225/55R16 - 225/50R17 |
DIMENSIONS | |
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Length: | 190.1 in (4829 mm) |
Width: | 70.7 in (1796 mm) |
Height: | 56.7 in (1440 mm) |
Front/rear Track: | 60/60 in (1,524/1,524 mm) |
Wheelbase: | 113.4 in (2880 mm) |
Ground Clearance: | 5.9 in (150 mm) |
Cargo Volume: | 14.7 cuFT (416 L) |
WEIGHT SPECS | |
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Unladen Weight: | 3759.5 lbs (1705 kg) |
Gross Weight Limit: | 4762.8 lbs (2160 kg) |
FUEL ECONOMY (NEDC) | |
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City: | 13.8 mpg US (17 L/100Km) |
Highway: | 26.4 mpg US (8.9 L/100Km) |
Combined: | 19.8 mpg US (11.9 L/100Km) |
CO2 Emissions: | 284 g/km |
ENGINE SPECS - 3.2L V6 5AT RWD (215 HP) | |
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Cylinders: | V6 |
Displacement: | 3175 cm3 |
Power: | 160.3 KW @ 6000 RPM 218 HP @ 6000 RPM 215 BHP @ 6000 RPM |
Torque: | 218 lb-ft @ 3400 RPM 296 Nm @ 3400 RPM |
Fuel System: | Multipoint Injection |
Fuel: | Gasoline |
Fuel capacity: | 17.4 gallons (65.9 L) |
PERFORMANCE SPECS | |
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Top Speed: | 143 mph (230 km/h) |
Acceleration 0-62 Mph (0-100 kph): | 7.7 s |
TRANSMISSION SPECS | |
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Drive Type: | Rear Wheel Drive |
Gearbox: | 5-speed automatic |
BRAKES SPECS | |
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Front: | Ventilated Discs |
Rear: | Discs |
TIRES SPECS | |
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Tire Size: | 225/55 HR 16 |
DIMENSIONS | |
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Length: | 190.1 in (4829 mm) |
Width: | 70.7 in (1796 mm) |
Height: | 56.7 in (1440 mm) |
Front/rear Track: | 60/60 in (1,524/1,524 mm) |
Wheelbase: | 113.4 in (2880 mm) |
Ground Clearance: | 5.9 in (150 mm) |
Cargo Volume: | 14.7 cuFT (416 L) |
WEIGHT SPECS | |
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Unladen Weight: | 3810 lbs (1728 kg) |
Gross Weight Limit: | 4685 lbs (2125 kg) |
FUEL ECONOMY (NEDC) | |
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City: | 14.3 mpg US (16.4 L/100Km) |
Highway: | 26.1 mpg US (9 L/100Km) |
Combined: | 20.1 mpg US (11.7 L/100Km) |
CO2 Emissions: | 276 g/km |
ENGINE SPECS - 3.2L V6 5MT RWD (215 HP) | |
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Cylinders: | V6 |
Displacement: | 3175 cm3 |
Power: | 160.3 KW @ 6000 RPM 218 HP @ 6000 RPM 215 BHP @ 6000 RPM |
Torque: | 218 lb-ft @ 3400 RPM 296 Nm @ 3400 RPM |
Fuel System: | Multipoint Injection |
Fuel: | Gasoline |
Fuel capacity: | 17.4 gallons (65.9 L) |
PERFORMANCE SPECS | |
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Top Speed: | 147.9 mph (238 km/h) |
Acceleration 0-62 Mph (0-100 kph): | 7.4 s |
TRANSMISSION SPECS | |
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Drive Type: | Rear Wheel Drive |
Gearbox: | 5-speed manual |
BRAKES SPECS | |
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Front: | Ventilated Discs |
Rear: | Discs |
TIRES SPECS | |
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Tire Size: | 225/55 HR 16 |
DIMENSIONS | |
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Length: | 190.1 in (4829 mm) |
Width: | 70.7 in (1796 mm) |
Height: | 56.7 in (1440 mm) |
Front/rear Track: | 60/60 in (1,524/1,524 mm) |
Wheelbase: | 113.4 in (2880 mm) |
Ground Clearance: | 5.9 in (150 mm) |
Cargo Volume: | 14.7 cuFT (416 L) |
WEIGHT SPECS | |
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Unladen Weight: | 3779 lbs (1714 kg) |
Gross Weight Limit: | 4685 lbs (2125 kg) |
FUEL ECONOMY (NEDC) | |
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City: | 15.8 mpg US (14.9 L/100Km) |
Highway: | 27 mpg US (8.7 L/100Km) |
Combined: | 21.4 mpg US (11 L/100Km) |
CO2 Emissions: | 261 g/km |
ENGINE SPECS - 3.6L V6 5AT RWD (253 HP) | |
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Cylinders: | V6 |
Displacement: | 3564 cm3 |
Power: | 189 KW @ 6200 RPM 257 HP @ 6200 RPM 253 BHP @ 6200 RPM |
Torque: | 251 lb-ft @ 3200 RPM 340 Nm @ 3200 RPM |
Fuel System: | Multipoint Injection |
Fuel: | Gasoline |
Fuel capacity: | 17.4 gallons (65.9 L) |
PERFORMANCE SPECS | |
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Top Speed: | 145 mph (233 km/h) |
Acceleration 0-62 Mph (0-100 kph): | 7 s |
TRANSMISSION SPECS | |
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Drive Type: | Rear Wheel Drive |
Gearbox: | 5-speed automatic |
BRAKES SPECS | |
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Front: | Ventilated Discs |
Rear: | Discs |
TIRES SPECS | |
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Tire Size: | 225/55R16 - 225/50R17 |
DIMENSIONS | |
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Length: | 190.1 in (4829 mm) |
Width: | 70.7 in (1796 mm) |
Height: | 56.7 in (1440 mm) |
Front/rear Track: | 60/60 in (1,524/1,524 mm) |
Wheelbase: | 113.4 in (2880 mm) |
Ground Clearance: | 5.9 in (150 mm) |
Cargo Volume: | 12.7 cuFT (360 L) |
WEIGHT SPECS | |
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Unladen Weight: | 3741 lbs (1697 kg) |
Gross Weight Limit: | 4762 lbs (2160 kg) |
FUEL ECONOMY (NEDC) | |
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City: | 14.2 mpg US (16.6 L/100Km) |
Highway: | 27 mpg US (8.7 L/100Km) |
Combined: | 20.3 mpg US (11.6 L/100Km) |
CO2 Emissions: | 275 g/km |
ENGINE SPECS - 3.6L V6 5MT RWD (253 HP) | |
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Cylinders: | V6 |
Displacement: | 3564 cm3 |
Power: | 189 KW @ 6200 RPM 257 HP @ 6200 RPM 253 BHP @ 6200 RPM |
Torque: | 251 lb-ft @ 3200 RPM 340 Nm @ 3200 RPM |
Fuel System: | Multipoint Injection |
Fuel: | Gasoline |
Fuel capacity: | 17.4 gallons (65.9 L) |
PERFORMANCE SPECS | |
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Top Speed: | 149.8 mph (241 km/h) |
Acceleration 0-62 Mph (0-100 kph): | 7 s |
TRANSMISSION SPECS | |
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Drive Type: | Rear Wheel Drive |
Gearbox: | 5-speed manual |
BRAKES SPECS | |
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Front: | Ventilated Discs |
Rear: | Discs |
TIRES SPECS | |
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Tire Size: | 225/55R16 - 225/50R17 |
DIMENSIONS | |
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Length: | 190.1 in (4829 mm) |
Width: | 70.7 in (1796 mm) |
Height: | 56.7 in (1440 mm) |
Front/rear Track: | 60/60 in (1,524/1,524 mm) |
Wheelbase: | 113.4 in (2880 mm) |
Ground Clearance: | 5.9 in (150 mm) |
Cargo Volume: | 12.7 cuFT (360 L) |
WEIGHT SPECS | |
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Unladen Weight: | 3761.7 lbs (1706 kg) |
Gross Weight Limit: | 4762.8 lbs (2160 kg) |
FUEL ECONOMY (NEDC) | |
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City: | 14.5 mpg US (16.2 L/100Km) |
Highway: | 27.7 mpg US (8.5 L/100Km) |
Combined: | 20.6 mpg US (11.4 L/100Km) |
CO2 Emissions: | 269 g/km |