This definitely isn’t your grandfather’s Cadillac. Synonymous with performance to car enthusiasts, the Cadillac CTS-V shares nothing but its badge with the boulevardier DeVilles of old. Instead, this performance-oriented sedan was tuned alongside Germany’s best on some of the most demanding race tracks in the world.
Even if your daily commute doesn’t involve a racing suit and a helmet, the CTS-V’s precision can be appreciated at legal speeds. Not only is it downright rocket fast, thanks to its 640-hp V8 engine, but the CTS-V is exceptionally polished on a curvy road as well. That V8 is a supercharged 6.2-liter, and what may be even more impressive than its horsepower rating is its 630 lb-ft of torque, which endows it with substantial thrust at any speed. Floor the gas pedal at highway velocities and you'll hear the V8 and its supercharger wake up with a growl and a whine to deliver awe-inspiring, tire-shredding performance.
The numbers don’t lie: The CTS-V can hit 60 mph from a stop in a mere 3.7 seconds and, if you find a deserted runway, it won’t run out of steam until 200 mph. Those are figures generally reserved for supercars like Ferraris and Lamborghinis.
That said, the CTS-V is not gentle on fuel: The EPA says to expect 14 mpg city/21 highway/17 combined.
Helping the CTS-V perform so well its its remarkably svelte curb weight. Through extensive use of aluminum, parent company General Motors shaved the CTS-V down to about 4,100 pounds, more than 200 pounds less than arch-rival BMW’s M5.
The CTS-V is offered exclusively with a fast-shifting 8-speed automatic transmission. Unlike the competing Mercedes-AMG E63, the CTS-V is offered only with rear-wheel-drive, meaning snow belters should be prepared to invest in winter tires.
Even though it's ferociously fast, the CTS-V has a commuter-friendly docile side. High-tech magnetic shock absorbers deliver a ride that can be adjusted at the press of a button from track-ready stiff to relatively plush. And while it's by no means a soft-riding vehicle—that duty is reserved for the standard CTS—the CTS-V won’t rattle passengers riding in its roomy interior over badly rutted terrain.
That interior, like the exterior, is largely shared with the standard CTS, meaning there is plenty of stretch-out space for five. On the options list are 16-way adjustable Recaro front seats with aggressive side bolstering to help keep occupants in place during hard cornering.
A big 12.3-inch screen sits in the instrument panel, replacing the traditional analog gauge setup. This highly-configurable screen can be set to display a wealth of information at the press of a button. Meanwhile, the automaker’s CUE infotainment system takes up the bulk of the real estate on the center console. CUE has been recently upgraded to provide faster responses and is now compatible with Apple CarPlay and Android Auto.
One item not shared with the standard CTS, but cribbed instead from the Chevrolet Corvette, is an optional Performance Data Recorder. Operating somewhat like an aviation black box, the system utilizes both a camera integrated into the car’s grille and various sensors throughout the car to capture a video recording of the CTS-V that would, for instance, be useful to review after a track day. The recorder provides the kind of instant feedback you might find in a driving-simulator video game.
Additional high-tech touches include an inductive charger for mobile phones and built-in 4G LTE WiFi capability.
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Air Conditioning
Automatic climate control front air conditioning · Dual front air conditioning zones
Airbags
Dual front airbags · Dual front knee airbags · Passenger airbag deactivation: occupant sensing deactivation · Rear side airbags · Rear side curtain airbags
Audio System
Antenna Type: diversity · Voice recognition audio system · Bluetooth auxiliary audio input · Premium Brand: Bose · HD radio · Satellite Radio: SiriusXM · 1 subwoofer · Total Number of Speakers: 12
Brakes
ABS: 4-wheel · Braking assist: hill start assist · Front brake diameter: 15.4 · Front brake width: 1.41 · Front brakes: ventilated disc · Premium brakes: Brembo · Rear brake diameter: 14.4 · Rear brake width: 1.1 · Rear brakes: ventilated disc
Comfort Features
Armrests: rear center with cupholders · Door sill trim: illuminated scuff plate · Door trim: leather · Floor Mat Material: carpet · Floor Material: carpet · Floor Mats: front · Foot pedal trim: alloy · Headliner trim: Alcantara · Shift knob trim: alloy · Steering wheel trim: leather
Convenience Features
Active parking system: driver controlled brake, gas and gear selection · Assist handle: front · Center console: front console with armrest and storage · Cupholders: rear · Dimming rearview mirror: auto-dimming · Memorized settings: side mirrors · Multi-function remote: proximity entry system · One-touch windows: 4 · Power outlet(s): 12V front · Power steering: speed-proportional · Power windows: lockout button · Reading lights: front · Rear power outlet: 12V · Rear view camera: multi-view · Steering wheel: power tilt and telescopic · Steering wheel mounted controls: audio · Storage: door pockets · Vanity mirrors: dual illuminating
Driver Seat
Adjustable lumbar support: power · Power adjustments: 20
Drivetrain
Axle ratio: 2.85 · Limited slip differential: rear
Engine
Battery: maintenance-free
Exterior Features
Door handle color: body-color with chrome accents · Exhaust: quad exhaust tips · Exhaust tip color: stainless-steel · Front bumper color: body-color · Grille color: black with chrome accents · Mirror color: body-color · Rear bumper color: body-color · Window trim: silver
Headrests
Front headrests: adjustable · Number of front headrests: 2 · Number of rear headrests: 2
In Car Entertainment
Infotainment: CUE · Infotainment screen size: 8 in.
Instrumentation
Fuel economy display: range · Instrument cluster screen size: 12.3 in. · Warnings and reminders: low fuel level
Lights
Headlights: Auto on/off · Tail and brake lights: LED
Mirrors
Exterior mirrors: integrated turn signals
Passenger Seat
Adjustable lumbar support: power · Power adjustments: 20
Rear Seats
Type: bench
Safety
Child seat anchors: LATCH system · Cross Traffic Alert: rear · Parking sensors: rear · Pre-Collision Warning System: visual warning · Programmable safety key: MyKey · Rearview monitor: in dash
Seatbelts
Emergency locking retractors: front and rear · Front seatbelts: 3-point · Seatbelt pretensioners: front · Seatbelt warning sensor: driver and passenger · Second row seatbelts: 3-point
Seats
Driver seat power adjustments: height · Front seat type: sport bucket · Passenger seat power adjustments: height · Rear headrests: adjustable · Upholstery: leather · Upholstery accents: faux suede
Security
Power door locks: anti-lockout
Spare Tire
Kit: inflator kit
Steering
Turns lock-to-lock: 2.4
Suspension
Driver Adjustable Suspension: ride control · Front Arm Type: lateral links · Front Spring Type: coil springs · Front Suspension Classification: independent · Front Suspension Type: inverted struts · Front shock type: monotube · Leveling: self leveling suspension · Rear Spring Type: coil springs · Rear Suspension Classification: independent · Rear Suspension Type: multi-link · Rear shock type: monotube · Stabilizer bar(s): rear · Suspension control: magnetic
Telematics
Electronic messaging assistance: with read function · Navigation system: with voice recognition · Phone: voice activated · Phone wireless data link: Bluetooth · Satellite communications: OnStar · Wifi: hotspot
Tires
Type: summer performance
Tires and Rims
Wheels: painted aluminum
Windows
Front wipers: intermittent · Laminated glass: acoustic · Power windows: with safety reverse · Solar-tinted glass: front · Tinted: windshield