Car and Driver - USA (2020-04)

TESTED BY TONY QUIROGA IN CALIFORNIA CITY, CA 35

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BMW M340i
382-hp 3.0-L I-6,
8-sp auto
Cadillac CT5-V
360-hp 3.0-L V-6,
10-sp auto
Genesis G 70
365-hp 3.3-L V-6,
8-sp auto
Mercedes-AMG
C43 sedan
385-hp 3.0-L V-6,
9-sp auto
Includes performance-
enhancing options.
The CT5-V isn’t the quickest,
but its chassis and value are
redeeming qualities.
COMPETITORS
TEST RESULTS
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2020 CADILLAC CT5-V

Price
As Tested ............................. $61,640
Base .................................................................. $48,690

Vehicle Type: front-engine, rear-wheel-drive,
5-passenger, 4-door sedan
Options: Premium package, $4190; Parking
package, $2090; Driver Assist and Advanced
Security package, $1950; black leather, $1500;
Driver Awareness Plus package, $1300;
Velocity Red paint, $625; Diamond Cut 19-inch
wheels, $600; red brake calipers, $595;
performance brake pads, $100
Audio: satellite radio; USB, SD-card, and
Bluetooth-audio inputs; Android Auto and
Apple CarPlay interfaces; 15 speakers

Engine
twin-turbocharged and intercooled V-6,
aluminum block and heads
Bore x Stroke ...... 3.39 x 3.38 in, 86.0 x 85.8 mm
Displacement ............................... 182 in^3 , 2990 cm^3
Compression Ratio ............................................. 9.8:1
Fuel Delivery: direct injection
Turbochargers: Mitsubishi Heavy Industries
Maximum Boost Pressure ........................ 18.0 psi
Valve Gear: double overhead cams, 4 valves
per cylinder, variable intake- and exhaust-valve
timing
Redline/Fuel Cutoff .................... 6250/6500 rpm
Power ........................................... 360 hp @ 5600 rpm
Torque ...................................... 405 lb-ft @ 2400 rpm

Drivetrain
Transmission: 10-speed automatic
Final-Drive Ratio ............................................ 2.85:1,
electronically controlled limited-slip differential
GEAR RATIO MPH PER MAX SPEED
1000 RPM IN GEAR (rpm)

(^1) ......... 4.70 ......... 5.8 ............... 38 mph (6500)
(^2) ......... 2.99 ......... 9.1 ................ 59 mph (6500)
(^3) ......... 2.15 .......... 12.6 .............. 82 mph (6500)
(^4) ......... 1.77 .......... 15.3 .............. 99 mph (6500)
(^5) ......... 1.52 .......... 17.8 .............. 116 mph (6500)
(^6) ......... 1.28 .......... 21.2 .............. 138 mph (6500)
(^7) ......... 1.00 ......... 27.1 ............... 168 mph (6200)
(^8) ......... 0.85 ........ 31.7
(^9) ......... 0.69 ......... 39.3
(^10) ......... 0.64 ........ 42.5
Chassis
unit construction with a rubber-isolated rear
subframe
Body Material: steel and aluminum stampings
Steering
rack-and-pinion with variable ratio and
variable electric power assist
Ratio ....................................................................... 15.8:1
Turns Lock-to-Lock ............................................ 2.3
Turning Circle Curb-to-Curb .................. 39.3 ft
Suspension
F: ind, strut located by 1 diagonal link and 1
lateral link, coil springs, 3-position electroni-
cally controlled dampers, anti-roll bar R: ind; 2
diagonal links, 2 lateral links, and a toe-control
link per side; coil springs; 3-position
electronically controlled dampers; anti-roll bar
Brakes
F: 13.6 x 1.2-in vented disc, 4-piston fixed
caliper R: 12.4 x 0.9-in vented disc, 1-piston
sliding caliper
Stability Control: fully defeatable, traction
off, competition modes, launch control
Wheel Size .................................................. 8.5 x 19 in
Wheel Construction: cast aluminum
Tires: Michelin Pilot Sport 4S ZP
245/40ZR-19 94Y TPC
Exterior Dimensions
Wheelbase ......................................................... 116.0 in
L/W/H ................................................. 193.9/74.1/57.2 in
Track, F/R .................................................. 62.8/63.9 in
Ground Clearance ............................................. 5.4 in
Interior Dimensions
Passenger Volume, F/R .......................... 54/45 ft^3
Trunk Volume ....................................................... 12 ft^3
Acceleration Continued
Rollout, 1 ft ................................................ 0.3
Rolling Start, 5–60 mph ....................... 5.5
Top Gear, 30–50 mph .......................... 2.8
Top Gear, 50–70 mph .......................... 3.3
Top Speed (mfr’s claim) ............... 168 mph
Weight
Curb ..................................................... 3993 lb
Per Horsepower ................................. 11.1 lb
Distribution, F/R ..................... 52.9/47.1%
Towing Capacity ............................. 1000 lb
Roadholding,
300-ft Skidpad
Understeer: minimal
Braking
70–0 mph .............................................. 153 ft
Fade Rating: none
Interior Sound Level
Idle ........................................................ 43 dBA
Full Throttle ..................................... 86 dBA
70-mph Cruising ............................. 67 dBA
Fuel
Capacity ............................................. 17.5 gal
Octane ......................................................... 93
1/4-MILE
1/4-MILE
SEC
0.99g
Acceleration
Compared
2020 Cadillac
CT5-V
2017 Cadillac
CTS Vsport