Cadillac CTS 3.6 V6 Sports Luxury review - data

Cadillac CTS 3.6 V6 Sports Luxury

Test date 03 September 2008  Price as tested £45,241

For  Fantastically well equipped, neutral handling balance, striking looks

Against Unresponsive engine/gearbox, high running costs, dubious trim materials

How much ?

  • Price as tested £45,241
  • Price as tested £33,645

How fast

  • 0-30mph 2.7 sec
  • 0-60mph 6.7 sec
  • 0-100mph 16.4 sec
  • 0-150mph no data
  • 0-200mph  no data
  • 30-70mph  no data
  • 0-400m  15.2 / 96.1 sec/mph
  • 0-1000m  27.2 / 123.3 sec/mph
  • 30-50mph in 3rd/4th  4.4
  • 40-60mph in 4th/5th  no data / no data
  • 50-70mph in 5th  no data
  • 60-0mph  no data
  • Top speed  no data
  • Noise at 70mph  69 dbA

How thirsty?

  • Test average  19.2 mpg
  • Test best/worst  26.7 / 8.1

Government figures

  • Combined/urban  25.4 / 17 mpg
  • CO2 emissions  241 g/km

How big?

  • Length  4860 mm
  • Width  1842 mm
  • Height  1464 mm
  • Wheelbase  2880 mm
  • Weight  1798 kg
  • Fuel tank  68.0 litres

Engine

  • Layout V6 cyls Vee , 3564 cc
  • Max power 307 bhp at 6400 rpm
  • Max torque 276 ft at 5200 rpm
  • Specific output 86.1 bhp per litre
  • Power to weight no data
  • Installation F
  • Bore/stoke 94x85.6 mm
  • Compression ratio no data
  • Valve gear 4 per cyl
  • Ignition and fuel no data, Unleaded

Gearbox

  • Type 6-speed Automatic
  • 1st 4.02 / 5.9
  • 2nd 2.36 / 10
  • 3rd 1.53 / 15.5
  • 4th 1.15 / 20.6
  • 5th 0.85 / 27.9
  • 6th 0.67 / 35.4
  • Final drive 3.42

Suspension

  • Front Fully independent by short/long arm (double wishbones), with coil springs and monotube Bilstein gas-filled shock absorbers
  • Rear Fully independent by multi-link rear axle, with coil springs and Bilstein gas-filled shock absorbers

Steering

  • Type Hydraulic power-assisted rack and pinion
  • Lock to lock 2.80

Brakes

  • Front 346x32mm Ventilated discs
  • Rear 240x26mm Ventilated discs

Wheel & tyres

  • Size front 18'' '9-spoke' Alloy in
  • Size rear 18'' '9-spoke' Alloy in
  • Made of Alloy
  • Tyres front 235/50 ZR18 Y
  • Tyres rear 235/50 ZR18 Y

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