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Cadillac STS

General information

ModelCadillac STS
Year2008
CategoryLarge/luxury cars
Rating61.7 out of 100. Show full rating and compare with other cars

Main features, safety and ecconomy

Engine size3564 ccm (217.48 cubic inches)
Fuel typeGasoline, unleaded 95
Fuel city driving13.8 litres/100 km (17.00 miles per gallon)
Fuel mixed driving12.5 litres/100 km (18.82 miles per gallon)
Fuel highway driving9.8 litres/100 km (24.00 miles per gallon)
Seats5
Drive4WD
TransmissionAutomatic, 6-speed
Airbags6. Front airbags. Side airbags.

Engine and transmission

Engine locationFront
Displacement3564 ccm (217.48 cubic inches)
Engine typeV6
Max power306.00 PS (225 kW or 302 HP) at 6300 Rev. per min.
Max torque368.83 Nm (37.6 kgf-m or 272.0 ft.lbs) at 5200 Rev. per min.
Compression11.3:1
Bore x stroke94.1 x 85.6 mm (3.7 x 3.4 inches)
Fuel systemInjection
Valves per cylinder4
Fuel controlDouble overhead cam (DOHC)
Lubrication systemWet sump
Cooling systemLiquid
GearboxAutomatic, 6-speed

Speed and acceleration

0-100 km/h (0-62 mph)7.4 seconds
Power/weight ratio0.1962 PS/kg

Exterior and interior

Chassis typeSedan/saloon
Max no. of doors4
Leg room front1090 mm (42.9 inches)
Passenger space2888 litres (763 gallons)
Cargo space396 litres (105 gallons)
Optional cargo space464 litres (123 gallons)
Aerodynamic dragcoefisient0.3

Steering, brakes and tires

SteeringTraction control. Electronic stabilasation program (ESP). Traction control Traction control
Turn circle12 m (476.4 inches)
Front brakesVentilated disks
Rear brakesVentilated disks
Brake detailsAntilocking brake system (ABS). Antilocking brake system Antilocking brake system
Front suspensionIndependent

Dimensions and weight

Weight1560 kg (3,439.2 pounds)
Max weight with load1802 kg (3,972.7 pounds)
Towing weight454 kg (1,000.9 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 capacity64.0 litres (16.91 gallons)

Other specifications

Country of originUSA
Aprox price as new USD42650
Aprox price as new EUR47120
Service interval15,000 km
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