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

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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