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Cadillac STS 4.6 V8

General information

ModelCadillac STS 4.6 V8
Year2005
CategoryMidsize family cars
Rating62 out of 100. Show full rating and compare with other cars

Main features, safety and ecconomy

Engine size4565 ccm (278.56 cubic inches)
Fuel typeGasoline, unleaded 95
Fuel city driving13.8 litres/100 km (17.00 miles per gallon)
Fuel mixed driving11.8 litres/100 km (20.00 miles per gallon)
Fuel highway driving9.1 litres/100 km (25.99 miles per gallon)
Seats5
DriveRear wheels
TransmissionAutomatic, 5-speed
Airbags6. Front airbags. Side airbags.

Engine and transmission

Engine locationFront, longitudinal
Displacement4565 ccm (278.56 cubic inches)
Engine typeV8
Max power325.00 PS (239 kW or 321 HP) at 6400 Rev. per min.
Max torque427.00 Nm (43.5 kgf-m or 315.0 ft.lbs) at 4400 Rev. per min.
Compression10.5:1
Bore x stroke93.1 x 84.0 mm (3.7 x 3.3 inches)
Fuel systemInjection
Valves per cylinder4
Fuel controlDouble overhead cam (DOHC)
GearboxAutomatic, 5-speed

Speed and acceleration

0-100 km/h (0-62 mph)6.2 seconds
Power/weight ratio0.1789 PS/kg

Exterior and interior

Chassis typeSedan/saloon
Max no. of doors4
Leg room front1090 mm (42.9 inches)
Passenger space2945 litres (778 gallons)
Cargo space464 litres (123 gallons)

Steering, brakes and tires

SteeringTraction control. Electronic stabilasation program (ESP).
Turn circle12 m (488.2 inches)
Front brakesVentilated disks
Rear brakesVentilated disks
Brake detailsAntiblocking system (ABS).
Front suspensionIndependent
Rear suspensionIndependent

Dimensions and weight

Weight1817 kg (4,005.8 pounds)
Overall length4990 mm (196.5 inches)
Overall width1850 mm (72.8 inches)
Overall height1470 mm (57.9 inches)
Wheelbase2960 mm (116.5 inches)
Fuel capacity66.0 litres (17.44 gallons)

Other specifications

Country of originUSA
Aprox price as new USD47115
Aprox price as new EUR58010
Service interval15,000 km
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