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For immediate release
CADILLAC CTS-V SEDAN
New for 2013
Two-piece front brake rotors
Available red Brembo brake calipers
Exterior color: Glacier Blue Metallic
2013 CADILLAC CTS-V SPORT SEDAN IS ONE OF THE WORLD’S HIGHEST-
PERFORMING LUXURY SEDANS
The CTS-V Sedan was the first production four-door on street tires to break the
legendary eight-minute barrier at Germany’s famed Nürburgring – a feat that established
an unqualified reputation as one of the world’s highest-performing luxury sedans.
A suite of sublimely coordinated technical and performance elements, including
Magnetic Ride Control, Brembo brakes and Michelin Pilot Sport PS2 performance tires
mounted on 19-inch forged aluminum wheels, form the foundation for the CTS-V
Sedan’s exhilarating driving experience, while a supercharged 6.2L V-8 provides the
thrust. It delivers 556 horsepower (415 kW) and is backed by either a six-speed manual
transmission or a six-speed automatic.
All CTS-V models feature a unique grille that doubles front-end airflow to help enable its
high-performance capabilities, along with an aggressive front fascia and raised center
section of the aluminum hood that provides clearance for the supercharger.
For 2013, the CTS-V family adds new, two-piece front brake rotors and Glacier Blue
Metallic exterior color. The two-piece rotors are now standard, offering greater
resistance to warping and potentially longer rotor life, as well as reduced weight. The
design features a separate cast iron rotor brake ring mounted to an aluminum “hat” that
attaches the brake assembly to the wheel hub. The hat and brake ring cool at different
rates, which helps the rotor dissipate heat more effectively. This racing-style disc design
enhances braking performance under track operating conditions.
CTS-V Sedan design
The CTS-V Sedan exterior incorporates a number of unique cues that blend function
with aesthetics. The dihedral Cadillac grille, for example, is larger to enable more air
intake and features a satin finish, while the raised hood encompasses the supercharged
engine beneath it. The front and rear fascias, as well as a rear spoiler that houses the
center high-mounted stop lamp, are specific to the car, as are its standard 19-inch
wheels.
Additional exterior features include:
High-intensity discharge headlamps with Adaptive Forward Lighting System are
standard
Fog lamps are standard
Heated and power-adjustable outside mirrors are standard
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Rainsense automatic windshield wipers are standard
Nineteen-inch painted aluminum wheels are standard
Nineteen-inch high-polished aluminum wheels are optional
Nineteen-inch aluminum wheels with satin graphite finish are optional
Exterior colors: Radiant Silver Metallic, Black Raven, Black Diamond Tricoat,
Crystal Red Tintcoat, White Diamond Tricoat, Thunder Gray ChromaFlair,
Opulent Blue Metallic and Glacier Blue Metallic.
CTS-V Sedan interior
The CTS-V Sedan interior features streamlined instrumentation, LED lighting and handcut-and-sewn accents. It includes performance seats featuring perforated sueded
microfiber inserts designed to hold the driver and front passenger in place during
cornering.
Recaro performance driving seats are optional and provide excellent support during
performance driving. These 14-way adjustable performance seats include pneumatic
bolster controls in the seat cushions and backrests.
Complementing the performance seating are a thick steering wheel and a gauge
package designed for easy, at-a-glance reference during performance driving. Large
instruments have bold readouts, including an LED-lit “tracer” function in the tachometer
that flashes as the engine nears the red line. The gauge layout includes a boost gauge
and a lateral acceleration display.
Obsidian Black accents grace the center stack, console, steering wheel and door panels.
The production steering wheel and shifter are available in Alcantara, providing the
luxurious character of suede.
Additional features include:
Audio system with navigation, including AM/FM stereo, CD/DVD player, MP3
playback, Bose Surround Sound with 10 speakers, 40-gig hard drive and USB
with audio connectivity, is standard
Bluetooth phone connectivity is standard
Keyless entry and keyless start features are standard
Ambient lighting package is standard
Ultrasonic rear park assist is standard
Rearview camera system is standard
Adaptive remote vehicle start is standard
Heated front bucket seats with power eight-way driver and passenger
adjustment, articulating head restraints and driver memory feature are standard
on all trim levels
Recaro performance seats are optional and include heated/cooled feature and
leather trim with microfiber suede inserts
Leather-trimmed steering wheel with auxiliary controls is standard and includes
paddle-shift controls when the vehicle is equipped with the automatic
transmission
Steering wheel with microfiber-trimmed rim is available and is packaged with
microfiber-trimmed shift knob and Recaro performance seats
Power sunroof is available
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Interior color and trim choices include: Ebony seats with Ebony microfiber suede
inserts and Light Titanium seats with Light Titanium microfiber suede inserts.
Supercharged performance
The CTS-V Sedan’s 6.2L supercharged V-8 engine is rated at 556 horsepower (415 kW)
and 551 lb.-ft. of torque (747 Nm). It is the most powerful engine in Cadillac’s history.
The engine features an intercooled Eaton Twin Vortices Series™ (TVS™) supercharger,
which employs twin four-lobe rotors that are twisted 160 degrees. Typical superchargers
feature three lobes twisted 60 degrees. The fourth lobe and greater helix profile, when
combined with unique air inlet and outlet ports, create smoother, more efficient airflow
into the engine. In addition to improved overall efficiency, this supercharger has superior
noise and vibration characteristics compared to more ordinary designs.
A pair of six-speed transmissions is offered in the CTS-V Sedan – a Tremec TR6060 sixspeed manual with a dual-disc clutch and a Hydra-Matic 6L90 six-speed automatic with
steering wheel-mounted shift controls. The steering wheel-mounted controls require no
shift lever movement and allow immediate tap up/tap down gear selection. Performance
Algorithm Shifting provides the automotive transmission with a performance-oriented
shift pattern during sustained high-performance driving. As with many Cadillac models,
the driver needs only to slide the shifter into the manual “gate” to put the transmission
into a performance mode.
Torque is channeled through the six-speed transmissions to a high-performance rear
axle that features a limited-slip rear differential within a cast iron housing for greater
thermal management and asymmetrical half-shafts to smoothly manage the
supercharged engine’s incredible torque. The unique design includes alternately sized
half-shafts that also help dynamically balance the oscillation of torque from side to side,
effectively eliminating “power hop.”
CTS-V Sedan driving experience
The V-Series is designed for great road-holding performance, while maintaining the
poise of a luxury car in average driving conditions. This is enabled by Cadillac’s
landmark Magnetic Ride Control, the world’s fastest-reacting suspension technology. It
uses shocks controlled by advanced magneto-rheological technology, rather than
mechanical valves, to greatly accelerate response time and precision. Electronic sensors
at all four wheels literally “read the road” every millisecond, making constant adjustments
to damping to create virtually instantaneous and extremely precise control of body
motions.
The Magnetic Ride shocks also enable a broader range of damping control to optimize
the ride and handling for all driving conditions. In the CTS-V, an extra measure of control
is offered, with two selectable modes (Tour and Sport), enabling the driver to tailor the
suspension for grand touring or more spirited performance driving.
The CTS-V Sedan also incorporates sophisticated braking and tire systems, in
partnership with two companies renowned for high-performance technology: Brembo
and Michelin. Brembo brakes are at all four corners and include powerful, six-piston
calipers in the front and four-piston calipers in the rear. Large, two-piece vented rotors
enable strong initial braking force while optimizing heat resistance and eliminating fade.
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The two-piece design is lighter and offers enhanced cooling during high-performance
driving.
Michelin partnered with Cadillac engineers to develop an exclusive Pilot Sport PS2 tire
specifically engineered for the CTS-V. The tires support high levels of grip in track
conditions, while also affording excellent performance on the road.
Additional chassis and suspension features include:
An independent short/long arm (SLA) front suspension system that features low-
mass aluminum for the upper and lower control arms, as well as the knuckles.
A multi-link rear suspension with a fully isolated subframe
StabiliTrak electronic chassis control system is integrated with the car’s standard
four-channel ABS with the full-function traction control, as well as the hydraulic
brake assist and engine control systems
A limited-slip differential
A 3.73 axle ratio on manual-transmission models
A 3.23 axle ratio on automatic-transmission models
A power-assisted rack-and-pinion steering system.
CTS-V Sedan safety and crash-avoidance features
CTS-V Sedan is designed to enhance Cadillac’s reputation for providing safe occupant
environments in luxury vehicles. Features include:
Dual-stage driver front air bag
Segment-first dual depth front passenger air bag
Driver and front passenger side seat-mounted pelvic/thorax side air bags
Roof-rail side curtain air bags with rollover protection technology that cover front
and rear seating rows
Front safety belt pretensioners
Tire pressure monitoring system
Body structure with strategically placed high-strength steel
Active head restraints for front seat occupants
Ultrasonic rear parking assist
Rearview camera system.
CTS-V Sedan and OnStar
One year of OnStar Directions and Connections service is standard on all CTS-V
models. OnStar is the global leading provider of connected safety, security and mobility
solutions and advanced information technology.
OnStar’s RemoteLink Mobile App allows smartphone users to control vehicle functions,
access vehicle information and send directions directly to the vehicle. A new, opt-in
service called FamilyLink allows subscribers to stay connected to loved ones by
checking the location of their vehicle online or by signing up for vehicle location alerts.
CTS-V features new OnStar button icons. Drivers will notice an updated look for the
Hands-Free Calling button, blue OnStar button and red Emergency button.
More information about OnStar can be found at www.onstar.com.
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For immediate release
Model:
Cadillac CTS-V Sedan
Body style / driveline:
4-door sport luxury sedan, RWD
Construction:
unitized welded steel body with direct-mounted front cradle and
rubber-isolated, multi-link independent rear suspension
EPA vehicle class:
midsize car
Manufacturing location:
Lansing Grand River Assembly, Lansing, Mich.
6.2L Supercharged V-8
Displacement (cu in / cc):
376 / 6162
Bore & stroke (in / mm):
4.06 x 3.62 / 103.25 x 92
Block material:
cast aluminum
Cylinder head material:
cast aluminum
Valvetrain:
overhead valve, two valves per cylinder
Fuel delivery:
1.9L supercharger with intercooler; sequential fuel injection
Compression ratio:
9.1:1
Horsepower (hp / kW @ rpm):
556 / 415 @ 6100*
Torque (lb-ft / Nm @ rpm):
551 / 747 @ 3800*
Recommended fuel:
premium required
Maximum engine speed (rpm):
6200
EPA estimated fuel economy
(city / hwy):
12 / 18 (auto)
14 / 19 (man)
Tremec TR6060
Hydra-Matic 6L90
Type:
six-speed manual; fully
synchronized with single
overdrive
six-speed electronically
controlled automatic overdrive
with torque
Gear ratios (:1):
First:
2.66
4.03
Second:
1.78
2.36
Third:
1.30
1.53
Fourth:
1.00
1.15
Fifth:
0.80
0.85
Sixth:
0.63
0.67
Reverse:
2.90
3.06
Final drive ratio:
3.73
3.23
Configuration:
RWD
Differential:
limited-slip
Front:
independent SLA; 29-mm hollow stabilizer bar; elastomeric handling and
ride bushings; 65-N/mm spring rate; Magnetic Ride Control with electromagnetically controlled shocks
Rear :
independent SLA; 25.4-mm solid stabilizer bar; elastomeric trailing arm
bushing; 90-N/mm spring rate; Magnetic Ride Control with electromagnetically controlled shocks
Steering type:
power-assisted rack-and-pinion
Steering ratio:
16.1:1
Steering turns, lock-to-lock:
2.8
Turn circle (ft / m):
37.9 / 11.55
Chassis control:
four-channel StabiliTrak w/ brake assist
2013 CADILLAC CTS-V SEDAN SPECIFICATIONS
Overview
Engine
Transmissions
Chassis / Suspension
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Wheels and tires
Wheelbase (in / mm):
113.4 / 2880
Length (in / mm):
191.3 / 4858
Height (in / mm):
57.3 / 1455
Width (in / mm):
72.5 / 1842
Track (in / mm):
front: 62 / 1574
rear: 62.1 / 1577
Curb weight (lb / kg):
4219 / 1914 (manual)
4252 / 1929 (automatic)
Weight distribution (% front / rear):
54 / 46
Legroom (in / mm):
front: 42.4 / 1078
rear: 36.1 / 916
Headroom (in / mm):
front: 38.8 / 986
rear: 37.2 / 945
Shoulder room (in / mm):
front: 56.7 / 1441
rear: 54.7 / 1390
Hip room (in / mm):
front: 53.7 / 1365
rear: 53 / 1346
Seating capacity (front / rear):
2 / 3
EPA passenger volume (cu ft / L):
98 / 2775
EPA trunk volume (cu ft / L):
13.6 / 385
Trailer towing maximum (lb / kg):
not recommended
Fuel tank (gal / L):
18 / 68
Engine oil (qt / L):
6 / 5.7
Cooling system (qt / L):
12.5 / 11.8
Wheel size and type:
front: 19 x 9-inch; forged alloy, 5-lug
rear: 19 x 9.5-inch, forged alloy, 5-lug
Tires:
front: P255/40R19 summer only Michelin Pilot Sport PS2
rear: P285/35R19 summer only Michelin Pilot Sport PS2
Type:
four-wheel disc with four-channel ABS, hydraulic brake assist and dynamic
rear brake proportioning
Rotor type and
thickness (in / mm)
front: 15 x 1.26 / 380 x 32, vented, two-piece
rear: 14.7 x 1.1 / 373 mm x 28 mm, vented
Brakes
Dimensions
Exterior
Interior
Capacities
*SAE certified.
Note: Information shown is current at time of publication.
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