Cadillac CTS-V COUPE 2013 User manual

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CADILLAC CTS-VCOUPE
New for 2013
Two-piece front brake rotors
Exterior color: Glacier Blue Metallic
2013 CADILLAC CTS-V COUPE MATCHES STUNNING PERFORMANCE WITH
DRAMATIC STYLING
The Cadillac CTS-VCoupe is the most dramatic model in the V-Series range of high-
performance luxury models, blending a personal 2+2 layout with a drivetrain vetted on
Germany’s famed Nürburgring.
Like the Sedan model that established the CTS-Vlegacy, the V-Series Coupe is
powered by a supercharged 6.2L V-8 that delivers 556 horsepower (415 kW) and is
backed by either a six-speed manual transmission or a six-speed automatic. A collection
of technical and performance elements complement the powertrain, including Magnetic
Ride Control, Brembo brakes and Michelin Pilot Sport PS2 performance tires mounted
on 19-inch forged aluminum wheels.
A unique grille that doubles front-end airflow to help enable its high-performance
capabilities is one of the V-Series’ distinguishing features, along with an aggressive front
fascia and raised center section of the aluminum hood that provides clearance for the
supercharger.
For 2013, the CTS-Vfamily adds new, two-piece front brake rotors and Glacier Blue
Metallic exterior color. The two-piece rotors replace co-cast components, offering greater
resistance to warping and potentially longer rotor life, as well as reduced weight. The
design features a separate rotor mounted to a “hat” that attaches the brake assembly to
the wheel hub. The hat and rotor heat and cool at different rates, which helps the rotor,
dissipate heat more effectively to prevent warping.
CTS-VCoupe design and exterior features
Compared with non-VSeries variants, the CTS-Vexterior incorporates a number of
unique cues that blend function with aesthetics. The dihedral Cadillac grille, for example,
is larger to enable more air intake and features a satin finish, while the raised hood
encompasses the supercharged engine beneath it. The front and rear fascias, as well as
a rear spoiler that houses the center high-mounted stop lamp, are specific to the car, as
are its standard 19-inch wheels.
Additional exterior features include:
High-intensity discharge headlamps with Adaptive Forward Lighting System are
standard
Heated and power-adjustable outside mirrors are standard
Rainsense automatic windshield wipers are standard
Nineteen-inch painted aluminum wheels are standard
Nineteen-inch high-polished aluminum wheels are optional

Nineteen-inch aluminum wheels with satin graphite finish are optional and are
packaged with yellow brake calipers
Exterior colors: Radiant Silver Metallic, Black Raven, Black Diamond Tricot,
Crystal Red Tint coat, White Diamond Tricot, Thunder Gray Chroma Flair,
Opulent Blue Metallic and Glacier Blue Metallic.
CTS-VCoupe interior features
The CTS-VCoupe interior features streamlined instrumentation, LED lighting and hand-
cut-and-sewn accents. It includes performance seats featuring perforated sueded
microfiber inserts designed to hold the driver and front passenger in place during
cornering. Recaro performance driving seats are optional and provide excellent support
during performance driving. These 14-way adjustable performance seats include
pneumatic bolster controls in the seat cushions and backrests.
Complementing the performance seating are a thick steering wheel and a gauge
package designed for easy, at-a-glance reference during performance driving. Large
instruments have bold readouts, including an LED-lit “tracer” function in the tachometer
that flashes as the engine nears the red line. The gauge layout includes a boost gauge
and a lateral acceleration display.
Obsidian Black accents grace the center stack, console, steering wheel and door panels.
The production steering wheel and shifter are available in Alcantara, providing the
luxurious character of suede. Additional interior features include:
Audio system with navigation, including AM/FM stereo, CD/DVD player, MP3
playback, Bose 5.1 Cabin Surround Sound with 10 speakers, 40-gig hard drive
and USB with audio connectivity, is standard
Bluetooth phone connectivity is standard
Dual-zone automatic climate control is standard
Driver information center is standard
Keyless entry and keyless start features are standard
Ambient lighting package is standard
Remote vehicle start is standard
Front bucket seats with power eight-way driver’s adjustment and articulating
head restraints are standard on all trim levels
Recaro performance seats are optional and include heated/cooled feature and
leather trim with microfiber inserts
Steering wheel with microfiber-trimmed rim is available and is packaged with
microfiber-trimmed shift knob and Ricardo performance seats
Power sunroof is available
Interior color and trim choices: Ebony seats with Ebony trim, Light Titanium seat
with Ebony trim, Cashmere seats with Cocoa trim, Ebony seats with Ebony
microfiber inserts and Light Titanium seats with Light Titanium microfiber inserts.
Supercharged performance
The CTS-V’s 6.2L supercharged V-8 engine is rated at 556 horsepower (415 kW) and
551 lb.-ft. of torque (747 Nm). It is the most powerful engine in Cadillac’s history.

The engine features an intercooled Eaton Twin Vortices Series™ (TVS™) supercharger,
which employs twin four-lobe rotors that are twisted 160 degrees. Typical superchargers
feature three lobes twisted 60 degrees. The fourth lobe and greater helix profile, when
combined with unique air inlet and outlet ports, create smoother, more efficient airflow
into the engine. In addition to improved overall efficiency, this supercharger has superior
noise and vibration characteristics compared to more ordinary designs.
A pair of six-speed transmissions is offered in the CTS-VCoupe –a Tremec TR6060
six-speed manual with a dual-disc clutch and a Hydra-Matic 6L90 six-speed automatic
with steering wheel-mounted shift controls. The steering wheel-mounted controls require
no shift lever movement and allow immediate tap up/tap down gear selection.
Performance Algorithm Shifting provides the automotive transmission with a
performance-oriented shift pattern during sustained high-performance driving. As with
many Cadillac models, the driver needs only to slide the shifter into the manual “gate” to
put the transmission into a performance mode.
Torque is channeled through the six-speed transmissions to a high-performance rear
axle that features a limited-slip rear differential within a cast iron housing for greater
thermal management and asymmetrical half-shafts to smoothly manage the
supercharged engine’s incredible torque. The unique design includes alternately sized
half-shafts that also help dynamically balance the oscillation of torque from side to side,
effectively eliminating “power hop.”
CTS-VCoupe driving experience
The V-Series is designed for great road-holding performance, while maintaining the
poise of a luxury car in average driving conditions. This is enabled by Cadillac’s
landmark Magnetic Ride Control, the world’s fastest-reacting suspension technology. It
uses shocks controlled by advanced magneto-rheological technology, rather than
mechanical valves, to greatly accelerate response time and precision. Electronic sensors
at all four wheels literally “read the road” every millisecond, making constant adjustments
to damping to create virtually instantaneous and extremely precise control of body
motions.
The Magnetic Ride shocks also enable a broader range of damping control to optimize
the ride and handling for all driving conditions. In the CTS-V, an extra measure of control
is offered, with two selectable modes (Tour and Sport), enabling the driver to tailor the
suspension for grand touring or more spirited performance driving.
The CTS-VCoupe also incorporates sophisticated braking and tire systems, in
partnership with two companies renowned for high-performance technology: Brembo
and Michelin. Brembo brakes are at all four corners and include powerful, six-piston
calipers in the front and four-piston calipers in the rear. Large, vented rotors enable
strong initial braking force while optimizing heat resistance and eliminating fade.
Michelin partnered with Cadillac engineers to develop an exclusive Pilot Sport PS2 tire
specifically engineered for the CTS-V. The tires support high levels of grip in track
conditions, while also affording excellent performance on the road.
Additional chassis and suspension features include:

An independent short/long arm (SLA) front suspension system that features low-
mass aluminum for the upper and lower control arms, as well as the knuckles
A multi-link rear suspension with a fully isolated sub frame
StabiliTrak electronic chassis control system is integrated with the car’s standard
four-channel ABS with the full-function traction control, as well as the hydraulic
brake assist and engine control systems.
A limited-slip differential
A 3.73 axle ratio on manual-transmission models
A 3.23 axle ratio on automatic-transmission models
A power-assisted rack-and-pinion steering system.
CTS-VCoupe safety and crash-avoidance features
CTS-VCoupe is designed to enhance Cadillac’s reputation for providing safe occupant
environments in luxury vehicles. Features include:
Dual-stage driver front air bag
Segment-first dual depth front passenger air bag
Driver and front passenger side seat-mounted pelvic/thorax side air bags
Roof-rail side curtain air bags with rollover protection technology that cover front
and rear seating rows
Front safety belt pretensions
Tire pressure monitoring system
Body structure with strategically placed high-strength steel
Active head restraints for front seat occupants
Ultrasonic rear parking assist
Rearview camera system
Side blind zone alert.
OnStar details
OnStar is standard on CTS-VCoupe and includes one year of Directions and
Connections service. OnStar uses GPS and cellular phone technology to automatically
call for help in the event of crash. OnStar subscribers also can use the service to be
Good Samaritans by sending help to other motorists, and to call for help in other non-
crash emergencies. Additional features:
Directions and Connections service with Turn-by-Turn Navigation for easier route
guidance on all models. The feature is easy to use because all directions are
sent to the car by an advisor, without the need to stop.
Stolen Vehicle Assistance helps police track the vehicle.
My Cadillac and OnStar my Link mobile apps offer vehicle information and
OnStar services via the customer’s smartphone.
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2013 CADILLAC CTS-V COUPE SPECIFICATIONS
Overview
Model:
Cadillac CTS-V Coupe
Body style / driveline:
2-door sport luxury coupe, RWD
Construction:
unitized welded steel body with direct-mounted front cradle and
rubber-isolated, multi-link independent rear suspension
EPA vehicle class:
midsize coupe
Manufacturing location:
Lansing Grand River Assembly, Lansing, Mich.
Engine
6.2L Supercharged V-8
Displacement (cu in / cc):
376 / 6162
Bore & stroke (in / mm):
4.06 x 3.62 / 103.25 x 92
Block material:
cast aluminum
Cylinder head material:
cast aluminum
Valvetrain:
overhead valve, two valves per cylinder
Fuel delivery:
1.9L supercharger with intercooler; sequential fuel injection
Compression ratio:
9.1:1
Horsepower (hp / kW @ rpm):
556 / 415 @ 6100*
Torque (lb-ft / Nm @ rpm):
551 / 747 @ 3800*
Recommended fuel:
premium required
Maximum engine speed (rpm):
6200
EPA estimated fuel economy
(city / hwy):
12 / 18 (auto)
14 / 19 (man)
Transmissions
Tremec TR6060
Hydra-Matic 6L90
Type:
six-speed manual; fully
synchronized with single overdrive
six-speed electronically controlled
automatic overdrive with torque
Gear ratios (:1):
First:
2.66
4.03
Second:
1.78
2.36
Third:
1.30
1.53
Fourth:
1.00
1.15
Fifth:
0.80
0.85
Sixth:
0.63
0.67
Reverse:
2.90
3.06
Final drive ratio:
3.73
3.23
Chassis / Suspension
Configuration:
RWD
Differential:
limited-slip
Front:
independent SLA; 29-mm hollow stabilizer bar; elastomeric handling and ride
bushings; 65-N/mm spring rate; Magnetic Ride Control with electro-
magnetically controlled shocks
Rear :
independent SLA; 25.4-mm solid stabilizer bar; elastomeric trailing arm
bushing; 90-N/mm spring rate; Magnetic Ride Control with electro-
magnetically controlled shocks
Steering type:
power-assisted rack-and-pinion
Steering ratio:
16.1:1
Steering turns, lock-
to-lock:
2.8
Turn circle (ft / m):
37.9 / 11.55
Chassis control:
four-channel StabiliTrak w/ brake assist

Wheels and tires
Brakes
Dimensions
Exterior
Wheelbase (in / mm):
113.4 / 2880
Length (in / mm):
188.5 / 4789
Height (in / mm):
56 / 1422
Width (in / mm):
74.1 / 1883
Track (in / mm):
61.8 / 1570 (front)
62.8 / 1595 (rear)
Curb weight (lb / kg):
4217 / 1913 (manual)
4255 / 1930 (automatic)
Weight distribution (% front / rear):
51 / 49
Interior
Headroom (in / mm):
36.9 / 937 (front)
34.6 / 879 (rear)
Legroom (in / mm):
42.4 / 1078 (front)
35 / 890 (rear)
Shoulder room (in / mm):
56 / 1424 (front)
50.9 / 1294 (rear)
Hip room (in / mm):
54.5 / 1385 (front)
47.7 / 1212 (rear)
Capacities
Seating capacity (front / rear):
2 / 2
EPA passager volume (Cu ftp / L):
86.6 / 2452
EPA trunk volume (cu ft / L):
10.5 / 298
Trailer towing maximum (lb / kg):
not recommended
Fuel tank (gal. / L):
18 / 68
Engine oil (qt. / L):
6 / 6.2
EPA passager volume (Cu ftp / L):
86.6 / 2452
EPA trunk volume (cu ft / L):
10.5 / 298
Cooling system (qt / L):
12.5 / 11.8
Note: Information shown is current at time of publication.
Wheel size and type:
front: 19 x 9-inch; forged alloy, 5-lug
rear: 19 x 10-inch, forged alloy, 5-lug
Tires:
front: P255/40R19 summer only Michelin Pilot Sport PS2
rear: P285/35R19 summer only Michelin Pilot Sport PS2
Type:
four-wheel disc with four-channel ABS, hydraulic brake assist and dynamic
rear brake proportioning
Rotor type and
thickness (in / mm)
front: 15 x 1.26 / 380 x 32, vented, two-piece
rear: 14.7 x 1.1 / 373 mm x 28 mm, vented