Cadillac CT6 0-60 times
Out of all performance specs, nothing but Cadillac CT6 0-60 times can better speak about the vehicle's temper. While horsepower and torque blow smoke in the eyes, CT6 zero to sixty specs and average time to run a quarter mile are pretty straightforward metrics allowing to compare against its competitors.
Very often there is no chance of doing CT6 0-to-60 test personally and making conclusions from the experience of the other drivers is the last thing you want.
Conducting a trustworthy test drive requires following a strict methodology that is intended to eliminate the inconsistent circumstances like weather, tires, surface, engine temperature. It is always better to leave it for professionals.
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2020 Cadillac CT6 0-60 times, all trims

Trim | 0-60 times, 1/4 mile |
3.6L Luxury 4dr All-wheel Drive Sedan 335 Hp, 284 Lb-Ft., 1843 Weight, 18 City / 27 Hwy mpg |
5.7 sec, 12.2 @ 0 |
3.6L Premium Luxury 4dr All-wheel Drive Sedan 335 Hp, 284 Lb-Ft., 1894 Weight, 18 City / 27 Hwy mpg |
5.7 sec, 12.2 @ 0 |
4.2L Twin Turbo Platinum 4dr All-wheel Drive Sedan 500 Hp, 574 Lb-Ft., 2102 Weight, N/A mpg |
5.7 sec, 12.2 @ 0 |
2019 Cadillac CT6 0-60 times, all trims

Trim | 0-60 times, 1/4 mile |
2.0L Turbo Luxury 4dr Rear-wheel Drive Sedan 237 Hp, 258 Lb-Ft., 3708 Weight, 24 City / 34 Hwy mpg |
5.1 sec, 12 @ 0 |
3.6L Luxury 4dr All-wheel Drive Sedan 335 Hp, 284 Lb-Ft., 3985 Weight, 18 City / 27 Hwy mpg |
5.1 sec, 12 @ 0 |
2.0L Turbo Premium Luxury 4dr Rear-wheel Drive Sedan 237 Hp, 258 Lb-Ft., 3820 Weight, 24 City / 34 Hwy mpg |
5.1 sec, 12 @ 0 |
3.6L Premium Luxury 4dr All-wheel Drive Sedan 335 Hp, 284 Lb-Ft., 4130 Weight, 18 City / 27 Hwy mpg |
5.1 sec, 12 @ 0 |
3.0L Twin Turbo Sport 4dr All-wheel Drive Sedan 404 Hp, 400 Lb-Ft., 4217 Weight, 18 City / 26 Hwy mpg |
5.1 sec, 12 @ 0 |
3.0L Twin Turbo Platinum 4dr All-wheel Drive Sedan 404 Hp, 400 Lb-Ft., 4426 Weight, 18 City / 26 Hwy mpg |
5.1 sec, 12 @ 0 |
4.2L Twin Turbo Platinum 4dr All-wheel Drive Sedan 500 Hp, 574 Lb-Ft., 4426 Weight, N/A mpg |
5.1 sec, 12 @ 0 |
2018 Cadillac CT6 0-60 times, all trims

Trim | 0-60 times, 1/4 mile |
3.0L Twin Turbo Premium Luxury 4dr All-wheel Drive Sedan 404 Hp, 400 Lb-Ft., 4165 Weight, 18 City / 26 Hwy mpg |
5 sec, 13.5 @ 105 |
3.0L Twin Turbo Luxury 4dr All-wheel Drive Sedan 404 Hp, 400 Lb-Ft., 4085 Weight, 18 City / 26 Hwy mpg |
5 sec, 13.5 @ 105 |
3.0L Twin Turbo Platinum 4dr All-wheel Drive Sedan 404 Hp, 400 Lb-Ft., 4385 Weight, 18 City / 26 Hwy mpg |
5 sec, 13.5 @ 105 |
3.6L Base 4dr All-wheel Drive Sedan 335 Hp, 284 Lb-Ft., 3925 Weight, 18 City / 27 Hwy mpg |
5.8 sec, 14 @ 97 |
3.6L Luxury 4dr All-wheel Drive Sedan 335 Hp, 284 Lb-Ft., 3961 Weight, 18 City / 27 Hwy mpg |
5.8 sec, 14 @ 97 |
3.6L Premium Luxury 4dr All-wheel Drive Sedan 335 Hp, 284 Lb-Ft., 4040 Weight, 18 City / 27 Hwy mpg |
5.8 sec, 14 @ 97 |
3.6L Platinum 4dr All-wheel Drive Sedan 335 Hp, 284 Lb-Ft., 4261 Weight, 18 City / 27 Hwy mpg |
5.8 sec, 14 @ 97 |
2.0L Turbo Base 4dr Rear-wheel Drive Sedan 265 Hp, 295 Lb-Ft., 3647 Weight, 22 City / 30 Hwy mpg |
6.1 sec, 14.7 @ 92 |
2.0L Turbo Luxury 4dr Rear-wheel Drive Sedan 265 Hp, 295 Lb-Ft., 3683 Weight, 22 City / 30 Hwy mpg |
6.1 sec, 14.7 @ 92 |
2017 Cadillac CT6 0-60 times, all trims

Trim | 0-60 times, 1/4 mile |
3.0L Twin Turbo Premium Luxury 4dr All-wheel Drive Sedan 404 Hp, 400 Lb-Ft., 4165 Weight, 18 City / 26 Hwy mpg |
5 sec, 13.5 @ 105 |
3.0L Twin Turbo Luxury 4dr All-wheel Drive Sedan 404 Hp, 400 Lb-Ft., 4085 Weight, 18 City / 26 Hwy mpg |
5 sec, 13.5 @ 105 |
3.0L Twin Turbo Platinum 4dr All-wheel Drive Sedan 404 Hp, 400 Lb-Ft., 4385 Weight, 18 City / 26 Hwy mpg |
5 sec, 13.5 @ 105 |
3.6L Base 4dr All-wheel Drive Sedan 335 Hp, 284 Lb-Ft., 3925 Weight, N/A mpg |
5.8 sec, 14 @ 97 |
3.6L Luxury 4dr All-wheel Drive Sedan 335 Hp, 284 Lb-Ft., 3961 Weight, N/A mpg |
5.8 sec, 14 @ 97 |
3.6L Premium Luxury 4dr All-wheel Drive Sedan 335 Hp, 284 Lb-Ft., 4040 Weight, N/A mpg |
5.8 sec, 14 @ 97 |
3.6L Platinum 4dr All-wheel Drive Sedan 335 Hp, 284 Lb-Ft., 4261 Weight, N/A mpg |
5.8 sec, 14 @ 97 |
2.0L Turbo Base 4dr Rear-wheel Drive Sedan 265 Hp, 295 Lb-Ft., 3647 Weight, 22 City / 31 Hwy mpg |
6.1 sec, 14.7 @ 92 |
2.0L Turbo Luxury 4dr Rear-wheel Drive Sedan 265 Hp, 295 Lb-Ft., 3683 Weight, 22 City / 31 Hwy mpg |
6.1 sec, 14.7 @ 92 |
Car And Driver Results
Zero to 60 mph | 4.7 sec |
Zero to 100 mph | 11.8 sec |
Zero to 130 mph | 21.4 sec |
Rolling start, 5-60 mph | 6.4 sec |
Top gear, 30-50 mph | 3.2 sec |
Top gear, 50-70 mph | 3.5 sec |
Standing ¼-mile | 13.2 sec @ 106 mph |
Braking, 70-0 mph | 157 ft |
Roadholding, 300-ft-dia skidpad | 0.84 g |
2016 Cadillac CT6 0-60 times, all trims

Trim | 0-60 times, 1/4 mile |
3.0L Twin Turbo Premium Luxury 4dr All-wheel Drive Sedan 404 Hp, 400 Lb-Ft., 4165 Weight, 18 City / 26 Hwy mpg |
5 sec, 13.5 @ 105 |
3.0L Twin Turbo Luxury 4dr All-wheel Drive Sedan 404 Hp, 400 Lb-Ft., 4085 Weight, 18 City / 26 Hwy mpg |
5 sec, 13.5 @ 105 |
3.6L Standard 4dr All-wheel Drive Sedan 335 Hp, 284 Lb-Ft., 3925 Weight, 18 City / 27 Hwy mpg |
5.8 sec, 14.5 @ 0 |
3.6L Luxury 4dr All-wheel Drive Sedan 335 Hp, 284 Lb-Ft., 3961 Weight, 18 City / 27 Hwy mpg |
5.8 sec, 14.5 @ 0 |
3.6L Premium Luxury 4dr All-wheel Drive Sedan 335 Hp, 284 Lb-Ft., 4040 Weight, 18 City / 27 Hwy mpg |
5.8 sec, 14.5 @ 0 |
3.6L Platinum 4dr All-wheel Drive Sedan 335 Hp, 284 Lb-Ft., 4261 Weight, 18 City / 27 Hwy mpg |
5.8 sec, 14.5 @ 0 |
2.0L Turbo Standard 4dr Rear-wheel Drive Sedan 265 Hp, 295 Lb-Ft., 3647 Weight, 22 City / 31 Hwy mpg |
6.1 sec, 14.7 @ 92 |
2.0L Turbo Luxury 4dr Rear-wheel Drive Sedan 265 Hp, 295 Lb-Ft., 3683 Weight, 22 City / 31 Hwy mpg |
6.1 sec, 14.7 @ 92 |
Car And Driver Results
Zero to 60 mph | 5.9 sec |
Zero to 100 mph | 14.3 sec |
Zero to 130 mph | 28.5 sec |
Rolling start, 5-60 mph | 6.2 sec |
Top gear, 30-50 mph | 3.3 sec |
Top gear, 50-70 mph | 4.2 sec |
Standing ¼-mile | 14.3 sec @ 100 mph |
Braking, 70-0 mph | 163 ft |
Roadholding, 300-ft-dia skidpad | 0.85 g |
Cadillac CT6 0-60 mph acceleration across years
Year of a Model | 0-60 times | 1/4 mile times |
2020 | 5.7 sec |
12.2 @ 0 mph |
2019 | 5.1 sec |
12 @ 0 mph |
2018 | 5 - 6.1 sec |
13.5 @ 105 - 14.7 @ 92 mph |
2017 | 5 - 6.1 sec |
13.5 @ 105 - 14.7 @ 92 mph |
2016 | 5 - 6.1 sec |
13.5 @ 105 - 14.7 @ 92 mph |
CarAndDriver Test Results
- - Zero to 60 mph: 5.0 sec
- - Zero to 100 mph: 12.2 sec
- - Zero to 140 mph: 26.6 sec
- - Rolling start, 5-60 mph: 6.7 sec
- - Top gear, 30-50 mph: 3.1 sec
- - Top gear, 50-70 mph: 3.5 sec
- - Standing ¼-mile: 13.5 sec @ 105 mph
- - Top speed (gov limited,C/D est): 155 mph
- - Braking, 70-0 mph: 152 ft\
- - Roadholding, 300-ft-dia skidpad: 0.86 g
2016 Cadillac CT6 0-60 MPH Test Video – 400 HP Twin-Turbo V-6
A best 0-60 MPH acceleration test time of 5.7 seconds was accomplished with the Drive Mode set to “Tour” and the Traction Control switched “On”. Keep in mind this large luxury car weighs in at 4165 lbs.