Cadillac CTS-V 0–60 Times
The Cadillac CTS-V 0–60 times and quarter-mile times below are from 38 verified production tests sourced from reputable automotive resources such as Car and Driver, Motor Trend and MotorWeek and more. A further 8 modified or prototype runs are listed by year but kept out of every record and average, per our methodology.
The fastest tested production Cadillac CTS-V is the 2016 Cadillac CTS-V Sedan, which went from 0 to 60 mph in 3.50 seconds, reaching the ¼ mile in 11.60 seconds at 126.1 mph, according to Road & Track.
The slowest tested production Cadillac CTS-V is the 2004 Cadillac CTS-V Sedan, which took 5.30 seconds to reach 60 mph, running the ¼ mile in 13.70 seconds at 108.0 mph, according to MotorWeek.
Across the 38 verified production tests of the Cadillac CTS-V, the average 0–60 mph time is 4.24 seconds. The average quarter-mile time is 12.54 seconds at 115.98 mph.
Separately, 8 modified or prototype runs are on record for the Cadillac CTS-V, led by the 2007 Cadillac CTS-V R Sedan at 3.30 seconds. These are not stock configurations and are excluded from the figures above.
Fastest 0–60 3.50sec 2016 Sedan · stock
Average 0–60 4.24sec Across 38 production runs
Fastest Modified 3.30sec 2007 R Sedan · modified
Avg ¼ Mile 12.54sec @ 116.0 mph trap
Slowest 0–60 5.30sec 2004 Sedan
Across 38 verified production runs, the Cadillac CTS-V ranges from 3.50 to 5.30 seconds 0–60, with a 4.24-second average. 8 modified or prototype runs are recorded separately and excluded from this range.
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Cadillac CTS-V Performance Overview
Cadillac’s CTS-V performance story spans 2004 to 2018 in this dataset, covering 47 verified tests across 11 model years. The first-generation CTS-V (2004–2007) established the template with LS6 and later LS2 V8 power in naturally aspirated form, while some tested examples extended into supercharged builds. Early results ranged from 5.3 seconds to 60 mph for the 2004 Sedan down to 4.1 seconds for the 2004 Lingenfelter 427 Sedan, before the 2007 R Sedan reset the ceiling at 3.3 seconds 0-60 and an 11.1-second quarter-mile at 130.1 mph.
The second-generation CTS-V (2009–2014) moved fully to the supercharged LSA era, with output in the 556–700 hp range and a broader body-style spread in testing. That period produced repeatable mid-3-second launches, including 3.9 seconds for the 2009 Sedan and 3.6 seconds for the 2012 Hennessey Hammer Wagon. Average performance improved to 4.07 seconds to 60 mph for the generation.
The third-generation CTS-V (2016–2019) brought the LT4 and a standardized 640-hp specification. In the years covered here, the 2016 Sedan reached 3.5 seconds to 60 mph, placing the final CTS-V generation close to the model’s all-time best while remaining exclusively gasoline-powered throughout its run.
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Cadillac CTS-V 0–60 Times by Generation: 1st Gen to 3rd Gen
3 generations| Generation | Years | Avg 0–60 | Fastest 0–60 | Production Tests | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3rd Gen | 2016–2019 | 3.74s | 3.50s — 2016 Sedan | 5 | The 3rd Gen generation (2016–2019) averaged 3.74 seconds to 60 mph across 5 production tests, led by the 2016 Sedan at 3.50 seconds. Output was 640 hp across 6.2L Supercharger V8 configurations. |
| 2nd Gen | 2009–2014 | 4.13s | 3.90s — 2014 Wagon | 26 | The 2nd Gen generation (2009–2014) averaged 4.13 seconds to 60 mph across 26 production tests, led by the 2014 Wagon at 3.90 seconds. Output ranged from 556 to 700 hp across 6.2L Supercharger V8 configurations. A further 5 results from 5 modified vehicles are recorded but excluded from the average. |
| 1st Gen | 2004–2007 | 5.00s | 4.70s — 2005 Sedan | 7 | The 1st Gen generation (2004–2007) averaged 5.00 seconds to 60 mph across 7 production tests, led by the 2005 Sedan at 4.70 seconds. Output ranged from 400 to 600 hp across 5.7L V8, 6.0L V8, 7.0L V8, 7.1L V8 configurations. A further 3 results from 3 modified vehicles are recorded but excluded from the average. |
3rd Gen 2016–2019
Avg 0–60 3.74s
Fastest 3.50s
Tests 5
2016 Sedan
The 3rd Gen generation (2016–2019) averaged 3.74 seconds to 60 mph across 5 production tests, led by the 2016 Sedan at 3.50 seconds. Output was 640 hp across 6.2L Supercharger V8 configurations.
2nd Gen 2009–2014
Avg 0–60 4.13s
Fastest 3.90s
Tests 26
2014 Wagon
The 2nd Gen generation (2009–2014) averaged 4.13 seconds to 60 mph across 26 production tests, led by the 2014 Wagon at 3.90 seconds. Output ranged from 556 to 700 hp across 6.2L Supercharger V8 configurations. A further 5 results from 5 modified vehicles are recorded but excluded from the average.
1st Gen 2004–2007
Avg 0–60 5.00s
Fastest 4.70s
Tests 7
2005 Sedan
The 1st Gen generation (2004–2007) averaged 5.00 seconds to 60 mph across 7 production tests, led by the 2005 Sedan at 4.70 seconds. Output ranged from 400 to 600 hp across 5.7L V8, 6.0L V8, 7.0L V8, 7.1L V8 configurations. A further 3 results from 3 modified vehicles are recorded but excluded from the average.
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Cadillac CTS-V 0–60 Times by Year and Trim
38 production tests + 8 modified · 11 years ▾
2018 Cadillac CTS-V
1 production run Avg 0–60 3.80 sec
Avg ¼ Mile 12.00 sec
Production Tests 1
#03
2018 Cadillac CTS-V Sedan
3.80sec 0–60
12.00s ¼ mi @ 121.0 mph
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- 0–60 mph
- 3.80 sec
- ¼ Mile ET
- 12.00 sec
- Trap Speed
- 121.0 mph
- Engine
- 6.2L Supercharger V8
- Drivetrain
- RWD
- Transmission
- 8A
- Horsepower
- 640 hp
- Torque
- 630 lb-ft
- Curb Weight
- 4,145 lbs
- Power-to-Weight
- 6.5 lbs/hp
- MPG EPA
- 14 C / 21 H / 11 Obs
- Production Vehicle
- Body Type
- Sedan
- Powertrain
- Gasoline
- Test Source
- Car and Driver
- Overall Rank
- #3 of 38 production runs
How we verify Cadillac CTS-V performance data
Records and averages on this page cover verified production runs only; modified and prototype results are listed by year but never folded into them. 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 CTS-V trim, each run is listed separately — weather, tires, surface, rollout, and instrumentation all affect results.
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Cadillac CTS-V 0–60 and quarter-mile distribution
0–60 vs ¼ mile · lower-left is fasterEach dot is a verified production test run
0–60 → ¼ mile →
Fastest Recorded run Slowest
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Cadillac CTS-V performance FAQs
10 questions The 2018 Cadillac CTS-V Sedan runs 0-60 mph in 3.8 seconds. Its recorded quarter-mile is 12.0 seconds at 121 mph. That test car used the 640-hp, 630-lb-ft supercharged LT4 V8 with rear-wheel drive.
The quickest CTS-V on record is the 2007 Cadillac CTS-V R Sedan at 3.3 seconds from 0-60 mph. It is also the fastest CTS-V in the quarter-mile, running 11.1 seconds at 130.1 mph. That result came from a heavily modified car.
The fastest stock Cadillac CTS-V on record is the 2016 CTS-V Sedan, which reaches 60 mph in 3.5 seconds. Across 47 production CTS-V tests, no modified-only adjustment is needed here because every recorded test is a production vehicle except the modification status noted on individual runs.
Across 47 Cadillac CTS-V tests, the average 0-60 time is 4.18 seconds. The average quarter-mile is 12.44 seconds at 117.2 mph. Recorded runs range from a quickest 3.3 seconds to a slowest 5.3 seconds, showing how much performance changed across generations and setups.
The 3rd Gen Cadillac CTS-V, sold from 2016 to 2019, averages 3.74 seconds from 0-60 mph across 5 tests. The quickest 3rd Gen run is 3.5 seconds by the 2016 Sedan. All 3rd Gen examples here use a supercharged gasoline powertrain rated at 640 hp.
The 2nd Gen Cadillac CTS-V, built from 2009 to 2014, averages 4.07 seconds from 0-60 mph across 31 tests. Its quickest recorded run is 3.6 seconds from the 2012 Hennessey Hammer Wagon. Power outputs in this generation range from 556 to 700 hp.
The 1st Gen Cadillac CTS-V, sold from 2004 to 2007, averages 4.67 seconds from 0-60 mph across 11 tests. The quickest run is 3.3 seconds from the 2007 R Sedan, while the slowest CTS-V overall is also from this generation at 5.3 seconds for a 2004 Sedan.
Across recorded tests, the Cadillac CTS-V Coupe is slightly quicker on average than the Sedan. The Coupe averages 4.1 seconds to 60 mph, while the Sedan averages 4.33 seconds. The quickest Sedan run is stronger, though, at 3.5 seconds versus the Coupe's best of 3.9 seconds.
The CTS-V Coupe edges the Sport Wagon in average 0-60 performance. The Coupe averages 4.1 seconds across 7 tests, while the Sport Wagon averages 4.19 seconds across 7 tests. Their best runs are very close as well: 3.9 seconds for the Coupe and 4.0 seconds for the Sport Wagon.
The quickest Cadillac CTS-V quarter-mile on record is 11.1 seconds at 130.1 mph from the 2007 R Sedan. For a current-year reference, the 2018 CTS-V Sedan runs the quarter-mile in 12.0 seconds at 121 mph. Across all 47 tests, the average is 12.44 seconds at 117.2 mph.
Sources
Car and Driver
Motor Trend
MotorWeek
Road & Track
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 CTS-V can do, not a single marketing claim.
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