Cadillac LTA Specs
Cadillac LTA engine specs: 255 ci (4.2L), 8-cylinder, 3.3858" bore x 3.5433" stroke, 9.8:1 compression.
Dimensions
| Displacement | 255 ci / 4.2 L |
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| Bore | 3.3858" |
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| Stroke | 3.5433" |
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| Cylinders | 8 |
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| Compression ratio | 9.8:1 |
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| Bore/stroke ratio | 0.956 |
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Construction
| Block material | aluminum |
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| Head material | aluminum |
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| Valvetrain | DOHC |
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| Fuel type | gas |
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| Advertised HP | 500–550 hp |
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What these numbers mean
| Bore/stroke character | 0.956 — square — bore and stroke are within 5%, a balanced compromise |
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| Mean piston speed at 6,000 RPM | 3,543 ft/min — in the range typical of performance street engines |
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| Displacement per cylinder | 31.9 ci |
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| Static compression | 9.8:1 — in the range that usually runs on pump premium |
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Variants sharing these dimensions (2)
These records share identical bore, stroke, displacement and compression. They differ by model year and factory power rating.
| Year | Advertised HP | Code |
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| — | 500 hp | LTA, LTA (High Output) |
| — | 550 hp | LTA |
Vehicles (2)
- Cadillac CT6-V
- Cadillac CT6 Platinum
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