Under the Hood
Cadillac's 4.6-liter Northstar V-8 comes in a choice of two configurations in the DTS. The L37 edition produces an estimated 291 horsepower at 5,600 rpm, while the LD8 is rated at 275 hp at 5,200 rpm. The L37 is designed to rev higher, while the LD8 emphasizes quick launches and has greater peak torque. Both engines work with a four-speed-automatic transmission.
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Secondary Latch System
This vehicle has an underbody-mounted tire hoist assembly equipped with a secondary
latch system. It is designed to stop the spare tire from suddenly falling off your
vehicle. For the secondary la ...
Safety
Standard safety items include four-wheel-disc, antilock brakes and a
StabiliTrak electronic stability system. The system has rollover mitigation
technology that senses imminent rollovers and appli ...
California Perchlorate Materials Requirements
Certain types of automotive applications, such as airbag initiators, safety
belt pretensioners, and lithium batteries contained in Remote Keyless Entry
transmitters, may contain perchlorate material ...