Chassis controls include four-channel StabiliTrak with four modes:

- Traction and Stability Control on
- Traction Control off and Stability Control on
- A performance mode that provides a less governed level of stability control
- Both Traction and Stability Control off.

The vehicle's top speed is electronically limited to 155 mph.

Cadillac STS-V exterior enables higher performance; yet is elegant and sophisticated. Exterior refinements include:

- A larger, polished stainless steel wire mesh front grille that enables the required additional airflow for engine heat dissipation
- A new, lower front fascia that incorporates a larger lower grille (also wire mesh) for increased cooling capability; brake ducts for front caliper and rotor cooling and splitter to counteract lift created by larger grille openings
- A new lower rear fascia that facilitates smooth airflow under the vehicle for improved cooling
- Lower rockers that visually bridge the lowered front and rear fascias
- A specific, fluidly sculpted hood designed to provide space for the engine's supercharger
- Ten-spoke, flangeless, painted aluminum alloy wheels that assist in brake cooling
- A higher, more rearward-positioned rear spoiler that enables balanced aerodynamic downforce with the front splitter
- V-series badging on the vehicle's rear decklid and front doors, and "Supercharged" block lettering on the doors

The interior features extensive use of leather wrapped surfaces, created by craftsmen who cut, wrap and sew leather around components individually. Along with XLR-V, the STS-V marks the initial phase of a new approach to vehicle interiors for Cadillac. In this first incarnation, the existing luxury interior of the STS sedan has been significantly enhanced for the limited-production V-Series variant. 

Kinetic aluminum accents adorn the steering wheel and instrument panel. Cadillac STS-V features deep-tinted Olive Ash Burl wood accenting the center stack and door trim. 

Cadillac STS-V 2007 will be exported to international markets in 2006, with details on pricing in markets outside the U.S. forthcoming.


* SAE certified: A voluntary power and torque certification procedure developed by the SAE Engine Test Code Committee was approved March 31. The procedure (J2723) ensures fair, accurate ratings for horsepower and torque by allowing manufacturers to certify their engines through third-party witness testing to the SAE J1349 standard. GM was the first auto manufacturer to begin using this procedure and expects to use it for all newly rated engines in the future.

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