| Model year | 2007 |
| Make | Cadillac |
| Model | DTS |
| Style | Performance 4dr sedan (4.6L 8cyl 4A) |
| Base MSRP | $49,580 |
| As-tested MSRP | $53,520 |
| Drive type | Front-wheel drive |
| Engine type | V8 |
| Displacement (cc/cu-in) | 4565cc (279 cu-in) |
| Valvetrain | double overhead camshaft |
| Compression ratio (x:1) | 10.0 |
| Horsepower (hp @ rpm) | 292 @ 6,300 |
| Torque (lb-ft @ rpm) | 288 @ 4,500 |
| Transmission type | 4-speed automatic |
| Suspension, front | Independent MacPherson struts, magnetorheological dampers, coil springs, lower control arms, and stabilizer bar |
| Suspension, rear | Independent multilink, magnetorheological dampers, coil springs, semi-trailing arms, and stabilizer bar |
| Steering type | Speed-proportional power steering |
| Tire brand | Bridgestone |
| Tire model | Turanza EL400 |
| Tire type | all season |
| Tire size, front | P245/50R18 99H |
| Tire size, rear | P245/50R18 99H |
| Wheel size | 18 X 7.5 |
| Wheel material | chrome alloy |
| Brakes, front | Front ventilated disc - rear disc |
| Brakes, rear | disc |
| 0-45 mph (sec.) | 4.4 |
| 0-60 mph (sec.) | 7 |
| 0-75 mph (sec.) | 10 |
| 1/4-mile (sec. @ mph) | 15.3 @ 91.9 |
| Braking, 30-0 mph (ft.) | 34 |
| 60-0 mph (ft.) | 137 |
| Slalom, 6 x 100 ft. (mph) | 59.5 |
| Skid pad, 200-ft. diameter (lateral g) | 0.78 |
| Sound level @ idle (dB) | 44.4 |
| @ Full throttle (dB) | 76.3 |
| @ 70 mph cruise (dB) | 64.6 |
| Acceleration comments | With traction control disabled, it's fairly easy to find just the right amount of wheelspin for an aggressive launch. Upshifts are noticeably crisp, but not jarring. I detected a slight torque-steer effect, but, again, nothing objectionable. This Cadillac sounds like a muscle car at wide-open throttle. Is that good? |
| Braking rating | Average |
| Braking comments | Less nose dive than one would expect from a large front-drive car. Those MR dampers work. The pedal offers good feedback without pulsing or humming under full ABS stops. |
| Handling rating | Good |
| Handling comments | Considering the 61/39% front/rear weight distribution, the DTS provides a fairly balanced feel around the skid pad. Also, the MR dampers do a remarkable job keeping the car flat. |
| Elevation (ft.) | 1121 |
| Temperature (°F) | 60 |
| Wind (mph, direction) | 1 |
| EPA fuel economy (mpg) | 17 city / 24 highway |
| Edmunds observed (mpg) | 14 combined (16 best / 11 worst) |
| Fuel tank capacity (U.S. gal.) | 18 |
| Curb weight, mfr. claim (lbs.) | 4,009 (4,127 as tested) |
| Curb weight, as tested (lbs.) | 4,127 |
| Length (in.) | 207.6 |
| Width (in.) | 74.8 |
| Height (in.) | 57.6 |
| Wheelbase (in.) | 115.6 |
| Track, front (in.) | 62.6 |
| Track, rear (in.) | 62.2 |
| Turning circle (ft.) | 44.0 |
| Legroom, front (in.) | 42.5 |
| Legroom, rear (in.) | 42.0 |
| Headroom, front (in.) | 38.3 |
| Headroom, rear (in.) | 38.4 |
| Shoulder room, front (in.) | 60.0 |
| Shoulder room, rear (in.) | 59.2 |
| Seating capacity | 5 |
| Cargo volume (cu-ft) | 18.8 |
| Max. cargo volume, seats folded (cu-ft) | 18.8 |
| Bumper-to-bumper | 4 years/50,000 miles |
| Powertrain | 5 years/100,000 miles |
| Corrosion | 6 years/Unlimited miles |
| Roadside assistance | 5 years/100,000 miles |
| Free scheduled maintenance | Not available |
| Front airbags | Standard |
| Side airbags | Standard dual front |
| Head airbags | Standard front and rear |
| Antilock brakes | 4-wheel ABS |
| Electronic brake enhancements | Braking assist, electronic brakeforce distribution |
| Traction control | Standard |
| Stability control | Standard |
| Rollover protection | Standard |
| Tire-pressure monitoring system | tire pressure monitoring |
| Emergency assistance system | Not available |
| NHTSA crash test, driver | 5 star |
| NHTSA crash test, passenger | 4 star |
| NHTSA crash test, side front | 4 star |
| NHTSA crash test, side rear | 4 star |
| NHTSA rollover resistance | 4 star |
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