Cadillac DTS Transmission Information in Quick-to-Read Graphs

Average transmission load (Nm)

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Quick notes on Cadillac DTS transmission

    • Drive: Front wheel drive
    • Gearbox construction: Automatic
    • Transmission type: 4 Hydra-Matic, 4 AT
    • Average acceleration: 6.6 s to 60 mph
    • Average optimal engine speed: 5700 rpm
    • Average torque: 391 Nm
    • Weight to torque ratio: 5 kg to 1 Nm
    • Average weight: 1860 kg / 4101 lbs
    • Maximum load for transmission: 2715 kg / 5987 lbs
    • Gearboxy rating: 10 / 10

Gearbox types in 2006 Cadillac DTS through generations

  • 4.6 V8 —4 Hydra-Matic (390 Nm)
  • 4.5 i V8 —4 AT (388 Nm)
  • 4.6 i V8 —4 AT (396 Nm)
  • Acceleration with different gearboxes

  • 4.6 V8 4 Hydra-Matic—6.6 s to 60 mph (6.9 s to 100 kmh )

    Optimal engine speed at last gear

  • 4.6 V8 4 Hydra-Matic—6300 rpm.
  • 4.5 i V8 4 AT—5600 rpm.
  • 4.6 i V8 4 AT—5200 rpm.
  • Vehicle Transmission type Gears Drive type Optimal rpm Transmission efficiency
    4.6 V8 Automatic 4 Hydra-Matic Front wheel drive 6300 rpm. 69%
    4.5 i V8 Automatic 4 AT Front wheel drive 5600 rpm. 96%
    4.6 i V8 Automatic 4 AT Front wheel drive 5200 rpm. 96%
    Vehicle 4.6 V8
    Transmission type Automatic
    Gears 4 Hydra-Matic
    Drive type Front wheel drive
    Optimal rpm 6300 rpm.
    Transmission efficiency 69%
    Vehicle 4.5 i V8
    Transmission type Automatic
    Gears 4 AT
    Drive type Front wheel drive
    Optimal rpm 5600 rpm.
    Transmission efficiency 96%
    Vehicle 4.6 i V8
    Transmission type Automatic
    Gears 4 AT
    Drive type Front wheel drive
    Optimal rpm 5200 rpm.
    Transmission efficiency 96%