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2009 Cadillac CTS steering wheel and instrument panel
 
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Build and price CTS the way you want it.

CTS Standard And Optional Features

You want your new sport sedan to be equipped your way. That's why CTS offers a choice of rear-wheel-drive (RWD) and all-wheel-drive (AWD) powertrains and a long list of available packages and individual options. The oversized Ultraview sunroof is a particularly popular choice.

S = Standard | O = Optional | - = Not Available

Exterior 3.6L SFI 3.6L SIDI CTS-V
Glass – Solar-Ray, tinted S S S
Lights – fog lights (included with available Performance Package and available Sport Package) O O –
Lights – fog lights, High-Intensity Discharge (HID) – – S
Lights – tail lights, LED S S S
Mirrors – foldaway, heated, power remote control S S S
Sunroof – UltraView roof with power sliding glass panel, power sunshade over front and rear seats with variable position and express-open/close feature O O O
Tires – P235/55R17 H-rated, all-season S S –
Tires – P235/50R18 V-rated, all-season (included with available Performance Package) O O –
Tires – P235/50ZR18 Y-rated, summer performance (included with available Sport Package; installation of 4 winter tires recommended for winter driving conditions) (RWD only) – O –
Tires – P255/40R19 front and P285/35R19 rear, W-rated, summer performance (installation of 4 winter tires recommended for winter driving conditions) – – S
Wheels – 17" x 8" painted finish aluminum wheels S S –
Wheels – 17" x 8" machined bright finish aluminum wheels (included with available Sight and Sound Package) O O –
Wheels – 18" x 8" premium multi-coat painted finish aluminum wheels (included with available Performance Package) O O –
Wheels – 18" x 8" high-polished finish aluminum wheels (included with available Sport Package; requires available Performance Package and replaces 18" x 8" premium multi-coat painted finish aluminum wheels on 3.6 L SIDI) O O –
Wheels – 19" x 9" front, 19" x 9.5" rear painted aluminum – – S
Wheels – 19" x 9" front, 19" x 9.5" rear polished aluminum – – O
Wiper/washer system – 2-speed with variable delay S S S
Wiper/washer system – Rainsense with automatic variable control (included with available Sight and Sound Package) O O S
Interior 3.6L SFI 3.6L SIDI CTS-V
Climate control – automatic, dual-zone electronic climate controls S S S
Climate control – air filtration system S S S
Consoles – front centre floor console with dual cupholders S S S
Cruise control – electronic with resume, coast and decelerate/accelerate features S S S
Instrumentation – analogue with Driver Information Centre S S S
Instrumentation – tire pressure monitoring system S S S
Lighting – illuminated entry/exit, rear courtesy reading, front map and trunk S S S
Lighting – accent lighting with LED light pipes and spotlights (included with available Sight and Sound Package) O O S
Mirrors – electrochromic, auto-dimming rear-view mirror and 3-button OnStar controls S S S
Mirrors – illuminated driver and front-passenger visor vanity mirrors S S S
Steering wheel – leather-wrapped S S S
Steering wheel – suede-wrapped (includes suede-wrapped shifter when available Recaro performance seats are ordered) – – O
Steering wheel – audio system, cruise control, OnStar and Bluetooth voice recognition controls S S S
Steering wheel – manual tilt and telescopic adjustable column S S –
Steering wheel – power tilt and telescopic adjustable column (included with available Comfort and Convenience Package) O O S
Trim – Satin chrome finish on door pulls, door handles, shifter, instrument cluster rings, unique accent stitch on steering wheel, seats and armrests – S –
Trim – piano black finish on door pulls, door handles, shift knob, instrument cluster rings, unique accent stitch on steering wheel, seats and armrests – – S
Trunk – cargo convenience net S S S
Trunk – power remote release S S S
Universal home remote – 3-channel programmable remote transmitter S S S
Windows – power with express-up and down on front windows with pinchguard and express-down feature on rear windows with window lock-out S S S
Wood accents – Sapele Pommele wood accents on instrument panel, centre console and doors O O –
Wood accents – Sapele Pommele wood accents on steering wheel, shifter, instrument panel, centre console and doors O O –
Wood accents – Midnight Sapele wood on door trim, console and instrument panel – – O
Comfort and Convenience Package – includes heated and ventilated front seats, split-folding rear seatbacks, power tilt and telescopic steering column, ultrasonic rear parking assist and keyless access system with remote vehicle starter system (included with automatic transmission only) O O –
Memory/Personalization Package – automatically recalls settings for 2 drivers based on their individual remote keyless entry key fob; the recall function remembers the position of the driver’s seat, exit seating position, exterior mirror preferences and passenger tilt-down parallel park feature, climate control settings and radio station pre-sets. Customer ability to program: driver’s name, Twilight Sentinel delay, remote activation verification, perimeter lighting, auto door lock mode, delayed door locking, passenger window lock-out and enhanced chime volume S S S
Sight and Sound Package – includes in-dash 6-disc CD changer, MP3 playback, theft-deterrent system with audible/visible alarm, Rainsense wipers, interior ambient accent lighting and 17" x 8" machined bright finish aluminum wheels O O –
Mechanical 3.6L SFI 3.6L SIDI CTS-V
Brakes – power, 4-wheel vented discs S S –
Brakes – Brembo high performance 6-piston front/4-piston rear callipers with vented and slotted discs – – S
Brakes – 4-wheel, 4-channel anti-lock braking system (ABS) with Panic Brake Assist and Dynamic Rear Brake Proportioning S S S
Drive – rear-wheel drive (RWD only) S S S
Drive – all-wheel drive (AWD only) S S –
Engines – 3.6L V6 VVT SFI S – –
Engines – 3.6L V6 VVT SIDI – S –
Engines – 6.2L LSA V8 SFI Supercharged – – S
Engines – block heater O O O
Exhaust system – dual, stainless steel with chrome tips S S S
Locking differential – rear, limited-slip (included with available Performance Package and available Sport Package) O O S
Steering – power-assisted, speed-sensitive, rack-and-pinion S S S
Suspension – 4-wheel independent S S S
Suspension – Magnetic Ride Control sport suspension – – S
Transmission – 6-speed manual, Aisin (RWD only) S S –
Transmission – 6-speed manual, Tremec with short-throw shifter – – S
Transmission – 6-speed automatic transmission with Driver Shift Control (includes Downgrade Detection and Shift Stabilization) (optional on RWD) S S –
Transmission – 6-speed automatic transmission with steering wheel-mounted paddle shift control (included with available Sport Package) (RWD only on 3.6 L SIDI) – O O
Performance Package – includes performance-tuned suspension (FE2), limited-slip differential, 18" x 8" premium multi-coat painted finish aluminum wheels, P235/50R18 V-rated all-season tires, fog lights and Xenon High-Intensity Discharge (HID) headlights with adaptive forward lighting system and headlight washers; performance braking and cooling system included with AWD automatic transmission only; performance cooling system included with automatic transmission only; wheels can be upgraded to 18" high-polished aluminum wheels when ordered O O –
Sport Package – includes performance handling suspension (FE3), automatic rear-level control, performance braking system, performance speed-sensitive steering, steering wheel-mounted paddle shift transmission controls*, performance cooling system*, limited-slip differential, 18" x 8" high-polished aluminum wheels, P235/50ZR18 Y-rated summer performance tires (installation of 4 winter tires recommended for winter driving conditions), fog lights and Xenon High-Intensity Discharge (HID) headlights with adaptive forward lighting system and headlight washers (*included with automatic transmission only) (RWD only) – O –
Safety & Security 3.6L SFI 3.6L SIDI CTS-V
Air bags – driver and front-passenger, dual-stage, frontal, passenger-side dual-depth with automatic air bag suppression Passenger Sensing System S S S
Air bags – driver and front-passenger, seat-mounted side-impact S S S
Air bags – front-to-rear, head curtain side-impact S S S
Door locks – automatic power, programmable with lock-out protection S S S
Door locks – rear-door, child-security S S S
Headlights – Daytime Running Lights, automatic light control with Twilight Sentinel S S S
Headlights – windshield wiper activated S S S
Headlights – Xenon High-Intensity Discharge (HID), with adaptive forward lighting and headlight washers (included with available Performance Package and Sport Package) O O S
Keyless entry system – remote, includes personalization with activation notification and Panic feature S S –
Keyless entry system – Remote includes adaptive remote start system (included with automatic transmission only), keyless ignition start and lock/unlock passive entry (included with available Comfort and Convenience Package) O O S
OnStar In-Vehicle Communications and Assistance Service – includes 1 year of the Directions & Connections Plan with Turn-by-Turn Navigation (Turn-by-Turn Navigation not available in certain areas; availability impacted by some geographical/cellular limitations, advisor assisted-routing available; visit onstar.ca for coverage map) S S S
Safety restraints – LATCH (Lower Anchors and Top Tethers for CHildren), rear seats S S S
StabiliTrak – electronic stability control system S S S
Theft-deterrent system – electronic immobilizer S S S
Theft-deterrent system – theft-deterrent alarm for doors and trunk, audible/visible alarm (included with available Sight and Sound Package) O O S
Traction control – electronic, full-function, all-speed with on/off switch S S S
Ultrasonic rear parking assist – rear obstacle detection system with audible/visible warning (included with available Comfort and Convenience Package) O O S
Warranty – 4 year / 80,000 km, complete base warranty coverage (Whichever comes first, to correct any defects in materials or workmanship occurring during the warranty period. Regular maintenance is not included. Other restrictions, exclusions and limitations apply. See your dealer for complete details of the GM New Vehicle Limited Warranty.) S S S
Warranty – 5 year / 160,000 km, powertrain component warranty with $0 deductible (Whichever comes first. Conditions and limitations apply. See your dealer for details.) S S S
Seats 3.6L SFI 3.6L SIDI CTS-V
Sight and Sound Package – includes in-dash 6-disc CD changer, MP3 playback, theft-deterrent system with audible/visible alarm, Rainsense wipers, interior ambient accent lighting and 17" x 8" machined bright finish aluminum wheels O O –
Front buckets with full leather seats and sueded inserts, power 8-way driver and front-passenger seat adjusters and power 2-way lumbar adjusters includes articulating head restraints and seatback map pockets – – S
Recaro heated and ventilated performance front bucket seats (includes sport metal pedals; requires Ebony or Light Titanium interior trim) – – O
Heated front seats S S S
Rear seatback, fixed back with armrest pass-through and cupholders S S S
Rear seatbacks, split-folding (included with available Comfort and Convenience Package) O O –
Entertainment 3.6L SFI 3.6L SIDI CTS-V
AM/FM stereo with CD player, MP3 compatibility, Radio Data System (RDS), TheftLock and Bose 8-speaker system S S –
AM/FM stereo with in-dash 6-disc CD changer, MP3 compatibility, Radio Data System (RDS), Theftlock and Bose 8-speaker system (included with available Sight and Sound Package) O O –
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 10-speaker Bose 5.1 Cabin Surround system (deletes in-dash 6-disc CD changer when Sight and Sound Package is ordered) O O 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 10-speaker Bose 5.1 Cabin Surround system; deletes in-dash 6-disc CD changer when Sight and Sound Package is ordered plus DVD for map coverage** in Canada and USA, GPS-based, pop-up touch screen, voice and/or text guidance, DVD audio/video capabilities (vehicle in Park position only), voice recognition and XM NavTraffic ***; real time traffic updates for DVD navigation (**Detailed map coverage is available for most major urban areas of the United States and for certain metropolitan areas of Canada: Vancouver, Calgary, Edmonton, Winnipeg, Windsor, London, Toronto, Ottawa, Montreal, Quebec City and Halifax. Coverage is significantly limited outside these areas.) (***XM NavTraffic available in select North American markets. In Canada, incident data is available for 3 metropolitan areas of Canada: Vancouver, Toronto and Montreal. Limited flow data is available for Toronto. Monthly subscription sold separately after 3 trial months.) O O O
Bluetooth in-vehicle system allows Bluetooth-enabled cell phones to utilize vehicle’s audio system, microphone, voice recognition and steering wheel controls S S S
XM Satellite Radio (includes three trial months beyond which service fees apply; available in 10 Canadian provinces and 48 contiguous United States) S S S
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Engines 3.6L VVT V-6 (LY7) 3.6L V-6 VVT DI (LLT) 6.2L supercharged V-8 (LSA)
 
Application: CTS with SFI CTS with SIDI CTS-V
Type: 3.6L V-6 VVT (variable valve timing) 3.6L V-6 VVT (variable valve timing) with spark-ignition, direct injection 6.2L supercharged V-8
Displacement (cc / cu. in.): 3564 / 217 3564 / 217 6162 / 376
Bore & stroke (mm / in.): 94 x 85.6 / 3.70 x 3.37 94 x 85.6 / 3.70 x 3.37 103.25 x 92 / 4.06 x 3.62
Block material: Aluminum with cast-in bore liners Cast aluminum Cast aluminum
Cylinder head material: Cast aluminum Cast aluminum Cast aluminum
Valvetrain: DOHC, 4 valves per cylinder, variable valve timing (VVT) DOHC, 4 valves per cylinder, variable valve timing (VVT) Overhead valve, 2 valves per cylinder;
12.5 mm (0.492-in) lift
Ignition system: Electronic - individual coil-on-plug; individual cylinder knock control and extended-life platinum-tipped spark plugs Coil-on-plug with extended-life dual platinum-tipped spark plugs Direct-mount ignition coils; extended-life dual platinum-tipped spark plugs
Fuel delivery: Sequential port fuel injection Sequential direct injection SFI; centre feed
Compression ratio: 10.2:1 11.3:1 9.1:1
Horsepower (hp / kW @ rpm): 263 / 196 @ 6400 304 / 227 @ 6400 556 / 415 @ 6100
Torque (lb.-ft. / Nm @ rpm): 253 / 343 @ 3100 273 / 370 @ 5200 551 / 747 @ 3800
Recommended fuel: Unleaded regular Unleaded regular Premium required
Maximum engine speed (rpm): 7000 6950 6200
 
Estimated Fuel Consumption 3.6L VVT V-6 (LY7) 3.6L V-6 VVT DI (LLT) 6.2L supercharged V-8 (LSA)
 
Mi. / imp.gal. (city / hwy / combined): auto.: 24 / 38 / 29
auto.: 23 / 36 / 27 (AWD)
man.: 22 / 36 / 27		 auto.: 23 / 38 / 28
auto.: 23 / 38 / 27 (AWD)
man.: 21 / 36 / 26		 auto.: 16 / 26 / 19
man.: 19 / 27 / 22
L / 100 km (city / hwy / combined): auto.: 11.7 / 7.5 / 9.8
auto.: 12.3 / 7.9 / 10.3 (AWD)
man.: 12.9 / 7.8 / 10.6		 auto.: 12.2 / 7.5 / 10.1
auto.: 12.5 / 7.5 / 10.3 (AWD)
man.: 13.3 / 7.8 / 10.9		 auto.: 17.5 / 11.0 / 14.6
man.: 15.0 / 10.6 / 13.1
 
Transmissions Aisin AY6 Hydra-Matic 6L50 Tremec TR6060 (CTS-V) Hydra-Matic 6L90 (CTS-V)
 
Type: Fully synchronized 6-speed manual with single overdrive 6-speed, RWD/AWD, electronically controlled, automatic overdrive with torque converter clutch Six-speed manual; fully synchronized with single overdrive (MG9) Six-speed electronically controlled automatic overdrive with torque converter clutch (MYD)
Gear ratios (:1)
First: 4.15 4.02 2.66 4.03
Second: 2.33 2.36 1.78 2.36
Third: 1.53 1.53 1.30 1.53
Fourth: 1.15 1.15 1.00 1.15
Fifth: 1.00 0.85 0.80 0.85
Sixth: 0.79 0.67 0.63 0.67
Reverse: 3.67 3.06 2.90 3.06
Final drive ratio: 3.42 (3.6L DI & 2.8L)
3.73 (3.6L)		 3.23 (AWD models & 2.8L)
3.42 (3.6L DI RWD)		 3.73 3.23
 
Chassis & Suspension FE1 FE2 FE3 CTS-V
 
Front: Independent SLA with monotube shock absorbers; 24 mm hollow stabilizer bar (RWD); 33 mm hollow stabilizer bar (AWD) Independent SLA with monotube shock absorbers; 29 mm hollow stabilizer bar (RWD); 33 mm hollow stabilizer bar (AWD) Independent SLA with monotube shock absorbers; 29 mm hollow stabilizer bar (RWD) 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 multilink with monotube shock absorbers; 18 mm hollow stabilizer bar (RWD); 19 mm hollow stabilizer bar (AWD) Independent multilink with monotube shock absorbers; 20 mm hollow stabilizer bar (RWD); 19 mm hollow stabilizer bar (AWD) Independent multilink with monotube shock absorbers; 20 mm hollow stabilizer bar (RWD) Independent SLA; 24-mm solid stabilizer bar; elastomeric trailing arm bushing; 90-N/mm spring rate; Magnetic Ride Control with electro-magnetically controlled shocks
Steering type: Variable assist rack-and-pinion Variable assist rack-and-pinion Variable assist rack-and-pinion Power-assisted rack-and-pinion;
Steering ratio: RWD: 17.4:1
AWD: 19.1:1		 RWD: 16.1:1
AWD: 19.1:1		 16.1:1 16.1:1
Steering wheel turns, lock-to-lock: 2.8 2.8 2.8 TBD
Turning circle, curb-to-curb (m / ft.): RWD: 5.2 / 35
AWD: 5.5 / 36		 RWD: 5.2 / 35
AWD: 5.5 / 36		 RWD: 5.2 / 35 11.55 / 37.9
 
Brakes FE1 FE2 FE3 CTS-V
 
Type: 4-wheel disc; 4-channel ABS/TCS w/ DRP 4-wheel disc; 4-channel ABS/TCS w/ DRP 4-wheel disc; 4-channel ABS/TCS w/ DRP Four-wheel disc with four-channel ABS, hydraulic brake assist and dynamic rear brake proportioning
Rotor diameter x thickness (mm / in.): front:
315 x 32 /
12.4 x 1.3; vented
rear:
315 x 26 /
12.4 x 1.0; vented		 front:
315 x 32 /
12.4 x 1.3; vented
rear:
315 x 26 /
12.4 x 1.0; vented		 front:
346 x 32 /
13.6 x 1.3; vented
rear:
340 x 26 /
13.4 x 1.0; vented		 front: 380 x 32 / 15.0 x 1.3; vented, co-cast
rear: 373 x 28 / 15.0 x 1.1;vented
 
Wheels & Tires FE1 FE2 FE3 CTS-V
 
Wheel size and type: 17 x 8-inch alloy; five-lug 18 x 8.5-inch alloy; five-lug 18 x 8.5-inch alloy; five-lug front: 19 x 9-inch; forged alloy, 5-lug
rear: 19 x 9.5-inch, forged alloy, 5-lug
Tires: P235/55R17 H-rated Michelin ALS P235/50R18 V-rated Michelin ALS P235/50ZR18 Y-rated Michelin high-performance front: 255/40R19 Michelin PS2; summer Z-rated
rear: 285/35R19 Michelin PS2; summer Z-rated
 
Exterior Dimensions CTS CTS-V
 
Wheelbase (mm / in.): 2880 / 113.4 2880 / 113.4
Overall length (mm / in.): 4866 / 191.6 4866 / 191.6
Overall width (mm / in.): 1842 / 72.5 1842 / 72.5
Overall height (mm / in.): 1472 / 58.0 1472 / 58.0
Track (mm / in.): front: 1570 / 61.8
rear: 1575 / 62.0		 front: 1570 / 61.8
rear: 1575 / 62.0
Base Curb weight (kg / lb.): 3.6L VVT RWD w/man: TBD
3.6L VVT RWD w/auto: 1744 / 3845
3.6L VVT AWD w/auto: 1855 / 4090
3.6L DI RWD w/man: 1779 / 3923
3.6L DI RWD w/auto: 1757 / 3874
3.6L DI AWD w/auto: 1868 / 4118		 man.: 1905 / 4200 (est)
auto.: 1950 / 4300 (est)
Weight distribution (% front / rear): RWD: 49 / 51
AWD: 48 / 52		 54 / 46
 
Interior Dimensions
 
Head room (mm / in.): front: 986 / 38.8
rear: 944 / 37.2
Leg room (mm / in.): front: 1078 / 42.4
rear: 913 / 35.9
Shoulder room (mm / in.): front: 1441 / 56.7
reat: 1390 / 57.4
Hip room (mm / in.): front: 1400 / 55.1
rear: 1375 / 54.1
 
Capacities CTS / CTS-V
 
Seating capacity: 2 / 3
EPA passenger volume (L / cu. ft.): 2775 / 98.0
Cargo volume (L / cu. ft.): 385 / 13.6
Trailer towing maximum (kg / lb.): 454 / 1000
TBD (CTS-V)
Fuel tank (L / imp.gal.): 68 / 15.0
 
Fuel
Engines 3.6L VVT V-6 (LY7) 3.6L V-6 VVT DI (LLT) 6.2L supercharged V-8 (LSA)
 
Application: CTS with SFI CTS with SIDI CTS-V
Mi. / imp.gal. (city / hwy / combined): auto.: 24 / 38 / 29
auto.: 23 / 36 / 27 (AWD)
man.: 22 / 36 / 27		 auto.: 23 / 38 / 28
auto.: 23 / 38 / 27 (AWD)
man.: 21 / 36 / 26		 auto.: 16 / 26 / 19
man.: 19 / 27 / 22
L / 100 km (city / hwy / combined): auto.: 11.7 / 7.5 / 9.8
auto.: 12.3 / 7.9 / 10.3 (AWD)
man.: 12.9 / 7.8 / 10.6		 auto.: 12.2 / 7.5 / 10.1
auto.: 12.5 / 7.5 / 10.3 (AWD)
man.: 13.3 / 7.8 / 10.9		 auto.: 17.5 / 11.0 / 14.6
man.: 15.0 / 10.6 / 13.1
Recommended fuel: Unleaded regular Unleaded regular Premium required
Fuel delivery Sequential port fuel injection Sequential direct injection SFI; centre feed
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Fuel
Capacities CTS / CTS-V
 
Fuel tank (L / imp.gal.): 68 / 15.0
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*MSRP - Manufacturer's Suggested Retail Price. Dealers are free to set individual prices. See additional information on vehicle pricing.
^ Available manufacturer to dealer delivery credit (tax exclusive). This credit is available to cash customers only and will impact the effective APR for lease and finance customers. Credits may vary by region. See your dealer/retailer for details.
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