| Cadillac STS | |
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| Overview | |
| Manufacturer | General Motors Shanghai GM (SLS) |
| Also called | Cadillac SLS (China) |
| Production | 2004–2011 2006–2013 (China) |
| Model years | 2005–2011 2007–2013 (China) |
| Assembly | Lansing, Michigan, United States Kaliningrad,Russia (Avtotor)[1][2] Shanghai,China (Shanghai GM) |
| Designer | John K. Wasenko (2001)[3][4] James C. Shyr (SLS) |
| Body and chassis | |
| Class | Mid-sizeluxury car |
| Body style | 4-doorsedan |
| Layout | Front-engine, Rear wheel drive /Front-engine, four-wheel drive |
| Platform | GM Sigma platform/GMX295 |
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| Powertrain | |
| Engine | 2.0 LLDKI4 2.8 LLP1V6 3.0 LLF1V6 3.6 LLLTV6 3.6 LLY7V6 (gasoline) 4.4 LNorthstar LC3V8 (supercharged gasoline) 4.6 LNorthstar LH2V8 (gasoline) |
| Transmission | |
| Dimensions | |
| Wheelbase | 116.4 in (2,957 mm) (STS SWB) 120.3 in (3,056 mm) (SLS LWB) |
| Length | 2005–07: 196.3 in (4,986 mm) 2008–2011: 196.7 in (4,996 mm) V: 197.6 in (5,019 mm) SLS LWB: 200.5 in (5,093 mm) |
| Width | 72.6 in (1,844 mm) |
| Height | 57.6 in (1,463 mm) (STS SWB) 58.2 in (1,478 mm) (SLS LWB) |
| Curb weight | 3,922 lb (1,779 kg)[5] (STS SWB) 4,199–4,255 lb (1,905–1,930 kg) (SLS LWB) |
| Chronology | |
| Predecessor | Cadillac Seville SLS/STS |
| Successor | Cadillac XTS |
TheCadillac STS (an initialism ofSeville Touring Sedan) is amid-sizedluxury 4-doorsedan manufactured and marketed byGeneral Motors from 2004 to 2011 for the 2005 to 2011 model years. A version of the STS was marketed in China as the SLS through 2013.
It was equipped with a six-speedautomatic transmission with performance algorithm shifting and driver shift control.[6]
The STS was the successor to theCadillac Seville,[5] which beginning in 1987 was available as an upscale performance-orientedSTS (forSeville Touring Sedan) version.
While smaller than the full-sizeDTS, the more expensive STS was the flagship sedan of the Cadillac brand.[7]
The Cadillac STS was rated with a four star frontal and five star rear passenger crash test rating from theNational Highway Traffic Safety Administration.[8] It was given an overall "Good" score in theInsurance Institute for Highway Safety frontal crash test and an "Acceptable" rating in the side impact test.[9] In the side impact test injury measurements to the driver's pelvis was rated "Poor" and for the torso "Acceptable."[10]
Thefront wheel drive Seville model name was retired in 2004, succeeded by an entirely new "STS" based on therear wheel driveGM Sigma platform. The first Cadillac sedan to be offered withAll wheel drive, it retained the Seville's high-performanceMagnetic Ride Control suspension. The Cadillac STS was assembled at GM'sLansing Grand River facility inLansing, Michigan along with the smallerCTS sedan.
Available engines were a 3.6 LHigh Feature LY7V6 with 255 hp (190 kW) and 252 lb⋅ft (342 N⋅m) and the 4.6 LNorthstar LH2V8 which puts out 320 hp (240 kW) and 315 lb⋅ft (427 N⋅m) in the STS. All engine models feature dual overhead camshafts withvariable valve timing. Remote ignition is standard.
Overall length was down 5" to 196.3", yet wheelbase grew by 4" to 116.4 in (2,957 mm), resulting in increased interior space. Aheads-up display was optional, as was a 300-wattBose stereo system withMP3 capability. Base pricing at launch ranged fromUS$40,575 for the V6 model toUS$47,025 for the V8.
The STS for model year 2008 received minor exterior revisions, including a larger grille and chrome fender vents. The interior received revised materials and a new steering wheel.
The standard powertrain was adirect-injected 3.6 LV6 mated to a six-speedautomatic transmission, which in the STS produced 302 hp (225 kW) and 272 lb⋅ft (369 N⋅m) of torque. Optional safety features included alane departure warning system developed byMobileye, ablind spot monitoring system, and an improved version of GM'sStabiliTrak stability control system, which could operate the steering system in addition to the brakes to help correct a skid. Options previously limited to theV8 model (such asHID headlamps andAutomotive head-up display) were available with theV6. The 2008 Cadillac STS debuted at the 2007New York Auto Show.[11]
A 2010 update for the STS removed the GM badges, although early 2010 models still retained GM badging.[12] For 2011, the V8 was dropped from the Cadillac STS lineup.[13]
| Cadillac STS-V | |
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| Overview | |
| Manufacturer | General Motors |
| Production | 2005–2009 |
| Model years | 2006–2009 |
| Assembly | Lansing, Michigan |
| Body and chassis | |
| Class | Mid-sizeluxury car |
| Body style | 4-doorsedan |
| Layout | FR layout |
| Platform | GM Sigma platform |
| Related | Cadillac STS |
| Powertrain | |
| Engine | 4.4 LNorthstar LC3V8 |
| Transmission | 6-speed6L80 automatic |
| Dimensions | |
| Wheelbase | 116.4 in (2,957 mm) |
| Length | 197.6 in (5,019 mm) |
| Width | 72.6 in (1,844 mm) |
| Height | 58.2 in (1,478 mm) |
| Chronology | |
| Successor | Cadillac CT6-V |
The Cadillac STS-V is a high-performanceexecutive car of theV-Series introduced at the2005 Detroit Auto Show, and was available for sale in late 2005.
The STS-V uses asupercharged 4.4 L version of theNorthstar V8, producing 469 hp (350 kW) and 439 lb⋅ft (595 N⋅m). This engine is mated to a driver-adjustable GM automatic transmission with two shifting modes, larger brakes byBrembo, larger 10 spoke alloy wheels (18"x8.5" front, 19"x9.5" rear),Pirellirun-flat tires, a faster steering ratio, and a stiffersuspension than the standard STS. Theengine block andcylinder heads are aluminum, thecamshafts are cast iron, and thecrankshaft is forged steel. Suspension is fully independent and there are four settings for thetraction control system andstability control. Also different from the standard STS, the STS-V has a cooler for the rear differential oil located on the underside of the car behind the 3rd member.
The STS-V had a 0-60 mph (97 km/h) acceleration time of 4.6 seconds and a 13.2 second quarter mile time.[15]
The STS-V's primary visual difference from the standard STS was a wire mesh grille and a 'power-dome' hood as well as six lug wheels normally seen only on larger SUVs, trucks and pickups. In addition to the grille, the front differences include the bumper, the fog light and turning signal cluster, and the hood which is slightly domed to fit over thesupercharger. In the rear, the bumper is different from the standard STS and includes a wire mesh insert at the bottom which is made of the same mesh material used in the front grille. The rear spoiler is taller and wider, and encompasses the third brake light.
For the interior, the STS-V also has upgraded leather and suede trim contracted from the German companyDräxlmaier, whose prior credit includes theMaybach 57 and 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 numbers
| Model year | Total |
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| 2006 | 1,306 - 55 were exported to various countries |
| 2007 | 642 - 65 were exported to various countries |
| 2008 | 459 - 32 were exported to various countries |
| 2009 | 96 - 4 were exported to Gulf States (Bahrain, Oman, Qatar, United Arab Emirates) |
| Total | 2,503 |
The model was discontinued in 2009.
The Chinese market received the Cadillac SLS (for Seville Luxury Sedan) in November 2006 for the 2007 model year. It was assembled byShanghai GM. Compared to the STS, the SLS has a longer wheelbase, unique interior appointments, and a near-identical exterior appearance. Engine choices included the 2.8-literLP1 V-6, 3.6LY7 V-6 and the 4.6-liter Northstar V-8 as in the STS V-8[16] from 2007 to 2009. The 3.6 literLLT engine was available from 2010 to 2011 until it was replaced by the 2.0 literLDK and the 3.0 literLF1 V6 for 2011 to 2013 models.
The Chinese-Spec SLS received a facelift at the end of 2009, and was sold as a 2010 model year. The grille, bumper and many other details were revised. It was available in 5 trim levels known as: 2.8 Elite, 2.8 Luxury, 3.6 Elite, 3.6 Luxury and 4.6 Flagship. The SLS was priced from 448,000RMB to 828,000RMB ($94,835 to $175,160 US - August 2022 exchange rate).[17]
GM discontinued the production of the SLS in February 2013.[18]
| Year | U.S |
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| 2004[19] | 9,484 |
| 2005 | 33,497 |
| 2006[20] | 25,676 |
| 2007 | 20,873 |
| 2008[21] | 14,790 |
| 2009[22] | 6,037 |
| 2010[23] | 4,473 |
| 2011[24] | 3,338 |
| 2012[25] | 164 |
The final STS was assembled on May 4, 2011.[26] The enlarged third generation rear-wheel driveCTS sedan introduced in 2013 as a 2014 model, similar in size and price to the STS, effectively succeeded it.
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