General Motors Sigma platform

The General Motors Sigma platform is a mid-size automobile platform used by General Motors from the 2003 to 2015 model years. Exclusive to the Cadillac division, Sigma was the successor to the Opel-designed V platform. Initially developed for executive cars, the architecture was expanded for larger model lines, sports sedans, and multiple body styles.

GM Sigma platform
2010 Cadillac CTS Wagon
Overview
ManufacturerCadillac
Parent companyGeneral Motors
Production2002-2015
Assembly
Body and chassis
ClassMid-size car
LayoutFront-engine, rear-wheel drive / all-wheel drive
Body style(s)
  • 2-door coupé
  • 4-door sedan
  • 5-door station wagon
  • 5-door sport utility vehicle
Vehicles
RelatedGM Zeta platform
Powertrain
Engine(s)
  • 2.6 L LY9 V6 (gasoline)
  • 2.8 L LP1 V6 (gasoline)
  • 3.0 L LF1 V6 (gasoline)
  • 3.0 L LFW V6 (gasoline)
  • 3.2 L LA3 V6 (gasoline)
  • 3.6 L LY7 V6 (gasoline)
  • 3.6 L LLT V6 (gasoline)
  • 3.6 L LFX V6 (gasoline)
  • 4.4 L LC3 V8 (supercharged gasoline)
  • 4.6 L LH2 V8 (gasoline)
  • 5.7 L LS6 V8 (gasoline)
  • 6.0 L LS2 V8 (gasoline)
  • 6.2 L LSA V8 (supercharged gasoline)
Transmission(s)
  • 5-speed Getrag 260 manual
  • 5-speed GM 5L40-E automatic
  • 5-speed GM 5L50 automatic
  • 6-speed Aisin AY-6 manual
  • 6-speed GM 6L50 automatic
  • 6-speed GM 6L80 automatic
  • 6-speed GM 6L90 automatic
  • 6-speed Tremec T-56 manual
  • 6-speed Tremec TR-6060 manual
Dimensions
Wheelbase
  • 113.4 in (2,880.4 mm)
  • 116.4 in (2,956.6 mm)
Length188.5–197.6 in (4,787.9–5,019.0 mm)
Width70.6–74.1 in (1,793.2–1,882.1 mm)
Height55.9–67.8 in (1,419.9–1,722.1 mm)
Curb weight3,568–4,343 lb (1,618–1,970 kg)
Chronology
PredecessorGM V platform (RWD)
SuccessorGM Alpha platform

Two generations of the Sigma platform were developed by GM for worldwide markets. The architecture was discontinued for the 2016 in favor of the GM Alpha platform, itself utilized nearly exclusive by Cadillac.

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