Specifications
CADILLAC CTS-V SPECIFICATIONS:Test Vehicle: 2006 Cadillac CTS-V
Price of Test Vehicle: $52,115 (including the $720 destination charge)
Engine Size and Type: 6.0-liter V8
Engine Horsepower: 400 at 6,000 rpm
Engine Torque: 395 lb.-ft. at 4,400 rpm
Transmission: Six-speed manual
Curb weight, lbs.: 3,850
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway): 16/25 mpg
Observed Fuel Economy: 14.0 mpg
Length: 191.5 inches
Width: 70.6 inches
Wheelbase: 113.4 inches
Height: 57.3 inches
Leg room (front/rear): 42.4/37.0 inches
Head room (front/rear): 39.0/36.9 inches
Max. Seating Capacity: Five
Max. Cargo Volume: 12.5 cu.-ft.
Competitors: Audi S4, BMW 550i Sport, Chrysler 300 SRT-8, Dodge Charger SRT-8, Infiniti M45 Sport, Mercedes-Benz C55 AMG
CADILLAC STS-V SPECIFICATIONS:
Test Vehicle: 2006 Cadillac STS-V
Price of Test Vehicle: $77,090 (including $720 destination charge and $2,100 gas guzzler tax)
Engine Size and Type: 4.4-liter Supercharged V8
Engine Horsepower: 469 at 6,400 rpm
Engine Torque: 439 at 3,800 rpm
Transmission: Six-speed automatic with manual shift feature
Curb weight, lbs.: 4,295
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway): 14/20 mpg
Observed Fuel Economy: 14.7 mpg
Length: 197.6 inches
Width: 72.6 inches
Wheelbase: 116.4 inches
Height: 58.2 inches
Leg room (front/rear): 42.6/38.3 inches
Head room (front/rear): 38.7/37.9 inches
Max. Seating Capacity: Five
Max. Cargo Volume: 13.8 cu.-ft.
Competitors: Audi S6, BMW M5, Chrysler 300 SRT-8, Jaguar S-Type R, Mercedes-Benz E55 AMG
CADILLAC XLR-V SPECIFICATIONS:
Test Vehicle: 2006 Cadillac XLR-V
Price of Test Vehicle: $100,000 (including the $720 destination charge and $1,700 gas guzzler tax)
Engine Size and Type: 4.4-liter Supercharged V8
Engine Horsepower: 443 at 6,400 rpm
Engine Torque: 414 lb.-ft. at 3,600 rpm
Transmission: Six-speed automatic with manual shift feature
Curb weight, lbs.: 3,804
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway): 15/22 mpg
Observed Fuel Economy: 17.4 mpg
Length: 177.7 inches
Width: 72.3 inches
Wheelbase: 105.7 inches
Height: 50.4 inches
Leg room (front): 42.6 inches
Head room (front): 37.6 inches
Max. Seating Capacity: Two
Max. Cargo Volume: 12 cu.-ft.
Competitors: BMW Z4 M Coupe, BMW Z4 M Roadster, Chevrolet Corvette Z06, Chrysler Crossfire SRT-6, Dodge Viper SRT-10, Ford Shelby Cobra GT500, Jaguar XKR, Mercedes-Benz SL55 AMG, Mercedes-Benz SLK55 AMG, Porsche 911 Carrera
Photos by Ron Perry