2011 Cadillac CTS Coupe Road Test Specs

2011 Cadillac CTS Coupe CTS Coupe
(3.6L V6 6-speed Automatic)
Vehicle
Model year2011
MakeCadillac
ModelCTS Coupe
StylePerformance 2dr Coupe (3.6L 6cyl 6A)
Base MSRP$43,430
Options on test vehiclePerformance Luxury Package ($2,440 -- includes Sapele Wood Trim Package: genuine Sapele wood trim on instrument panel, center console, door panels, steering wheel and shift knob; Luxury Level One Package: theft-deterrent system, rearview camera with LCD display located in the rearview mirror and accent lighting with LED spotlight and lighting pipes; Luxury Level Two Package: heated/ventilated front seats, power tilt-and-telescoping steering wheel with memory, automatic cabin odor filtration and heated steering wheel); Audio System With Navigation ($2,145 -- includes AM/FM radio with CD/DVD player, MP3 playback, Bose 5.1 surround-sound 300-watt 10-speaker system, Radio Data System (RDS), USB and audio connectivity, 40GB hard drive device (HDD), steering wheel controls; HDD-based navigation system with 8-inch pop-up screen and XM NavTraffic/Real Time Weather); 19-Inch Summer Tire Performance Package ($2,090 -- includes steering-wheel-mounted shift-paddle controls; 19-by-8.5-inch polished wheels; P245/45ZR19 performance summer tires; performance cooling system; performance suspension with rear load leveling and power speed-sensitive variable assist steering; performance four-wheel antilock, four-wheel disc brake system); Moonroof ($700)
As-tested MSRP$50,805
Drivetrain
Drive typeRear-wheel Drive
Engine typeV6
Displacement (cc/cu-in)3,564cc (217 cu-in)
Block/head materialAluminum/aluminum
ValvetrainDouble overhead camshaft
Compression ratio (x:1)11.3
Redline (rpm)6,950
Horsepower (hp @ rpm)304 @ 6,400
Torque (lb-ft @ rpm)273 @ 5,200
Fuel typeRegular unleaded
Transmission typeSix-speed automatic
Transmission and axle ratios (x:1)I: 4.02, II: 2.36, III: 1.53, IV: 1.15, V: 0.85, VI: 0.67, R: 3.06, Final: 3.73
Chassis
Suspension, frontShort and long arm
Suspension, rearMultilink
Steering typeSpeed-proportional power steering
Steering ratio (x:1)16.1
Tire brandContinental
Tire modelConti Sport Contact 3
Tire typeSummer
Tire size, front245/45 ZR19 98Y
Tire size, rear245/45 ZR19 98Y
Wheel size19-by-8.5 inches front and rear
Wheel materialPolished alloy
Brakes, frontVentilated disc
Brakes, rearVentilated disc
Track Test Results
Acceleration, 0-30 mph (sec.)2.6
0-45 mph (sec.)4.4
0-60 mph (sec.)6.7
0-75 mph (sec.)9.9
1/4-mile (sec. @ mph)14.9 @ 95.0
0-60 with 1 foot of rollout (sec.)6.4
Braking, 30-0 mph (ft.)27
60-0 mph (ft.)106
Slalom, 6 x 100 ft. (mph)67.0
Skid pad, 200-ft. diameter (lateral g)0.83
Sound level @ idle (dB)43.9
@ Full throttle (dB)75.1
@ 70 mph cruise (dB)68.1
Test Driver Ratings & Comments
Acceleration commentsCannot overcome rear tire grip for anything close to a launch with optimal tire spin. That said, the CTS's engine feels/sounds willing, shifting at redline smartly in either D or DS modes. Third gear feels exceptionally tall and is just enough for the quarter-mile. Very consistent collection of runs because there's very little I could do to affect a difference.
Braking ratingExcellent
Braking commentsMedium-firm pedal, little idle stroke and very powerful brakes. Virtually no ABS flutter and excellent fade resistance. Minimal dive or suspension wind-up.
Handling ratingGood
Handling commentsSkid pad: I expected more grip -- especially at the front -- than this. The understeer is not the tire-screeching type, but rather quiet and gradual. Nearly identical clockwise and counterclockwise results speak to its good balance. Steering loads up early and heavily -- too heavily for a modern power steering system. Slalom: Feels heavy and disinclined to change direction rapidly, despite its competitive results. Heavy steering, slow yaw response and more roll than I expected from the FE3 option. At the limit, there's not much feel for what's going on, but it's not threatening, either. Understeer eventually creeps in to make the car "late" at the next cone(s). Good, not great.
Testing Conditions
Elevation (ft.)1,121
Temperature (°F)70.9
Relative humidity (%)50.0
Wind (mph, direction)2.1, cross
Fuel Consumption
EPA fuel economy (mpg)17 city/26 highway
Edmunds observed (mpg)18.4
Fuel tank capacity (U.S. gal.)18.0
Dimensions & Capacities
Curb weight, mfr. claim (lbs.)3,909
Curb weight, as tested (lbs.)4,014
Weight distribution, as tested, f/r (%)53.2/46.8
Length (in.)189.3
Width (in.)74.1
Height (in.)56.0
Wheelbase (in.)113.4
Track, front (in.)61.8
Track, rear (in.)62.9
Turning circle (ft.)35.9
Legroom, front (in.)42.4
Legroom, rear (in.)35.0
Headroom, front (in.)36.9
Headroom, rear (in.)34.6
Shoulder room, front (in.)56.1
Shoulder room, rear (in.)50.9
Seating capacity4
Cargo volume (cu-ft)10.5
Warranty
Bumper-to-bumper4 years/50,000 miles
Powertrain5 years/100,000 miles
Corrosion6 years/100,000 miles
Roadside assistance5 years/100,000 miles
Free scheduled maintenance4 years/50,000 miles
Safety
Front airbagsStandard
Side airbagsDual front
Head airbagsFront and rear
Antilock brakesFour-wheel ABS
Electronic brake enhancementsBraking assist, electronic brakeforce distribution
Traction controlTraction control
Stability controlStability control
Tire-pressure monitoring systemTire-pressure monitoring
NHTSA crash test, driverNot tested
NHTSA crash test, passengerNot tested
NHTSA crash test, side frontNot tested
NHTSA crash test, side rearNot tested
NHTSA rollover resistanceNot tested
IIHS offsetNot tested

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