Cadillac CTS Horsepower & Torque (2003-2019)

The Cadillac CTS, produced from 2003 to 2019, redefined Cadillac's image with its bold "Art and Science" design language and performance-focused engineering, marking a pivotal moment in the brand's history.

Over its three generations, the CTS offered a wide range of powertrains, starting with a 210-hp 2.8L V6 in 2007 and culminating in the high-performance CTS-V, which delivered an impressive 640 hp and 630 lb-ft of torque from a 6.2L supercharged V8 in 2019.

Transmission options included 6-speed manuals and advanced 8-speed automatics, with rear-wheel drive (RWD) standard and all-wheel drive (AWD) available on select trims.

The CTS-V variants, particularly the second-generation wagon and coupe, remain iconic for blending luxury with track-ready performance.

Scroll down to explore detailed horsepower and torque data for each model year.

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2019 Cadillac CTS Horsepower And Torque

The Cadillac CTS offers a horsepower range from 265 hp with a 2.0L DI DOHC VVT engine to 640 hp with a 6.2L DI VARIABLE VALVE TIMING (VVT) ALUMINUM engine.

Torque varies from 285 lb-ft with the 3.6L SIDI DOHC VVT engine to 630 lb-ft with the 6.2L DI VARIABLE VALVE TIMING (VVT) ALUMINUM engine.

The vehicle is available with both AWD and RWD configurations and features an 8-speed automatic transmission across the lineup.

2018 Cadillac CTS Horsepower And Torque

The Cadillac CTS offers a horsepower range from 268 hp with a 2.0L I4 engine to 640 hp with a 6.2L V8 engine featuring DI Variable Valve Timing (VVT) aluminum construction.

Torque output varies from 285 lb-ft with a 3.6L V6 engine to 630 lb-ft with the 6.2L V8 engine.

All configurations utilize an 8-speed automatic transmission and are available with an all-wheel-drive (AWD) drivetrain.

2017 Cadillac CTS Horsepower And Torque

The Cadillac CTS offers a horsepower range from 268 hp with a 2.0L I4 engine featuring direct injection and dual overhead cam variable valve timing, to 640 hp with a 6.2L V8 engine utilizing direct injection and variable valve timing.

Torque output varies from 285 lb-ft with the 3.6L V6 engine to 630 lb-ft with the 6.2L V8 engine.

All configurations are paired with an 8-speed automatic transmission and feature an all-wheel-drive drivetrain.

2016 Cadillac CTS Horsepower And Torque

The Cadillac CTS offers a horsepower range from 268 hp with a 2.0L I4 engine featuring direct injection and dual overhead cam variable valve timing, to 640 hp with a 6.2L V8 engine utilizing direct injection and variable valve timing.

Torque output varies from 285 lb-ft with the 3.6L V6 engine to 630 lb-ft with the 6.2L V8 engine.

All configurations are paired with an 8-speed automatic transmission and feature an all-wheel-drive drivetrain.

2015 Cadillac CTS Horsepower And Torque

The Cadillac CTS offers a horsepower range from 272 hp with a 2.0L I4 engine to 556 hp with a 6.2L V8 engine.

Torque varies from 275 lb-ft with the 3.6L V6 engine to 551 lb-ft with the 6.2L V8 engine.

The vehicle features an all-wheel drive (AWD) configuration and is equipped with either an 8-speed automatic or a 6-speed manual transmission, depending on the engine choice.

2014 Cadillac CTS Horsepower And Torque

The Cadillac CTS offers a horsepower range from 270 hp with the 3.0L V6 engine to 556 hp with the 6.2L V8 engine.

Torque output varies from 223 lb-ft with the 3.0L V6 to 551 lb-ft with the 6.2L V8.

The vehicle features an all-wheel drive (AWD) configuration and utilizes a 6-speed automatic transmission for the V6 and a 6-speed manual transmission for the V8.

2013 Cadillac CTS Horsepower And Torque

The Cadillac CTS offers a horsepower range from 270 hp with the 3.0L DI DOHC VVT engine to 556 hp with the 6.2L engine. Torque varies from 223 lb-ft with the 3.0L engine to 551 lb-ft with the 6.2L engine. The vehicle features an AWD drivetrain with a 6-speed automatic transmission for the 3.0L engine and a 6-speed manual transmission for the 6.2L engine.

2012 Cadillac CTS Horsepower And Torque

The Cadillac CTS offers a horsepower range from 270 hp with the 3.0L SIDI DOHC VVT engine to 556 hp with the 6.2L engine. Torque varies from 223 lb-ft with the 3.0L engine to 551 lb-ft with the 6.2L engine.

Engine options include 3.0L, 3.6L, and 6.2L configurations, utilizing SIDI DOHC VVT and VARIABLE VALVE TIMING DI DIRECT INJECTION technologies. The vehicle features an AWD drivetrain for the 3.0L engine and RWD for the 6.2L engine, paired with a 6-speed automatic or 6-speed manual transmission.

2011 Cadillac CTS Horsepower And Torque

The Cadillac CTS offers a horsepower range from 270 hp with the 3.0L SIDI DOHC VVT engine to 556 hp with the 6.2L engine.

Torque varies from 223 lb-ft with the 3.0L engine to 551 lb-ft with the 6.2L engine.

Available engine configurations include 3.0L, 3.6L, and 6.2L, with drivetrains featuring AWD and RWD options, and transmission choices include a 6-speed automatic and a 6-speed manual.

2010 Cadillac CTS Horsepower And Torque

The Cadillac CTS offers a horsepower range from 270 hp with the 3.0L SIDI DOHC VVT engine to 556 hp with the 6.2L engine.

Torque varies from 223 lb-ft with the 3.0L engine to 551 lb-ft with the 6.2L engine.

Available engine configurations include 3.0L, 3.6L, and 6.2L, with drivetrains featuring AWD and RWD options, and transmission choices include a 6-speed automatic and a 6-speed manual.

2009 Cadillac CTS Horsepower And Torque

The Cadillac CTS is equipped with a 3.6L engine producing 263 hp and 253 lb-ft of torque, utilizing VARIABLE VALVE TIMING PFI and an AWD configuration with a 6-speed automatic transmission.

For higher performance, the vehicle features a 6.2L engine that generates 556 hp and 551 lb-ft of torque, employing VARIABLE VALVE TIMING DI DIRECT INJECTION and a RWD layout with a 6-speed manual transmission.

2008 Cadillac CTS Horsepower And Torque

The Cadillac CTS is equipped with a 3.6L engine, offering a horsepower range from 263 hp with the VARIABLE VALVE TIMING PFI configuration to 304 hp with the Direct Inject, VARIABLE VALVE TIMING DI DIRECT INJECTION setup.

Torque output varies from 253 lb-ft with the PFI engine to 273 lb-ft with the Direct Inject engine, both utilizing an AWD drivetrain and a 6-speed automatic transmission.

2007 Cadillac CTS Horsepower And Torque

The Cadillac CTS offers a horsepower range from 210 hp with a 2.8L DOHC engine to 400 hp with a 6.0L SFI HIGH-PERFORMANCE engine.

Torque varies from 194 lb-ft with the 2.8L DOHC engine to 395 lb-ft with the 6.0L SFI HIGH-PERFORMANCE engine.

Engine options include 2.8L, 3.6L, and 6.0L configurations, paired with either a 6-speed manual transmission or a 6-speed Tremec manual transmission, and the drivetrain is configured as rear-wheel drive (RWD).

2006 Cadillac CTS Horsepower And Torque

The Cadillac CTS is equipped with engine options ranging from a 2.8L DOHC producing 210 hp and 194 lb-ft of torque to a 6.0L SFI HIGH-PERFORMANCE engine generating 400 hp and 395 lb-ft of torque.

Transmission options include a 6-speed manual, with a rear-wheel-drive configuration standard across the lineup.

2005 Cadillac CTS Horsepower And Torque

The Cadillac CTS offers a horsepower range from 210 hp with a 2.8L DOHC engine to 400 hp with a 5.7L OHV high-performance engine.

Torque output varies from 194 lb-ft with the 2.8L engine to 395 lb-ft with the 5.7L engine.

The vehicle features rear-wheel drive and is equipped with a 6-speed manual transmission across its engine configurations.

2004 Cadillac CTS Horsepower And Torque

The Cadillac CTS features a horsepower range from 220 hp produced by a 3.2L DOHC SFI engine to 400 hp generated by a 5.7L HIGH PERFORMANCE engine.

Torque output varies from 220 lb-ft with the 3.2L engine to 395 lb-ft with the 5.7L engine.

Transmission options include a 5-speed manual for the 3.2L engine and a 6-speed manual for the 5.7L engine, both utilizing a rear-wheel drive configuration.

2003 Cadillac CTS Horsepower And Torque

The 2003 Cadillac CTS is equipped with a 3.2L DOHC SFI engine producing 220 horsepower at 6000 rpm and 220 lb-ft of torque at 3400 rpm.

This model features a rear-wheel drive configuration and is available with a 5-speed automatic transmission, electronically controlled with overdrive.