QUESTIONS FOR THE GOOD CAR GUY Re: Cadillac

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These are questions that have come into GoodCarBadCar.net and you can find the answers for them by simply clicking here for the Questions label. For historic significance, let's look all the way back to 2003 for a recent query. 

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HOW MUCH HORSEPOWER DOES THE 2003 CTS V6 HAVE? For future reference, much of The Good Car Guy's research when answering a question like this - if it isn't available through brain power - is done by clicking the Research tab at Cars.com. Whoever was seeking out information regarding the first year of Cadillac's CTS production may be interested in a few more details.

Follow this link to learn about the new CTS coupe and CTS-v

Previous small Cadillac sedans included the Cimarron and Catera. Each disappointed in their own unique fashion. 'Small' is a relative term when it comes to Cadillac. The CTS and Catera would by no means be considered small in  Toyota, Honda, or even BMW showroom. Think about the massive sedans and SUVs which shared dealer space with the CTS to prove the 'small' point. However, offering more useable space than a BMW 3-series or Audi A4 while snuggling up to them in price was no bad idea on General Motors part.

Read about The Good Car Guy's drive in the new CTS at GM's proving grounds in Michigan

The original CTS generated 220 horsepower via a 3.2L V6. Traditionally, GM automatic transmissions are stellar, and the 5-speed took the massive chunk of sales you'd expect away from the more drivercentric 5-speed manual. Engine choices eventually switched to a lower-powered 2.8L V6 at 210bhp and a larger 3.6L V6 that delivered 255 horses. Oh, and don't forget the CTS-v and its Corvette V8; a 5.7L with 400 horsepower. 

The first iteration of the CTS, with its bold and adventurous Art & Science inspiration, gave us time to prepare for the more mature and sophisticated second-generation CTS. The 3.6L V6 is now standard fitment and can be upgraded to a direct-injection 3.6L that, at 304 horsepower, offers over 40 more than the base and an extra 80+ beyond the original CTS as asked by a GoodCarBadCar.net reader.