Cadillac STS 0–60 Times
The Cadillac STS 0–60 times and quarter-mile times below are from 6 verified production tests sourced from reputable automotive resources such as Car and Driver, Motor Trend and Road & Track and more.
The fastest tested production Cadillac STS is the 2005 Cadillac STS V8 Sedan, which went from 0 to 60 mph in 6.00 seconds, reaching the ¼ mile in 14.50 seconds at 100.0 mph, according to Car and Driver.
The slowest tested production Cadillac STS is the 2005 Cadillac STS V6 Sedan, which took 6.80 seconds to reach 60 mph, running the ¼ mile in 15.00 seconds at 92.7 mph, according to Motor Trend.
Across the 6 verified production tests of the Cadillac STS, the average 0–60 mph time is 6.27 seconds. The average quarter-mile time is 14.68 seconds at 96.42 mph.
Fastest 0–60 6.00sec 2005 V8 Sedan · stock
Average 0–60 6.27sec Across 6 production runs
Avg ¼ Mile 14.68sec @ 96.4 mph trap
Slowest 0–60 6.80sec 2005 V6 Sedan
Across 6 verified production runs, the Cadillac STS ranges from 6.00 to 6.80 seconds 0–60, with a 6.27-second average.
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Cadillac STS Performance Overview
Cadillac’s STS performance profile on this page is defined by the 2005 to 2008 model years represented here, all within the Second Generation STS (2005–2011). Across 6 verified tests spanning those years, the sedan stayed within a narrow performance band, with 0-60 times ranging from 6.0 seconds to 6.8 seconds and quarter-mile results averaging 14.68 seconds at 96.4 mph. Power came exclusively from naturally aspirated gasoline engines, from the 255-hp LY7/LLT V6 to the 320-hp Northstar V8.
The early benchmark was set immediately: the 2005 V8 Sedan posted 0-60 in 6.0 seconds and covered the quarter mile in 14.4 seconds at 96.9 mph, the quickest figures in the sample. The 2005 V6 Sedan established the other end of the range at 6.8 seconds to 60 mph, showing the gap between the two tested engine families in the same launch-era STS.
By the later tests represented here, the formula remained consistent rather than shifting through major performance phases. The current generation in this dataset is still the Second Generation STS, and its best recorded result remains the 2005 V8 Sedan’s 6.0-second 0-60 run, with all recorded examples using gasoline power only.
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Cadillac STS 0–60 Times by Generation
1 generation| Generation | Years | Avg 0–60 | Fastest 0–60 | Production Tests | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Second Generation | 2005–2011 | 6.27s | 6.00s — 2005 V8 Sedan | 6 | The Second Generation generation (2005–2011) averaged 6.27 seconds to 60 mph across 6 production tests, led by the 2005 V8 Sedan at 6.00 seconds. Output ranged from 255 to 320 hp across 3.6L V6, 4.6L V8 configurations. |
Second Generation 2005–2011
Avg 0–60 6.27s
Fastest 6.00s
Tests 6
2005 V8 Sedan
The Second Generation generation (2005–2011) averaged 6.27 seconds to 60 mph across 6 production tests, led by the 2005 V8 Sedan at 6.00 seconds. Output ranged from 255 to 320 hp across 3.6L V6, 4.6L V8 configurations.
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Cadillac STS 0–60 Times by Year and Trim
6 production tests · 2 years ▾
2008 Cadillac STS
2 production runs Avg 0–60 6.35 sec
Avg ¼ Mile 14.80 sec
Production Tests 2
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2008 Cadillac STS V6 Sedan
6.20sec 0–60
14.70s ¼ mi @ 97.0 mph
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- 0–60 mph
- 6.20 sec
- ¼ Mile ET
- 14.70 sec
- Trap Speed
- 97.0 mph
- Engine
- 3.6L V6
- Drivetrain
- RWD
- Transmission
- 6A
- Horsepower
- 302 hp
- Torque
- 273 lb-ft
- Curb Weight
- 3,857 lbs
- Power-to-Weight
- 12.8 lbs/hp
- MPG EPA
- 17 C / 26 H / 16 Obs
- Production Vehicle
- Body Type
- Sedan
- Powertrain
- Gasoline
- Test Source
- Car and Driver
- Overall Rank
- #4 of 6 production runs
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2008 Cadillac STS V6 Sedan
6.50sec 0–60
14.90s ¼ mi @ 94.9 mph
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- 0–60 mph
- 6.50 sec
- ¼ Mile ET
- 14.90 sec
- Trap Speed
- 94.9 mph
- Engine
- 3.6L V6
- Drivetrain
- RWD
- Transmission
- 6A
- Horsepower
- 302 hp
- Torque
- 273 lb-ft
- Curb Weight
- 3,857 lbs
- Power-to-Weight
- 12.8 lbs/hp
- MPG EPA
- 17 C / 26 H / 18.5 Obs
- Production Vehicle
- Body Type
- Sedan
- Powertrain
- Gasoline
- Test Source
- Road & Track
- Overall Rank
- #5 of 6 production runs
How we verify Cadillac STS 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 STS trim, each run is listed separately — weather, tires, surface, rollout, and instrumentation all affect results.
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Cadillac STS 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 STS performance FAQs
10 questions The 2008 Cadillac STS V6 Sedan has recorded 0-60 times of 6.2 and 6.5 seconds in stock form. Its quarter-mile runs came in at 14.7 seconds at 97 mph and 14.9 seconds at 94.9 mph. Both tested 2008 examples use the 302-hp 3.6L LLT V6 and rear-wheel drive.
The quickest Cadillac STS on record is the 2005 V8 Sedan, which reaches 60 mph in 6.0 seconds. It also owns the fastest quarter-mile result for the model at 14.4 seconds with a 96.9-mph trap speed. Across all 6 verified STS tests, that V8 remains the benchmark.
The fastest stock Cadillac STS is also the overall fastest one on record: the 2005 V8 Sedan. Its best 0-60 time is 6.0 seconds, and its quickest quarter-mile pass is 14.4 seconds at 96.9 mph. All 6 STS tests are production vehicles, so there is no modified result ahead of it.
Cadillac STS V8 Sedan tests average 6.03 seconds from 0-60 mph, with a best recorded run of 6.0 seconds. That makes the V8 the quicker of the two commonly tested STS trims. Across 3 V8 tests, it consistently sits just ahead of the V6 in straight-line acceleration.
Cadillac STS V6 Sedan tests average 6.5 seconds from 0-60 mph, with the best recorded run at 6.2 seconds. The slowest STS test on record is also a V6 Sedan at 6.8 seconds. Across 3 verified V6 runs, performance stays in the mid-6-second range.
The V8 STS is quicker. Across 3 tests each, the STS V8 Sedan averages 6.03 seconds to 60 mph, while the STS V6 Sedan averages 6.5 seconds. The best V8 run is 6.0 seconds versus 6.2 seconds for the best V6, so the V8 leads on both average and peak result.
The Second Generation Cadillac STS, sold from 2005 to 2011, averages 6.27 seconds from 0-60 mph across 6 tests. The quickest version is the 2005 V8 Sedan at 6.0 seconds. Power ranges from 255 to 320 hp, and all recorded examples are naturally aspirated gasoline models.
The fastest Second Generation Cadillac STS is the 2005 V8 Sedan. Its best recorded 0-60 time is 6.0 seconds, which stands as the quickest STS launch overall. It also posts the generation’s best quarter-mile result at 14.4 seconds with a 96.9-mph trap speed.
The 2008 Cadillac STS V6 Sedan has been tested at 6.2 and 6.5 seconds from 0-60 mph. In the quarter-mile, it recorded 14.7 seconds at 97 mph and 14.9 seconds at 94.9 mph. Both runs came from stock rear-wheel-drive cars powered by the 302-hp LLT V6.
Cadillac STS quarter-mile times average 14.68 seconds at 96.4 mph across 6 tests. The quickest STS quarter-mile on record is the 2005 V8 Sedan at 14.4 seconds with a 96.9-mph trap speed. For the 2008 V6 Sedan specifically, quarter-mile results are 14.7 seconds at 97 mph and 14.9 seconds at 94.9 mph.
Sources
Car and Driver
Motor Trend
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 STS can do, not a single marketing claim.
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