Performance Review: Cadillac CTS -V 6.2 V8 Auto - [2009]

Figures & Specs Summary:

Cadillac CTS Performance Review.

Introduction:

This edition of the Cadillac CTS -V 6.2 V8 Auto is the 6 speed / Auto version and was first brought out in 2009. This was at around the same time as the introduction of the 2010 Bugatti Veyron 8.0 litre W16 Super Sport and the 2010 Hennessey Venom GT 6.2L V8.This particular Cadillac CTS has a 6162cc Naturally Aspirated Petrol powerplant with 8 cylinders in a V formation.

Alternative Petrol V8's includes the 2023 Dodge Challenger SRT Demon 170

The CTS shares its Petrol V8 engine configuration with the likes of the 2023 Dodge Challenger SRT Demon 170 and the 2023 Ferrari SF 90 XX Spider 4.0 V8 Turbo. If you're looking for other fast cars which share the CTS's Rear Wheel Drive, Saloon combination then how about the 1982 Fiat X1/9 1.5 8V or the 1965 Aston-Martin DB6 1965.

Power and Weight:

Weighing in at 1946 kgs (4290 lbs) this makes the Cadillac CTS -V 6.2 V8 Auto in the same weight category as the 2022 BMW 3 Series M3 Competition Touring 3.0 xDrive or the give or take 50kg.

The Cadillac CTS shares the same bhp with the 3996 Bentley Continental GT 4.0 V8 Turbo Convertible (542 bhp)

In terms of power the 6162cc 16V V8 engine produces 556 bhp (414 kW) @ 6100 rpm similar to the 3996 Bentley Continental GT 4.0 V8 Turbo Convertible (542 bhp) or the 2023 BMW 3 Series M3 CS 3.0 Twin Turbo G80 (542 bhp).

The Naturally Aspirated V8 throws out 551 lb-ft (747.0 Nm) @ 3800 rpm placing it with cars of similar torque performance figures such as the 3996 Bentley Continental GT 4.0 V8 Turbo Convertible (568 lb-ft) or the 2023 Ferrari Roma Spider 3.9 V8 Turbo (561 lb-ft).

Power to Weight:

If one combines the weight with power or torque performance for the Cadillac CTS you can get a better idea of it's real world performance.

The 2014 Jaguar F Type R 5.0 V8 Convertible AWD (310.6 bhp per ton) has similar Bhp Per Ton stats as the Cadillac CTS.

The Cadillac CTS has a Power to weight ratio of 285.7 bhp per ton and 283.1 lb-ft per ton. Bhp Per Ton figures of the 2009 CTS competing with the 2014 Jaguar F Type R 5.0 V8 Convertible AWD (310.6 bhp per ton) or the 2022 Aston-Martin DBX 707 4.0 V8 Twin Turbo (310.4 bhp per ton).

Power to Weight(cont.):

If you agree with the late great Carroll Shelby then arguably an even better indicator of potential performance, Torque. Use weight as well and you end up with - Torque per ton, with the Cadillac CTS generating around 283.1 lb-ft per ton. If you're curious as to what other cars have as much torque to weight then look no further than the 2021 Chevrolet Corvette Stingray Z51 6.2 V8 C8 (307.7 lb-ft per ton) or the 2011 Morgan Aero Coupe 4.8L V8 (307.2 lb-ft per ton).

Acceleration:

With a 0-60mph time of 4.10 secs or a 0-100km/h (0-62mph) of 4.2 secs, this made the Cadillac CTS -V 6.2 V8 Auto as fast as the 2024 Ford Mustang Dark Horse 5.0 V8 (4.10 secs) the 2022 BMW XM 4.4 V8 Twin Turbo G09 (4.10 secs) the 2022 BMW 2 Series M2 3.0 Twin Turbo G87 (4.10 secs) the or the 2022 Lotus Emira First Edition 3.5 V6 Supercharged (4.10 secs). This Cadillac CTS -V 6.2 V8 Auto is also faster than the 2022 Ford Mustang GT 5.0 V8 (4.20 secs) the 2021 BMW 2 Series M240i xDrive 3.0 Turbo G42 (4.20 secs) the 2020 Ford Mustang Shelby GT350 5.2 V8 (4.20 secs) the and the 2020 Maserati Ghibli Trofeo 3.8 V8 Twin Turbo (4.20 secs).

Quarter Mile time is a close race between the CTS and the 2011 Maserati GranCabrio Sport 4.7 V8

When talking about the performance of the Cadillac CTS on the drag strip it can reach a quarter mile in an estimated 12.51 secs @ 109.4 mph. Similar performance down the quarter mile can be found with the the 2011 Maserati GranCabrio Sport 4.7 V8 (12.45 secs), the 1993 Porsche 968 3.0 Turbo S (12.46 secs), and the 1992 Maserati Ghibli 2.0 V6 Biturbo (12.46 secs).

Top Speed:

Modern performance cars are often artificially restricted to 155mph. The 2009 version of the Cadillac CTS -V 6.2 V8 Auto has a maximum speed of 175mph.

Top Speed of the 2009 CTS equals the 2021 Jaguar F Type R 5.0 V8 Supercharged (186 mph)

If maxing out your car on the AutoBahn is your thing and you're wondering what's faster than the 2009 Cadillac CTS -V 6.2 V8 Auto then how about the 2021 Jaguar F Type R 5.0 V8 Supercharged (186 mph), the 2021 Porsche Cayenne GT 4.0 V8 Bi-Turbo (186 mph), or the 2021 Aston-Martin Speedster 5.2 V12 Twin Turbo (186 mph).

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