Cadillac STS Transmission Information in Quick-to-Read Graphs

Average transmission load (Nm)

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Quick notes on Cadillac STS transmission

    • Drive: Rear wheel drive, All wheel drive (4x4)
    • Gearbox construction: Automatic
    • Transmission type: 5 AT, 6 AT
    • Average acceleration: 6.2 s to 60 mph
    • Average optimal engine speed: 6333 rpm
    • Average torque: 454 Nm
    • Weight to torque ratio: 4 kg to 1 Nm
    • Average weight: 1887 kg / 4161 lbs
    • Maximum load for transmission: 2742 kg / 6046 lbs
    • Gearboxy rating: 10 / 10

Gearbox types in 2005 Cadillac STS through generations

  • 3.6 i V6 —5 AT (346 Nm)
  • V 4.4 i V8 —6 AT (595 Nm)
  • 4.6 i V8 —5 AT (420 Nm)
  • Acceleration with different gearboxes

  • 3.6 i V6 5 AT—7 s to 60 mph (7.4 s to 100 kmh )
  • V 4.4 i V8 6 AT—4.8 s to 60 mph (5 s to 100 kmh )
  • 4.6 i V8 5 AT—6.7 s to 60 mph (7 s to 100 kmh )

    Optimal engine speed at last gear

  • 3.6 i V6 5 AT—6200 rpm.
  • V 4.4 i V8 6 AT—6400 rpm.
  • 4.6 i V8 5 AT—6400 rpm.
  • Vehicle Transmission type Gears Drive type Optimal rpm Transmission efficiency
    3.6 i V6 Automatic 5 AT Rear wheel drive 6200 rpm. 96%
    V 4.4 i V8 Automatic 6 AT Rear wheel drive 6400 rpm. 69%
    4.6 i V8 Automatic 5 AT All wheel drive (4x4) 6400 rpm. 69%
    Vehicle 3.6 i V6
    Transmission type Automatic
    Gears 5 AT
    Drive type Rear wheel drive
    Optimal rpm 6200 rpm.
    Transmission efficiency 96%
    Vehicle V 4.4 i V8
    Transmission type Automatic
    Gears 6 AT
    Drive type Rear wheel drive
    Optimal rpm 6400 rpm.
    Transmission efficiency 69%
    Vehicle 4.6 i V8
    Transmission type Automatic
    Gears 5 AT
    Drive type All wheel drive (4x4)
    Optimal rpm 6400 rpm.
    Transmission efficiency 69%