Cadillac DTS 0–60 Times
The Cadillac DTS 0–60 times and quarter-mile times below are from 3 recorded performance tests sourced from reputable automotive resources such as Car and Driver, Motor Trend and Motor Week and more.
The fastest tested Cadillac DTS is the 2006 Cadillac DTS Performance Sedan, which went from 0 to 60 mph in 7.00 seconds, reaching the ¼ mile in 15.40 seconds at 92.0 mph, according to Car and Driver.
The slowest tested Cadillac DTS is the 2006 Cadillac DTS Luxury III Sedan, which took 7.70 seconds to reach 60 mph, running the ¼ mile in 16.00 seconds at 93.0 mph, according to Motor Week.
Out of all the Cadillac DTS tests in our database, the average 0–60 mph time is 7.27 seconds. The average quarter-mile time is 15.60 seconds at 92.53 mph.
Fastest 0–60
7.00sec
2006 Performance Sedan · stock
Average 0–60
7.27sec
Across 3 runs
Avg ¼ Mile
15.60sec
@ 92.5 mph trap
Slowest 0–60
7.70sec
2006 Luxury III
Across 3 verified runs, the Cadillac DTS ranges from 7.00 to 7.70 seconds 0–60, with a 7.27-second average.
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Cadillac DTS Performance Overview
Cadillac’s DTS performance profile is defined here by a single model year within a broader 2006–2011 generation, with 3 verified tests spanning 2006 to 2006. In these independently tested examples, the sedan’s character centers on naturally aspirated gasoline V8 power from the Northstar LD8 family, with output ranging from 275 to 291 hp. The quickest result came immediately: the 2006 Performance Sedan set the model’s best 0-60 time at 7.0 seconds and covered the quarter-mile in 15.4 seconds at 92 mph. That same year, the 2006 Luxury III Sedan recorded a slower 7.7-second 0-60 run, establishing the spread seen in the available data.
Because all recorded tests fall within 2006, the DTS story on this page is less about long-term evolution than trim-level variation at launch. Across the three tests, average acceleration landed at 7.27 seconds to 60 mph, while the average quarter-mile was 15.6 seconds at 92.5 mph. Within the current and only generation represented here, the Performance Sedan remains the quickest configuration tested, and today the DTS stands in this dataset as a gasoline-only, naturally aspirated full-size sedan with a best verified 0-60 of 7.0 seconds.
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Cadillac DTS 0–60 Times by Generation
1 generation| Generation | Years | Avg 0–60 | Fastest 0–60 | Tests | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| DTS | 2006–2011 | 7.27s | 7.00s — 2006 Performance Sedan | 3 | The DTS generation (2006–2011) averaged 7.27 seconds to 60 mph across 3 tests, led by the 2006 Performance Sedan at 7.00 seconds. Output ranged from 275 to 291 hp across 4.6L V8 configurations. |
DTS
2006–2011
Avg 0–60
7.27s
Fastest
7.00s
Tests
3
2006 Performance Sedan
The DTS generation (2006–2011) averaged 7.27 seconds to 60 mph across 3 tests, led by the 2006 Performance Sedan at 7.00 seconds. Output ranged from 275 to 291 hp across 4.6L V8 configurations.
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Cadillac DTS 0–60 Times by Year and Trim
3 tests · 1 year
▾
2006 Cadillac DTS
3 verified runs
Avg 0–60
7.27
sec
Avg ¼ Mile
15.60
sec
Recorded Tests
3
#01
2006 Cadillac DTS Performance Sedan
7.00sec 0–60
0.0s · 0mph
0.0s · 0mph
15.40s
¼ mi @ 92.0 mph
▾
- 0–60 mph
- 7.00 sec
- ¼ Mile ET
- 15.40 sec
- Trap Speed
- 92.0 mph
- Engine
- 4.6L V8
- Drivetrain
- FWD
- Transmission
- 4A
- Horsepower
- 291 hp
- Torque
- 288 lb-ft
- Curb Weight
- 4,009 lbs
- Power-to-Weight
- 13.8 lbs/hp
- MPG EPA
- 15 C / 22 H
- Production Vehicle
- Body Type
- Sedan
- Powertrain
- Gasoline
- Test Source
- Car and Driver
- Overall Rank
- #1 of 3
#02
2006 Cadillac DTS Performance Sedan
7.10sec 0–60
0.0s · 0mph
0.0s · 0mph
15.40s
¼ mi @ 92.6 mph
▾
- 0–60 mph
- 7.10 sec
- ¼ Mile ET
- 15.40 sec
- Trap Speed
- 92.6 mph
- Engine
- 4.6L V8
- Drivetrain
- FWD
- Transmission
- 4A
- Horsepower
- 291 hp
- Torque
- 288 lb-ft
- Curb Weight
- 4,009 lbs
- Power-to-Weight
- 13.8 lbs/hp
- MPG EPA
- 15 C / 22 H
- Production Vehicle
- Body Type
- Sedan
- Powertrain
- Gasoline
- Test Source
- Motor Trend
- Overall Rank
- #2 of 3
#03
2006 Cadillac DTS Luxury III Sedan
7.70sec 0–60
0.0s · 0mph
0.0s · 0mph
16.00s
¼ mi @ 93.0 mph
▾
- 0–60 mph
- 7.70 sec
- ¼ Mile ET
- 16.00 sec
- Trap Speed
- 93.0 mph
- Engine
- 4.6L V8
- Drivetrain
- FWD
- Transmission
- 4A
- Horsepower
- 275 hp
- Torque
- 292 lb-ft
- Curb Weight
- 4,009 lbs
- Power-to-Weight
- 14.6 lbs/hp
- MPG EPA
- 15 C / 23 H
- Production Vehicle
- Body Type
- Sedan
- Powertrain
- Gasoline
- Test Source
- Motor Week
- Overall Rank
- #3 of 3
How we verify Cadillac DTS performance data
We include only independently published road-test results from automotive publications. Manufacturer-claimed 0–60 times are excluded unless clearly labeled. When multiple publications test the same Cadillac DTS trim, each run is listed separately — weather, tires, surface, rollout, and instrumentation all affect results.
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Cadillac DTS 0–60 and quarter-mile distribution
0–60 vs ¼ mile · lower-left is fasterEach dot is a recorded test run
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Cadillac DTS performance FAQs
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The 2006 Cadillac DTS runs from 0-60 mph in 7.0 to 7.7 seconds across recorded trims. The quickest result is the 2006 Performance Sedan at 7.0 seconds, while the Luxury III Sedan posts 7.7 seconds. Across all 3 verified DTS tests, the average 0-60 time is 7.27 seconds.
The fastest Cadillac DTS on record is the 2006 Performance Sedan, which reaches 60 mph in 7.0 seconds. That is also the quickest result across all 3 DTS tests. Its best quarter-mile run is 15.4 seconds at 92 mph, making it the performance benchmark for the model.
The fastest stock Cadillac DTS is the 2006 Performance Sedan at 7.0 seconds from 0-60 mph. All 3 DTS tests on record are stock production cars, so the quickest overall DTS is also the quickest stock one. The same trim also records the best quarter-mile time at 15.4 seconds.
The Cadillac DTS Performance Sedan runs 0-60 mph in 7.0 to 7.1 seconds across 2 recorded tests. Its average 0-60 time is 7.05 seconds, and its best result is 7.0 seconds. Both tests also returned a 15.4-second quarter-mile, with trap speeds of 92.0 and 92.6 mph.
The Cadillac DTS Luxury III Sedan reaches 60 mph in 7.7 seconds. Its quarter-mile time is 16.0 seconds at 93 mph. With 275 hp and 292 lb-ft from a naturally aspirated Northstar V8, it is the slower of the two DTS trims tested, trailing the Performance Sedan by 0.7 seconds to 60 mph.
The DTS-generation Cadillac DTS, sold from 2006 to 2011, averages 7.27 seconds from 0-60 mph across 3 verified tests. The fastest run is 7.0 seconds from the 2006 Performance Sedan. Tested output ranges from 275 to 291 hp, and every recorded example uses a naturally aspirated gasoline powertrain.
The quickest DTS-generation Cadillac DTS is the 2006 Performance Sedan, with a 0-60 mph time of 7.0 seconds. That makes it the fastest example of the 2006-2011 DTS generation on record. It also owns the best quarter-mile result for the generation at 15.4 seconds at 92 mph.
The Performance Sedan is quicker. Its best 0-60 mph time is 7.0 seconds, compared with 7.7 seconds for the Luxury III Sedan. Across recorded runs, the Performance Sedan averages 7.05 seconds to 60 mph, while the Luxury III test stands at 7.7 seconds. Both trims weigh 4,009 pounds and use front-wheel drive.
The Cadillac DTS covers the quarter mile in 15.4 to 16.0 seconds across recorded tests. The fastest run is 15.4 seconds at 92 mph from the 2006 Performance Sedan. Across all 3 DTS tests, the average quarter-mile result is 15.6 seconds at 92.5 mph.
Sources
Car and Driver
Motor Trend
Motor Week
0–60 and quarter-mile times vary with driver, weather, tire temperature, and wear. We collect every verified run we can find — so you see the range of what a Cadillac DTS can do, not a single marketing claim.
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