The first CTS ended a long dry spell for Cadillac enthusiasts: it was the first Cadillac offered with a manual transmission since the much-maligned 1988 Cimarron.
Lead trim: Base · 5-spd auto · 2.8L · up to 400 hp
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10 published trims in the catalogue. A blank is a figure not recorded, not zero.
| Trim | Years | Engine | Power | Torque | 0–60 | Drive | Gearbox | MSRP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Base · 5-spd auto · 2.8L | 2006–2007 | 2.8 L 6-cyl | 210 hp | 194 lb-ft | — | RWD | Automatic (S5) | — |
| Base · 5-spd auto · 2.8L | 2005–2005 | 2.8 L 6-cyl | 210 hp | 194 lb-ft | — | RWD | Automatic 5-spd | — |
| Base · 5-spd auto · 3.2L | 2003–2004 | 3.2 L 6-cyl | 220 hp | 220 lb-ft | — | RWD | Automatic 5-spd | — |
| Base · 5-spd auto · 3.6L | 2006–2007 | 3.6 L V6 | 255 hp | 252 lb-ft | — | RWD | Automatic (S5) | — |
| Base · 5-spd auto · 3.6L | 2004–2005 | 3.6 L V6 | 255 hp | 252 lb-ft | — | RWD | Automatic 5-spd | — |
| Base · 5-spd manual · 3.2L | 2003–2004 | 3.2 L 6-cyl | 220 hp | 220 lb-ft | — | RWD | Manual 5-spd | — |
| Base · 6-spd manual · 2.8L | 2005–2007 | 2.8 L 6-cyl | 210 hp | 194 lb-ft | — | RWD | Manual 6-spd | — |
| Base · 6-spd manual · 3.6L | 2005–2007 | 3.6 L V6 | 255 hp | 252 lb-ft | — | RWD | Manual 6-spd | — |
| V · 6-spd manual · 5.7L | 2004–2005 | 5.7 L 8-cyl | 400 hp | 395 lb-ft | — | RWD | Manual 6-spd | — |
| V · 6-spd manual · 6.0L | 2006–2007 | 6.0 L V8 | 400 hp | 395 lb-ft | — | RWD | Manual 6-spd | — |
An estimate, for the Base · 6-spd manual · 2.8L trim: fuel on its EPA figure and a dated national price, upkeep on a per-mile average for the kind of car it is.
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Despite keeping the CTS name, this third-generation model actually grew into the size and market slot once held by the larger STS.
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The first CTS ended a long dry spell for Cadillac enthusiasts: it was the first Cadillac offered with a manual transmission since the much-maligned 1988 Cimarron.
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