Cadillac DTS

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Cadillac DTS

Manufacturer:	General Motors
Production:	2006–present
Assembly:	Hamtramck, Michigan
Predecessor:	Cadillac DeVille
Class:	Full-size luxury car
Body style:	4-door sedan
Layout:	FF layout
Platform:	GM K platform
Engine:	4.6 L Northstar V8 4.6 L L37 V8
Wheelbase:	115.6 in
Length:	207.6 in
Width:	74.8 in
Height:	57.6 in
Fuel capacity:	18 US gal
Related:	Buick Lucerne
Similar:	Acura RL Lexus LS Lincoln Town Car

The Cadillac DTS (DeVille Touring Sedan) is a full-size luxury sedan from the Cadillac luxury division of General Motors. The DTS replaces the Cadillac DeVille as that carmaker's largest luxury car for the 2006 model year, following the naming and styling direction set by the earlier CTS and STS.

The design of the DTS was introduced in a unique way. A specially-designed and outfitted presidential DTS limousine was utilized during the second inauguration of George W. Bush in the January 20, 2005 parade. While details of the vehicle, codenamed Stagecoach, are highly classified, it is presumed to be heavily armored and feature advanced communication equipment. The production DTS was shown at the 2005 Chicago Auto Show on February 9.

The DTS is manufactured at GM's Detroit/Hamtramck Assembly factory in Hamtramck, Michigan. The Luxury models are priced at US$41,990, while the Performance version is priced at US$50,490. The DTS is the best-selling full-size luxury car in North America.

One major feature change from the Deville to the DTS was the elimination of the standard 6-passenger seating option for non-limousine models. However, such capability remains an optional feature.

A stretched version of the DTS (known as the DTS-L) has been unveiled for 2007. This will likely be a six-inch stretch of the platform giving rear passengers more a more spacious environment.

[edit] Future

GM will redesign the DTS for the 2010 model year on the rear wheel drive GM Zeta platform.

Model	Year	Engine	Power	Torque
Luxury	2006–	4.6 L Northstar V8	275 hp (205 kW)	292 ft·lbf (396 N·m)
Performance	2006–	4.6 L L37 Northstar V8	291 hp (217 kW)	288 ft·lbf (390 N·m)

[edit] External links

Cadillac.com — official site
Caddyinfo.com - Cadillac Discussion and Technical Information

Cadillac road car timeline, 1930s-present - [edit]
Type	1930s										1940s										1950s										1960s										1970s										1980s										1990s										2000s
	0	1	2	3	4	5	6	7	8	9	0	1	2	3	4	5	6	7	8	9	0	1	2	3	4	5	6	7	8	9	0	1	2	3	4	5	6	7	8	9	0	1	2	3	4	5	6	7	8	9	0	1	2	3	4	5	6	7	8	9	0	1	2	3	4	5	6	7	8	9	0	1	2	3	4	5	6	7	8	9
Entry-level							60				61			WWII			61																																				Cimarron																								BLS
	355						70/80					62					Series 62													6200						Calais																																Catera						CTS
Mid-sized																																														Seville																														STS
Full-size																				Coupe de Ville/Sedan DeVille																																																									DTS
									60S								Sixty Special Fleetwood																									Flwd60S							Fleetwood														Fleetwood
Limousine	355						72/75/85										Series 75											6700								Fleetwood 75												FL			FB						Brougham
Personal Luxury																								Eldorado
Crossover																																																																															BRX
																																																																											SRX
SUV																																																																						Escalade
Roadster																																																										Allanté																	XLR
Halo	V-16																											Brougham