Options & Specifications

Stunning good looks, thrilling performance and intelligent luxury are what every CTS Coupe is all about. To learn more about the features that distinguish the various models, see below.

Safety & Security
| Mechanical
| Exterior
| Interior
| Seats
| Entertainment
| Specifications

S = Standard O = Optional — = Not Available

Safety & Security

	COUPE V - SERIES	COUPE 3.6 AWD	COUPE 3.6 RWD

Airbags – Driver and front-passenger, seat-mounted side-impact	S	S	S
Airbags – Driver and front-passenger, dual-stage, frontal with passenger detecting system and autoamtic passenger airbag suppresion	S	S	S
Airbags – front-to-rear, head curtain side-impact	S	S	S
Door locks – automatic power, programmable with lock-out protection	S	S	S
OnStar^® In-Vehicle Communications and Assistance Service – Includes 1 year of the Directions and Connections Plan with Turn-by-Turn Navigation and OnStar RemoteLink™^* OnStar^® System With 1 Year Directions and Connections Plan Automatic Crash Response Emergency Services Crisis Assist Stolen Vehicle Assistance Remote Door Unlock Roadside Assistance Remote Horn and Lights Turn-by-Turn Navigation Hands-Free Calling Vehicle Diagnostics	S	S	S
Safety restraints – 3-point belts for all seating positions with front safety belt pre-tensioners	S	S	S
Safety restraints – LATCH (Lower Anchors and top Tethers for Children), rear seats	S	S	S
Security system – content theft alarm, audible/visible, programmable	S	O¹	O¹
Side Blind Zone Alert – Alerts driver with visual cues if a vehicle is detected entering into your blind spots	S	O²	O²
StabiliTrak^® – electronic stability control system	S	S	S
Theft-deterrent system – electronic immobilizer	S	S	S
Traction control – electronic, full-function, all-speed with on/off switch	S	S	S

Mechanical

	COUPE V - SERIES	COUPE 3.6 AWD	COUPE 3.6 RWD

Brakes – 4-wheel, 4-channel anti-lock braking system (ABS) with Dynamic Rear Brake Proportioning and Panic Brake Assist	S	S	S
Brakes – Brembo^® high performance 6-piston front/4-piston rear calipers with vented discs	S	—	—
Brakes – Performance braking system	—	—	O³
Brakes – Power, 4-wheel vented discs	—	S	S
Brakes – Yellow painted Brembo^® brake calipers	O	—	—
Differential – rear locking, limited-slip	S	S	S
Drive – All-Wheel Drive	—	S	—
Drive – rear wheel	S	—	S
Engine – 3.6L V6 VVT with Direct Injection; 318 horsepower @ 6800 rpm and 275 lb.-ft. of torque @ 4900 rpm	—	S	S
Engine – 6.2L LSA Supercharged V8 with SFI; 556 horsepower @ 6100 rpm and 551 lb.-ft. of torque @ 3800 rpm	S	—	—
Engine – Block heater	O	O	O
Exhaust System - Dual, stainless steel with chrome tips with model specific-designed centre outlets	S	S	S
Sport Package – Includes sport performance-tuned suspension (FE3) with automatic rear-level control, performance braking system, performance speed-sensitive variable-assist steering, steering wheel-mounted paddle shift controls, performance cooling system, 19" x 8.5" front and 19" x 9.5" rear high-polished aluminum wheels (D) and front P245/45ZR19, rear P275/40ZR19 Y-rated summer performance tires**	—	—	O^**
Steering – Power, variable-assisted hydraulic, rack-and-pinion, performance speed-sensitive	S	—	O³
Steering – Power, variable-assisted hydraulic, rack-and-pinion, speed-sensitive	—	S	S
Suspension – 4-wheel independent	S	S	S
Suspension – Magnetic Ride Control^® Sport-tuned Suspension	S	—	—
Suspension – Sport performance-tuned suspension	—	—	O³
Suspension – Sport-tuned suspension	—	S	S
Transmission – 6-speed automatic with Driver Shift Control	O^4,5	S⁵	S⁵
Transmission – 6-speed manual, Tremec^® with short-throw shifter	S	—	—
Vehicle Starter System – Remote, adaptive	O⁶	O²	O²

Exterior

	COUPE V - SERIES	COUPE 3.6 AWD	COUPE 3.6 RWD

CTS Touring Package - Includes heated and ventilated Recaro^® performance front bucket seats with leather seating areas and sueded seat inserts, sueded-wrapped steering wheel and shifter, sport alloy pedals, dark-accented grille, V-Series Centre High-Mounted Stop Light (CHMSL)/rear spoiler and Midnight Sapele wood accents on instrument panel, centre console and doors	—	O⁷	O¹⁶
Glass – Solar-Ray, tinted	S	S	S
Lights – Daytime running lights with automatic light control and Twilight Sentinel^®	S	S	S
Lights – Fog lights	S	O⁸	O¹⁴
Lights – Halogen headlights	—	S	S
Lights – Headlight washers	S	S	S
Lights – Tail lights, LED	S	S	S
Lights – Windshield wiper activated	S	S	S
Lights – Xenon High- Intensity Discharge (HID) headlights, with adaptive forward lighting system	S	O¹⁴	O¹⁴
Mirrors - folding, heated, power remote control, body-colour	S	S	S
Parking Assist – Ultrasonic front and rear obstacle detection system with audible/visible warning	S	S	S
Rear Vision Camera – Reverse assist for parking (LCD display is located in rear-view mirror if Navigation System is not specified)	S	O²	O²
Sunroof - power tilt with manual sunshade	O	O⁹	O¹⁵
Tires – P235/50R18 front, P265/45R18 rear, V-rated, all-season†	—	S	S
Tires – P245/45ZR19 front and 275/40ZR19 rear, Y-rated, summer performance**	—	—	O³
Tires – P255/40R19 front and P285/35R19 rear, Y-rated, summer performance**	S	—	—
Wheel – 18" x 8.5" front, 18" x 9" rear high-polished aluminum	—	O	O
Wheel – 18" x 8.5" premium multi-coat painted aluminum	—	S	S
Wheel – 19" x 8.5" front, 19" x 9.5" rear high-polished aluminum	—	—	O³
Wheel – 19" x 9" front, 19" x 10" high-polished aluminum	O	—	—
Wheel – 19" x 9" front, 19" x 10" rear painted aluminum	S	—	—
Wheel – 19" x 9" front, 19" x 10" Satin Graphite painted aluminum	O	—	—
Windshield wipers – 2-speed with variable delay (intermittent)	—	S	S
Wiper/Washer System – Rainsense ™ with automatic variable control	S	O^1,10	O^1,11

Interior

	COUPE V - SERIES	COUPE 3.6 AWD	COUPE 3.6 RWD

Climate control – Air filtration system	S	S	S
Climate control – Automatic cabin odour filtration system	S	O¹¹	O⁸
Climate control – Automatic, dual-zone electronic climate control	S	S	S
Console – Overhead, includes front map lights	S	S	S
Consoles – Front centre floor console with dual cupholders	S	S	S
Cruise control – Steering wheel-mounted	S	S	S
Instrumentation – Analogue (includes speedometer, tachometer, coolant temperature, oil pressure and fuel gauges)	—	S	S
Instrumentation – Analogue (includes speedometer, tachometer, coolant temperature, supercharger boost and fuel gauges)	S	—	—
Instrumentation – Driver Information Centre (includes odometer, 2 trip odometers, instantaneous fuel consumption, fuel range, average fuel consumption, average vehicle speed, exterior temperature display, GM Oil Life Monitoring System, programmable features and message centre)	S	S	S
Instrumentation – Tire pressure monitoring system	S	S	S
Leather Seating Package - Includes perforated leather seating surfaces, heated driver and front-passenger bucket seats with power 2-way lumbar adjusters and driver 2-position memory function, remote vehicle starter system, rear vision camera, side blind zone alert, AM/FM stereo with CD/DVD player, MP3 compatibility, Radio Data System^® (RDS), 40 GB Hard Drive Device (HDD), USB and audio connectivity, DVD audio, TheftLock^® and 10-speaker Bose^® 5.1 Cabin Surround^® audio system, universal home remote transmitter, engine compartment cover and cargo convenience net	—	O	O
Lighting – accent lighting system with LED light pipes and spotlights	S	O¹	O^†
Lighting – illuminated entry/exit, rear courtesy reading, front map and trunk	S	S	S
Locks - E-Z Key^TM passive entry system includes push button start, lock/unlock passiveentry and personalization with activation notification and panic feature	S	S	S
Locks – Automatic power, programmable with lock-out protection	S	S	S
Luxury I Package – Includes security system with audible/visible alarm, interior ambient lighting system with LED light pipes and spotlights and rainsense windshield wipers	S	O¹¹	O¹¹
Luxury II Package – Includes heated and ventilated front seats, heated steering wheel, power tilt and telescopic adujustable steering column and automatic cabin odour filtration	—	O¹²	O¹²
Memory/Personalization Package – Automatically recalls settings for 2 drivers; the recall function remembers the position of the driver's seat, easy exit seating position, exterior rear-view mirror preferences, language settings, Twilight Sentinel^® delay, remote activation verification, perimeter lighting, auto door lock mode, delayed door locking and enhanced chime volume	S	O²	O²
Mirror – Auto-dimming rear-view mirror with OnStar^® controls	S	S	S
Performance Luxury Package – Includes Luxury I Package, Luxury II Package, and Wood Trim Package.	—	O¹³	O¹³
Power outlets – 12-volt auxiliary outlets 3, 1 in front IP centre stack, 1 inside console and 1 at rear of console	S	S	S
Steering wheel - Leather Wrapped, with audio system, cruise control, OnStar^® and Bluetooth^® voice recognition controls	S	S	S
Steering wheel – leather-wrapped	S	S	S
Steering wheel – Manual tilt and telescopic adjustable column	—	S	S
Steering wheel – power tilt adjustable and telescopic	S	O⁸	O⁸
Steering wheel – suede-wrapped includes shifter	O¹⁴	—	O¹⁵
Sunshade – Driver and front-passenger with illuminated vanity mirrors	S	S	S
Trunk – power remote release	S	S	S
Trunk/Cargo area – Cargo convenience net	S	O²	O²
Universal home remote – 3-channel programmable remote transmitter	S	O²	O²
Windows – power with express-up and down on front windows with pinchguard	S	S	S
Wood trim package – Includes Midnight Sapele wood accents on instrument panel, centre console and doors	O	—	O⁹
Wood trim package – Includes Sapele Pommele wood accents on steering wheel, shifter, instrument panel, centre console and doors	—	O⁸	O⁸

Seats

	COUPE V - SERIES	COUPE 3.6 AWD	COUPE 3.6 RWD

Heated front bucket seats	S	O²	O²
Seatback – rear, 60/40 split-folding	S	S	S
Seating – Front buckets with power 8-way driver and front-passenger seat adjusters, includes articulating head restraints and seatback map pockets (4-passenger seating)	—	S	S
Seating – Heated and ventilated front bucket seats	O¹⁶	O⁸	O⁸
Seating – Leather seating surfaces, perforated	—	O²	O²
Seating – Leather seatings surfaces with sueded inserts, perforated	S	—	O⁹
Seating – Leatherette seating surfaces	—	S	S
Seating – Power 2-way lumbar adjusters, front bucket seats	S	O	O
Seating – Recaro^® heated and ventilated performance front bucket seats (includes sport alloy pedals)	O	—	O⁹

Entertainment

	COUPE V - SERIES	COUPE 3.6 AWD	COUPE 3.6 RWD

AM/FM stereo with CD player, MP3 compatibility, Radio Data System^® (RDS), TheftLock^® and Bose^® 8-speaker audio system	—	S	S
AM/FM stereo with CD/DVD player, MP3 compatibility, Radio Data System^® (RDS), 40 GB Hard Drive Device (HDD) USB and audio connectivity, TheftLock^® and Bose^® 10-speaker 5.1 Cabin Surround^® audio system	—	O²	O²
AM/FM Stereo with CD/DVD player, MP3 compatibility, Radio Data System^® (RDS), 40 GB Hard Drive Device (HDD), USB Port and auxiliary audio input jack, TheftLock^® and 10-speaker Bose^® 5.1 Cabin Surround^® audio system	S	O¹¹	O¹¹
Bluetooth^® – hands-free phone connectivity	S	S	S
XM Satellite Radio™^‡	S	S	S

Specifications

Engines	3.6L V6 VVT DI (LFX)	6.2L Supercharged V8 (LSA)

Application:	CTS Coupe 3.6	CTS-V Coupe
Type:	3.6L V-6 VVT DI	6.2L supercharged V-8
Displacement (cc / cu. in.):	3,564 / 217	6,162 / 376
Bore & stroke (mm / in.):	94 x 85.6 / 3.70 x 3.37	103.25 x 92 / 4.06 x 3.62
Block material:	Cast aluminum with cast-in-place iron bore liners	Cast aluminum with cast-in place iron bore liners
Cylinder head material:	Cast aluminum	Cast aluminum
Valvetrain:	DOHC, 4 valves per cylinder, Continously Variable Valve Timing	Overhead valve, 2 valves per cylinder
Ignition system:	Coil-on-plug with extended-life dual platinum-tipped spark plugs	Direct-mount ignition coils; extended-life dual platinum-tipped spark plugs
Fuel delivery:	High pressure Direct Injection	1.9L supercharger with intercooler; Sequential Fuel Injection
Compression ratio:	11.5:1	9.1:1
Horsepower (hp / kW @ rpm):	318 / 237 @ 6,800	556 / 415 @ 6,100
Torque (lb-ft / Nm @ rpm):	275 / 373 @ 4,900	551 / 747 @ 3,800
Recommended fuel:	Regular unleaded	Premium required
Maximum engine speed (rpm):	7200	6200

Estimated Fuel Consumption	3.6L V6 VVT DI (LFX)	6.2L Supercharged V8 (LSA)

Mi. / imp. gal. (city / hwy / combined):	RWD: 25 / 42/ 30 AWD: 24 / 38 / 29	auto: 16 / 26 / 19 man: 19 / 27 / 22
L / 100 km (city / hwy / combined):	RWD: 11.4 / 6.8 / 9.3 AWD: 11.8 / 7.4 / 9.8	auto: 17.7 / 10.7 / 14.5 man: 14.9 / 10.5 / 12.9

Transmissions	Hydra-Matic 6L45	Hydra-Matic 6L50	Tremec TR6060	Hydra-Matic 6L90

Type:	Six-speed, RWD, electronically controlled, automatic overdrive with torque converter clutch	Six-speed, AWD, electronically controlled, automatic overdrive with torque converter clutch	Six-speed manual; fully synchronized with single overdrive	Six-speed electronically controlled automatic overdrive with torque converter clutch
Application:	std. CTS Coupe 3.6	opt. CTS Coupe 3.6	std. CTS-V Coupe	opt. CTS-V Coupe
Gear ratios (:1)
First:	4.06	4.06	2.66	4.03
Second:	2.37	2.37	1.78	2.36
Third:	1.55	1.55	1.3	1.53
Fourth:	1.16	1.16	1	1.15
Fifth:	0.85	0.85	0.8	0.85
Sixth:	0.67	0.67	0.63	0.67
Reverse:	3.06	3.06	2.9	3.06
Final drive ratio:	3.73	3.23	3.73	3.23

Chassis & Suspension	Sport	Performance	CTS-V

Front:	Independent SLA with monotube shock absorbers; 29 mm hollow stabilizer bar (RWD); 33 mm hollow stabilizer bar (AWD)	IIndependent SLA with monotube shock absorbers; 29 mm hollow stabilizer bar	Independent SLA; 29 mm hollow stabilizer bar; elastomeric handling and ride bushings; 65 N/mm spring rate; Magnetic Ride Control with electro-magnetically controlled shocks
Rear:	Independent multi-link with monotube shock absorbers; 25 mm hollow stabilizer bar (RWD); 24 mm hollow stabilizer bar (AWD)	Independent multi-link with monotube shock absorbers; 25 mm hollow stabilizer bar	Independent SLA; 25.4 mm solid stabilizer bar; elastomeric trailing arm bushing; 90 N/mm spring rate; Magnetic Ride Control with electro-magnetically controlled shocks
Chassis control:	4-channel StabiliTrak^® with brake assist	4-channel StabiliTrak^® with brake assist	4-channel StabiliTrak^® with brake assist
Differential:	Limited slip	Limited slip	Limited slip
Steering type:	Variable assist rack-and-pinion	Variable assist rack-and-pinion	Power-assisted rack-and-pinion
Steering ratio:	16.1:1 (RWD) 19.1:1 (AWD)	16.1:1	16.1:1
Steering wheel turns, lock-to-lock:	2.81 (RWD) 3.26 (AWD)	2.81	2.8
Turning circle, curb-to-curb (m / ft):	10.8 / 35.4 (RWD) 11.1 / 36.4 (AWD)	11.0 / 36.0	11.55 / 37.9

Brakes	Sport	Performance	CTS-V

Type:	Four-wheel disc with ABS/TCS with DRP	Four-wheel disc with ABS/TCS with DRP	Four-wheel disc with ABS, six-piston front and four-piston rear callipers
Rotor diameter x thickness (mm / in.):	front: 316 x 30 / 12.4 x 1.18, vented rear: 315 x 23 / 12.4 x 1.0, vented	front: 345 x 30 / 13.6 x 1.26, vented rear: 339 x 23 / 13.4 x 1.0, vented	front: 380 x 32 / 15 x 1.26, vented, co-cast rear: 373 x 28 / 14.7 x 1.1, vented

Wheels & Tires	Sport	Performance	CTS-V

Wheel size and type:	front: 18 x 8 in. aluminum or polished aluminum rear: 18 x 9 in. aluminum or polished aluminum	front: 19 x 8.5 in. polished aluminum rear: 19 x 9.5 in. polished aluminum	front: 19 x 9 in. aluminum or polished aluminum rear: 19 x 9.5 in. aluminum or polished aluminum
Tires:	front: P235/50R18 all-season V-rated Michelin^® all-season rear: P265/45R18 all-season V-rated Michelin^® all-season	front: P245/45ZR19 summer performance Y-rated Continental high-performance rear: P275/40ZR19 summer performance Y-rated Continental high-performance	front: P255/40ZR19 Michelin^® Pilot Sport PS2 summer performance rear: P285/35ZR19 Michelin^® Pilot Sport PS2 summer performance

Exterior Dimensions	CTS	CTS-V

Wheelbase (mm / in.):	2,880 / 113.4	2,880 / 113.4
Overall length (mm / in.):	4,789 / 188.5	4,789 / 188.5
Overall width (mm / in.):	1,883 / 74.1	1,883 / 74.1
Overall height (mm / in.):	1,422 / 56.0	1,422 / 56.0
Track (mm / in.):	front: 1,576 / 62.0 (18 in. wheels) rear: 1,600 / 63.0 (18 in. wheels)	front: 1,570 / 61.8 rear: 1,597 / 62.8
Base Curb weight (kg / lb):	3.6L RWD : 1780 / 3924 3.6L AWD: 1865 / 4112	w/man: 1,909 / 4209 w/auto: 1,927 / 4248
Weight distribution (% front / rear):	53 / 47 (RWD) 54 / 46 (AWD)	54 / 46

Interior Dimensions	CTS	CTS-V

Head room (mm / in.):	front: 937 / 36.9 rear: 879 / 34.6	front: 937 / 36.9 rear: 879 / 34.6
Leg room (mm / in.):	front: 1,078 / 42.4 rear: 890 / 35.0	front: 1,078 / 42.4 rear: 890 / 35.0
Shoulder room (mm / in.):	front: 1,424 / 56.0 rear: 1,294 / 50.9	front: 1,424 / 56.0 rear: 1,294 / 50.9
Hip room (mm / in.):	front: 1,385 / 54.5 rear: 1,212 / 47.7	front: 1,385 / 54.5 rear: 1,212 / 47.7

Capacities	CTS	CTS-V

Seating capacity:	5 (2/3)	5 (2/3)
EPA passenger volume (L / cu. ft.):	2,452 / 86.6	2,452 / 86.6
Cargo volume (L / cu. ft.):	298 / 10.5	298 / 10.5
Trailer towing maximum (kg / lb):	454 / 1,000	Not recommended
Fuel tank (L / imp. gal.):	68 / 14.9	68 / 14.9

1 - Included with available Luxury Level I Package.
2 - Included with available Leather Seating Package and Preferred Equipment Group 1SF and 1SH.
3 - Included with available Sport Package.
4 - Includes Grade Braking and Performance Algorithm Shifting.
5 - Includes steering wheel-mounted paddle shift controls and remote vehicle starter system.
6 - Included with available automatic transmission.
7 - Requires Preferred Equipment Group 1SH and available Sport Package. Not available with Light Cashmere interior trim.
8 - Included with available Preferred Equipment Group 1SF and 1SH.
9 - Requires Preferred Equipment Group 1SF and 1SH.
10 - Requires Preferred Equipment Group 1SF. Included with Performance Luxury Package and Preferred Equipment Group 1SH.
11 - Included with Luxury Level II Package in available Performance Luxury Package. Requires Preferred Equipment Group 1SF. Included with Preferred Equipment Group 1SH.
12 - Included with available Performance Luxury Package or Preferred Equipment Group 1SH.
13 - Requires Preferred Equipment Group 1SF. Included with Preferred Equipment Group 1SH.
14 - Requires available Recaro^® Performance Seats.
15 - Included with available CTS Touring Package.
16 - Included with available Recaro^® Performance Seats.

‡ Available in 10 Canadian provinces and the 48 contiguous United States. Monthly subscription sold separately after trial period. Visit xmradio.ca for details.
* Visit onstar.ca for coverage map, details and system limitations. Services vary by model and conditions.
** Installation of four winter tires recommended for winter driving conditions.

2012 CTS Coupe