2007 Cadillac CTS 2.8L 0-60 Times, Top Speed, Specs, Quarter Mile, and Wallpapers

The 2007 Cadillac CTS 2.8L is a Rear-wheel drive Sedan. It can accommodate up to 5 passengers. It has 4 Doors and is powered by a 2.8L V6 DOHC 24-valve engine which outputs 210 hp @ 6500 rpm and is paired with 5 speed automatic transmission gearbox. The 2007 Cadillac CTS 2.8L has cargo capacity of 354 Liters and the vehicle weighs 1592 kg. In terms of ride assists, the 2007 Cadillac CTS 2.8L has stability control and traction control in addition to anti-lock brake system (ABS). The vehicle has an optional engine as well It offers and. Safety features also include Driver side front airbag and Passenger side front airbag. The front suspension is Front independent suspension while the rear suspension is Rear independent suspension. The car also features a It has 16'' alloy wheels as standard. Electronic features include Cruise Control. For convenience, the car has Power windows and Power door locks. There is also a remote keyless entry feature. Moreover, the car has. The steering wheel has audio control buttons. In terms of performance, the car has 229 N.m of torque and a top speed of 218 km/h. The 2007 Cadillac CTS 2.8L accelerates from zero to 60 mph in 8.1 seconds and hits quarter mile at 16 seconds. Fuel consumption is 13.6 L/100km in the city and 8 L/100km in the highway. The car price starts at $ 36,015

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Although it doesn't quite match the class leaders in terms of overall polish and driving fun, the 2007 Cadillac CTS's quick reflexes, powerful performance and spacious cabin make it a valid consideration in the luxury sport sedan segment.

When it was introduced in 2003, the Cadillac CTS heralded the dawn of the company's new design direction. Sharp edges and bold headlight and grille designs set the tone for Cadillac models that would follow. Aimed at the entry-level luxury sport sedans hailing from Germany and Japan, the rear-wheel-drive CTS offered midsize room at a price point more closely aligned with compact competitors. And this was to be a driver's car -- so serious were the engineers working on the CTS that they used Germany's famed Nürburgring test track, and the result was the CTS's confident, almost tossable nature.

For 2007, the Cadillac CTS is still holding its own. The body's angular design theme is carried into the interior, where some soft-touch materials offer a feeling of luxury. Upsides for the CTS include more room for passengers than most like-priced rivals from Japan and Europe as well as sound ergonomics for all the high-tech features, such as the optional navigation system and Bose audio system. However, the Cadillac's extra size results in a less sporty personality than many of its rivals.

Although there are many compact and midsize luxury sport sedans to choose from in the $ 30,000-$ 40,000 price range, the 2007 Cadillac CTS deserves consideration. Serious drivers will be better served by BMW's 3 Series, as long as rear passenger room is not a big consideration. Pitted against midsizers such as the front-wheel-drive Acura TL, the CTS loses points in the luxury area but offers a more athletic driving experience. Overall, the main selling point of the CTS is that it manages to blend some of the sporty attributes of its smaller rivals with the comfort of the larger, less athletic premium sedans in this segment. It may not be the class leader in any one category, but by virtue of its well-rounded nature, the entry-level Cadillac sedan certainly holds its own.

The 2007 Cadillac CTS is an entry-level luxury sport sedan. There are two main trim levels based on engine size: 2.8 and 3.6. Standard equipment on the 2.8 includes 16-inch wheels, leatherette seating, an eight-way power driver seat, dual-zone automatic climate control and a CD player. Leather seating with a 10-way driver seat is optional and comes standard on the 3.6. An array of packages allow shoppers to queue up additional luxury and performance features. The Luxury package brings upgraded, heated front seats, an auto-dimming rearview mirror, Homelink and polished alloy wheels. A sunroof, a Bose premium audio package with satellite radio, and a navigation system are available as well. Driving enthusiasts will want to consider one of two sport-themed packages. The 17-inch Wheel Sport package includes HID headlights, a sport-tuned suspension, performance tires and a limited-slip differential. The 18-inch Wheel Performance package (available on the CTS 3.6 only) has the aforementioned features, plus stronger brakes and a tire-pressure monitoring system.

The rear-wheel-drive CTS offers a choice of two V6 engines: a 2.8-liter version (210 horsepower and 194 pound-feet of torque) and a 3.6-liter version (255 hp and 252 lb-ft of torque). Either engine can be paired with either a six-speed manual or an optional five-speed automatic transmission.

Virtually all of the latest safety features come standard on the CTS, including four-wheel antilock disc brakes, traction control, front seat-mounted side airbags, full-length side curtain airbags and GM's OnStar system. A stability control system is available with either the 17- or 18-inch wheel packages. In tests conducted by the NHTSA, the Cadillac CTS earned four out of five stars for driver and front-passenger protection in frontal impacts. Side-impact tests resulted in a four-star rating for front passengers and a five-star rating for rear passengers. The IIHS named the CTS a "Best Pick" after conducting its 40-mph frontal offset crash test.

Anyone expecting a soft, cushy ride from this Cadillac is going to be surprised. The CTS is a true sport sedan, with a tightly controlled ride and sharp steering. The six-speed manual's shifter has a solid feel through the gates and the 3.6-liter V6 gives the CTS some serious punch. Ride quality isn't quite as refined as that of some competitors, but even so, the CTS makes for a swift and entertaining ride that should appeal to entry-level buyers looking for something a little different. Those looking for hard-core performance, however, will want to check out Cadillac's high-powered CTS-V model.

The CTS may be priced more like the compact luxury sport sedans, but its larger dimensions provide a roomier cabin that easily accommodates five adults. The front seats, especially, offer a pleasing combination of long-trip comfort, with enough support in the side bolsters to hold one in place during spirited runs along deserted twisty roads. Unlike some rivals, the CTS's audio, climate and navigation controls are easy to use right off the bat. Although functional and comfortable, the CTS's cabin can't match class standouts such as the Audi A4 when it comes to sheer elegance and ambiance.

It's easy to forgive the CTS-V of its shortcomings, and hard to relinquish it after only an hour behind the wheel. On every point dear to the driving enthusiast, the CTS-V hits the bull's eye. The car's mind-boggling acceleration is enough to merit high praise, but the suspension's ability to manage such speeds and still deal with the toughest curves demands a medal of honor be awarded to Cadillac's engineering team. The somewhat rubbery six-speed manual doesn't slip easily from gear to gear, and there is no proper center-console hand brake, but who cares? The CTS-V's rear-wheel-drive platform performs beyond most drivers' expectations, remaining firmly planted in the turns and giving more than enough warning when a correction to the steering wheel is in order. When not being pressed, the CTS-V cruises effortlessly on the open road, its tachometer hovering around 2,000 rpm and its highway fuel economy approaching 25 miles per gallon.

G-Force MeterAppearing at the bottom of the tachometer as a digital readout, this feature displays the peak G-force figures as the driver negotiates a curve. 6.0-liter LS2 V8Who wouldn't love this engine? It has enough horsepower and torque to cause whiplash, yet when treated more sedately, returns EPA highway fuel figures rivaling some V6s.

The CTS-V's interior mirrors the CTS sedan's, with a few major changes. The sport seats are more aggressive, but not so thickly bolstered as to restrain movement. Handsome suede-like inserts help hold the driver in place during spirited runs, and power-adjustable lumbar support is on both the driver's and front passenger's seats. In a nod to the car's enthusiast nature, Cadillac engineers have lowered the center console by four inches, facilitating easier gear shifting. The CTS-V's instrument cluster is clear and legible, with large gauges and digital readouts for speed, G-force and transmission temperature. The center stack, however, is not as meticulously configured. The navigation system, for instance, does not include touch-screen menus, but relies instead on an assortment of tiny buttons to operate the GPS, audio and CD functions. With no steering wheel-mounted controls for the audio system or climate control, operating these units requires the driver to remove his or her hands from the wheel.

The sharp creases and wedge-shaped silhouette of the standard-version CTS are brought into sharper focus when the V treatment is applied. The changes begin up front, where a revised front bumper rides closer to the ground. A tasteful steel mesh covers the wide lower air intake and grille. To ensure that the CTS-V sticks to the road like a sport sedan should, Cadillac equips it with wide P245/45R18 V-rated Goodyear Eagle F1 run-flat tires mounted to seven-spoke, 18-inch wheels; 395 pound-feet of V8 torque demand each wheel be secured by no less than six lugs. The temptation to tack on gaudy plastic cladding and non-functional vents has been avoided, with the only embellishment being a tasteful set of "V" badges at the front fenders' trailing edges.

Along with the 400-horsepower 6.0-liter LS2 V8 and Tremec six-speed manual transmission, the CTS-V features StabiliTrak stability control, 18-inch alloy wheels, four-wheel anti-lock Brembo disc brakes, Bi-Xenon HID headlamps, LED taillights, power heated side mirrors, front-seat side-impact airbags, front and rear-seat head-curtain airbags, Bose audio, GPS navigation, Head-Up Display (HUD), 10-way power seats with power adjustable lumbar, leather and faux-suede seating, express down/up power front windows, heated front seats and a one-year subscription to Cadillac's Virtual Advisor, which provides traffic reports, weather updates and stock quotes.

There's not much to the CTS-V's option list. Customers can select W-rated tires, add a carbon fiber appearance package and opt for a shock absorber upgrade kit.

Who would have thought a Corvette engine could ever compliment a Cadillac sedan? The 6.0-liter LS2 V8 certainly has answered the call, producing 400 horsepower, 395 pound-feet of torque and acceleration from zero to 60 miles per hour of just 4.6 seconds. The CTS-V has a reported top speed of 163 miles per hour, though the opportunity to confirm this figure never presented itself. Aluminum construction of the block and cylinder heads contributes to a weight-to-power ratio of just 9.6 pounds for every horsepower, and helps the CTS-V measure in at close to even front-to-rear weight distribution.6.0-liter V8400 horsepower @ 6000 rpm395 lb.-ft. of torque @ 4400 rpmEPA city/highway fuel economy: 15/24

The CTS-V has a Manufacturer's Suggested Retail Price (MSRP) of $ 52,990, and with the few available options added, tops out around $ 56,000. A look at the Fair Purchase Price shows the actual price being paid by consumers to be just under MSRP. Be sure to check the Fair Purchase Price to see what consumers are currently paying for CTS-Vs in your area. The CTS-V's popularity helps it achieve a much higher resale value than its lesser CTS siblings. Over a five-year period, the CTS-V is expected to maintain a stronger resale value than the Mercedes-Benz C55 AMG, but fall just shy of the values expected of the BMW M3 and Audi S4.

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