Identification

• The Cadillac CTS-V is a four-door luxury sedan manufactured by General Motors Company. Cadillac designed the CTS-V to compete with comparable models from BMW, Acura and Mercedes, such as the 3-series, TL and C-class, respectively. In 2007, Cadillac released one standard line of the CTS-V, which they offered at a manufacturer's suggested retail price (MSRP) of $51,425.
  
  

Drivetrain

• The 2007 CTS-V came equipped with a 6.0-liter, front-mounted V8 (eight-cylinder) engine and a single-overhead cam, two-valves per cylinder electronic fuel-injection system. When combined with the CTS-V's rear-drive, six-speed manual transmission, this car achieves 400 horsepower at 6,000 rotations-per-minute (rpm) and 395 ft-lbs of torque at 4,400 rpm. This power enables drivers to accelerate from 0 to 60 mph in five seconds.
  
  

Interior

• Drivers and front passengers can enjoy 42.4 inches of legroom and 38.9 inches of headroom in the 2007 Cadillac CTS-V. The rear passengers can stretch out their legs with 36.2 inches and relax comfortably with 36.9 inches of headroom. The total interior volume of this ca amounts to 98 cubic feet, while a rear-trunk provides 12.5 cubic feet of cargo room.
  
  

Amenities

• The 2007 CTS-V abounds in amenities. Standard features include power mirrors, doors, windows and a power moonroof. All passengers can recline in leather and suede coated seats, the front two of which feature heating and power controls (the driver can program two presets for this seat). An eight-disc CD changer/player also receives XM Satellite radio and pumps sound through eight Bose speakers. Drivers can enter via a remote keyless entry system and, when driving, enjoy cruise control, tilt-wheel and a built-in navigation system. A climate control system will keep everyone comfortable as its dual-zone air conditioning lets passengers adjust different temperatures to individual liking.
  
  

Fuel Economy

• The 2007 Cadillac CTS-V runs on unleaded fuel and includes a 17-gallon fuel tank. This model achieves a fuel rating of 15 miles per gallon (mpg) during city driving and 24 mpg when driven on the highway.
  
  

Safety

• The 2007 CTS-V came standard with a four-wheel electronic automatic braking system (ABS) and a traction control system that detects slippage in the tires and redistribute power to each wheel accordingly. Other safety features include driver and passenger airbags as well as a door-side air bags for the driver and passenger in case of side impact. Curtain airbags can deploy to protect all four doors and side-impact bars also help to protect driver and passengers. Cadillac also provides the OnStar Emergency system, which activates automatically after an accident or which a driver can use to manually request roadside assistance.