Cadillac STS

The Cadillac STS (Seville Touring Sedan) is a mid-sized

luxury 4-door sedan manufactured and sold by General Cadillac STS
Motors from 2004 to 2011 for the 2005 to 2011 model
years. A version of the STS was sold in China as the SLS
through 2013. It was equipped with a six-speed automatic
transmission with performance algorithm shifting and
driver shift control.[7]

Contents Overview
Manufacturer General Motors
Origins
Shanghai GM (SLS)
Safety
Also called Cadillac SLS (China)
2005-2007
Production 2004–2011
2008-2011
2006–2013 (China)
STS-V
Model years 2005–2011
Engine
2007–2013 (China)
Performance
Assembly Lansing, Michigan, United
Appearance
States
Production numbers
Kaliningrad, Russia
Chinese Cadillac SLS (Avtotor)[1]/[2]
Sales Shanghai, China (Shanghai
Successor GM)

References Designer John K. Wasenko

(2001)[3][4][5]
External links
James C. Shyr (SLS)
Body and chassis
Origins Class Mid-size luxury car
Executive car (E)
The STS was the successor to the Cadillac Seville,[6] Body style 4-door sedan
which beginning in 1987 was available as an upscale
performance-oriented STS (for Seville Touring Sedan) Layout Front-engine, Rear wheel
version, and comfort-oriented SLS (for Seville Luxury drive / Front-engine, four-
Sedan). The next year, the STS received Cadillac's then- wheel drive
new Northstar System, including the aluminium DOHC Platform GM Sigma platform
L37 Northstar V8 engine.
Related Cadillac CTS
While smaller than the full-size DTS, the more expensive Cadillac SRX
STS was the flagship sedan of the Cadillac brand.[8]
Powertrain
Engine 2.0 L LDK I4
Safety
The Cadillac STS was rated with a four star frontal and 2.8 L LP1 V6
five star rear passenger crash test rating from the National 3.0 L LF1 V6
Highway Traffic Safety Administration.[9] It was given an 3.6 L LLT V6
overall "Good" score in the Insurance Institute for 3.6 L LY7 V6 (gasoline)
Highway Safety frontal crash test and an "Acceptable" 4.4 L Northstar LC3 V8
rating in the side impact test.[10] In the side impact test
(supercharged gasoline)
injury measurements to the driver's pelvis was rated
4.6 L Northstar LH2 V8
"Poor" and for the torso "Acceptable."[11]
(gasoline)
Transmission 5-speed 5L40-E automatic
2005-2007
5-speed 5L50 automatic
The front wheel drive Seville model name was retired in 6-speed 6L45 automatic
2004, succeeded by an entirely new "STS" based on the 6-speed 6L50 automatic
rear wheel drive GM Sigma platform. The first Cadillac
sedan to be offered with All wheel drive, it retained the Dimensions
Seville's high-performance Magnetic Ride Control Wheelbase 116.4 in (2,957 mm) (STS
suspension. The Cadillac STS was assembled at GM's SWB)
Lansing Grand River facility in Lansing, Michigan along 120.3 in (3,056 mm) (SLS
with the smaller CTS sedan. LWB)
Available engines were a 3.6  L High Feature LY7 V6 Length 2005–07: 196.3 in
with 255  hp (190  kW) and 252  lb⋅ft (342  N⋅m) and the (4,986 mm)
4.6 L Northstar LH2 V8 which puts out 320 hp (240 kW) 2008–2011: 196.7 in
and 315  lb⋅ft (427  N⋅m) in the STS. All engine models (4,996 mm)
feature dual overhead camshafts with variable valve V: 197.6 in (5,019 mm)
timing. Remote ignition is standard. SLS LWB: 200.5 in
Overall length was down 5" to 196.3", yet wheelbase (5,093 mm)
grew by 4" to 116.4 in (2,957 mm), resulting in increased Width 72.6 in (1,844 mm)
interior space. A heads-up display was optional, as was a Height 57.6 in (1,463 mm) (STS
300-watt Bose stereo system with MP3 capability. Base
SWB)
pricing at launch ranged from US$40,575 for the V6
model to US$47,025 for the V8. 58.2 in (1,478 mm) (SLS
LWB)
Curb weight 3,922 lb (1,779 kg)[6] (STS
2008-2011 SWB)
4,199–4,255 lb (1,905–
1,930 kg) (SLS LWB)
Chronology
Predecessor Cadillac Seville SLS/STS
Successor Cadillac CTS
Cadillac XTS
2008–2011 Cadillac STS
The STS was updated for 2008. Changes included a refreshed
exterior, with styling cues resembling the 2008 CTS, such as
larger, more aggressive grille and chrome fender vents. The interior was updated, with new materials and a
new steering wheel, though the overall interior design remained the same, despite previous rumors of an all-
new interior similar to that of the Chinese-market SLS. The standard powertrain was a direct-injected 3.6 L
V6 mated to a six-speed automatic transmission, which in the STS produced 302  hp (225  kW) and
272 lb⋅ft (369 N⋅m) of torque. It also offered enhanced safety features, including a lane departure warning
system developed by Mobileye, a blind spot monitoring system, and an improved version of GM's
StabiliTrak stability control system, which could operate the steering system in addition to the brakes to
help correct a skid. Additionally, options previously limited to the V8 model (such as HID headlamps and
Automotive head-up display) were available with the V6. The 2008 Cadillac STS debuted at the 2007
New York Auto Show.[12]

A 2010 update for the STS removed the GM badges, although early 2010 models still retained GM
badging.[13] For 2011, the V8 was dropped from the Cadillac STS lineup.[14]

STS-V
The Cadillac STS-V is a high-performance executive car Cadillac STS-V
of the V-Series introduced at the 2005 Detroit Auto Show,
and was available for sale in late 2005.

The STS-V uses a supercharged 4.4  L version of the

Northstar 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 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 camshafts are cast iron, and the crankshaft Overview
is forged steel. Suspension is fully independent and there
Manufacturer General Motors
are four settings for the traction control system and
stability control. Also different from the standard STS, the Production 2005–2009 (2006-2009
STS-V has a cooler for the rear differential oil located on model years)
the underside of the car behind the 3rd member.
Assembly Lansing, Michigan
Body and chassis
Engine Class Mid-size luxury car
Displacement: 4,371 cc (267 cu in) Body style 4-door sedan
Power: 469 hp (350 kW; 476 PS) at 6400 rpm Layout FR layout
(SAE-certified)
Platform GM Sigma platform
Torque: 439 lb⋅ft (595 N⋅m) at 3900 rpm
Related Cadillac STS
Redline: 6700 rpm
Compression ratio: 9.0:1 Powertrain
Fuel economy: EPA est. 16.4 mpg‑US Engine 4.4 L Northstar LC3 V8
(14.3 L/100 km; 19.7 mpg‑imp)/17 mpg‑US Transmission 6-speed 6L80 automatic
(14 L/100 km; 20 mpg‑imp) (City/highway) 13/19 -
Dimensions
real world is about 14 mpg city and 21 to 23 mpg
highway. Wheelbase 116.4 in (2,957 mm)
Length 197.6 in (5,019 mm)
[15]
Width 72.6 in (1,844 mm)
Height 58.2 in (1,478 mm)
Performance
Chronology
Successor Cadillac CTS-V (third
The STS-V had a 0-60 mph (97 km/h) acceleration time of generation)
4.6 seconds and a 12.9 second quarter mile time.[16]

Appearance

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 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 the supercharger. 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 company
Dräxlmaier, whose prior credit includes the Maybach 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

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.

Chinese Cadillac SLS

The Chinese market received the Cadillac SLS (for Seville
Luxury Sedan) in November 2006 for the 2007 model year. It
was assembled by Shanghai 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-liter LP1 V-6, 3.6 LY7 V-6 and the 4.6-liter
Northstar V-8 as in the STS V-8 [17] from 2007 to 2009. The
3.6 liter LLT engine was available from 2010 to 2011 until it
2007–2009 Cadillac SLS was replaced by the 2.0 liter LDK and the 3.0 liter LF1 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. The SLS was priced from 448,000RMB to
698,000RMB (71,075 to 110,737 US dollars).

GM discontinued the production of the SLS in February 2013.[18]

2010–2013 Cadillac SLS

Sales
Year U.S

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

Successor
The final STS was assembled on May 4, 2011.[26] The enlarged third generation rear-wheel drive CTS
sedan introduced in 2013 as a 2014 model, similar in size and price to the STS, effectively succeeded it.

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Cadillac STS (official US website) (https://web.archive.org/web/20110912064059/http://ww
w.cadillac.com/2011-sts-touring-sedan.html) at the Wayback Machine (archived 2011-09-12)

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