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2003 Cadillac CTS - Specs

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Model Lineup Engine Transmission
3.2L V6 5-spd auto
(Hydra-Matic 5L40-E)
Getrag 5-spd man
CTS Standard Optional Standard

Engine Cadillac CTS
Type 3.2L V6 (LA3)
Displacement (cu in / cc) 194 / 3175
Bore & stroke (in / mm) 3.44 x 3.46 / 87.5 x 88
Block material cast iron
Cylinder head material cast aluminum
Valvetrain belt-driven DOHC, four valves per cylinder, hydraulic lifter system
Ignition system coil-on-plug cassette design with extended-life dual platinum-tipped spark plugs
Fuel delivery Bosch Motronic sequential injection
Compression ratio 10.0:1
Horsepower (hp / kw @ rpm) 220 / 164 @ 6000
Torque (lb-ft / Nm @ rpm) 220 / 300 @ 3400
Recommended fuel 91 octane unleaded premium
Maximum engine speed (rpm) 6500
Emissions controls dual 3-way close-coupled catalytic converters, feedback air-fuel-ratio control
Estimated fuel economy
(mpg city / hwy / combined)
18 / 25 / 21

Transaxle: Hydra-Matic 5L40-E Getrag
Type five-speed electronically-controlled automatic with lockup torque converter five-speed manual with mechanical shift linkage
Gear Ratios
   1st 3.42 3.56
   2nd 2.22 2.04
   3rd 1.60 1.34
   4th 1.00 1.00
   5th 0.75 0.81
 Reverse 0.75 0.82
Final drive ratio 3.42 3.73

Chassis / Suspension
Standard/Luxury Package
Luxury Sport Package
Front
independent, short/long arm, coil-over shock, anti-roll bar
independent, short/long arm, coil-over shock, anti-roll bar
Rear
independent, modified multi-link, coil springs, shock absorbers, anti-roll bar
independent, modified multi-link, coil springs, automatic load-leveling shock absorbers, anti-roll bar
Traction control system
full-range
full-range
Steering type
power-assisted rack and pinion
power-assisted rack and pinion, TRW Speedpro variable assist system
Steering wheel turns, lock-to-lock
3.37
3.37
Turning circle, curb-to-curb (ft / m)
35.5 / 10.8
35.5 / 10.8

Brakes
Standard/Luxury Package
Luxury Sport Package
Type
power-assist – vacuum with antilock control and traction control
power-assist – vacuum with antilock control, traction control, StabiliTrak stability control, with high-performance brake linings
Rotor diameter x thickness (in / mm)
front: 11.9 x 1.3 / 303 x 32 vented disc
front: 11.9 x 1.3 / 303 x 32 vented disc
rear: 11.7 x 1 / 298 x 26 vented disc
rear: 11.7 x 1 / 298 x 26 vented disc

Wheels / Tires
Standard/Luxury Package
Luxury Sport Package
Wheel size and type
16 x 7-inch cast aluminum
17 x 7.5-inch cast aluminum
Tires
Goodyear Eagle RS-A, P225/55HR16, all season
Goodyear Eagle RS-A, P225/50VR17, all season

Exterior Dimensions
2003 Cadillac CTS
Wheelbase (in / mm)
113.4 / 2880
Overall length (in / mm)
190.1 / 4829
Overall width (in / mm)
70.6 / 1793
Overall height (in / mm)
56.7 / 1440
Track (in / mm) Front
60 / 1524
Rear
60 / 1524
Curb weight (lbs / kg) 3.2L automatic
3568 / 1618
3.2L manual
3509 / 1591
Weight distribution (% front / rear)
53 / 47

Interior Dimensions
Front
Back
Head room (in / mm)
38.9 / 989
36.9 / 937
Leg room (in / mm)
42.4 / 1077
37 / 940
Shoulder room (in / mm)
56.6 / 1438
56.2 / 1427
Hip room (in / mm)
53.8 / 1367
53.5 / 1359

Capacities Cadillac CTS
EPA passenger volume (cu ft / liters) 98 / 2775
Cargo volume (cu ft / liters) 12.8 / 362
Trailer towing maximum (lbs / kg) 1000 / 454
Fuel tank (gals / liters) 17.5 / 66.2
Engine oil (qts / liters) 5 / 4.7
Cooling system (qts / liters) 10.4 / 9.8

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