| Vehicle | |
|---|---|
| Model year | 2011 |
| Make | Cadillac |
| Model | CTS-V Coupe |
| Style | 2dr Coupe (6.2L 8cyl S/C 6M) |
| Base MSRP | $62,165 |
| Options on test vehicle | Recaro Performance Seats ($3,400); Thunder Gray Paint ($995); Wood Trim Package ($600); Gas-Guzzler Tax ($1,300). |
| As-tested MSRP | $69,285 |
| Drivetrain | |
|---|---|
| Drive type | Rear-wheel Drive |
| Engine type | Supercharged, port-injected gasoline V8 |
| Displacement (cc/cu-in) | 6,162/376 |
| Block/head material | Aluminum/aluminum |
| Valvetrain | Pushrod, two valves per cylinder |
| Compression ratio (x:1) | 9.1 |
| Redline (rpm) | 6,250 |
| Horsepower (hp @ rpm) | 556 @ 6,100 |
| Torque (lb-ft @ rpm) | 551 @ 3,800 |
| Fuel type | Premium unleaded (recommended) |
| Transmission type | Six-speed manual |
| Transmission and axle ratios (x:1) | I = 4.02; II = 2.36; III = 1.53; IV = 1.15; V = 0.85; VI = 0.67; FD = 3.73; R= 3.06 |
| Chassis | |
|---|---|
| Suspension, front | Independent double-wishbones, coil springs, driver-adjustable two-mode magnetorheological dampers, stabilizer bar |
| Suspension, rear | Independent multilink, coil springs, driver-adjustable two-mode magnetorheological dampers, stabilizer bar |
| Steering type | Hydraulic-assist, variable-ratio, rack-and-pinion steering |
| Steering ratio (x:1) | 16.1:1 |
| Tire brand | Michelin |
| Tire model | Pilot Sport PS2 |
| Tire type | Performance front - performance rear |
| Tire size, front | P255/40R19 96Y |
| Tire size, rear | P285/35R19 99Y |
| Wheel size | 19-by-9 inches front -- 19-by-9.5 inches rear |
| Wheel material | Cast aluminum |
| Brakes, front | 15.0-inch one-piece ventilated cast-iron discs with 6-piston fixed calipers |
| Brakes, rear | 14.7-inch one-piece ventilated cast-iron discs with 4-piston fixed calipers |
| Track Test Results | |
|---|---|
| Acceleration, 0-30 mph (sec.) | 1.9 |
| 0-45 mph (sec.) | 2.9 |
| 0-60 mph (sec.) | 4.2 |
| 0-75 mph (sec.) | 5.8 |
| 1/4-mile (sec. @ mph) | 12.2 @ 117.5 |
| 0-60 with 1 foot of rollout (sec.) | 3.9 |
| Braking, 30-0 mph (ft.) | 27 |
| 60-0 mph (ft.) | 107 |
| Slalom, 6 x 100 ft. (mph) | 69.3 |
| Skid pad, 200-ft. diameter (lateral g) | 0.90 |
| Sound level @ idle (dB) | 48.1 |
| @ Full throttle (dB) | 80.9 |
| @ 70 mph cruise (dB) | 72.1 |
| Test Driver Ratings & Comments | |
|---|---|
| Acceleration comments | Wow! As usual, GM's supercharged 6.2-liter V8 amazes. Difficult to launch well, but still quite consistent. The V Coupe finds rubber on both the 1-2 and 2-3 upshifts. No launch control is odd. |
| Braking comments | Immediate, consistent pedal stop after stop. |
| Handling comments | Slalom: Competitive driving mode works quite well at managing slip angles during rapid transitions. Still, CTS-V is easy to control and communicates well with all aids off. Best runs made using "Sport" suspension setting. Skid pad: Competitive mode helps big coupe rotate off throttle more effectively than with everything off. Moderate understeer is easily balanced with throttle. Fun and remarkably nimble for a 4,200-pound car. |
| Testing Conditions | |
|---|---|
| Temperature (°F) | 63 |
| Relative humidity (%) | 78 |
| Wind (mph, direction) | 3.8, head/cross |
| Fuel Consumption | |
|---|---|
| EPA fuel economy (mpg) | 14 city/19 highway/16 combined |
| Edmunds observed (mpg) | 13.5 |
| Fuel tank capacity (U.S. gal.) | 18.0 |
| Dimensions & Capacities | |
|---|---|
| Curb weight, mfr. claim (lbs.) | N/A |
| Curb weight, as tested (lbs.) | 4,200 |
| Weight distribution, as tested, f/r (%) | 54.2/45.8 |
| Length (in.) | 189.3 |
| Width (in.) | 74.1 |
| Height (in.) | 56.0 |
| Wheelbase (in.) | 113.4 |
| Track, front (in.) | 61.8 |
| Track, rear (in.) | 62.8 |
| Turning circle (ft.) | 37.9 |
| Legroom, front (in.) | 42.4 |
| Legroom, rear (in.) | 35.0 |
| Headroom, front (in.) | 36.9 |
| Headroom, rear (in.) | 34.6 |
| Shoulder room, front (in.) | 56.1 |
| Shoulder room, rear (in.) | 50.9 |
| Seating capacity | 4 |
| Cargo volume (cu-ft) | 13.6 |
| Warranty | |
|---|---|
| Bumper-to-bumper | 4 years/50,000 miles |
| Powertrain | 5 years/100,000 miles |
| Corrosion | 6 years/100,000 miles |
| Roadside assistance | 5 years/100,000 miles |
| Free scheduled maintenance | 4 years/50,000 miles |
| Safety | |
|---|---|
| Front airbags | Standard |
| Side airbags | Dual front |
| Head airbags | Front and rear |
| Antilock brakes | Four-wheel ABS |
| Electronic brake enhancements | Braking assist, electronic brakeforce distribution |
| Traction control | Traction control |
| Stability control | Stability control |
| Tire-pressure monitoring system | Tire-pressure monitoring |
| NHTSA crash test, driver | Not tested |
| NHTSA crash test, passenger | Not tested |
| NHTSA crash test, side front | Not tested |
| NHTSA crash test, side rear | Not tested |
| NHTSA rollover resistance | Not tested |
| IIHS offset | Not tested |
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