MotorWeek – 2016 Cadillac CTS V and ATS V Review – Video

 

MotorWeek test and review featuring the 2016 Cadillac CTS V and ATS V.

2016 Cadillac CTS V Specs:

PRICE AS TESTED:$95,290 (base price: $84,990)

ENGINE TYPE:supercharged and intercooled V-8, aluminum block and heads

DISPLACEMENT:376 cu in, 6162 cc
Power: 640 hp @ 6400 rpm
Torque: 630 lb-ft @ 3600 rpm

TRANSMISSION:8-speed automatic with manual shifting mode

DIMENSIONS:
Wheelbase: 114.6 in
Length: 197.7 in
Width: 72.2 in Height:57.2 in
SAE interior volume: F:61 cu ft R: 42 cu ft
Trunk: 14 cu ft
Curb weight: 4129 lb

C/D TEST RESULTS:
Zero to 60 mph: 3.6 sec
Zero to 100 mph: 7.5 sec
Zero to 130 mph: 13.6 sec
Zero to 150 mph: 17.4 sec
Zero to 170 mph: 25.8 sec
Rolling start, 5-60 mph: 3.8 sec
Top gear, 30-50 mph: 2.0 sec
Top gear, 50-70 mph: 2.1 sec
Standing ¼-mile: 11.8 sec @ 124 mph
Top speed (drag ltd, mfr’s claim): 200 mph
Braking, 70-0 mph: 149 ft
Roadholding, 300-ft-dia skidpad: 0.98 g

FUEL ECONOMY:
EPA city/highway (C/Dest): 14/20 mpg

 

2016 Cadillac ATS V Specs:

PRICE AS TESTED:$74,245 (base price: $61,460)

ENGINE TYPE:twin-turbocharged and intercooled DOHC 24-valve V-6, aluminum block and heads, direct fuel injection

DISPLACEMENT:217 cu in, 3564 cc
Power: 464 hp @ 5850 rpm
Torque: 445 lb-ft @ 3500 rpm

TRANSMISSION:8-speed automatic with manual shifting mode

DIMENSIONS:
Wheelbase: 109.3 in
Length: 184.0 in
Width: 71.3 in Height:55.7 in
Passenger volume: 84 cu ft
Cargo volume: 10 cu ft
Curb weight: 3800 lb

C/D TEST RESULTS:
Zero to 60 mph: 3.9 sec
Zero to 100 mph: 8.4 sec
Zero to 130 mph: 13.9 sec
Zero to 150 mph: 19.8 sec
Rolling start, 5-60 mph: 4.7 sec
Top gear, 30-50 mph: 2.4 sec
Top gear, 50-70 mph: 3.2 sec
Standing ¼-mile: 12.1 sec @ 122 mph
Top speed (drag limited, mfr’s claim): 185 mph
Braking, 70-0 mph: 154 ft
Roadholding, 300-ft-dia skidpad: 1.02 g

FUEL ECONOMY:
EPA city/highway: 16/24 mpg
C/D observed: 17 mpg