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WWW.CADILLAC.CAR-DIR.COM - CADILLAC, CADILLAC CHICAGO, CADILLAC LOS ANGELES, CADILLAC HOUSTON, CADILLAC DETROIT, CADILLAC DALLAS. - Atlanta Cadillac. Powertrains and Performance The 2008 Cadillac CTS is available with one of two V6 engines.
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| Atlanta Cadillac Standard power comes from last years optional 3.6liter V6 generating 258 hp and 252 poundfeet of torque while the available new 3.6liter direct injection (DI) V6 puts out 304 hp and 273 lbft of torque. In performance testing this engine produced a 060mph time of 6.5 seconds. |
| Cadillac New York A sixspeed manual transmission is standard with the base engine and a sixspeed automatic is available. Atlanta Cadillac. The DI engine has the automatic as standard and the manual as optional. |
| Cadillac Fort Worth The CTS is offered in both rearwheel and allwheeldrive configurations. Note that allwheeldrive models come only with the 258horse V6 and sixspeed automatic. Cadillac New York. Both engines get virtually the same gas mileage with 18 mpg city and 26 mpg highway for the base engine and 1726 mpg for the DI engine. |
| Cadillac Philadelphia For more Performance Data see our Specifications page. Safety The CTS features all of the expected latest safety equipment including antilock disc brakes traction control stability control frontseat side airbags fulllength side curtain airbags and GMs OnStar emergency communications system. Cadillac Fort Worth. For more Safety information see our Safety page. |
| Cadillac Phoenix Interior Design and Special Features The cabin of the redesigned Cadillac CTS is substantially improved over its predecessor and is a much more inviting place to spend time. Atlanta Cadillac. Materials are high in quality and the level of detailing in this car is comparable to the top import nameplates. |
| Cadillac Escalade Plus its pleasing mix of available wood accents and tasteful alloy trim make the CTS interior one of the most elegant designs in its class. A new telescoping steering column gives the driver a bit more space while thinner front seatbacks and a slightly stretched cabin add to the CTSs already roomy backseat. Atlanta Cadillac. The screen of the optional navigation system retracts into the dash but leaves the top inch visible as the touchscreen display for audio and climate systems a slick touch. |
| Cadillac Orange County Another is the 40GB hard drive included with the premium Bose surround sound audio system that stores digital music and includes an iPod integration interface. Atlanta Cadillac. With this setup AMFM and satellite radio can also be rewound paused and resumed in a TiVolike manner. |
| Cadillac Tampa There are a few quibbles however. Rearseat entry and exit can be a bit tricky due to a low rear roofline and loading bulky items into the 13.6cubic foot trunk is hampered by a very short deck. Atlanta Cadillac. For more Interior Features information see our Specifications page. |
| Cadillac Riverside Driving Impressions On the road the benefit of the additional track width is readily apparent as the 2008 Cadillac CTS is more stable and copes better with quick directional changes and weight transfer. The steering is still a bit too light for a sport sedan but its more precise than before. Overall the Cadillac offers an excellent ride and handling balance that will give the Europeans a run for their money. Atlanta Cadillac. That said the CTS is larger than its likepriced competitors however and with a curb weight of almost 4000 pounds lacks the nimbleness of cars like the 3 Series G35 and IS 350. |
| Cadillac Oakland, Cadillac San Diego The new 304hp directinjection V6 certainly feels strong but in acceleration this CTS isnt quite as quick as other 300plushp cars in its class. Atlanta Cadillac. The 258hp base V6 and automatic transmission should still be very adequate for most consumers. Cadillac Fort Worth. The automatic is quickshifting and can be manually controlled with a consolemounted shifter. Cadillac Philadelphia. The standard sport mode automatically holds onto revs longer during spirited driving and will downshift while braking. Atlanta Cadillac. A major enhancement to the CTS lineup is its allwheeldrive option which makes this Cadillac a viable option even in Northern states. |
