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Cadillac CTS-V

2016 Cadillac CTS-V
2016 Cadillac CTS-V. Photo: Press photo via autoevolution.com

Cadillac built the CTS-V in 2003–2019. Autoknowtive’s catalog has 4 of them, from the 2009 Cadillac CTS-V to the 2016 Cadillac CTS-V. Body styles here: Wagon. Sold new in North America, Europe and Asia.

Built
2003–2019
Brand from
USA
Part of
GM
Body styles
Wagon
Sold new in
North America, Europe and Asia
In the catalog
4 cars

How it changed

Power went from 550 hp in the 2009 CTS-V to 649 hp in the 2016 CTS-V. It got lighter along the way: 1,928 kg for the 2009 car, 1,880 kg for the 2016. The most powerful here is the 2016 Cadillac CTS-V at 649 hp (484 kW), more than 95% of the cars in the catalog. Quickest from 0 to 62 mph: the 2016 Cadillac CTS-V, in 3.8 s.

Every CTS-V in the catalog

2009 Cadillac CTS-V

2009 Cadillac CTS-V

550 hp · 0–62 mph 4.2 s · 1,928 kg

As the new CTS sport sedan earns accolades and new owners, Cadillac takes the next leap forward by premiering the 2009 Cadillac CTS-V, the brand's ultimate expression of performance and luxury.

Text: press release via NetCarShow

Photo: NetCarShow

2011 Cadillac CTS-V Coupe

2011 Cadillac CTS-V Coupe

550 hp · 0–62 mph 4.2 s · 1,928 kg

The Cadillac CTS is a luxury car, manufactured and marketed by General Motors from 2003 until 2019 across three generations.

Text: Wikipedia, CC BY-SA 4.0

Photo: NetCarShow

2011 Cadillac CTS-V Sport Wagon

2011 Cadillac CTS-V Sport Wagon

564 hp · 0–62 mph 4.0 s · 1,994 kg

Cadillac unveiled the Cadillac CTS-V Sport Wagon show car, foreshadowing the next addition to its V-Series performance line. It combines the performance and luxury of the landmark CTS-V Sport Sedan with the dramatic design of the CTS Sport Wagon.

Text: press release via NetCarShow

Photo: NetCarShow

Specs side by side

CarPowerTorque0–62 mphTop speedWeightEngineDriveGearboxEPA combined
2009 CTS-V550 hp (410 kW)550 lb-ft (746 Nm)4.2 s191 mph (307 km/h)1,928 kg (4,251 lb)6.2 L V8Rear Wheel Drive6-speed manual—
2011 CTS-V Coupe550 hp (410 kW)550 lb-ft (746 Nm)4.2 s191 mph (307 km/h)1,928 kg (4,251 lb)6.2 L V8Rear Wheel Drive6-speed manual—
2011 CTS-V Sport Wagon564 hp (421 kW)551 lb-ft (747 Nm)4.0 s188 mph (303 km/h)1,994 kg (4,396 lb)6.2 L V8Rear Wheel Drive6-speed manual—
2016 CTS-V649 hp (484 kW)630 lb-ft (854 Nm)3.8 s200 mph (322 km/h)1,880 kg (4,145 lb)6.2 L V8Rear Wheel Drive8-speed automatic17 mpg

Power is the figure quoted for that version. Fuel economy is the best EPA combined rating, US models only.

Rivals

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