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Cadillac CTS I 3.2i V6 24V (223 Hp)
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Cadillac CTS:
The Cadillac CTS is a luxury car, manufactured and marketed by General Motors from 2003 until 2019 across three generations.
Initially available as a 4-door sedan using the GM Sigma platform, GM offered the second generation CTS in 4-door sedan, 2-door coupe, and 5-door sport wagon, and the third generation as a sedan, using a stretched version of the GM Alpha platform. High performance sedan variants were offered for each generation, as the CTS-V—with wagon and coupe variants offered for the second generation....(Read more on Wikipedia)
I Overview:
Cadillac CTS (I). With 296 Nm of torque, it offers ample pulling power. With a weight of 1628 kg, it falls in the mid‑range. Rear‑wheel drive offers dynamic handling and sporty feedback. Acceleration is good (0–100 km/h in 7.4 s). The top speed reaches 238 km/h. A four-door car with a separate trunk, ideal for families and daily commuting. Seating for 5 makes it ideal for daily use.
The Cadillac CTS I was not tested by Euro NCAP. However, it performed reasonably well in contemporary US safety tests (NHTSA, IIHS) for its era, offering a solid safety package for its market.
3.2i V6 24V (223 Hp) Verdict:
Performance Verdict
This manual version of the 3.2i V6 offers a slightly more engaging and quicker experience than its automatic counterpart, providing a good balance of power and driver involvement.
Fuel Economy
With a stated 11 l/100 km, this engine offers a decent compromise between performance and fuel efficiency for a V6 of its size and era, especially with the manual gearbox.
Pros and Cons:
Pros:
- • Distinctive 'Art and Science' styling stands out
- • Excellent performance from V-series models
- • Comfortable ride quality (non-V models)
- • Rear-wheel-drive dynamics offer engaging handling
- • Good value on the used car market
- • Spacious interior for front occupants
Cons:
- • Interior quality and materials can lag behind German rivals
- • Fuel economy is generally poor, especially on V8 models
- • Some reported reliability issues with electronics and minor components
- • Limited rear legroom compared to some competitors
- • Steering feel can be numb on non-V models
Specifications:
| General: | |
|---|---|
| Brand: | Cadillac |
| Model: | CTS |
| Generation: | I |
| Modification (Engine): | 3.2i V6 24V (223 Hp) |
| Start of production: | 2003 |
| End of production: | 2007 |
| Powertrain Architecture: | Internal Combustion engine |
| Body type: | Sedan |
| Seats: | 5 |
| Doors: | 4 |
| Engine: | |
|---|---|
| Power: | 223 Hp @ 6000 rpm. |
| Power per litre: | 70.2 Hp/l |
| Torque: | 296 Nm @ 3400 rpm. |
| Engine Model/Code: | LA3 |
| Engine displacement: | 3175 |
| Number of cylinders: | 6 |
| Engine configuration: | V-engine |
| Number of valves per cylinder: | 4 |
| Fuel injection system: | Multi-port manifold injection |
| Engine aspiration: | Naturally aspirated engine |
| Engine oil capacity: | 4.8 l |
| Coolant: | 9.8 l |
| Engine layout: | Front, Longitudinal |
| Cylinder Bore: | 87.5 mm mm |
| Piston Stroke: | 88 mm mm |
| Compression ratio: | 10:1 |
| Performance: | |
|---|---|
| Fuel Type: | Petrol (Gasoline) |
| Fuel consumption (economy) - urban: | 14.9 l/100 km |
| Fuel consumption (economy) - extra urban: | 8.7 l/100 km |
| Fuel consumption (economy) - combined: | 11 l/100 km |
| Acceleration 0 - 100 km/h: | 7.4 sec |
| Acceleration 0 - 62 mph: | 7.4 sec |
| Maximum speed: | 238 km/h |
| Weight-to-power ratio: | 7.3 kg/Hp, 137 Hp/tonne |
| Weight-to-torque ratio: | 5.5 kg/Nm, 181.8 Nm/tonne |
| Acceleration 0 - 60 mph: | 7 sec |
| Space: | |
|---|---|
| Kerb Weight: | 1628 |
| Max. weight: | 2125 |
| Max load: | 497 |
| Trunk (boot) space - maximum: | 430 l |
| Trunk (boot) space - minimum: | 360 l |
| Fuel tank capacity: | 66 l |
| Size: | |
|---|---|
| Length: | 4828 mm mm |
| Width: | 1793 mm mm |
| Height: | 1440 mm mm |
| Wheelbase: | 2880 mm mm |
| Front track: | 1524 mm |
| Rear (Back) track: | 1524 mm |
| Powertrain: | |
|---|---|
| Drivetrain Architecture | The Internal combustion engine (ICE) drives the rear wheels of the vehicle. |
| Drive wheel | Rear wheel drive |
| Number of gears | 5 |
| Transmission type | Manual |
| Front brakes | Ventilated discs |
| Rear brakes | Disc |
| Assisting systems | ABS (Anti-lock braking system) |
| Steering type | Steering rack and pinion |
| Power steering | Hydraulic Steering |
| Tires size | 225/50 R17 |
| Wheel rims size | 7.5J x 17 |
| Front suspension | Double wishbone |
| Rear suspension | Transverse stabilizer |
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