| Type | 4-door, 5/6-passenger full-size sedan |
| Layout | Front engine/front-wheel drive |
| Engine | 4.6-litre V8, DOHC, 32 valves |
| Horsepower | 275 @ 6000 rpm |
| 292 @ 6300 rpm | |
| Torque (lb-ft) | 295 @ 4400 rpm |
| 288 @ 4500 rpm | |
| Transmission | 4-speed automatic |
| Tires | P235/55R17 all-season |
| Curb weight | 1818 kg (4009 lbs) |
| Wheelbase | 2936 mm (115.6 in.) |
| Wheelbase DTS-L | 3139 mm (123.6 in.) |
| Length | 5274 mm (207.6 in.) |
| Length DTS-L | 5476 mm (215.6 in.) |
| Width | 1901 mm (74.8 in.) |
| Height | 1464 mm (57.6 in.) |
| Cargo capacity | 532 litres (18.8 cu. ft.) |
| Fuel consumption | City: 13.8 L/100 km (20 mpg Imp) |
| Hwy: 8.7 L/100 km (32 mpg Imp) | |
| Fuel type | Premium |
| Warranty | 4 yrs/80,000 km |
| Powertrain warranty | 5 yrs/160,000 km |
| Side airbags | Standard |
| Curtain airbags | Standard |
| Anti-lock brakes | Standard |
| Traction control | Standard |
| Stability control | Optional (Base DTS) |
| Standard (all others) | |
| Assembly location | Detroit, Michigan |

