2009 Cadillac CTS-V Runs 12.5-Second Quarter-Mile

[Caliman93230]

Performance Tested: 2009 Cadillac CTS-V Runs 12.5-Second Quarter-Mile

Date posted: 08-25-2008
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MILFORD, Michigan — When Inside Line learned it would have access to a 2009 Cadillac CTS-V at GM's Michigan proving grounds, we packed up our portable Racelogic VBOX III testing gear and booked our staff hot-shoe on the next flight to Detroit.

After spending time behind the wheel of Cadillac's powerful new sport sedan, we weren't disappointed. The 2009 Cadillac CTS-V, equipped with a supercharged 556-horsepower 6.2-liter V8 and a six-speed manual transmission, accelerated from zero to 60 mph in 4.6 seconds (4.3 seconds with 1 foot of rollout like on a drag strip) and crossed the quarter-mile in 12.5 seconds at 115.3 mph.

That's a faster quarter-mile sprint than either the 500-hp 5.0-liter V10-equipped 2007 BMW M5 or the 507-hp 6.2-liter all-aluminum V8-equipped 2007 Mercedes-Benz E63 AMG achieved. The two German super sedans both took 12.7 seconds to cross the quarter-mile marker and did so with trap speeds of roughly 113 mph.

The Caddy's braking distances and slalom speed were even more impressive. The CTS-V stopped from 60-0 mph in just 109 feet, bettering the M5 by 5 feet and the E63 AMG by 6 feet. The CTS-V also managed to break the 70 mph barrier in the slalom with a best run of 71.1 mph. The BMW M5 ran 68.5 mph, while the E63 only managed 65 mph.

Acceleration:
0-30 mph — 2.1 seconds
0-45 mph —3.2 seconds
0-60 mph — 4.6 seconds
0-75 mph — 6.3 seconds
1/4-mile — 12.5 seconds at 115.3 mph
0-60 mph with 1 foot of rollout — 4.3 seconds

Braking:
30-0 mph — 27 feet
60-0 mph —109 feet

Slalom (600 feet)— 71.1 mph

Skid pad lateral acceleration (200 feet) — 0.92g

What this means to you: GM product head Bob Lutz promised that this CTS-V would put the M5 on the trailer. According to our test numbers, he's right. — Kelly Toepke, News Editor

http://www.edmunds.com/insideline/do...topanel..1.*#6

[Kyle2k]

The left picture seems so out of character for a Cadillac, but so right at the same time.

[GTAHVIT]

OMG

I love this car for one very simple reason... LSA

Please, Please, Please GM. The Camaro just BEGS for a blown motor.

[storm79]

hmmmm i was expecting a little bit faster times from this car but still thats sweet

[headpunter]

Originally Posted by storm79

hmmmm i was expecting a little bit faster times from this car but still thats sweet

ditto

[Camaro_Corvette]

Originally Posted by Kyle2k

The left picture seems so out of character for a Cadillac, but so right at the same time.

I can second that.

[stovt001]

I was expecting faster acceleration and speed, but those handling and braking numbers more than make up for it. Woohoo!

[ihc95]

I was honestly expecting a sub-4 second 0-60 time. But I'll wait until a magazine tests it. Damn, 71.4 mph in the slalom! Thats as quick as a Murcielago.

[GTAHVIT]

I'm sorry guys, This car is a heavy a$$ 4 door luxury sedan. Those numbers are astounding.

[Hassena91]

Im not sure, but that car looks heavier than the camaro

[MerF]

Originally Posted by Hassena91

Im not sure, but that car looks heavier than the camaro

Of course it is, it's a Cadillac.

now all of you who think "it should be better" or "it's too heavy", read my sig, but apply it to ANY EFFING CAR ON THE MARKET. Why are people so damn retarded these days?

[Mblock66]

Considering the Z06 can run 10.9 in completely stock form (ok maybe it was a freak but someone on the corvette forum did it with proof) with only 505 HP I am a little dissapointd with these figures as well. I know this car is WAY heavier then a Z06 but it gets 50 HP more which should eat a little of that difference up.

I would have thought at least 12.0. I guess that is nothing a tune and a pulley can't fix

[GTAHVIT]

Originally Posted by Mblock66

Considering the Z06 can run 10.9 in completely stock form (ok maybe it was a freak but someone on the corvette forum did it with proof) with only 505 HP I am a little dissapointd with these figures as well. I know this car is WAY heavier then a Z06 but it gets 50 HP more which should eat a little of that difference up.

I would have thought at least 12.0. I guess that is nothing a tune and a pulley can't fix

It is Much heavier than the z06,

And there is no way you can compare this car to a Z06. The Z06 is borderline super car. built to go fast, with comfort and luxury on a as needed basis.

The CTSV is a luxury car first with the performance stuff second. And it out performs many sports coupes... Compare it to a BMW or a Benz, not a vette.

[Ex-Cobra Guy]

Originally Posted by gtahvit

I'm sorry guys, This car is a heavy a$$ 4 door luxury sedan. Those numbers are astounding.

Although I like the new CTS-V, the Germans are just (almost) as quick while staying naturally aspirated. I too expected better numbers, but we'll have to wait for a "real" magazine test.