This is one of those cars that absolutely craves abuse! Absolutely savage is the best way to describe the 464-horsepower V6TT in the new ATS-V coupe. The test car wore a very-subtle Phantom Grey and standard painted alloys — but those Q-car looks hide a beast of an upgrade. The most enticing and perhaps ideal Cadillac V-Series powertrain, optional eight-speed auto, plus the choice of four doors or two!? That hotness shines through even the Armani-style relaxed color outside.
Firing the ATS-V around the first few corners is like getting past third base for the first time. It is a complex and macho rush of exceptionally competent third-gen magnetic shocks, standard Brembo brakes, insanely stout chassis feel, and perfect drive position. The Recaro buckets are some of the best in the world, while the cabin lux upgrades — six unique finishes, plus a few ATS-V exclusives — feel purposeful and worth the money.
Pricing is basically one trim level from $63k, but there are a variety of tasty options along the way in the Cadillac ATS-V Coupe configurator.
Most notable? The $5k Carbon pack, and the better-value $6k Track pack, which has all the carbon goodies but also the PDR and a lightweight racing car battery. V cool.
The ATS-V come standard with a six-speed manual, but GM’s very speedy new eight-gear automatic is also on the table and delivers the headline 3.9-second sprint to 60-mph. Top speed?
185mph!
We didn’t get anywhere near enough time in the car to really feel its massive superhero powers. Three laps, pulling hard and taping it all via the GoPro video above! Awesome. But gone as fast as it came…!
The ATS-V Coupe is a legend in the making. Watch this space.
2016 Cadillac ATS-V Coupe
Carbon Fiber Package $5,000
- Carbon fiber front splitter
- Carbon fiber hood vent
- Carbon fiber rear diffuser
- Composite (non-carbon) black rocker extensions
- Composite (non-carbon) body-color rear spoiler
- Available as a stand-alone package or included with available Track Performance Package
Track Performance Package $6,195
The Track Performance Package adds these high-performance elements to your vehicle equipped with the impressive V6 powertrain:
- Carbon Fiber Package
- Performance data and video recorder
- Low mass battery
- Requires Cadillac CUE1 and Navigation2
- Deletes carpeted front and rear floor mats, tire inflation kit and tow hook
2016 Cadillac ATS-V Review
Interiors
2016 Cadillac ATS-V Coupe
Colors and Wheels
ATS-V Coupe OPTIONS
| Package | ||
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Luxury Package
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$2,100
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Carbon Fiber Package
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$0
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Safety and Security Package
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$1,500
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Protection Package
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$305
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Track Performance Package
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$6,195
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Cadillac CUE® and Navigation
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$0
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| Mechanical | ||
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3.6L V6 Twin Turbo Engine
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$0
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6-speed manual transmission
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$0
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8-speed automatic transmission
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$2,000
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Battery Protection Package
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$130
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No Selection
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$0
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Brembo® brake calipers, Red
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$595
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Brembo® brake calipers, Dark Gold
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$595
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| Exterior | ||
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Power sunroof
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$1,050
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No Selection
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$0
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Base Splitter (No Charge)
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$0
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No Splitter
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$0
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| Interior | ||
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SiriusXM® Satellite and HD Radio
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$0
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OnStar® with 4G LTE
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$0
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Performance Data and Video Recorder
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$0
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Front bucket seats
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$0
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RECARO® performance seats
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$2,300
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Sueded microfiber steering wheel
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$300
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Sueded microfiber shifter
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$0
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Full-Color Reconfigurable Head-Up Display
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$425
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| Interior | ||
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Interior Trim Kit (Brushed Aluminum)
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$899
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Interior Trim Kit (Black Olive Ash)
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$799
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Interior Trim Kit (Morello Red Carbon)
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$1,099
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Interior Trim Kit (Natural Sapele)
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$799
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Interior Trim Kit (Okapi Stripe)
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$799
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Front and Rear Carpet Replacement Floor Mats
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$100
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Smoker’s Package
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$55
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| Security and Protection | ||
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Wheel Lock Kit
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$150
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Reflective Triangle
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$15
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Roadside Assistance Package
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$55
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| Wheel Accessories | ||
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Lug Nut
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$150
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Valve Stem Cap
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$25
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| MSRP1 starting at | $62,665 | |
| Destination Freight Charge | $995 | |
| Options and Accessories Total | $8,459** | |
| Total MSRP | $72,119 | |
| Price | $72,119* | |
2016 CADILLAC ATS-VSPECIFICATIONS
| Model: | Cadillac ATS-V coupe and sedan |
| Body style / driveline: | 2-door luxury sport luxury coupe (RWD) or 4-door sport luxury sedan (RWD) |
| Construction: | unitized welded steel body with direct-mounted front cradle and rubber-isolated, multi-link independent rear suspension |
| GM vehicle class: | compact luxury car |
Engines
| 3.6L V-6 Twin-Turbocharged DI VVT | |
| Displacement (cu in / cc): | 217 / 3564 |
| Bore & stroke (in / mm): | 3.7 x 3.37 / 94 x 85.6 |
| Block material: | cast aluminum |
| Cylinder head material: | cast aluminum |
| Valvetrain: | DOHC, four valves per cylinder, continuously variable valve timing |
| Fuel delivery: | direct high-pressure fuel injection |
| Compression ratio: | 10.2:1 |
| Horsepower
(hp / kW @ rpm): |
464 / 346 @ 5850 (SAE certified) |
| Torque (lb-ft / Nm @ rpm): | 445 / 603 @ 3500 (SAE certified) |
| Recommended fuel: | premium |
| Max engine speed (rpm): | 6500 |
| EPA-estimated fuel economy (city / hwy): | 16 / 24 (automatic)
17 / 23 (manual) |
Transmissions
| TREMEC TR6060 | Hydra-Matic 8L90 | |
| Type: | fully synchronized six-speed manual with double overdrive; active rev matching and no-lift shifting features | paddle-shift eight-speed, electronically controlled, automatic overdrive with torque converter clutch |
| Gear ratios (:1): | ||
| First: | 3.01 | 4.56 |
| Second: | 2.07 | 2.97 |
| Third: | 1.43 | 2.08 |
| Fourth: | 1.00 | 1.69 |
| Fifth: | 0.84 | 1.27 |
| Sixth: | 0.57 | 1.00 |
| Seventh: | — | 0.85 |
| Eighth: | — | 0.65 |
| Reverse: | 3.28 | 3.82 |
| Final drive ratio: | 3.73 | 2.85 |
Chassis / Suspension
| Configuration: | rear-wheel drive |
| Differential: | electronic limited-slip |
| Front suspension: | MacPherson-type with dual lower ball joints and direct-acting stabilizer bar; magnetic ride control with monotube inverted struts |
| Rear suspension: | independent five-link with magnetic ride control |
| Steering type: | ZF rack-mounted electric, power-assisted and variable assist |
| Steering ratio: | 15.54 (on center) to 11.1 (full lock) |
| Steering turns, lock to lock: | 2.35 |
| Turn circle (ft / m): | 38.38 / 11.7 |
| Chassis control: | four-channel StabiliTrak w/ brake assist and traction control; Performance Traction Management |
Wheels and Tires
| Wheel size and type: | 18 x 9-inch front / 18 x 9.5-inch rear aluminum |
| Tire size: | front: 255/35ZR18 Michelin Pilot Super Sport
rear: 275/35ZR18 Michelin Pilot Super Sport |
Brakes
| Type: | four-wheel disc; four-channel ABS/TCS w/ DRP; Brembo brakes with staggered six-piston calipers (front) and four-piston calipers (rear) |
| Rotor type and thickness
(in / mm): |
front: 14.5 x 1.34 (370 x 34) vented, with Ferritic Nitro Carburized process for corrosion resistance
rear: 13.3 x 1.02 (339 x 26) vented, with Ferritic Nitro Carburized process for corrosion resistance |
Dimensions
Exterior
| Wheelbase (in / mm): | 109.3 / 2775 |
| Length (in / mm): | 184.7 / 4691 – Coupe
184 / 4673 – Sedan |
| Height (in / mm): | 54.5 / 1384 – Coupe
55.7 / 1415 – Sedan |
| Width (in / mm): | 72.5 / 1841 – Coupe
71.3 / 1811 – Sedan |
| Track (in / mm): | front: 60.5 / 1538 – Coupe
front: 60.5 / 1538 – Sedan rear: 61.4 / 1559 – Coupe rear: 60.4 / 1536 – Sedan |
| Curb weight (lb / kg): | 3700 / 1678 (est.) |
| Weight distribution
(% front / rear): |
51 / 49 |
Interior
| Legroom (in / mm): | front: 42.3 / 1074
rear: 33.5 / 850 |
| Headroom (in / mm): | front: 37.6 / 954
rear: 35.1 / 891 |
| Shoulder room (in / mm): | front: 54.1 / 1375
rear: 51.1 / 1298 |
| Hip room (in / mm): | front: 54.1 / 1374
rear: 44.5 / 1131 |
Capacities
| Seating capacity
(front / rear): |
2 / 2 – Coupe
2 / 3 – Sedan |
| EPA passenger volume
(cu ft / L): |
83.9 / 2377 |
| EPA trunk volume (cu ft / L): | 10.4 / 295 |
| Fuel tank (gal / L): | 16 / 60.5 |
| Engine oil (qt / L): | TBD |
| Cooling system (qt / L): | TBD |
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