2008 CTS: 304hp

Buick61 · 07-07-2007, 09:45 PM

Am I just really behind the times and this is old news, or did this slip under the radar?

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HoeyHimself · 07-07-2007, 10:08 PM

Hmm..I knew the SFI would be sporting 258hp, but hadnt heard 304 for the SIDI. Although I suspected there would be something in the 300hp range.

WannabeRich · 07-07-2007, 11:53 PM

I believe someone on GMI posted the 304hp rating a few weeks ago. I remember reading about it and this is the only place I would have seen that information.

asrapid · 07-08-2007, 06:55 AM

i wouldn't be suprised if that engine is detuned..because of northstar V8 325 hp it wouldn't be nice if GM 3.6 l develops more power than V8. It will probably in near future (when nortshtar replacement comes) develop more power.

Nivek · 07-08-2007, 04:56 PM

On second page now

304HP for 2008 CTS with Direct Injection

I doubt it is detuned.

rueben44 · 07-08-2007, 11:59 PM

Put a turbo on it and you could have a Sport model with around 330-350 HP and still get great gas mileage.

Michael_S · 07-09-2007, 09:56 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by asrapid

i wouldn't be suprised if that engine is detuned..because of northstar V8 325 hp it wouldn't be nice if GM 3.6 l develops more power than V8. It will probably in near future (when nortshtar replacement comes) develop more power.

If GM was going to detune the Direct Injection 3.6 liter V6, it would make sense to stop exactly at or slightly above 306 horsepower. That would match or beat the Infiniti G35 sedan, Lexus IS350, and Lexus GS350.

Detuning your best V6 to have 2 horsepower less than the class leaders doesn't make sense.

HashiriyaS14 · 07-09-2007, 10:17 AM

That sounds about right.

The CTS needs to be competitive with the G35 sedan both in regards to price and performance for it to really be a big seller. It has the look, otherwise.

RWD60 · 07-09-2007, 10:33 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Michael_S

If GM was going to detune the Direct Injection 3.6 liter V6, it would make sense to stop exactly at or slightly above 306 horsepower. That would match or beat the Infiniti G35 sedan, Lexus IS350, and Lexus GS350.

Detuning your best V6 to have 2 horsepower less than the class leaders doesn't make sense.

QFT

not even to mention the G37's 330hp engine which Infiniti can drop in the G35 sedan and M35 with probably just a few months notice. and given GM's current need for good reviews, i'd say they should wring every pony they can out of their best engines. if the 3.6DI can make 320hp it should do so for the Caddy's... leaving the 300hp models for Pontiac and Buick.

61BelAir · 07-09-2007, 11:21 AM

Isn't there plans do do a 4.0L version of this motor? Can't wait to see the HP numbers of that when it does arrive. It will probably be done at the same time as the new V8's to keeps the HP numbers fromt stepping on the toes of the current V8.

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Buick61 7.0 Liter LS7 V8 Join Date: Dec 2003 Location: DC Metro Area Drives: 58 Belvedere; 61 LeSabre; 96 Fleetwood; 07 SRX Posts: 8,495	2008 CTS: 304hp Am I just really behind the times and this is old news, or did this slip under the radar? http://eogld.ecomm.gm.com/NASApp/dom...age=7&butID=16 __________________ Used to own: 1959 Cadillac Series 62, 1960 AMC Rambler Six, 1998 Chevrolet Malibu, 2000 Saturn LS2, 2005 Chrysler 300C, 2006 Pontiac G6 GTP

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HoeyHimself 6.0 Liter LS2 V8 Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: Ann Arbor, Mi Drives: 2003 Ford Mustang Posts: 4,534	Re: 2008 CTS: 304hp Hmm..I knew the SFI would be sporting 258hp, but hadnt heard 304 for the SIDI. Although I suspected there would be something in the 300hp range. __________________

07-07-2007, 11:53 PM	#3 (permalink)
WannabeRich 3.8 Liter Supercharged V6 Join Date: May 2005 Location: Arizona Drives: 07 Impala LTZ Posts: 501	Re: 2008 CTS: 304hp I believe someone on GMI posted the 304hp rating a few weeks ago. I remember reading about it and this is the only place I would have seen that information.

07-08-2007, 06:55 AM	#4 (permalink)
asrapid 3.9 Liter V6 Join Date: Mar 2006 Posts: 793	Re: 2008 CTS: 304hp i wouldn't be suprised if that engine is detuned..because of northstar V8 325 hp it wouldn't be nice if GM 3.6 l develops more power than V8. It will probably in near future (when nortshtar replacement comes) develop more power.

07-08-2007, 04:56 PM	#5 (permalink)
Nivek 2.5L Iron Duke Join Date: Jun 2007 Posts: 21	Re: 2008 CTS: 304hp On second page now 304HP for 2008 CTS with Direct Injection I doubt it is detuned.

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07-08-2007, 11:59 PM	#6 (permalink)
rueben44 3.6 Liter V6 Join Date: Oct 2003 Location: Houston, TX Drives: 2006 Mazda 3 2003 CTS - Sold Posts: 1,145	Re: 2008 CTS: 304hp Put a turbo on it and you could have a Sport model with around 330-350 HP and still get great gas mileage. __________________ 2006 Mazda 3 Car Domain Page

07-09-2007, 10:17 AM	#8 (permalink)
HashiriyaS14 3.5 Liter V6 Join Date: Mar 2007 Posts: 246	Re: 2008 CTS: 304hp That sounds about right. The CTS needs to be competitive with the G35 sedan both in regards to price and performance for it to really be a big seller. It has the look, otherwise.

07-09-2007, 11:21 AM	#10 (permalink)
61BelAir 5.3 Liter Vortec V8 Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: California Drives: 07 Colorado and 61 BelAir Posts: 1,257	Re: 2008 CTS: 304hp Isn't there plans do do a 4.0L version of this motor? Can't wait to see the HP numbers of that when it does arrive. It will probably be done at the same time as the new V8's to keeps the HP numbers fromt stepping on the toes of the current V8.

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