The Cadillac STS, produced from 2005 to 2011, was a mid-sized luxury sedan that showcased Cadillac's commitment to blending performance with refinement.
It also served as a flagship model in China under the name SLS until 2013.
Performance highlights include a range of engines, starting with a 3.6L V6 producing 255 horsepower and peaking with a 4.4L Northstar V8 delivering 469 horsepower and 439 lb-ft of torque in 2009.
Transmission options included five- and six-speed automatics, with features like performance algorithm shifting and driver shift control.
The STS offered both rear-wheel drive (RWD) and all-wheel drive (AWD) configurations, catering to diverse driving preferences.
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2011 Cadillac STS Horsepower And Torque
The Cadillac STS is equipped with a 3.6L VARIABLE VALVE TIMING DI DIRECT INJECTION engine, producing a consistent output of 302 horsepower and 272 lb-ft of torque.
This vehicle features an all-wheel drive (AWD) drivetrain and is paired with a 6-speed automatic transmission, specifically the Hydra-Matic 6L50-E, which includes electronically-controlled overdrive and tap up/tap down functionality.
2011 Cadillac STS Horsepower And Torque
| Trim |
Engine | Transmission | Drivetrain |
Horsepower @ RPM |
Torque @ RPM |
| Base Sedan |
3.6L | V6 | VARIABLE VALVE TIMING DI DIRECT INJECTION | 6 Spd Auto For Rwd, Electronically-Controlled With OD, Hydra-Matic, 6L50-E, Tap Up/Tap Down | RWD |
302 hp @ 6,300 rpm |
272 ft-lbs @ 5,200 rpm |
| Base Sedan |
3.6L | V6 | VARIABLE VALVE TIMING DI DIRECT INJECTION | 6 Spd Auto For Awd, Electronically-Controlled Ptu OD, Hydra-Matic 6L40-E, Tap Up/Tap Down | AWD |
302 hp @ 6,300 rpm |
272 ft-lbs @ 5,200 rpm |
| Luxury Sedan |
3.6L | V6 | VARIABLE VALVE TIMING DI DIRECT INJECTION | 6 Spd Auto For Rwd, Electronically-Controlled With OD, Hydra-Matic, 6L50-E, Tap Up/Tap Down | RWD |
302 hp @ 6,300 rpm |
272 ft-lbs @ 5,200 rpm |
| Luxury Sedan |
3.6L | V6 | VARIABLE VALVE TIMING DI DIRECT INJECTION | 6 Spd Auto For Awd, Electronically-Controlled Ptu OD, Hydra-Matic 6L40-E, Tap Up/Tap Down | AWD |
302 hp @ 6,300 rpm |
272 ft-lbs @ 5,200 rpm |
| Premium Sedan |
3.6L | V6 | VARIABLE VALVE TIMING DI DIRECT INJECTION | 6 Spd Auto For Rwd, Electronically-Controlled With OD, Hydra-Matic, 6L50-E, Tap Up/Tap Down | RWD |
302 hp @ 6,300 rpm |
272 ft-lbs @ 5,200 rpm |
2010 Cadillac STS Horsepower And Torque
The Cadillac STS features a horsepower range of 302 hp from a 3.6L VARIABLE VALVE TIMING DI DIRECT INJECTION engine to 320 hp from a 4.6L NORTHSTAR VARIABLE VALVE TIMING SFI engine.
Torque output varies from 272 lb-ft with the 3.6L engine to 315 lb-ft with the 4.6L engine.
Both engine configurations are paired with an all-wheel drive (AWD) system and a 6-speed automatic transmission.
2010 Cadillac STS Horsepower And Torque
| Trim |
Engine | Transmission | Drivetrain |
Horsepower @ RPM |
Torque @ RPM |
| Base Sedan |
3.6L | V6 | VARIABLE VALVE TIMING DI DIRECT INJECTION | 6 Spd Auto For Rwd, Electronically-Controlled With OD, Hydra-Matic, 6L50-E, Tap Up/Tap Down | RWD |
302 hp @ 6,300 rpm |
272 ft-lbs @ 5,200 rpm |
| Base Sedan |
3.6L | V6 | VARIABLE VALVE TIMING DI DIRECT INJECTION | 6 Spd Auto For Awd, Electronically-Controlled Ptu OD, Hydra-Matic 6L40-E, Tap Up/Tap Down | AWD |
302 hp @ 6,300 rpm |
272 ft-lbs @ 5,200 rpm |
| Base Sedan |
4.6L | V8 | NORTHSTAR VARIABLE VALVE TIMING SFI | 6 Spd Auto For Rwd, Electronically-Controlled With OD, Hydra-Matic, 6L50-E, Tap Up/Tap Down | RWD |
320 hp @ 6,400 rpm |
315 ft-lbs @ 4,400 rpm |
| Base Sedan |
4.6L | V8 | NORTHSTAR VARIABLE VALVE TIMING SFI | 6 Spd Auto For Awd, Electronically-Controlled Ptu OD, Hydra-Matic 6L40-E, Tap Up/Tap Down | AWD |
320 hp @ 6,400 rpm |
315 ft-lbs @ 4,400 rpm |
2009 Cadillac STS Horsepower And Torque
The Cadillac STS features a horsepower range from 302 hp with a 3.6L VARIABLE VALVE TIMING DI DIRECT INJECTION engine to 469 hp with a 4.4L NORTHSTAR DOHC MFI VARIABLE VALVE TIMING engine.
Torque output varies from 272 lb-ft with the 3.6L engine to 439 lb-ft with the 4.4L engine.
The vehicle is equipped with an AWD drivetrain and utilizes a 6-speed automatic transmission, specifically the Hydra-Matic 6L40-E for AWD and the Hydra-Matic 6L50-E for RWD configurations.
2009 Cadillac STS Horsepower And Torque
| Trim |
Engine | Transmission | Drivetrain |
Horsepower @ RPM |
Torque @ RPM |
| Base Sedan |
3.6L | V6 | VARIABLE VALVE TIMING DI DIRECT INJECTION | 6 Spd Auto For Rwd, Electronically-Controlled With OD, Hydra-Matic, 6L50-E, Tap Up/Tap Down | RWD |
302 hp @ 6,300 rpm |
272 ft-lbs @ 5,200 rpm |
| Base Sedan |
3.6L | V6 | VARIABLE VALVE TIMING DI DIRECT INJECTION | 6 Spd Auto For Awd, Electronically-Controlled Ptu OD, Hydra-Matic 6L40-E, Tap Up/Tap Down | AWD |
302 hp @ 6,300 rpm |
272 ft-lbs @ 5,200 rpm |
| Base Sedan |
4.6L | V8 | NORTHSTAR VARIABLE VALVE TIMING SFI | 6 Spd Auto For Rwd, Electronically-Controlled With OD, Hydra-Matic, 6L50-E, Tap Up/Tap Down | RWD |
320 hp @ 6,400 rpm |
315 ft-lbs @ 4,400 rpm |
| Base Sedan |
4.6L | V8 | NORTHSTAR VARIABLE VALVE TIMING SFI | 6 Spd Auto For Awd, Electronically-Controlled Ptu OD, Hydra-Matic 6L40-E, Tap Up/Tap Down | AWD |
320 hp @ 6,400 rpm |
315 ft-lbs @ 4,400 rpm |
| V VSeries Sedan |
4.4L | V8 | NORTHSTAR DOHC MFI VARIABLE VALVE TIMING | 6 Spd Auto For Rwd, Electronically-Controlled With OD, Hydra-Matic, 6L50-E, Tap Up/Tap Down | RWD |
469 hp @ 6,400 rpm |
439 ft-lbs @ 3,900 rpm |
2008 Cadillac STS Horsepower And Torque
The Cadillac STS features a horsepower range from 302 hp with a 3.6L VARIABLE VALVE TIMING DI DIRECT INJECTION engine to 469 hp with a 4.4L NORTHSTAR DOHC MFI VARIABLE VALVE TIMING engine.
Torque output varies from 272 lb-ft with the 3.6L engine to 439 lb-ft with the 4.4L engine.
The vehicle is equipped with an AWD drivetrain and utilizes a 6-speed automatic transmission for both configurations.
2008 Cadillac STS Horsepower And Torque
| Trim |
Engine | Transmission | Drivetrain |
Horsepower @ RPM |
Torque @ RPM |
| Base Sedan |
3.6L | V6 | VARIABLE VALVE TIMING DI DIRECT INJECTION | 6 Spd Auto For Rwd, Electronically-Controlled With OD, Hydra-Matic, 6L50-E, Tap Up/Tap Down | RWD |
302 hp @ 6,300 rpm |
272 ft-lbs @ 5,200 rpm |
| Base Sedan |
3.6L | V6 | VARIABLE VALVE TIMING DI DIRECT INJECTION | 6 Spd Auto For Awd, Electronically-Controlled Ptu OD, Hydra-Matic 6L40-E, Tap Up/Tap Down | AWD |
302 hp @ 6,300 rpm |
272 ft-lbs @ 5,200 rpm |
| Base Sedan |
4.6L | V8 | NORTHSTAR VARIABLE VALVE TIMING SFI | 6 Spd Auto For Rwd, Electronically-Controlled With OD, Hydra-Matic, 6L50-E, Tap Up/Tap Down | RWD |
320 hp @ 6,400 rpm |
315 ft-lbs @ 4,400 rpm |
| Base Sedan |
4.6L | V8 | NORTHSTAR VARIABLE VALVE TIMING SFI | 6 Spd Auto For Awd, Electronically-Controlled Ptu OD, Hydra-Matic 6L40-E, Tap Up/Tap Down | AWD |
320 hp @ 6,400 rpm |
315 ft-lbs @ 4,400 rpm |
| V VSeries Sedan |
4.4L | Superchraged | V8 | NORTHSTAR DOHC MFI VARIABLE VALVE TIMING | 6 Spd Auto For Rwd, Tap-Up/Tap-Down | RWD |
469 hp @ 6,400 rpm |
439 ft-lbs @ 3,900 rpm |
2007 Cadillac STS Horsepower And Torque
The Cadillac STS features a horsepower range from 255 hp with a 3.6L VARIABLE VALVE TIMING SFI engine to 469 hp with a 4.4L NORTHSTAR DOHC VARIABLE VALVE TIMING SFI engine.
Torque output varies from 252 lb-ft with the 3.6L engine to 439 lb-ft with the 4.4L engine.
The vehicle is equipped with an AWD drivetrain and utilizes a 5-speed automatic transmission for the 3.6L engine, while the 4.4L engine is paired with a 6-speed automatic transmission.
2007 Cadillac STS Horsepower And Torque
| Trim |
Engine | Transmission | Drivetrain |
Horsepower @ RPM |
Torque @ RPM |
| Base Sedan |
3.6L | V6 | VARIABLE VALVE TIMING SFI | 5 Spd Auto For Rwd, Electronically-Controlled With OD, Hydra-Matic, 5L40-E | RWD |
255 hp @ 6,500 rpm |
252 ft-lbs @ 3,200 rpm |
| Base Sedan |
3.6L | V6 | VARIABLE VALVE TIMING SFI | 5 Spd Auto For Rwd, Electronically-Controlled With OD, Hydra-Matic, 5L40-E | RWD |
255 hp @ 6,500 rpm |
252 ft-lbs @ 3,200 rpm |
| Base Sedan |
4.6L | V8 | NORTHSTAR VARIABLE VALVE TIMING SFI | 6 Spd Auto For Rwd, Electronically-Controlled With OD, Hydra-Matic, 6L50-E | RWD |
320 hp @ 6,400 rpm |
315 ft-lbs @ 4,400 rpm |
| Base Sedan |
4.6L | V8 | NORTHSTAR VARIABLE VALVE TIMING SFI | 6 Spd Auto For Rwd, Electronically-Controlled With OD, Hydra-Matic, 6L50-E | RWD |
320 hp @ 6,400 rpm |
315 ft-lbs @ 4,400 rpm |
| V VSeries Sedan |
4.4L | Superchraged | V8 | NORTHSTAR DOHC VARIABLE VALVE TIMING SFI | 6 Spd Auto For Rwd, Tap-Up/Tap-Down | RWD |
469 hp @ 6,400 rpm |
439 ft-lbs @ 3,900 rpm |
2006 Cadillac STS Horsepower And Torque
The Cadillac STS offers a horsepower range from 255 hp with a 3.6L VVT engine to 469 hp with a 4.4L DOHC SFI Variable Valve Timing Northstar engine.
Torque output varies from 252 lb-ft with the 3.6L VVT engine to 439 lb-ft with the 4.4L DOHC SFI Variable Valve Timing Northstar engine.
The vehicle features an all-wheel drive (AWD) configuration and is equipped with a 5-speed automatic transmission for the 3.6L engine, while the 4.4L engine utilizes a 6-speed automatic transmission.
2006 Cadillac STS Horsepower And Torque
| Trim |
Engine | Transmission | Drivetrain |
Horsepower @ RPM |
Torque @ RPM |
| Base Sedan |
3.6L | V6 | VVT | 5 Spd Auto, Hmd, 5L40-E, Electronic | RWD |
255 hp @ 6,500 rpm |
252 ft-lbs @ 3,200 rpm |
| Base Sedan |
3.6L | V6 | VVT | 5 Spd Auto, Hmd, 5L40-E, Electronic | RWD |
255 hp @ 6,500 rpm |
252 ft-lbs @ 3,200 rpm |
| Base Sedan |
4.6L | V8 | NORTHSTAR VVT SFI | 5 Spd Auto, Hmd, 5L50-E, Electronic, O/D, Rwd | RWD |
320 hp @ 6,400 rpm |
315 ft-lbs @ 4,400 rpm |
| Base Sedan |
4.6L | V8 | NORTHSTAR VVT SFI | 5 Spd Auto, Hmd, 5L50-E, Electronic, O/D, Rwd | RWD |
320 hp @ 6,400 rpm |
315 ft-lbs @ 4,400 rpm |
| V VSeries Sedan |
4.4L | Superchraged | V8 | DOHC SFI VARIABLE VALVE TIMING NORTHSTAR | 6 Spd Auto, Rwd, Tap-Up/Tap-Down | RWD |
469 hp @ 6,400 rpm |
439 ft-lbs @ 3,900 rpm |
2005 Cadillac STS Horsepower And Torque
The Cadillac STS features a horsepower range from 260 hp with a 3.6L VVT engine to 320 hp with a 4.6L NORTHSTAR VVT SFI engine.
Torque output varies from 252 lb-ft with the 3.6L VVT engine to 315 lb-ft with the 4.6L NORTHSTAR VVT SFI engine.
The vehicle is equipped with an AWD drivetrain and utilizes a 5-speed automatic transmission.
2005 Cadillac STS Horsepower And Torque
| Trim |
Engine | Transmission | Drivetrain |
Horsepower @ RPM |
Torque @ RPM |
| Base Sedan |
3.6L | V6 | VVT | 5 Spd Auto, Hmd, 5L40-E, Electronic | RWD |
260 hp @ 6,500 rpm |
252 ft-lbs @ 2,800 rpm |
| Base Sedan |
4.6L | V8 | NORTHSTAR VVT SFI VARIABLE VALVE TIMING NORTHSTAR | 5 Spd Auto, Hmd, 5L50-E, Electronic, O/D, Rwd | RWD |
320 hp @ 6,400 rpm |
315 ft-lbs @ 4,400 rpm |
| Base Sedan |
4.6L | V8 | NORTHSTAR VVT SFI VARIABLE VALVE TIMING NORTHSTAR | 5 Spd Auto, Hmd, 5L50-E, Electronic, O/D, Rwd | RWD |
320 hp @ 6,400 rpm |
315 ft-lbs @ 4,400 rpm |
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