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Feature	CTS 3.6L V6 & CTS 3.6L DI	CTS-V
Drive System	Rear-Wheel Drive	Performance rear-wheel-drive system
Optional Drive System	All-Wheel Drive
Standard Transmission	Manual 6-speed transmission	6-speed, rear-wheel drive, TREMEC^(R) TR-6060 manual
Manual Transmission Gear Ratio		1st: 2.66; 2nd: 1.78; 3rd: 1.30; 4th: 1.00; 5th: 0.80; 6th: 0.63; Reverse: 2.90; Final Drive: 3.73
Optional transmission	6-speed automatic (standard on 3.6L Direct Injection V6 model)	6-speed, rear-wheel drive, electronically controlled, automatic overdrive transmission with torque converter clutch, Performance Algorithm Shifting and Driver Shift Control (DSC) for clutchless manual operation, includes steering wheel mounted paddle shifters
Automatic Transmission Gear Ratio		1st: 4.02; 2nd: 2.36; 3rd: 1.53; 4th: 1.15; 5th: 0.85; 6th: 0.67; Reverse: 3.06; Final Drive: 3.23
Fuel Tank	17 gal US
Towing Capacity	1,000 lb
Standard Brakes	4-wheel disc brakes with anti-lock system	High-performance aluminum 6-piston front, 4-piston rear caliper Brembo disc brakes with vented 14.57" rotors front, 14.37" rotors rear; Power-assist with 4-channel ABS
Optional AWD Brakes	18" performance brake system
Suspension	4-wheel independent design that utilizes a short/long arm, coil-over strut with anti-sway bar in front, and an independent, modified multi-link with anti-sway bar in the rear; both benefit from coil-over monotube dampers	Front: Independent, short/long arm; 29-mm hollow stabilizer bar; elastomeric handling bushing; hydraulic ride bushing; 65-N/mm spring rate Rear: Independent, multilink; 25.4-mm hollow stabilizer bar; elastomeric trailing arm bushings; 90-N/mm spring rate
Optional Suspension	Sport Performance Suspension System with rear load leveling and power, speed-sensitive variable assist steering
Traction Control	All-speed traction control with brake and engine intervention	All-speed with brake and engine intervention
Steering	ZF Servtronic^(R) II power rack-and-pinion	ZF Servotronic 2^(R), power rack-and-pinion
Construction	Ultra-strong frame armed with high-strength steel
Standard Tires	All-season P235/55R17 H-rated (130 mph at 30 psi) tires	Front: P255/40ZR19 Michelin Pilot Sport 2 Rear: P285/35ZR19 Michelin Pilot Sport 2
Optional Tires	All-season P235/50R18 V-rated tires (Available with Performance Collection; Standard on Premium Collection)
Optional Tires	All-season P235/50ZR18 Y-rated tires (Available only with 18-inch Summer Tire Performance Package)
Standard Wheels	17" x 8" cast aluminum wheels with painted finish	Front: 19" x 9", Rear: 19" x 9.5" aluminum alloy 5-lug with 10-spoke, painted
Optional Wheels	17" x 8" cast aluminum wheels with machined bright finish (Available with Luxury Collection)	Front: 19" x 9", Rear: 19" x 9.5" aluminum alloy 5-lug with 10-spoke, polished
Optional Wheels	18" x 8" cast aluminum wheels with premium, multi-coat painted finish (Available with Performance Collection)
Optional Wheels	18" x 8" cast aluminum wheels with high polished finish (Available in the Performance or Premium Collections; Standard with 18-inch Summer Tire Performance Package)
Stability Control System		StabiliTrak, 4-channel, computer controlled, 4 driver-selectable modes
Weight Distribution		54/46 front/rear
Limited-Slip Differential		With axle positraction

Luxury Collection includes
- Audio System: In-dash 6-disc CD changer with AM/FM/RDS**/MP3 and 8-speaker Bose^(R) Sound System
- Bluetooth^(R) For Phone Interface: Hands-free calling for personal, portable cell phones
- Cargo Net
- Lighting, Interior Ambient: LED spotlights with lighting pipes
- Seating: Leather seating surfaces with 10-way power passenger seat, 2-way power driver and front passenger lumbar control, memory package with presets for 2 drivers and heated front seats
- Theft Deterrent System: PASS-Key III+ immobilizer; audible content theft deterrent system
- Universal Home Remote: 3-channel programmable
- Wheels: 17" cast aluminum wheels with machined bright finish
- Wipers: Automatic Rainsense wipers with moisture detection
Performance Collection includes
- Bluetooth^(R) For Phone Interface: Hands-free calling for personal, portable cell phones
- Cargo Net
- Lighting, Headlamps: Xenon High-Intensity Discharge (HID) with headlamp washers and Adaptive Forward Lighting; front fog lamps
- Limited-Slip Differential
- Seating: Leather seating surfaces with 10-way power passenger seat, 2-way power driver and front passenger lumbar control, memory package with presets for 2 drivers and heated front seats
- Suspension: Sport Performance Suspension System
- Universal Home Remote: 3-channel programmable
- Wheels/Tires: 18" aluminum wheels with premium painted finish and 18" all-season tires
Premium Collection includes
- Audio System: In-dash 6-disc CD changer with AM/FM/RDS**/MP3 and 8-speaker Bose^(R) Sound System
- Bluetooth^(R) For Phone Interface: Hands-free calling for personal, portable cell phones
- Cargo Net
- Keyless Access/Smart Remote Start: Keyless access system with Smart Remote Start that will activate heated seats, climate control system and defroster (Smart Remote Start not available with six-speed manual transmission)
- Lighting, Interior Ambient: LED spotlights with lighting pipes
- Lighting, Headlamps: Xenon High-Intensity Discharge (HID) with headlamp washers and Adaptive Forward Lighting; front fog lamps
- Limited-Slip Differential
- Seating: Leather seating surfaces with 10-way power passenger seat, 2-way power driver and front passenger lumbar control, memory package with presets for 2 drivers, heated/ventilated driver and front passenger seats; split folding rear seating
- Steering Column: Power rake and telescopic
- Suspension: Sport Performance Suspension System
- Theft Deterrent System: PASS-Key III+ immobilizer; audible content theft deterrent system
- Ultrasonic Rear Parking Assist: With LED indicator and audible warning
- Ultraview Sunroof: Power, tilt-sliding, electric with express-open, and power sunshade
- Universal Home Remote: 3-channel programmable
- Wheels/Tires: 18" aluminum wheels with premium painted finish and 18" all-season tires
- Wipers: Automatic Rainsense wipers with moisture detection
- Wood Trim I: Sapele wood trim on instrument panel, center console and door trim
- Wood Trim II: Sapele wood trim on steering wheel and shift knob
Performance Luxury Package includes:
- Audio System: In-dash 6-disc CD changer with AM/FM/RDS1/MP3 and 8-speaker Bose^(R) Sound System
- Keyless Access/Smart Remote Start: Keyless access system with Smart Remote Start that will activate heated seats, climate control system and defroster (Smart Remote Start not available with six-speed manual transmission)
- Lighting, Interior Ambient: LED spotlights with lighting pipes
- Seating: Heated/ventilated driver and front passenger seats; split folding rear seating
- Steering Column: Power rake and telescopic
- Theft Deterrent System: PASS-Key III+ immobilizer; audible content theft deterrent system
- Ultrasonic Rear Parking Assist: With LED indicator and audible warning
- Wipers: Automatic Rainsense wipers with moisture detection
All-Wheel Drive
Bose^(R) 5.1 Cabin Surround^(R) Sound System: 10-speaker system; hard-drive device; AM/FM/RDS**/MP3/DVD with USB audio connectivity and steering wheel controls
Navigation: Including hard-drive device; Bose^(R) 5.1 Cabin Surround^(R) Sound System, 8" diagonal pop-up touch screen with voice and text guidance; limited detail routing
Powertrain: 6-speed automatic transmission
Tire, Compact Spare: Replaces standard inflator kit. Vehicle does not include traditional compact spare
Ultraview Sunroof: Power, tilt-sliding, electric with express-open, and power sunshade
Wood Trim I: Sapele wood trim on instrument panel, center console and door trim
Wood Trim II: Sapele wood trim on steering wheel and shift knob (requires purchase of Wood Trim I package)
Wheels: 18" aluminum wheels with high-polished finish
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Wheelbase	113.4"
Overall length	191.6"
Overall width	72.5"
Overall height	58"
Front Tread	62"
Rear Tread	62"
Curb Weight	3,861 to 3,874 lb
Seating Capacity	Five
Interior Volume	98 cu. ft.
Trunk Volume	13.6 cu. ft.
Fuel Tank	17 gal. US

Feature	Front	Rear
Head room	38.8"	37.2"
Hip room	55.1"	54.1"
Leg room	42.4"	35.9"
Shoulderg room	56.6"	56.2"

Type	V6 VVT	Direct Injection V6	Supercharged V8
Block			Cast aluminum
Displacement	3.6 Liters	3.6 Liters	6.2 Liters
Bore & Stroke			103mm x 92mm
Horsepower	263 hp @ 6400 rpm	304 hp @ 6400 rpm	556 @ 6100 rpm
Torque	253 lb-ft @ 3100 rpm	273 lb-ft @ 5200 rpm	551 lb-ft @ 3800 rpm
Camshaft			Hydraulic roller-type, low lift
Compression Ratio			9.1:1 nominal
Connecting Rods			Powder metal
Crankshaft			Steel, 8-bolt flange
Cylinder Head			Cast aluminum
Firing Order			1-8-7-2-6-5-4-3
Fuel System			Sequential fuel injection
Ignition System			Direct-mount ignition coils; extended-life dual platinum-tipped spark plugs
Valvetrain			Overhead valve, 2 valves per cylinder; 12.5 mm lift
Added Engine features			Pan-mounted oil cooler Cast pistons High-flow cylinder heads Block-mounted piston squirters Close-mounted converters Acoustic engine cover E67 engine controller

Model	City	Highway
RWD 3.6L Auto model	18 MPG	26 MPG
RWD 3.6L Manual model	16 MPG	25 MPG
AWD 3.6L Auto model	17 MPG	26 MPG
RWD 3.6L DI Auto model	17 MPG	26 MPG
RWD 3.6L DI Manual model	16 MPG	25 MPG
AWD 3.6L DI Auto model	17 MPG	26 MPG

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