Cadillac STS-V

Cadillac
Cadillac STS-V (2006)
STS-V
Production period:	2005-2010
Class :	Upper class
Body versions :	limousine
Engines:	Otto engines : 4.4 liters (350 kW)
Length:	5019 mm
Width:	1844 mm
Height:	1478 mm
Wheelbase :	2957 mm
Empty weight :	1920-1970 kg

The Cadillac STS-V is a high-performance sedan manufactured by General Motors' Cadillac division between 2005 and 2010. Its competitors are the BMW M5 , the Audi RS6 and the Mercedes-Benz E 63 AMG .

introduction

The STS-V was presented at the North American International Auto Show in Detroit in January 2005. Cadillac gave the public another impression of the STS-V in its advertisement for the American Super Bowl , which first aired on February 6, 2005. The car appeared with an acceleration of 0-100 km / h in 4.9-5.1 s. It was available to buy from the end of 2005.

Technical specifications

The STS-V has the 4.4 l version of the GM Northstar V8 engine, which has an output of 350 kW (469 hp) and a torque of 595 Nm. This motor transmits its power to an automatic gearbox with two drive programs that can be adjusted to suit the driver. Compared to the STS, the car has larger Brembo brakes , larger 10-spoke aluminum wheels (8.5 ″ x 18 ″ front and 9.5 ″ x 19 ″ rear), run-flat tires from Pirelli , more direct steering and a harder, Self-regulating chassis with magnetorheological shock absorbers (MRC, Magnetic Ride Control) that regulates itself up to 1000 times per second . The engine block and cylinder head are made of aluminum, the camshaft is made of cast iron and the crankshaft is made of forged steel. All four wheels are individually suspended and there are four settings for ESP and stability control.

engine

• Displacement: 4371 cm³
• Max. Power: 350 kW (469 hp) at 6400 min ^-1
• Max. Torque: 595 Nm at 3900 min ^-1
• Speed ​​limitation: 6700 min ⁻¹
• Compression ratio: 9.0: 1
• Fuel consumption: 14.3 l / 100 km (city) and 14.0 l / 100 km (country road)

Performance

• Acceleration, 0–100 km / h: 4.8 s
• Quarter mile: 13.1 s

Outward appearance

The most visible difference to the normal STS is the grille-like grille.

In addition to the radiator grille, the STS-V differs from the front in the bumper, the fog lamps / indicators and the bonnet ( GRP , with a light hood over the compressor).

The rear bumper is different from that of the STS; it has a grille at the bottom made from the same material as the grille. The rear spoiler is higher and wider and has a third brake light.

The inside of the STS-V has an improved leather and velor interior from the German manufacturer "Dräxlmaier", which has become famous for the equipment in the Maybach 57 and 62 . The interior colors are ebony and gray, which are also available in the normal STS, as well as a two-color combination of ebony / tango red, which is only available with the STS-V.

production

The STS-V was discontinued a year before the STS, with no successor. During the production period there were small changes in the interior and the curb weight of the vehicle, as well as a facelift in 2008. The car cost just under 80,000 US $.

Annual changes

Model year	Selling price	Empty weight
2006	$ 77,090	1970 kg
2007	$ 77,715	1948 kg
2008	$ 78,775	1920 kg
2009	$ 79,465	1920 kg

Web links

Commons : Cadillac STS  - collection of pictures, videos and audio files

Individual evidence

1. ↑ Cadillac STS-V: AMG and Co - we are coming - auto motor und sport. In: auto-motor-und-sport.de. January 10, 2005, accessed August 12, 2018 . 
2. ↑ Kevin Ransom: Cadillac Super Bowl Ad Focuses on Speed ​​- Adweek. In: adweek.com. January 31, 2005. Retrieved August 12, 2018 (American English). 
3. ↑ Cadzilla , Edmunds-Inside-Line, January 17, 2006 ( Memento of the original from September 22, 2008 in the Internet Archive ) Info: The archive link has been inserted automatically and has not yet been checked. Please check the original and archive link according to the instructions and then remove this notice.  
4. ↑ 2006 Cadillac STS-V Review, Ratings, Specs, Prices, and Photos - The Car Connection. In: thecarconnection.com. Retrieved August 12, 2018 . 
5. ↑ STS-V Specifications , Cadillac.com (English) ( Memento of the original from March 7, 2008 in the Internet Archive ) Info: The archive link was inserted automatically and has not yet been checked. Please check the original and archive link according to the instructions and then remove this notice.  
6. ↑ Bob Gritzinger: American Dream Come True: Performance STS-V may be Cadillac's best yet - Autoweek. In: autoweek.com. December 4, 2005. Retrieved August 12, 2018 (American English). 
7. ↑ 2008 Cadillac STS-V - Overview - CarGurus. In: cargurus.com. August 7, 2007, accessed August 12, 2018 . 
8. ↑ DeMatio, Joe: 2006 Cadillac STS-V , Automobile Magazine
9. ↑ DeMatio, Joe: 2007 Cadillac STS-V Review , The Auto Channel
10. ↑ 2008 Cadillac STS-V , Motor Trend
11. ↑ Cadillac STS-V Specifications , Cadillac.com ( Memento of the original from March 7, 2008 in the Internet Archive ) Info: The archive link was inserted automatically and has not yet been checked. Please check the original and archive link according to the instructions and then remove this notice.