Saturday, September 24, 2011

Cadillac CTS-V Performance and Security

2012 Cadillac CTS-V Performance

The 2012 Cadillac CTS-V is powered by a 6.2-liter supercharged V8 that produces 556 hp and 551 pound-feet of torque. Rear-wheel drive and a six-speed manual are standard, but a six-speed automatic is a no-cost option. In Edmunds testing, a manual-equipped CTS-V Coupe went from zero to 60 mph in 4.2 seconds. EPA-estimated fuel economy is 14 mpg city/19 mpg highway and 16 mpg combined with the manual and 12/18/14 with the automatic.

2012 Cadillac CTS-V Security

The 2012 Cadillac CTS-V Coupe comes standard with high-performance antilock brakes, stability control and traction control, front-seat side airbags and side curtain airbags. Also standard are a rearview camera, a blind-spot warning system and GM's OnStar emergency communications system. In Edmunds brake testing, the CTS-V stopped from 60 mph in a superb 104 feet. Few cars can beat that.

Standard equipment includes 19-inch wheels, summer performance tires, high-performance brakes, a limited-slip differential, magnetically controlled adaptive suspension, automatic and adaptive xenon headlamps with washers, foglamps, rear parking sensors, a blind-spot warning system and automatic wipers.

Cadillac CTS-V Coupe's Comfort and convenience features include keyless ignition/entry, remote ignition, dual-zone automatic climate control, a cabin odor filtration system, heated eight-way power front seats, driver memory functions, a power tilt-and-telescoping steering wheel, leather/faux-suede upholstery, a split-folding rear seat and an auto-dimming rearview mirror.
Electronic features include Bluetooth, a rearview camera, a navigation system, real-time traffic and weather, a pop-up touchscreen interface and a 10-speaker Bose surround-sound audio system with a CD/DVD player, satellite radio, digital music storage and an iPod/USB audio interface.

2012 Cadillac CTS-V Coupe

This is not your grandfather's Cadillac Coupe DeVille. This modern two-door Cadillac has a 556-horsepower supercharged V8. The 2012 Cadillac CTS-V Coupe is most definitely a head-turner. The problem is that the Cadillac Coupe pays for its styling with significant practical drawbacks. While the Cadillac Coupe's cabin design is a dead ringer for the attractive and well-built one found in the Cadillac CTS-V sedan, actual interior room is notably less. Of course, coupes are expected to be less spacious but the Cadillac CTS Coupe doesn't even meet these lowered expectations. As such, a 2012 Cadillac CTS-V Coupe isn't going to be as easy to live with on a regular basis as a BMW M3 or Mercedes-Benz C63 AMG. The Cadillac CTS-V goes from zero to 60 mph in 4.2 seconds, which is the quickest for its class, and good enough to stand toe-to-toe with high-end sport coupes like the Jaguar XKR and Porsche 911. Those latter cars cost vastly more than the Cadillac CTS-V. So there is definitely a trade-off to be had when considering the 2012 Cadillac CTS-V Coupe. The 2012 Cadillac CTS-V is a four-passenger high-performance version of the CTS Coupe.