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MSRP
- 4dr Sdn w/1SA $43,175
- 4dr Sdn DTS Livery 1SH $43,675
- 4dr Sdn w/1SB $46,175
- 4dr Sdn w/1SC $46,675
- 4dr Sdn w/1SD $48,175
- 4dr Sdn w/1SE $50,675
2008 Cadillac DTS w/1SD specs & colors
4dr Car
Key specs
Color options
Interior
Cocoa / Shale
Light Linen
Light Linen / Cocoa
Ebony
Titanium
Packages
Specifications
| EPA Classification | Full Size |
| Spare Wheel Size | Compact in |
| Spare Wheel Material | Steel |
| Rear Wheel Size | 17 x 7 in |
| Front Wheel Size | 17 x 7 in |
| Rear Wheel Material | Aluminum |
| Front Wheel Material | Aluminum |
| Maximum Alternator Capacity (amps) | 150 |
| Cold Cranking Amps @ 0° F (Primary) | N/A |
| Displacement | 4.6L/279 |
| SAE Net Torque @ RPM | 295 @ 4400 |
| Engine Type | Gas V8 |
| SAE Net Horsepower @ RPM | 275 @ 6000 |
| EPA Fuel Economy Est - Hwy | 23 MPG |
| EPA MPG Equivalent - Hwy | N/A |
| Estimated Battery Range | N/A mi |
| Cruising Range - City | 270.00 mi |
| EPA MPG Equivalent - City | N/A |
| Cruising Range - Hwy | 414.00 mi |
| EPA MPG Equivalent - Combined | N/A |
| EPA Fuel Economy Est - City | 15 MPG |
| Fuel Economy Est-Combined | N/A MPG |
| Third Gear Ratio (:1) | 1.00 |
| First Gear Ratio (:1) | 2.96 |
| Reverse Ratio (:1) | 2.13 |
| Drivetrain | Front Wheel Drive |
| Second Gear Ratio (:1) | 1.62 |
| Trans Description Cont. | Automatic w/OD |
| Fourth Gear Ratio (:1) | 0.68 |
| Final Drive Axle Ratio (:1) | N/A |
| Trans Type | 4 |
| Suspension Type - Front | Independent |
| Suspension Type - Rear | Independent |
| Rear Brake Rotor Diam x Thickness | N/A in |
| Brake Type | Pwr |
| Disc - Front (Yes or ) | Yes |
| Brake ABS System (Second Line) | N/A |
| Front Brake Rotor Diam x Thickness | N/A in |
| Disc - Rear (Yes or ) | Yes |
| Brake ABS System | 4-wheel |
| Fuel Tank Capacity, Approx | 18 gal |
| Aux Fuel Tank Capacity, Approx | N/A gal |
| Turning Diameter - Curb to Curb | N/A ft |
| Steering Ratio (:1), Overall | N/A |
| Turning Diameter - Wall to Wall | N/A ft |
| Steering Type | Pwr Rack & Pinion |
| Lock to Lock Turns (Steering) | N/A |
| Front Tire Size | P235/55SR17 |
| Spare Tire Size | Compact |
| Rear Tire Size | P235/55SR17 |
| Dead Weight Hitch - Max Trailer Wt. | 1000 lbs |
| Dead Weight Hitch - Max Tongue Wt. | 100 lbs |
| Base Curb Weight | 4009 lbs |
| Second Leg Room | 41.6 in |
| Height, Overall | 57.6 in |
| Track Width, Front | 62.5 in |
| Length, Overall | 207.6 in |
| Second Head Room | 38.6 in |
| Passenger Volume | N/A ft³ |
| Wheelbase | 115.6 in |
| Passenger Capacity | 5 |
| Liftover Height | N/A in |
| Front Head Room | 39.2 in |
| Width, Max w/o mirrors | 74.8 in |
| Track Width, Rear | 61.7 in |
| Front Shoulder Room | 60.0 in |
| Front Leg Room | 42.5 in |
| Trunk Volume | 18.8 ft³ |
| Min Ground Clearance | N/A in |
| Second Shoulder Room | 59.2 in |
| Second Hip Room | 56.7 in |
| Front Hip Room | 56.9 in |
| Wood trim, genuine Dark Burled Walnut (Not included with (PLA) Platinum Edition.) | Optional |
| Door locks, rear child security | Standard |
| Tire, compact spare | Standard |
| Floor mats, carpeted front and rear | Standard |
| Air bags, dual-stage frontal and side-impact, driver and right-front passenger and head curtain side-impact, front and rear outboard seating positions with Passenger Sensing System. (Head curtain side air bags are designed to help reduce the risk of head and neck injuries to front and outboard rear seat occupants on the near side of certain side-impact collisions. Always use safety belts and the correct child restraints for your childs age and size. Even in vehicles equipped with air bags and the Passenger Sensing System, children are safer when properly secured in a rear seat. Never place a rear-facing infant restraint in the front seat of any vehicle equipped with an active frontal air bag. See the vehicles Owners Manual and child safety seat instructions for more safety information.) | Standard |
| Frame, integral construction with corrosion-resistant coating | Standard |
| Tire Pressure Monitor | Standard |
| Retained accessory power, power windows and audio system remain operational after ignition is switched off for 10 minutes or until a door is opened | Standard |
| Transmission, 4-speed automatic, electronically controlled with overdrive, Hydra-matic 4T80-E | Standard |
| Seats, heated and cooled driver and front passenger | Optional |
| Mirrors, outside heated power-adjustable, power-folding and driver-side auto-dimming with integrated turn signal indicators | Optional |
| Memory Package, recalls 2 driver "presets" for 8-way power driver seat and outside mirrors (Also includes recall for power tilt and telescopic steering column.) | Optional |
| Driver Information Center, with miles range, average and instant mpg, fuel used, timer, battery volts, Tire Pressure Monitor, engine oil life and driver personalization features with warning and status messages | Standard |
| Seat adjusters, rear 4-way power lumbar control | Optional |
| Trunk release, power, includes valet lockout, located in glovebox | Standard |
| Map pockets, front doors and front seatbacks | Standard |
| Windshield washer fluid system, heated | Optional |
| Parking Assist, front and rear, Ultrasonic with rearview LED light bar and audible warning | Optional |
| Audio system feature, Bose premium 8-speaker system | Optional |
| Headlamps, IntelliBeam, automatic low/high beam control | Optional |
| Lighting, LED interior with rear reading lights | Standard |
| Remote Keyless Entry, with (AP3) Adaptive Remote Start, panic button, trunk release and door locks | Standard |
| Glass, laminated front-side, theft-deterrent | Standard |
| Theft-deterrent system, vehicle, PASS-Key III+ | Standard |
| Seats, heated rear outboard seating positions with perforated rear seat inserts. Front seat inserts are non-perforated unless option (KB6) heated and cooled driver and front passenger seats is ordered. (Includes (AQY) rear seat height-adjustable headrests and (ARC) 4-way power rear lumbar control.) | Optional |
| Fog lamps, front, integral in front fascia | Standard |
| Steering column, without column shifter (floor shift) (Requires (AQ9) front bucket seats with leather seating surfaces.) | Standard |
| Antenna, integral front and rear | Standard |
| Head rests, rear seat, height-adjustable | Optional |
| Seats, front bucket with leather seating surfaces, floor shift 8-way power driver and passenger seat adjusters (Includes 4-way articulating outboard head restraints.) | Optional |
| Cargo net, trunk | Optional |
| OnStar, 1-year of Directions & Connections plan. Includes the innovative easy to use Turn-by-Turn Navigation services which provide voice-guided directions (where available). Also includes Automatic Notification of Air Bag Deployment, Stolen Vehicle Location Assistance, Emergency Services, Roadside Assistance, Remote Door Unlock, OnStar Vehicle Diagnostics, Hands-Free Calling, AccidentAssist, Remote Horn and Lights, Information and Convenience Services, and Driving Directions (OnStar services require vehicle electrical system (including battery), wireless service and GPS satellite signals to be available and operating for features to function properly. OnStar acts as a link to existing emergency service providers. Stolen Vehicle Location Assistance and Remote Door Unlock success varies with conditions. OnStar Vehicle Diagnostics available on most 2004 MY and newer GM vehicles. Diagnostic capability varies by model. Turn-By-Turn Navigation requires ABS and is not available in certain areas. Visit onstar.com or call 1-888-466-7827 for system limitations and details.) | Standard |
| Universal Home Remote, includes garage door opener, 3-channel programmable | Optional |
| Lamps, LED backup | Standard |
| Steering column, power tilt and telescopic, includes memory position for 2 driver presets and an easy exit feature | Optional |
| Tires, P235/55R17 all-season, blackwall | Standard |
| Steering, power, Magnasteer, variable-assist, rack-and-pinion | Standard |
| Mirror, inside rearview auto-dimming with compass display and OnStar controls | Standard |
| Visors, driver and front passenger illuminated vanity mirrors | Standard |
| Sunshade, rear window, power | Optional |
| XM Satellite Radio. With a wide variety of programming, XM has something to excite any driver. Whether you want to be entertained or informed, to laugh, think, or sing, XM has the perfect channel for you - coast-to-coast, and in digital-quality sound. 3 trial months - no obligation. (Available in the 48 contiguous United States. Required $12.95 monthly subscription sold separately after 3 trial months. All fees and programming subject to change. Subscription subject to customer agreement. For more information, visit gm.xmradio.com.) | Standard |
| Fuel gauge, analog | Standard |
| Engine, Northstar 4.6L DOHC V8 (275 HP [205 kW] @ 6000 rpm, 295 lb-ft of torque [400 N-m] @ 4400 rpm) | Standard |
| Wheels, 17" x 7" (43.2 cm x 17.8 cm) chrome aluminum | Optional |
| Audio system, AM/FM stereo with MP3 compatible 6-disc in-dash CD changer seek-and-scan, digital clock, auto-tone control, Radio Data System (RDS) and 8-speakers (Includes (UQA) Bose premium 8-speaker system.) | Optional |
| Alternator, 150 amps | Standard |
| Brakes, 4-wheel antilock, 4-wheel disc | Standard |
| Automatic level control | Standard |
| Safety belts, 3-point, rear, all seating positions with outboard comfort guides | Standard |
| Drivetrain, front-wheel drive | Standard |
| Glass, laminated rear-side, theft-deterrent | Standard |
| Brake Assist, included with (JL4) StabiliTrak | Standard |
| Cruise control, electronic with set and resume speed | Standard |
| Instrumentation, analog with speedometer, tachometer, fuel gauge, coolant temperature and Driver Information Center | Standard |
| Antenna, Quad-Band with XM Satellite Radio | Standard |
| Exhaust outlets, dual chrome-plated | Standard |
| Safety belts, 3-point, driver and right-front passenger, lap belt only on center front seat | Standard |
| Wipers, front intermittent, Generation II RainSense with structureless wiper blades | Optional |
| Armrest, rear center with dual cup holders and storage | Standard |
| Steering wheel, Deluxe, leather-wrapped with wood accents, heated (Not available with (K59) Adaptive Cruise Control.) | Optional |
| Lighting, illuminated entry | Standard |
| Fuel filler door release, push/push | Standard |
| Brake/transmission shift interlock, for automatic transmissions | Standard |
| StabiliTrak, includes Brake Assist | Standard |
| Glass, Solar-Ray light-tinted | Standard |
| Trunk mat | Optional |
| Traction control, all-speed, brake and engine controlled | Standard |
| Console, center with storage bin, storage tray, dual cup holders, coin holder and armrest | Standard |
| Defogger, rear-window electric with front and side window outlets for the driver and right-front passenger | Standard |
| Lamp, LED center high-mounted stop/brake (CHMSL) | Standard |
| Headlamps, Xenon, High-Intensity Discharge (HID), windshield wiper-activated with Twilight Sentinel, cornering lamps and night-time flash-to-pass feature (headlamps on) (If equipped with (JL4) StabiliTrak, the cornering lamps automatically activate on sharp turns.) | Optional |
| Battery, maintenance-free with rundown protection | Standard |
| Climate control, tri-zone automatic with individual climate settings for driver, right-front passenger and rear passengers, dual-zone front and auxiliary rear air/heat control and an air filtration system | Optional |
| Door locks, power programmable with lockout protection | Standard |
| Daytime Running Lamps | Standard |
| Seat adjusters, driver and front passenger 4-way power lumbar control with massaging feature | Optional |
| Windows, power with front and rear Express-Down, front Express-Up and rear passenger lockout | Standard |
| Adaptive Remote Start, included with Remote Keyless Entry | Standard |
| Visors, rear illuminated vanity mirrors, located in headliner just above the rear outboard seating passengers heads, dimmable (Not available with (CF5) power sunroof.) | Optional |
| Suspension, 4-wheel independent | Standard |
| Seat, rear pass-through | Standard |
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