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2012 Cadillac CTS-V - Specifications

4-Door Sedan Performance Specs

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Engine

Engine Type Gas V8

SAE Net Horsepower @ RPM 556 @ 6100

Displacement 6.2L/378

Engine Order Code LSA

SAE Net Torque @ RPM 551 @ 3800

Fuel System Electronic Fuel Injection

Transmission

Trans Order Code MN6

Second Gear Ratio (:1) 2.33

Reverse Ratio (:1) 3.67

Trans Description Cont. Again NA

Fifth Gear Ratio (:1) 1.00

Trans Type 6

Third Gear Ratio (:1) 1.53

Clutch Size (in) - TBD -

Drivetrain Rear Wheel Drive

First Gear Ratio (:1) 4.15

Sixth Gear Ratio (:1) 0.79

Trans Description Cont. Manual

Fourth Gear Ratio (:1) 1.15

Final Drive Axle Ratio (:1) 3.73

Brakes

Brake ABS System Yes

Drum - Rear (Yes or ) NA

Front Brake Rotor Diam x Thickness (in) 15.0 x 1.26

Disc - Front (Yes or ) Yes

Rear Drum Diam x Width (in) NA

Brake Type Pwr

Rear Brake Rotor Diam x Thickness (in) 14.7 x 1.1

Disc - Rear (Yes or ) Yes

Steering

Steering Ratio (:1), Overall 16.1

Turning Diameter - Wall to Wall (ft) - TBD -

Lock to Lock Turns (Steering) 2.8

Steering Type Pwr Rack & Pinion

Turning Diameter - Curb to Curb (ft) 37.9

Tires

Rear Tire Order Code Q42

Rear Tire Size P285/35YR19

Spare Tire Order Code NA

Front Tire Order Code Q42

Spare Tire Size NA

Front Tire Size P255/40YR19

Wheels

Rear Wheel Size (in) 19 x 9.5

Rear Wheel Material Aluminum

Spare Wheel Size (in) NA

Front Wheel Size (in) 19 x 9

Spare Wheel Material NA

Front Wheel Material Aluminum

Suspension

Suspension Type - Rear Independent SLA

Stabilizer Bar Diameter - Front (in) 1.14

Shock Absorber Diameter - Front (mm) - TBD -

Suspension Type - Front (Cont.) w/Magnetic Ride Control

Stabilizer Bar Diameter - Rear (in) 1.00

Suspension Type - Front Independent SLA

Shock Absorber Diameter - Rear (mm) - TBD -

Suspension Type - Rear (Cont.) w/Magnetic Ride Control

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