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 First Test: 2009 Cadillac CTS-V
| 2009 Cadillac CTS-V | | POWERTRAIN/CHASSIS | | Drivetrain layout | Front engine, RWD | | Engine type | Supercharged 90 deg V-8, alum block and heads | | Valvetrain | OHV, 2 valves/cyl | | Displacement | 362.1 cu in/6162 cc | | Compression ratio | 9.0:1 | | Power (SAE NET) | 556 hp @ 6100 rpm* | | Torque (SAE NET) | 551 lb-ft @ 3800 rpm* | | Redline | 6200 rpm | | Weight to power | 7.7 lb/hp | | Transmission | 6-sp automatic; 6-sp manual | | Axle/final | 3.23:1/2.16:1, auto; 3.73:1/2.35:1, man | | Suspension, front; rear | Control arms, coil springs, adj shocks, anti-roll bar; multilink, coil springs, adj shocks, anti-roll bar | | Steering ratio | 16.1:1 | | Turns lock-to-lock | 2.8 | | Brakes, f;r | 15.0-in vented disc; 14.7-in vented disc, ABS | | Wheels | 9.0 x 19-in; 9.5 x 19-in, forged aluminum | | Tires | 255/40R-19 96Y; 285/35R-19 99Y Michelin Pilot Sport PS2 | | DIMENSIONS | | Wheelbase | 113.4 in | | Track, f/r | 61.8/62.0 in | | Length x width x height | 191.6 x 72.5 x 58.0 in | | Turning circle | 37.9 ft | | Curb weight | 4281 lb (auto), 4292 (man) | | Weight dist., f/r | 54/46% (auto); 53/47 (man) | | Seating capacity | 5 | | Headroom, f/r | 38.8/37.2 in | | Legroom, f/r | 42.4/35.9 in | | Shoulder room, f/r | 56.7/57.4 in | | Cargo volume | 13.6 cu ft | | TEST DATA | Automatic | Manual | | Acceleration to mph | | | | 0-30 | 1.7 sec | 1.7 sec | | 0-40 | 2.3 | 2.4 | | 0-50 | 3.3 | 3.3 | | 0-60 | 4.1 | 4.1 | | 0-70 | 5 | 5.1 | | 0-80 | 6.3 | 6.5 | | 0-90 | 7.5 | 7.7 | | 0-100 | 9.1 | 9.4 | | Passing, 45-65 mph | 1.9 sec | 1.8 sec | | Quarter mile | 12.3 sec @ 117.5 mph | 12.4 sec @ 117.1 mph | | Braking, 60-0 mph | 109 ft | 105 ft | | Lateral acceleration | 0.92 g (avg) | 0.92 g (avg) | | Braking, 100-0 mph | 309 ft | 304 ft | | 14.2-mi road course lap | 7:59.32 min:sec** | | | Top-gear revs @ 60 mph | 1700 rpm | 1850 rpm | | CONSUMER INFO | | Base price | $59,950 (est) | | Price as tested | $64,000-$65,000 (est) | | Stability/traction control | Yes/yes | | Airbags | Dual front, front side, f/r curtain | | Basic warranty | 4 yrs/50,000 miles | | Powertrain warranty | 5 yrs/100,000 miles | | Roadside assistance | 5 yrs/100,000 miles | | Fuel capacity | 18.0 gal | | EPA city/hwy econ | 13-14/19 mpg (est) | | CO2 emissions | 1.22-1.28 lb/mile (est) | | Recommended fuel | Unleaded premium | | *SAE certified, **J. Heinricy Nurburgring lap |
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