The
2006 Cadillac STS- V is General Motors' most intense expression of
Cadillac power and performance yet, and the luxury nameplate's
latest offering in its growing family of high-performance
V -Series
vehicles.
The Cadilac STS- V carries
all the craftsmanship and sophistication of its STS sibling, but
does so at an entirely different level. Designed for everyday
driving, the STS- V has been developed to deliver supercharged,
rear-drive performance with an elegant design statement that is
unmistakably Cadillac.
At the heart of the
Cadillac STS- V is a new, 4.4-liter version of the Northstar engine outfitted
with a positive displacement intercooled supercharger. The dual
overhead cam (DOHC) V-8 engine delivers the highest horsepower
rating of any production Cadillac engine to date.
Specifications |
Engine |
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4.4
liter DOHC V8 |
HP |
440 HP@
6400 rpm |
Displacement |
4371cc (267 cu. in.) |
Torque |
430 lb-ft @
3600 rpm |
Weight lb (kg) |
4294 (1948) |
Acceleration 0-60 mph |
4.9 sec. |
Top speed |
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Driveline |
Rear Wheel
Drive |
Price (approx) |
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The Northstar
V-8 SC supercharged, the engine produces 440 horsepower (328 kW)
at 6400 rpm and 430 lb.-ft. (583 Nm) of torque at 3600 rpm (power
and torque figures estimated) – and the engine's power is
underscored by its ability to deliver 90 percent of its peak torque
between 2200 and 6000 rpm. Vehicle redline is 6700 rpm.
The Northstar V-8 SC
generates 120 horsepower (90kW) and 115 lb.-ft. (156 Nm) of torque
more than its naturally aspirated counterpart, while its specific
output of 100-horsepower-per-liter makes it one of the world's
highest specific output production V-8 engines. However,
the Northstar V-8 SC used in the STS- V is more than just
power and torque. The DOHC engine includes variable valve timing
that enables outstanding top-end performance while maintaining the
expected refinement and quality associated with a luxury marque.
The aggressive torque
curve enabled by the choice of a supercharged engine gives the
Cadillac STS- V
acceleration capable of placing it firmly in the
under-5-second-club for 0-to-60 time. The refined shift feel is
enabled by careful electronic calibration of both the engine and
transmission. During shifts, power is instantaneously lowered, then
ramped back up carefully to make gear changes virtually
unnoticeable.
The Northstar V-8 SC
is mated to the all-new Hydra-Matic 6L80 six-speed automatic
transmission – the first use of GM's new six-speed automatic. The
6L80 – the only transmission offered on the cadillac
STS- V – is
one of the most technologically advanced automatic transmissions in
the industry, using clutch-to-clutch operation and an advanced
integrated 32-bit transmission controller to deliver smooth and
precise shifts.
The 6L80 also
incorporates a host of advanced driving enhancement features,
including advanced Performance Algorithm Shifting (PAS) and Driver
Shift Control (DSC). PAS lets the electronic transmission controller
override the automatic gear selection during closed throttle high
lateral acceleration maneuvers, rapidly downshifting with the
release of the torque converter clutch for smooth powering up when
the throttle is reopened. Driver Shift Control allows the driver to
sequentially shift gears manually via the gearshift lever.
2006 Cadillac STS- V has
been tuned for performance on virtually every road condition and
environment including GM's all-new Milford Road Course facility and
the Nordschleiffe (North Course) at Nürburgring. As
a result of this extensive development, the vehicle has
track-capable acceleration, braking and cornering abilities. This is
due, in part, to increased tire sizes (P255/45R18 front, P275/40R19
rear); increased brake rotor diameters, larger pad areas, and larger
calipers; increased stiffness stabilizer bars and suspension
springs; a faster steering ratio; and chassis tuning aimed at
delivering high performance without punishing the driver.
Exterior of Cadillac STS- V
Exterior elements on
the STS- V enable higher-performance capabilities; yet
express the sophisticated elegance associated with the STS name.
Exterior refinements include:
- A larger, polished
stainless steel wire mesh front grille that enables the required
additional airflow for engine heat dissipation. The wire mesh
grille not only signifies the sedan as a V -series, but
is also a heritage cue – wire mesh grilles were applied on the
Cadillac V-16, the standard bearer of luxury and performance in
the 1930s;
- A new, lower front
fascia that incorporates a larger lower grille (also wire mesh)
for increased cooling capability; brake ducts for front caliper
and rotor cooling; and splitter to counteract lift created by
larger grille openings;
- A new lower rear
fascia that facilitates smooth airflow under the vehicle for
improved cooling;
- Lower rockers that
visually bridge the lowered front and rear fascias;
- A specific,
fluidly sculpted hood designed to provide space for the engine's
supercharger;
- Ten-spoke,
flangeless, painted aluminum alloy wheels that assist in brake
cooling. Front wheels are 18 x 8.5 inches; rear wheels are 19 x
9.5 inches;
- A higher, more
rearward-positioned rear spoiler that enables balanced
aerodynamic downforce with the front splitter; and
- V- series
badging prominently displayed on the vehicle's rear decklid and
front doors along with “Supercharged” block lettering on the
doors.
Interior of
Cadillac STS- V
The interior of the STS- V reflects craftsmanship with the
addition of more leather-wrapped surfaces to promote a high-quality,
tactile feel and distinctive, crafted appearance. Interior
refinements include
Hand-wrapped
leather surfaces throughout, Olive Ash Burl wood appointments,
Kinetic-finished aluminum accent, Sueded fabric seat inserts, V -series
badging in the instrument cluster, on the instrument panel, and on
door sill plates and A new Tango Red color accent offering that is
applied on seat inserts (front and rear), console, center armrest,
lower instrument panel and door mid-sections (front and rear).
With three million
subscribers, OnStar is the nation's leading provider of in-vehicle
safety, security and information services using the Global
Positioning System (GPS) satellite network and wireless
technologies. The 2006 STS- V will offer OnStar's Gen 6.1
system. With Gen 6.1, GM OnStar subscribers can interact with
OnStar's voice recognition system in Spanish, French or English.
With the push of a button an OnStar advisor can change the system to
allow the subscriber to interact with the system in their preferred
language. Other core OnStar services are stolen vehicle location
assistance, remote door unlock, roadside assistance, emergency
services and automatic crash notification.
GM is the only
automotive manufacturer committed to offering a full range of
vehicles with safety protection before, during and after a
collision. All OnStar-equipped vehicles come with Automatic Crash
Notification. If air bags deploy, the system sends a signal to a
highly trained OnStar Emergency Advisor, who contacts the vehicle to
see if help is needed, and can contact an emergency responder to
send for help. In many cases the occupants are severely injured and
cannot speak for themselves. OnStar's GPS unit allows Advisors to
tell emergency responders the vehicle's location. OnStar responds to
at least one air bag deployment in the US or Canada every hour.
Additionally, the
2006 STS- V will offer the GM-exclusive Advanced Automatic
Crash Notification system. The AACN system detects collisions, even
rollovers, regardless of whether air bags deploy. AACN also
transmits other crash data, such as the direction of impact force,
the number of and which air bags deployed and the maximum change of
impact velocity, so that emergency responders are more prepared with
this critical information before they arrive at the accident scene.
The STS- V was
engineered and executed by GM's Performance Division, an in-house
center designed to explore potential enthusiast-oriented versions of
production models. No engineering, design or assembly functions were
outsourced – the vehicle is truly an original equipment offering.
Like its STS sibling,
the Cadillac STS- V will be built at GM's state-of-the-art Lansing
Grand River (LRG) assembly center beginning in 2005. In 2004, the
LGR facility received JD Power's highest award for plant quality in
North America.
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