Article From Motor Trend Magazine
2006 Motor Trend COTY Contender: 2006 Cadillac DTS
| 2006 Cadillac DTS |
| Base price | $41,990 |
| As-tested price | $52,485 |
| Vehicle layout | Front engine, FWD, 5-passenger, 4-door sedan |
| Engine | 4.6L/291-hp/286 lb-ft DOHC 32-valve V-8 |
| Transmission | 4-speed automatic |
| Curb weight, f/r | dist 4188 (60/40%) |
| Wheelbase | 115.6 in |
| Length x width x height | 207.6 x 74.8 x 57.6 in |
| 0-60 mph | 7.1 sec |
| Quarter mile | 15.4 sec @ 92.6 mph |
| Braking, 60-0 mph | 132 ft |
| Lateral acceleration | 0.81 g avg |
| 600-foot slalom | 61.4 mph avg |
| MT figure eight | 28.1 sec @ 0.61 g avg |
| EPA city/hwy fuel economy | 17/24 mpg |
| To Sum Up | Cadillac still needs a flagship sedan |