General Motors is to add yet another product to its 2010 New York Auto Show line-up and this time the product comes from GM’s family tree member Cadillac which is quite popular for its CTS family products – CTS Sedan , CTS Sports Wagon , and CTS-V. The brand is now ready with a consolidated version of CTS Sports Wagon and CTS-V called the 2011 CTS-V Sports Wagon.
2011 Cadillac CTS-V Sports Wagon Specifications
As we have mentioned the car is a mixed variant incorporating qualities of both CTS Sports Wagon and Sedan and these qualities include the massive engine(currently coming with CTS-V sedan and coupe) as well which is a 6.2 Liter LSA V-8 engine capable of generating an enormous 556-Horsepower, and a maximum 551-pound-feet of torque.
The drivetrain comes coupled with either a 6-Speed Manual or 6-Speed Automatic Transmission gearbox and a bunch of other performance equipments have been highlighted which include:-
- Performance Algorithm Shifting
- Magnetic ride control
- Dual-cast aluminum/iron Brembo brakes
- Michelin Pilot Sport PS2 tires
- Forged aluminum wheels
The car from the exterior is very appealing with a new front fascia and a handful of other cosmetic changes including Signature V-shaped deck and tailgate motif,Large, vertical taillamps with light-pipe technology,Power-opening liftgate,CHMSL-integrated roof spoiler,Integrated roof load management system with available cross bars,Cargo management system with adjustable in-floor containment and Available panoramic UltraView sunroof.
2011 Cadillac CTS-V Sports Wagon Specifications
Engine
| 6.2L Supercharged V-8 | |
| Displacement (cu in / cc): | 376 / 6162 |
| Bore & stroke (in / mm): | 4.06 / 103.25 x 3.62 / 92 mm |
| Block material: | cast aluminum |
| Cylinder head material: | roto-cast aluminum |
| Valvetrain: | overhead valve, two valves per cylinder |
| Fuel delivery: | 1.9L supercharger with intercooler; sequential fuel injection |
| Ignition: | direct-mount ignition coils |
| Compression ratio: | 9.1:1 |
| Horsepower (hp / kW @ rpm): | 556 / 415 @ 6100* |
| Torque (lb-ft / Nm @ rpm): | 551 / 747 @ 3800* |
| Recommended fuel: | premium required |
| Maximum engine speed (rpm): | 6200 |
| Estimated fuel economy (city / hwy): |
14 / 19 |
Transmissions
| Tremec TR6060 | Hydra-Matic 6L90 | |
| Type: | six-speed manual; fully synchronized with single overdrive | six-speed electronically controlled automatic overdrive with torque converter clutch |
| Gear ratios (:1): | ||
| First: | 2.66 | 4.03 |
| Second: | 1.78 | 2.36 |
| Third: | 1.30 | 1.53 |
| Fourth: | 1.00 | 1.15 |
| Fifth: | 0.80 | 0.85 |
| Sixth: | 0.63 | 0.67 |
| Reverse: | 2.90 | 3.06 |
| Final drive ratio: | 3.73 | 3.23 |
Chassis / Suspension
| Configuration | RWD |
| Differential: | limited-slip |
| Front: | independent SLA; 29-mm hollow stabilizer bar; elastomeric handling andride bushings; 65-N/mm spring rate; Magnetic Ride Control withelectro-magnetically controlled shocks |
| Rear : | independent SLA; 24-mm hollow stabilizer bar; elastomeric trailing armbushing; 90-N/mm spring rate; Magnetic Ride Control withelectro-magnetically controlled shocks |
| Steering type: | power-assisted rack-and-pinion |
| Steering ratio: | 16.1:1 |
| Steering turns, lock-to-lock: | 2.7 |
| Turn circle (ft / m): | 37.9 / 11.55 |
| Chassis control: | four-channel StabiliTrak w/ brake assist |
Wheels and tires
| Wheel size and type: | front: 19 x 9-inch; forged alloy, 5-lug rear: 19 x 9.5-inch, forged alloy, 5-lug |
| Tires: | Michelin Pilot Sport PS2 front: 255/40ZR19 (96Y) high-performance summer tire rear: 285/35ZR19 (99Y) high-performance summer tire |
Dimensions
| Wheelbase (in / mm): | 113.4 / 2880 |
| Length (in / mm): | 191.3 / 4859 |
| Height (in / mm): | 59.1 / 1502 |
| Width (in / mm): | 72.6 / 1842 |
| Track (in / mm): | front: 61.8 / 1570 rear: 62 / 1575 |
| Curb weight (lb / kg): | 4390 / 1995 |
| Weight distribution (% front / rear): | 52 / 48 |
