 2005
Reviews
Car Reviews
Truck Reviews
SUV Reviews
By Make
2004
Reviews
2003
Reviews
2002
Reviews
Online
Resources
Free Guide - How to buy a car
Save
money on car
insurance - free online
quotes
New
Car Financing
|
Dimensions and capacities are in inches unless otherwise specified.
| Overview |
2005
Cadillac STS |
| Model |
2005 Cadillac STS |
| Body style / driveline |
luxury 4-door performance sedan with
rear-wheel drive (V-8 and V-6) or all-wheel drive (V-8 only at start
of production) |
| Construction |
unitized welded steel body with direct-mounted
front cradle and rubber-isolated, multi-link independent rear suspension
assembly |
| Manufacturing location |
LansingGrand River Assembly, Lansing,
Michigan |
| Key competitors |
BMW 5- & 7-Series, Mercedes-Benz
E-Class, Lexus GS/LS 430, Audi A6, Jaguar S-Type |
| Engine |
3.6L V-6 |
Northstar
4.6L V-8 |
| Type |
60-degree 3.6L V-6 VVT (variable valve timing) |
90-degree 4.6L V-8 VVT (variable valve timing) |
| Displacement (cu in / cc) |
217 / 3564 |
278 / 4565 |
| Bore & stroke (in / mm) |
3.7 x 3.37 / 94 x 85.6 |
3.66 x 3.3 / 93 x 84 |
| Block material |
cast aluminum |
cast aluminum |
| Valvetrain |
semi-permanent mold aluminum |
semi-permanent mold aluminum |
| Cylinder head material |
roller follower DOHC, 4 valves per cylinder, continuously
variable inlet and exhaust cam phasing |
roller follower DOHC, 4 valves per cylinder, continuously
variable inlet and exhaust cam phasing |
| Valvetrain |
roller follower DOHC, 4 valves per cylinder, continuously
variable inlet and exhaust cam phasing |
roller follower DOHC, 4 valves per cylinder, continuously
variable inlet and exhaust cam phasing |
| Ignition system |
coil-on-plug with extended-life dual platinum-tipped
spark plugs |
coil-on-plug with extended-life dual platinum-tipped
spark plugs |
| Fuel delivery |
returnless sequential fuel injection |
returnless sequential fuel injection |
| Compression ratio |
10.2:1 |
10.5:1 |
| Horsepower (hp / kw @ rpm) |
255 / 190 @ 6500 |
320 / 238 @ 6400 |
| Torque (lb-ft / Nm @ rpm) |
252 / 342 @ 3200 |
315 / 459 @ 4400 |
| Recommended fuel |
87 octane unleaded regular |
91 octane unleaded premium recommended |
| Maximum engine speed (rpm) |
6700 |
6450 |
| Emissions controls |
evaporative system, close-coupled catalytic converters,
positive crankcase ventilation, inlet and exhaust cam phasers, electronic
throttle control feedback air-fuel-ratio control |
evaporative system, close-coupled catalytic converters,
positive crankcase ventilation, inlet and exhaust cam phasers, electronic
throttle control feedback air-fuel-ratio control |
| MPG (city / hwy / combined) |
TBD |
TBD |
| MPIG (city / hwy / combined) |
20 / 32 / 24 |
RWD: 20 / 33 / 24 |
| AWD: 18 / 29 / 22 |
| L/100km (city / hwy / comb) |
14.2 / 8.8 / 11.7 |
RWD: 14.2 / 8.6 / 11.6 |
| AWD: 15.8 / 9.7 / 13.0 |
| Transmission |
Hydra-Matic 5L40-E (V-6
)
|
Hydra-Matic 5L50-E (V-8)
|
| Type |
5-speed electronically-controlled automatic with
lockup torque converter, Driver Shift Control, and Performance Algorithm
Liftfoot
|
Hydra-Matic 4T80-E 4-speed electronic automatic
with overdrive and viscous- type converter clutch
|
| Gear Ratios (:1) |
| 1st |
3.42
|
3.42
|
| 2nd |
2.21
|
2.21
|
| 3rd |
1.60
|
1.60
|
| 4th |
1.00
|
1.00
|
| 5th |
0.75
|
0.76
|
| Reverse |
3.02
|
3.02
|
| Final drive ratio |
3.42
|
RWD: 2.73, 3.23, 3.42
|
|
AWD: 3.23
|
| Chassis / Suspension |
Standard/Luxury Package
|
Sport Package
|
| Front |
independent, short/long arm, coil-over shock,
anti-roll bar
|
independent, short/long arm, coil-over shock,
anti-roll bar
|
| Rear |
independent, modified multi-link, coil springs,
automatic load leveling shock absorbers, anti-roll bar
|
independent, modified multi-link, coil springs,
magnetic ride control, pneumatic load leveling, anti-roll bar
|
| Traction control system |
full-range
|
full-range
|
| Stabilizer bar: Front |
hollow, 33-mm diameter
|
hollow, 33-mm diameter
|
| Stabilizer bar: Rear |
hollow, 17-mm diameter
|
RWD: hollow, 19-mm diameter
|
|
AWD: hollow, 24-mm diameter
|
| Steering ratio |
18.2:1
|
18.2:1
|
| Steering wheel turns, lock-to-lock |
3
|
3
|
Turning circle, curb-to-curb
(ft / m) |
V-6 with 17-inch tires: 36.9/11.5
|
V8 with 17-inch tires: 37.7/11.5
|
|
V8 with 18-inch tires: 38.8/11.8
|
| Brakes |
Standard/Luxury Package |
Sport Package |
| Type |
power-assist – vacuum with anti-lock control,
traction control and StabiliTrak stability control |
power-assist – vacuum with anti-lock control,
traction control, StabiliTrak stability control, available high-performance
European brake linings |
| Rotor diameter x thickness
(in / mm) |
Front
|
11.9 x 1.3 / 303 x 32 vented disc |
12.7 x 1.3 / 323 x 32 vented disc |
|
Rear
|
11.7 x 1.0 / 298 x 26 vented disc |
12.6 x 1.0 / 320 x 26 vented disc |
| Chassis / Suspension |
Standard/Luxury Package
|
Sport Package
|
| Wheel size and type |
17-inch x 7-inch cast aluminum |
17-inch x 7.5 / 8.0-inch (split size) aluminum
|
| 18-inch x 8-inch flow formed aluminum |
| Tires |
Michelin V-rated, 235/50R17 and 255/45R17 |
Michelin V-rated, 235/50R17 and 255/45R17 |
| Michelin W-rated, 235/50R18 and 255/45R18 |
| Michelin ALS 235/50R17 |
Michelin Pilot Sport, 255/45R18 |
| Exterior
Dimensions |
2005 Cadillac
STS |
| Wheelbase (in / mm) |
116.4 / 2956 |
| Overall length (in / mm) |
196.3 / 4986 |
| Overall width (in / mm) |
72.6 / 1844 |
| Overall height (in / mm) |
57.6 / 1463 |
| Track (in / mm) |
Front |
61.8 / 1569 |
| Rear |
62.3 / 1581 |
| Curb weight (lb / kg) |
3.6L automatic |
3857 / 1750 |
| 4.6L automatic |
3921 / 1779 |
| 4.6L automatic with AWD |
4230 / 1919 |
Weight distribution
(% front / rear) |
V-6 |
52 / 48 |
| V-8 |
54 / 46 |
| Interior
Dimensions |
2005 Cadillac
STS |
| Seating capacity (front / rear) |
2 / 3 |
| Head room (in / mm) |
Front |
38.7 / 983 |
| Rear |
37.9 / 962 |
| Leg room (in / mm) |
Front |
42.6 / 1082 |
| Rear |
38.3 / 972 |
| Shoulder room (in / mm) |
Front |
58.6 / 1488 |
| Rear |
57.4 / 1458 |
| Hip room (in / mm) |
Front |
54.6 / 1387 |
| Rear |
55.6 / 1412 |
| Capacities |
2004
Cadillac Seville |
| EPA total volume (cu ft / L) |
116.7 / 3305 |
| EPA trunk volume (cu ft / L) |
13.8 / 391 |
| Trailer towing maximum (lb / kg) |
1000 / 454 |
| Fuel tank (gal / L) |
17.5 / 66.2 |
| Engine oil (qt / L) |
V-6 |
5 / 4.7 |
| V-8 |
10 / 9.4 |
| Cooling system (qt / L) |
10.9 / 10.3 |
 Get
a Price Quote on a 2005 Cadillac STS.
Although New-Cars.com checks with auto manufacturers and their representatives
to confirm the accuracy of the data, it makes no guarantee or warranty,
either expressed or implied with respect to the data presented here. All
specifications, prices and equipment are subject to change without notice.
New-Cars.com Home
- Car Reviews - New
Car Price Quote - Privacy Policy
- Contact Us
Copyright © 2002 New-Cars.com
|
