Cadillac STS-V

Infobox Automobile


name = Cadillac STS-V
manufacturer = Cadillac
parent_company = General Motors
production = 2005–2010
class = Full-size luxury car
body_style = 4-door sedan
platform = GM Sigma platform
layout = FR layout
related = Cadillac STS
Cadillac CTS-V
wheelbase = 116.4 in (2957 mm)
engine = 4.4 L Northstar LH2 V8
transmission = 6-speed 6L80 automatic
length = auto in|197.6|0
width = auto in|72.6|0
height = auto in|58.2|0
assembly = Lansing, Michigan

The Cadillac STS-V is a high-performance executive car of the V-Series produced in a single generation since 2005 (MY 2006) by Cadillac. It was designed to compete with European competition such as the BMW M5 and Mercedes E55 AMG.

Introduction

Cadillac gave the public its first glimpse of the STS-V in its Super Bowl commercial, which aired February 6, 2005. The STS-V premiered with a 0-60 mph acceleration time of 4.9 seconds with roll-out and 5.1 seconds without roll-out. [http://www.edmunds.com/insideline/do/Drives/Followup/articleId=108791] The STS-V was introduced at the 2005 Detroit Auto Show. It was available for sale in late 2005.

pecifications

The STS-V sports a supercharged 4.4 L version of the Northstar V8, certified by the SAE to produce 469 hp (350 kW) and 439 ft·lbf (595 N·m). This engine is mated to a driver-adjustable automatic transmission with two shifting modes, larger brakes by Brembo, larger 10 spoke alloy wheels (18"x8.5" front, 19"x9.5" rear), Pirelli run-flat tires, a faster steering ratio, and a stiffer suspension than the standard STS. The engine block and cylinder heads are aluminum, the camshaft is cast iron, and the crankshaft is forged steel. Suspension is fully independent and there are four settings for the traction control and stability control.

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*Displacement: 4371 cc (266 in³)
*Power: convert|469|hp|abbr=on at 6400 rpm (SAE-certified)
*Torque: 439 ft-lb (595 Nm) at 3900 rpm
*Redline: 6700 rpm
*Compression ratio: 9.0:1
*Fuel economy: EPA est. 12/19 (City/highway)

Performance

*0-60 mph (98 km/h): 4.8 s
*Quarter mile: 13.1 s

Appearance

The STS-V's primary visual difference from the standard STS was a wire mesh grille. For the interior, the STS-V also has upgraded leather and suede trim contracted from the German company Dräxlmaier, whose prior credit includes the Maybach 57/62. Interior color choices were Ebony and Gray, both of which are offered on the standard STS as well, and a two-tone Ebony/Tango Red scheme which was unique to the STS-V.

Production

The STS-V will be discontinued along with the rest of the STS line in 2010, pending consolidation of Cadillac's lineup. During the life of the STS-V, small changes were made to the interior and overall weight of the car, along with a 2008 facelift. The vehicle has been priced at just under $80,000.__NOTOC__

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