Cadillac DTS

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Cadillac DTS
Manufacturer	Cadillac
Parent company	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	K-body
Engine	4.6 L Northstar V8 4.6 L L37 V8
Transmission	4-speed automatic
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	Audi A8 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 configuration 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 a more spacious environment.

The Cadillac DTS is the largest sedan that General Motors offers. The DTS rides on the K-platform as denoted by the 4th letter in the VIN, and is powered by the 32V Northstar V8, which produces 275 bhp in luxury trim. The DTS Performance Package horsepower increases this to 292 bhp. The DTS has standard features such as eight airbags, Xenon high power headlamps, leather seating, and power seats. Options include navigation system, MRC (magnetic ride control on performance models only), moonroof, chrome wheels, heated/cooled seats even a heated steering wheel is an option. A fully loaded DTS will top out at around $55,000(US) depending on your color choice and exact options. A new DTS Platinum Edition will be released sometime in mid to late 2007 with special interior trim, badging and other luxury features. No word yet on the engine's performance. Many people believe the L37 will be put in, nothing is for certain yet. Also the DTS-L was released with much improved rear legroom and a longer rear C-pillar reminiscent of the older Fleetwood 75 Series. Stabli-track remains standard on all but the base trim and with 3 choice of leather seating surfaces the DTS brings a new level of luxury to the Cadillac marque.

[edit] Future

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There has been talk about a rear-wheel drive Cadillac DTS in the future. Given the fact that Cadillac has had such great sales of the 2006 DTS and having two other rear-wheel drive cars in the current Cadillac line-up it is likely it will stay front-wheel drive. GM/Cadillac have not released anything official; the front-wheel drive DTS was Cadillac's best seller in 2006. Nearly 60,000 DTSs rolled of the line and GM would not want to risk switching a strong seller to rear-wheel drive like the DTS. The DTS also delivers virtually no torque steer and handles well for front-wheel drive car so it is not in future plans to switch it to rear-wheel drive.

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

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