The two-piece design is lighter and offers enhanced cooling during high-performance
driving.
Michelin partnered with Cadillac engineers to develop an exclusive Pilot Sport PS2 tire
specifically engineered for the CTS-
V
. The tires support high levels of grip in track
conditions, while also affording excellent performance on the road.
Additional chassis and suspension features include:
An independent short/long arm (SLA) front suspension system that features low-
mass aluminum for the upper and lower control arms, as well as the knuckles.
A multi-link rear suspension with a fully isolated subframe
StabiliTrak electronic chassis control system is integrated with the car’s standard
four-channel ABS with the full-function traction control, as well as the hydraulic
brake assist and engine control systems
A limited-slip differential
A 3.73 axle ratio on manual-transmission models
A 3.23 axle ratio on automatic-transmission models
A power-assisted rack-and-pinion steering system.
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V
Sedan safety and crash-avoidance features
CTS-
V
Sedan is designed t
o enhance Cadillac’s reputation for providing safe occupant
environments in luxury vehicles. Features include:
Dual-stage driver front air bag
Segment-first dual depth front passenger air bag
Driver and front passenger side seat-mounted pelvic/thorax side air bags
Roof-rail side curtain air bags with rollover protection technology that cover front
and rear seating rows
Front safety belt pretensioners
Tire pressure monitoring system
Body structure with strategically placed high-strength steel
Active head restraints for front seat occupants
Ultrasonic rear parking assist
Rearview camera system.
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V
Sedan and OnStar
One year of OnStar Directions and Connections service is standard on all CTS-
V
models. OnStar is the global leading provider of connected safety, security and mobility
solutions and advanced information technology.
OnStar
’s RemoteLink Mobile App allows smartphone users to control vehicle functions,
access vehicle information and send directions directly to the vehicle. A new, opt-in
service called FamilyLink allows subscribers to stay connected to loved ones by
checking the location of their vehicle online or by signing up for vehicle location alerts.
CTS-
V
features new OnStar button icons. Drivers will notice an updated look for the
Hands-Free Calling button, blue OnStar button and red Emergency button.
More information about OnStar can be found at
www.onstar.com
.
