Cadillac CTS

The Cadillac CTS was a mid-size luxury vehicle manufactured by the American automaker Cadillac. It was first introduced in January 2002 as a 2003 model. The CTS was available in several body styles, including a saloon, coupé, and later, a wagon version.

Cadillac CTS
Second-generation CTS
Overview
Manufacturer	General Motors
Production	2002–2019
Model years	2003–2019
Body and chassis
Class	Mid-size luxury car (E)[1][2][3] Grand tourer (S) (CTS Coupe)
Chronology
Predecessor	Cadillac Catera
Successor	Cadillac CT5

First Generation (2003–2007)

First generation
Overview
Production	January 2002–June 2007
Model years	2003–2007
Assembly	United States: Lansing, Michigan (Lansing Grand River Assembly) China: Shanghai (Shanghai GM) Taiwan: Miaoli Russia: Kaliningrad, Kaliningrad Oblast (Avtotor)[4][5]
Designer	Wayne Cherry (1998) Kip Wasenko (1998)
Body and chassis
Body style	4-door sedan
Layout	Front-engine, rear-wheel drive
Platform	GM Sigma platform/GMX320
Powertrain
Engine	Gasoline: 2.6 L LY9 V6 2.8 L LP1 V6 3.2 L LA3 V6 3.6 L LY7 V6 5.7 L LS6 V8 6.0 L LS2 V8
Transmission	5-speed 5L40-E automatic 5-speed Getrag 260 manual 6-speed Aisin AY-6 manual 6-speed Tremec T-56 manual
Dimensions
Wheelbase	113.4 in (2,880 mm)
Length	190.1 in (4,829 mm)[6]
Width	70.6 in (1,793 mm)
Height	56.7 in (1,440 mm)
Curb weight	3,568 lb (1,618 kg)

The first generation of the Cadillac CTS was launched in 2002 and was part of Cadillac's efforts to compete in the luxury sedan market. It featured rear-wheel drive (RWD) and all-wheel drive (AWD) options and was available with a variety of V6 and V8 engines. It gained attention for its sharp design and performance capabilities.

Second Generation(2007-2014)

Second generation
Overview
Production	2007–2014
Model years	2008–2013 (sedan, 2014 for V only) 2010–2014 (wagon) 2011–2014 (coupe, 2015 for V only)
Assembly	United States: Lansing, Michigan (Lansing Grand River Assembly) Russia: Kaliningrad, Kaliningrad Oblast (Avtotor)[4][5]
Designer	Robert Munson (coupe concept)[7] John Manoogian II (2004) Eric Clough (interiors, 2004)
Body and chassis
Body style	2-door coupé (2011–2014) 4-door sedan (2008–2013) 5-door station wagon (2010–2014)
Layout	Front-engine, rear-wheel drive Front-engine, four-wheel drive
Platform	GM Sigma II GMX322 (sedan) GMX206 (wagon) GMX226 (coupe)
Powertrain
Engine	Gasoline: 2.8 L LP1 V6 3.0 L LF1 V6 3.0 L LFW V6 3.6 L LY7 V6 3.6 L LLT V6 3.6 L LFX V6 6.2 L LSA supercharged V8
Transmission	6-speed 6L50 automatic 6-speed 6L90 automatic (CTS-V) 6-speed Aisin AY-6 manual 6-speed Tremec 6L95M manual
Dimensions
Wheelbase	113.4 in (2,880 mm)
Length	191.6 in (4,867 mm) (2008–2011 sedan) 191.3 in (4,859 mm) (2010–11 wagon) 188.5 in (4,788 mm) (coupe) 192.0 in (4,877 mm) (2012–present wagon)
Width	72.5 in (1,841 mm) (sedan) 72.6 in (1,844 mm) (wagon) 74.1 in (1,882 mm) (coupe)
Height	58 in (1,473 mm) (sedan) 59.1 in (1,501 mm) (wagon) 55.9 in (1,420 mm) (coupe)
Curb weight	3,860 lb (1,751 kg) (sedan)

The second generation of the CTS was introduced in July 2007 as a 2008 model. It featured updated design elements and improved interior quality. The second generation also expanded the lineup, adding coupé and wagon versions. This generation was known for its advanced technology and luxury features, such as navigation systems and premium audio options.

Third Generation (2014–2019)

Third generation
Overview
Production	September 2013–July 2019
Model years	2014–2019
Assembly	United States: Lansing, Michigan (Lansing Grand River Assembly)
Designer	Exterior: Bob Boniface and Robin Krieg[8] Interior: Eric Clough[9]
Body and chassis
Body style	4-door sedan
Layout	Front-engine, rear-wheel drive Front-engine, four-wheel drive
Platform	GM Alpha[10]
Powertrain
Engine	Gasoline: 2.0 L LTG Ecotec turbocharged I4 3.6 L LFX V6 3.6 L LGX V6 3.6 L LF3 twin-turbocharged V6 6.2 L LT4 supercharged V8[11]
Transmission	6-speed GM 6L45 automatic 8-speed Aisin TL-80SN automatic[11] 8-speed GM 8L90 automatic
Dimensions
Wheelbase	114.6 in (2,911 mm)
Length	195.5 in (4,966 mm)
Width	72.2 in (1,834 mm)
Height	57.2 in (1,453 mm)
Curb weight	3,615–3,976 lb (1,640–1,803 kg)

The third generation of the CTS debuted in September 2013 as a 2014 model. This version saw further design refinements and improvements in performance and efficiency. The third-generation CTS offered advanced safety features, larger engine options, and improved handling. It was discontinued in 2019, marking the end of the CTS model in Cadillac's lineup.

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10. Zenlea, David (March 26, 2013). "2014 Cadillac CTS First Look". Automobile. Source Interlink Media. Archived from the original on December 10, 2013. Retrieved December 7, 2013. The 2014 CTS rides on a stretched version of the Alpha platform that underpins the ATS. Compared with the current car's platform, which dates back to the first CTS, the Alpha architecture employs more lightweight materials and features much daintier components – thinner control arms, smaller fasteners.
11. Zenlea, David (March 26, 2013). "2014 Cadillac CTS First Look". Automobile. Source Interlink Media. Archived from the original on December 10, 2013. Retrieved December 7, 2013. The 2014 CTS rides on a stretched version of the Alpha platform that underpins the ATS. Compared with the current car's platform, which dates back to the first CTS, the Alpha architecture employs more lightweight materials and features much daintier components – thinner control arms, smaller fasteners.