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2011 Cadillac DTS

The latest Cadillac DTS remains true to its heritage while offering a level of sophistication that keeps it reasonably current, a traditional Cadillac for the traditional Cadillac buyer.

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2011 cadillac dts

The DTS lags behind in terms of top-quality materials, precision build quality, handling dynamics and, for many, a perceived level of prestige. it still offers very clean and luxurious styling.

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heritage, traditional, quality, handling, dynamic, prestige, luxury, engine, power, control, stabilizer, quick, performance

The Cadillac DTS luxury sedan is available in four trim levels, Base, Luxury, Premium and Platinum – although all are well equipped. The standard model comes with 17-inch wheels, front foglights, sepearte climate control for passenger and driver, Bluetooth, an eight-speaker stereo system, OnStar free for 12 months, remote engine start, and xenon headlights.

The Premium model adds style grille, power front seats with massagers built in, burled walnut accents in the interior, a wood-trimmed steering wheel, a built-in navigation system, and telescopic steering. The Platinum model adds a more powerful engine, Magnetic Ride Control, 18-inch wheels, and a leather accented dash, and a faux-suede headliner, blind spot warning systems, and lane-departure systems.

Front suspension is an independent MacPherson strut design with sizable stabilizer bar, while the rear uses an independent multi-link design and stabilizer bar.

The base, 4.6-liter double overhead cam engine generates 275 horsepower at a lower, 5200 rpm now. Torque is a healthy 292 lb-ft at 4400 rpm for noticeably quick get up and go. But the uplevel V8 that comes with the performance package has more horsepower—291. Peak torque is 286 lb-ft at 4400 rpm and came on smartly—and always smoothly. Fuel economy isn’t great in this big-sedan segment, and the DTS is estimated to carry a rating of 17 miles a gallon in city driving and 27 mpg on the highway. This is a bit less than the 18/25 mpg of the LS 430.

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The Cadillac DTS has good room for three adults at the rear row to sit back there without them having to squeeze. The middle passenger, however, has a slight hump to contend with in the middle of the rear floor and also doesn’t have a height adjustable head restraint. The trunk opening is nice and wide, but the trunk seems a bit shallow and total cargo room is less than the 21 cubic feet in the Town Car.

The Cadillac DTS is loaded with the latest technology. This is a rational luxury car, easy to operate in addition to being large and luxurious. Other standard DTS safety equipment includes anti-lock brakes, stability control, six airbags and improved structural reinforcements.

Features

2011 Cadillac DTS Features

Trim: V8

Exterior, Design, Paint & Finish
– Front and Rear Bumpers
– Front Air Dam

Seats
– Leather Seats
– Front Dual Reclining Bucket Seats With Adjustable Seat Height and Headrests
– Theater Style Rear Seating
– Front Passenger Power Seat Adjusts 8 Ways Total
– Rear Bench Seat With Fold-Down Center Armrest
– Front Dual Power Lumbar Support
– Driver Power Seat Adjusts 8 Ways Total
– Rear Seat Pass-Through

Instrumentation
– Compass
– Trip Computer With Average Fuel Consumption, Instantaneous Fuel Consumption, Miles To Empty and Stop Watch
– Digital Clock
– Clock
– Steering Wheel Mounted Controls
– Tire Pressure Monitor
– Exterior Temperature Gauge
– Cruise Control
– Oil Quality Service Indicator
– Tachometer
– Battery Gauge
– Voice Activated Controls For Phone

Storage
– Front Covered Lower Console Storage Located On Floor
– Rear Armrest Storage
– Front Dual Door Mounted Storage
– Glovebox
– 2 Front and 2 Rear; 4 Cupholders Total
– Front Dual Seatback Storage Pockets
– Coinholder

Interior, Design, Decor & Floor Covering
– Rear Carpeted Floor Mats
– Carpet Located In Passenger Cabin and Trunk
– Front Carpeted Floor Mats
– Leather Steering Wheel

Exterior Lighting
– Xenon High Intensity Discharge Headlights
– Automatic Headlights With Automatic On and Dusk Sensor
– Windshield Wiper Activated Headlights
– Front Foglights
– Daytime Running Lights
– Cornering Lights
– Perimeter Lighting

Safety
– Crumple Zones
– Side Guard Door Beams
– Passenger Airbag Cutoff Sensor
– Rear 3-Point Center Seatbelt
– L A T C H
– Seatbelt Pretensioners
– Seatbelt Height Adjusters
– Trunk Anti-Trap Device
– Passenger Airbag With Dual Stage Deployment
– Front Side Airbags
– Front and Rear 3-Point Seatbelts
– Crash Sensor Sends GPS Signal
– Front and Rear Side Head Curtain Airbags
– Driver Airbag With Dual Stage Deployment
– OnStar(R) Telematics System With 12 Months Directions and Connections Plan. Includes Automatic Crash Response, Emergency Services, Crisis Assist and Roadside Assistance
– Automatic Locking Retractors

Braking & Traction
– All-Speed Traction Control Controlled By ABS and Engine Management
– Electronic Brake Force Distribution
– Brake Assistance
– StabiliTrak(R) Vehicle Stability Control System
– Front Power Disc and Rear Power Disc Brakes
– 4-Wheel Anti-Lock Brakes

Steering
– Magnasteer(R) Power Speed Sensitive Rack and Pinion Variable Assisted Steering
– Telescopic Steering Wheel
– Tilt Steering Wheel

Engines & Emissions
– Extended Service Interval For Platinum Tipped Spark Plugs
– 4.6-Liter, Northstar V8, 32-Valve, DOHC, SEFI Engine; Front Mounted With Horsepower Of 275@6000 and Torque Of 295@4400, Alloy Block and Alloy Cylinder Heads
– Free Scheduled Maintenance For 48 Months or 50000 Miles
– Roadside Assistance Warranty For 100000-Miles, 60-Months

Suspension
– Independent Front Suspension With Springs and Shock Absorbers
– Automatic Load-Leveling
– Front Stabilizer Bar
– Rear Stabilizer Bar
– Independent Rear Suspension With Springs and Shock Absorbers

Remote Controls & Remote Releases
– Panic Alarm
– Keyless Entry Operated Via Key Fob
– Remote Trunk Release Located Inside Vehicle and On Multi-Function Remote
– Remote Ignition
– Multi-Function Remote Operates Door Lock/Unlock, Illuminated Entry, Panic Alarm, Remote Ignition and Trunk

Anti-Theft & Locks
– OnStar(R) Stolen Vehicle Assistance With Vehicle Slowdown
– Selective Locking/Unlocking
– Vehicle Anti-Lockout
– Theftlock(R) Radio Anti-Theft
– Valet Lockout
– Break Resistant Security Glass
– Child Safety Door Locks Located On Rear Doors
– OnStar(R) Remote Ignition Block
– Vehicle Anti-Theft Via Alarm and PASS-Key(R) III+ Engine Immobilizer
– Programmable Power Door Locks

Heating, Ventilation & Air Conditioning
– Separate Driver/Front Passenger Climate Controls
– Automatic Climate Control

Electrical
– Front Power Outlet
– Front Cigarette Lighter With Ashtray
– Front Power Outlet Integrated With Cigarette Lighter
– 150-Amp Alternator
– Battery Saver
– Battery
– Audio Pre-Wiring
– Delayed Power Retention Operates Audio and Power Windows For 10 Minutes

Interior Lighting
– Trunk Light
– Delayed Courtesy Lights
– Illuminated Entry
– Rear Reading Lights

Entertainment, Communication & Navigation
– AM/FM Radio With Seek, Scan, Speed Sensitive Volume and 8 Speakers Total; CD Player; MP3 Player; XM(R) Satellite Radio (Includes 3 Months Of Service, Unavailable In Hawaii and Alaska)
– Pre-Programmed Equalizer
– OnStar(R) Hands-Free Calling With Telephone
– Radio Data System
– Telephone Antenna
– In-Glass Radio Antenna
– OnStar(R) Telematics System With 12 Months Directions and Connections Plan. Includes Stolen Vehicle Assistance, Remote Door Unlock, Roadside Assistance, Remote Horn and Lights, Turn-By-Turn Navigation, Hands-Free Calling, Vehicle Diagnostics and Low Mileage Discount
– Vehicle Location System

Transmission
– Adaptive Automatic Transmission
– Hydra-Matic 4-Speed Electronically Controlled Adaptive Automatic Transmission With Overdrive and Floor Mounted Shifter

Specifications

2011 Cadillac DTS Specifications

Trim: V8

Engine
Standard Engine 4.6L V8
Standard Transmission 4 Speed Automatic
Cylinders 8
Horsepower @RPM 275@6000
Fuel Economy Cty/Hwy 15 / 23
Combined Fuel Economy 18
EPA Class Large
Number of Valves 32
Torque @RPM N/A
Fuel Type System Gas Engine / Sequential Electronic Fuel Injected, Sequential Port Fuel Injected Sequential, Multi-Port Fuel Injected
Turbo (Yes/No) No
Overdrive Transmission Yes
Battery Output N/A
Compression 10.0:1
Displacement 4565 / 279
Bore X Stroke 3.30×3.30
Cruising Range 324 miles
Final Drive Gear Ratio Opt N/A
Power to Weight Ratio 14.6
Final Drive Ratio No
Valves Configuration Dual Overhead Cam / Twin Overhead Cam
Supercharged No
Electric HorsePower RPM N/A
Electric Torque Feet Per Pound N/A (foot-lbs)
Electric Torque RPM N/A
Electric HorsePower BHP N/A

Interior Dimensions
Seating (Standard) 5
Seating (Optional) 6
Tow Capacity (Standard) 1000
Tow Capacity (Maximum) 1000
Headroom (Front) 39.2
Headroom (Row 2) 38.6
Hiproom (Front) 56.9
Hiproom (Row 2) 56.7
Legroom (Front) 42.5
Legroom (Row 2) 41.6
Shoulder Room (Front) 60.0
Shoulder Room (Row 2) 59.2
Seating (Maximum) 6
Headroom (Row 3) N/A
Hiproom (Row 3) N/A
Legroom (Row 3) N/A
Shoulder Room (Row 3) N/A

Brakes, Steering, Suspension and Tires
Brakes (Front) Disc
Brakes (Rear) Disc
Driveline Front Wheel Drive
Driveline (Opt) N/A
Steering Rack & Pinion
Steering Diameter Left 42.0
Steering Diameter Right 42.0
Suspension (Front) Independent
Suspension (Rear) Independent
Tire Type Passenger
Tire Width 235 mm
Tire Aspect Ratio 55
Tire Construction Radial
Tire wheel Diameter 17 in.

Capacity and Volume
Cargo Volume (EPA) 19 cu. ft.
Cargo Volume (MFR) 19 cu. ft.
Fuel Capacity 18.0
Passenger Volume (EPA) 113
Passenger Volume (MFR) 115.3 cu. ft.
Box/Cargo Height N/A
Box/Cargo Length N/A
Box/Cargo Width (Wheel) N/A
Box/Cargo Width (Wall) N/A
GVWR Standard N/A
GVWR Maximum N/A
Payload Standard N/A
Payload Maximum N/A

Exterior Dimensions and Weight
Curb Weight MT N/A
Curb Weight AT 4009
Ground Clearance 5.3
Height 57.6
Length 207.6
Top Type (Standard) Hard Fixed
Top Type (Optional) N/A
Track (Front) 62.5
Track (Rear) 61.7
Weight Distribution AT (Front) 61
Weight Distribution AT (Rear) 39
Weight Distribution MT (Front) N/A
Weight Distribution MT (Rear) N/A
Wheelbase 115.6
Width 74.8
Doors (Standard) 4
Doors (Maximum) 4

Crash Test Ratings, Sales and Origin
Crash Test Rating Not Listed
Sales Volume N/A
Where Built U.S.A.

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