Cadillac CTS Will Get New Twin-Turbo V6 for 2014

CadillacCadillacUnited States of America, 1902 > present79 models
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will introduce a new twin-turbo V6 and eight-speed automatic transmission at the New York Auto Show. The new powertrain will debut on the 2014 CTSCadillac CTS Gen.2United States of America, 2008 > 201263 versions
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in the spring and in the 2014 XTSCadillac XTS Gen.1United States of America, 2010 > present13 versions
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in the fall.

The new twin-turbo V6 produces 420hp and 430lb-ft of torque. Cadillac says that will 118hp per liter; the new engine is the most power dense engine in its class. Peak torque is available from 2,500rpm to 5,500rpm. The new engine will get the CTS to 60mph in 4.6 seconds and to a 170mph top speed. 

The new twin-turbo engine is based on the 3.6-liter V6 currently used in the CTS, ATSCadillac ATS 2.0 Turbo DI...United States of America, 2013 > present14 photos
and XTS but gets a new cylinder block casting, new cylinder heads, strengthened connecting rods, aluminum pistons and direct injection.

The twin-turbo V6 will be the only engine in the range not available with all-wheel drive; it will be rear-wheel drive only. 

“The new Cadillac Twin-Turbo brings a new dimension of technologically advanced performance to the all-new 2014 Cadillac CTS sedan. Delivering power and sophistication, it marks another large step forward in the product-driven expansion of Cadillac,” said David Leone, the powertrain's chief engineer.

The twin-turbo V6 is only available with a new eight-speed automatic transmission. It has paddle shifters mounted on the steering wheel. When allowed to control itself, the transmission can skip gear to improve fuel economy. 

The CTS will have a full engine range for 2014. The 2.0-liter turbocharged four-cylinder with 272hp from the ATS will be added to the lineup as well. The naturally aspirated 3.6-liter V6 with 321hp will still also be available.

The new powertrain is rated at 17mpg US city and 25mpg US highway. The current V6 is rated at 19mpg US city and 28mpg US highway, and the turbo four-cylinder is rated at 19mpg US city and 30mpg US highway.