Source:  GM Media

Overview

The 2007 Cadillac CTS-V was pretty much left unchanged from the 2006 with the exception of the following:

Deletions:

  • Exterior color (46U) Stealth Gray

New Features:

  • Exterior color (30U) Thunder Gray. Available at extra charge.
  • (UBS) Audio system feature, XM Satellite Radio with XM NavTraffic
  • (QJL) P245/45R18-96V Goodyear RSA, extended mobility tires

Specifications

Model: CTS-V
Body style / driveline: rear-wheel drive, high-performance luxury sedan
Construction: unitized welded steel body with direct-mounted front cradle and rubber-isolated, multi-link independent rear suspension assembly
EPA vehicle class: midsize car
Manufacturing location: Lansing Grand River Assembly, Lansing , Michigan
Key competitors: BMW M3, Mercedes-Benz C55 AMG, Audi A4

Engine

Type: 6.0L V-8 (LS2)
Displacement (cu in / cc): 364 / 5967
Bore & stroke (in / mm): 4.0 x 3.62 / 101.6 x 92
Block material: cast aluminum
Cylinder head material: cast aluminum
Valvetrain: OHV, 2 valves per cylinder
Ignition system: coil-on-plug with extended-life iridium spark plugs
Fuel delivery: sequential fuel injection
Compression ratio: 10.9:1
Horsepower (hp / kw @ rpm): 400 / 298 @ 6000
Torque (lb-ft / Nm @ rpm): 395 / 536 @ 4400
Recommended fuel: premium recommended but not required
Redline speed (rpm): 6500
Emissions controls: evaporative system, close-coupled catalytic converters, positive crankcase ventilation, electronic throttle control feedback air-fuel-ratio control
Estimated fuel economy
(mpg city / hwy / combined):
15 / 23 / 18

Transmissions

Type: Tremec T56 6-speed manual with skip shift and reverse lockout
Gear ratios (:1):  
First: 2.97
Second: 2.07
Third: 1.43
Fourth: 1.00
Fifth: 0.84
Sixth: 0.57
Reverse: 2.90
Final drive ratio: 3.73

Chassis/Suspension

Front: independent, short/long arm, with elastomeric ride bushings, coil-over springs, 26.6 mm stabilizer bar
Rear: independent, multi-link, coil springs, Nivomat load-leveling shock absorbers, 21 mm stabilizer bar
Traction control system: full-range
Steering type: performance-tuned, speed-sensitive, power-assisted rack and pinion
Turning circle, curb-to-curb

(ft / m):
36.1 / 11

Brakes

Type: Brembo 4-wheel vented disc ABS, 4-piston front and rear calipers and performance brake linings
Rotor diameter (in / mm): front: 0.55 x 1397 / 14 x 355

rear: 0.57 x 14.37 / 14.4 x 365

Wheels/Tires

Wheel size and type: 18-inch x 18.5-inch aluminum alloy
Tires: Goodyear Eagle F1 W-Rated P245/45R18 (run flat)

Dimensions

Exterior  
Wheelbase (in / mm): 113.4 / 2880
Overall length (in / mm): 191.5 / 4864
Overall width (in / mm): 70.6 / 1793
Overall height (in / mm): 57.3 / 1455
Track (in / mm): front: 61.1 / 1552; rear: 61.4 / 1559
Curb weight (lb / kg): 3850 / 1746
Weight distribution
(% front / rear):
54 / 46

Interior  
Headroom (in / mm): front: 39 / 990.6

rear: 36.9 / 937.3
Legroom (in / mm): front: 42.4 / 1076
rear: 37 / 940
Shoulder room (in / mm): front: 56.6 / 1437

rear: 56.2 / 1427
Hip room (in / mm): front: 53.4 / 1356

rear: 53.8 / 1366

Capacities

EPA passenger volume
(cu ft / L):
111.3 / 3151
Cargo volume (cu ft / L): 12.5 / 354
Fuel tank (gal / L): 17.5 / 66.2