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Quick notes on Cadillac CTS transmission

    • Drive: Rear wheel drive, All wheel drive (4x4)
    • Gearbox construction: Automatic
    • Transmission type: 8 Hydra-Matic, 8 AT
    • Average acceleration: 5.5 s to 60 mph
    • Average optimal engine speed: 6267 rpm
    • Average torque: 547 Nm
    • Weight to torque ratio: 3 kg to 1 Nm
    • Average weight: 1769 kg / 3901 lbs
    • Maximum load for transmission: 2579 kg / 5687 lbs
    • Gearboxy rating: 10 / 10

Gearbox types in 2014 Cadillac CTS through generations

  • 2.0 —8 Hydra-Matic (400 Nm)
  • V 6.2 V8 —8 AT (855 Nm)
  • 3.6 V6 —8 AT (386 Nm)

    • Acceleration with different gearboxes

  • 2.0 8 Hydra-Matic—6.5 s to 60 mph (6.8 s to 100 kmh )
  • V 6.2 V8 8 AT—3.5 s to 60 mph (3.7 s to 100 kmh )
  • 3.6 V6 8 AT—6.4 s to 60 mph (6.7 s to 100 kmh )

    Optimal engine speed at last gear

  • 2.0 8 Hydra-Matic—5600 rpm.
  • V 6.2 V8 8 AT—6400 rpm.
  • 3.6 V6 8 AT—6800 rpm.

    • Vehicle Transmission type Gears Drive type Optimal rpm Transmission efficiency
    2.0 Automatic 8 Hydra-Matic Rear wheel drive 5600 rpm. 96%
    V 6.2 V8 Automatic 8 AT Rear wheel drive 6400 rpm. 91%
    3.6 V6 Automatic 8 AT All wheel drive (4x4) 6800 rpm. 79%
    Vehicle 2.0
    Transmission type Automatic
    Gears 8 Hydra-Matic
    Drive type Rear wheel drive
    Optimal rpm 5600 rpm.
    Transmission efficiency 96%
    Vehicle V 6.2 V8
    Transmission type Automatic
    Gears 8 AT
    Drive type Rear wheel drive
    Optimal rpm 6400 rpm.
    Transmission efficiency 91%
    Vehicle 3.6 V6
    Transmission type Automatic
    Gears 8 AT
    Drive type All wheel drive (4x4)
    Optimal rpm 6800 rpm.
    Transmission efficiency 79%

    Quick notes on Cadillac CTS transmission

      • Drive: Rear wheel drive, All wheel drive (4x4)
      • Gearbox construction: Automatic, Manual
      • Transmission type: 6 Hydra-Matic, 6 MT
      • Average acceleration: 6.4 s to 60 mph
      • Average optimal engine speed: 6433 rpm
      • Average torque: 497 Nm
      • Weight to torque ratio: 4 kg to 1 Nm
      • Average weight: 1894 kg / 4176 lbs
      • Maximum load for transmission: 2749 kg / 6062 lbs
      • Gearboxy rating: 10 / 10

    Gearbox types in 2011 Cadillac CTS through generations

  • V 6.2 V8 —6 Hydra-Matic (747 Nm)
  • 3.6 V6 —6 Hydra-Matic (373 Nm)
  • 3.6 V6 VVT —6 MT (370 Nm)

    • Acceleration with different gearboxes

  • 3.6 V6 6 Hydra-Matic—6.4 s to 60 mph (6.7 s to 100 kmh )

    Optimal engine speed at last gear

  • V 6.2 V8 6 Hydra-Matic—6100 rpm.
  • 3.6 V6 6 Hydra-Matic—6800 rpm.
  • 3.6 V6 VVT 6 MT—6400 rpm.

    • Vehicle Transmission type Gears Drive type Optimal rpm Transmission efficiency
    V 6.2 V8 Automatic 6 Hydra-Matic Rear wheel drive 6100 rpm. 96%
    3.6 V6 Automatic 6 Hydra-Matic All wheel drive (4x4) 6800 rpm. 79%
    3.6 V6 VVT Manual 6 MT All wheel drive (4x4) 6400 rpm. 91%
    Vehicle V 6.2 V8
    Transmission type Automatic
    Gears 6 Hydra-Matic
    Drive type Rear wheel drive
    Optimal rpm 6100 rpm.
    Transmission efficiency 96%
    Vehicle 3.6 V6
    Transmission type Automatic
    Gears 6 Hydra-Matic
    Drive type All wheel drive (4x4)
    Optimal rpm 6800 rpm.
    Transmission efficiency 79%
    Vehicle 3.6 V6 VVT
    Transmission type Manual
    Gears 6 MT
    Drive type All wheel drive (4x4)
    Optimal rpm 6400 rpm.
    Transmission efficiency 91%

    Quick notes on Cadillac CTS transmission

      • Drive: Rear wheel drive
      • Gearbox construction: Automatic
      • Transmission type: 6 Hydra-Matic
      • Average acceleration: 6.4 s to 60 mph
      • Average optimal engine speed: 6633 rpm
      • Average torque: 474 Nm
      • Weight to torque ratio: 4 kg to 1 Nm
      • Average weight: 1895 kg / 4178 lbs
      • Maximum load for transmission: 2750 kg / 6064 lbs
      • Gearboxy rating: 10 / 10

    Gearbox types in 2010 Cadillac CTS through generations

  • 3.0 V6 —6 Hydra-Matic (302 Nm)
  • V 6.2 V8 —6 Hydra-Matic (747 Nm)
  • 3.6 V6 —6 Hydra-Matic (373 Nm)

    • Optimal engine speed at last gear

  • 3.0 V6 6 Hydra-Matic—7000 rpm.
  • V 6.2 V8 6 Hydra-Matic—6100 rpm.
  • 3.6 V6 6 Hydra-Matic—6800 rpm.

    • Vehicle Transmission type Gears Drive type Optimal rpm Transmission efficiency
    3.0 V6 Automatic 6 Hydra-Matic Rear wheel drive 7000 rpm. 69%
    V 6.2 V8 Automatic 6 Hydra-Matic Rear wheel drive 6100 rpm. 96%
    3.6 V6 Automatic 6 Hydra-Matic Rear wheel drive 6800 rpm. 79%
    Vehicle 3.0 V6
    Transmission type Automatic
    Gears 6 Hydra-Matic
    Drive type Rear wheel drive
    Optimal rpm 7000 rpm.
    Transmission efficiency 69%
    Vehicle V 6.2 V8
    Transmission type Automatic
    Gears 6 Hydra-Matic
    Drive type Rear wheel drive
    Optimal rpm 6100 rpm.
    Transmission efficiency 96%
    Vehicle 3.6 V6
    Transmission type Automatic
    Gears 6 Hydra-Matic
    Drive type Rear wheel drive
    Optimal rpm 6800 rpm.
    Transmission efficiency 79%

    Quick notes on Cadillac CTS transmission

      • Drive: Rear wheel drive, All wheel drive (4x4)
      • Gearbox construction: Manual, Automatic
      • Transmission type: 6 MT, 6 AT, 6 Hydra-Matic
      • Average acceleration: 6 s to 60 mph
      • Average optimal engine speed: 6575 rpm
      • Average torque: 417 Nm
      • Weight to torque ratio: 4 kg to 1 Nm
      • Average weight: 1847 kg / 4073 lbs
      • Maximum load for transmission: 2657 kg / 5859 lbs
      • Gearboxy rating: 10 / 10

    Gearbox types in 2008 Cadillac CTS through generations

  • 2.8L V6 SFI —6 MT (246 Nm)
  • 3.6L V6 SIDI —6 AT (374 Nm)
  • 3.0 V6 —6 Hydra-Matic (302 Nm)
  • V 6.2 V8 —6 Hydra-Matic (747 Nm)

    • Acceleration with different gearboxes

  • 2.8L V6 SFI 6 MT—7.9 s to 60 mph (8.3 s to 100 kmh )
  • 3.6L V6 SIDI 6 AT—6.4 s to 60 mph (6.7 s to 100 kmh )
  • V 6.2 V8 6 Hydra-Matic—3.8 s to 60 mph (4 s to 100 kmh )

    Optimal engine speed at last gear

  • 2.8L V6 SFI 6 MT—6800 rpm.
  • 3.6L V6 SIDI 6 AT—6400 rpm.
  • 3.0 V6 6 Hydra-Matic—7000 rpm.
  • V 6.2 V8 6 Hydra-Matic—6100 rpm.

    • Vehicle Transmission type Gears Drive type Optimal rpm Transmission efficiency
    2.8L V6 SFI Manual 6 MT Rear wheel drive 6800 rpm. 79%
    3.6L V6 SIDI Automatic 6 AT All wheel drive (4x4) 6400 rpm. 91%
    3.0 V6 Automatic 6 Hydra-Matic All wheel drive (4x4) 7000 rpm. 69%
    V 6.2 V8 Automatic 6 Hydra-Matic Rear wheel drive 6100 rpm. 96%
    Vehicle 2.8L V6 SFI
    Transmission type Manual
    Gears 6 MT
    Drive type Rear wheel drive
    Optimal rpm 6800 rpm.
    Transmission efficiency 79%
    Vehicle 3.6L V6 SIDI
    Transmission type Automatic
    Gears 6 AT
    Drive type All wheel drive (4x4)
    Optimal rpm 6400 rpm.
    Transmission efficiency 91%
    Vehicle 3.0 V6
    Transmission type Automatic
    Gears 6 Hydra-Matic
    Drive type All wheel drive (4x4)
    Optimal rpm 7000 rpm.
    Transmission efficiency 69%
    Vehicle V 6.2 V8
    Transmission type Automatic
    Gears 6 Hydra-Matic
    Drive type Rear wheel drive
    Optimal rpm 6100 rpm.
    Transmission efficiency 96%

    Quick notes on Cadillac CTS transmission

      • Drive: Rear wheel drive
      • Gearbox construction: Manual
      • Transmission type: 5 MT, 6 MT
      • Average acceleration: 6.5 s to 60 mph
      • Average optimal engine speed: 6200 rpm
      • Average torque: 370 Nm
      • Weight to torque ratio: 5 kg to 1 Nm
      • Average weight: 1701 kg / 3751 lbs
      • Maximum load for transmission: 2466 kg / 5438 lbs
      • Gearboxy rating: 10 / 10

    Gearbox types in 2003 Cadillac CTS through generations

  • 3.2i V6 24V —5 MT (296 Nm)
  • 2.6i V6 24V L —5 MT (245 Nm)
  • 2.8i V6 24V —6 MT (262 Nm)
  • 3.6i V6 24V —6 MT (346 Nm)
  • V 5.7 i V8 —6 MT (536 Nm)
  • V 6.0 i V8 —6 MT (536 Nm)

    • Acceleration with different gearboxes

  • 3.2i V6 24V 5 MT—7 s to 60 mph (7.4 s to 100 kmh )
  • 2.6i V6 24V L 5 MT—8.8 s to 60 mph (9.3 s to 100 kmh )
  • 2.8i V6 24V 6 MT—7.8 s to 60 mph (8.2 s to 100 kmh )
  • 3.6i V6 24V 6 MT—6.7 s to 60 mph (7 s to 100 kmh )
  • V 5.7 i V8 6 MT—4.4 s to 60 mph (4.6 s to 100 kmh )
  • V 6.0 i V8 6 MT—4.4 s to 60 mph (4.6 s to 100 kmh )

    Optimal engine speed at last gear

  • 3.2i V6 24V 5 MT—6000 rpm.
  • 2.6i V6 24V L 5 MT—6000 rpm.
  • 2.8i V6 24V 6 MT—7000 rpm.
  • 3.6i V6 24V 6 MT—6200 rpm.
  • V 5.7 i V8 6 MT—6000 rpm.
  • V 6.0 i V8 6 MT—6000 rpm.

    • Vehicle Transmission type Gears Drive type Optimal rpm Transmission efficiency
    3.2i V6 24V Manual 5 MT Rear wheel drive 6000 rpm. 96%
    2.6i V6 24V L Manual 5 MT Rear wheel drive 6000 rpm. 96%
    2.8i V6 24V Manual 6 MT Rear wheel drive 7000 rpm. 69%
    3.6i V6 24V Manual 6 MT Rear wheel drive 6200 rpm. 91%
    V 5.7 i V8 Manual 6 MT Rear wheel drive 6000 rpm. 96%
    V 6.0 i V8 Manual 6 MT Rear wheel drive 6000 rpm. 96%
    Vehicle 3.2i V6 24V
    Transmission type Manual
    Gears 5 MT
    Drive type Rear wheel drive
    Optimal rpm 6000 rpm.
    Transmission efficiency 96%
    Vehicle 2.6i V6 24V L
    Transmission type Manual
    Gears 5 MT
    Drive type Rear wheel drive
    Optimal rpm 6000 rpm.
    Transmission efficiency 96%
    Vehicle 2.8i V6 24V
    Transmission type Manual
    Gears 6 MT
    Drive type Rear wheel drive
    Optimal rpm 7000 rpm.
    Transmission efficiency 69%
    Vehicle 3.6i V6 24V
    Transmission type Manual
    Gears 6 MT
    Drive type Rear wheel drive
    Optimal rpm 6200 rpm.
    Transmission efficiency 91%
    Vehicle V 5.7 i V8
    Transmission type Manual
    Gears 6 MT
    Drive type Rear wheel drive
    Optimal rpm 6000 rpm.
    Transmission efficiency 96%
    Vehicle V 6.0 i V8
    Transmission type Manual
    Gears 6 MT
    Drive type Rear wheel drive
    Optimal rpm 6000 rpm.
    Transmission efficiency 96%