There may never be another vehicle quite like the Cadillac CTS-V wagon. Sure, there were other CTS-V body styles, and currently there are plenty of performance-enhanced new Cadillac models, but magic isn’t something you can define using comparisons like that. So, what’s special about it?
How about the fact that it represents the end of an era, standing as a final battle cry for the street-fighting, tire-smoking old-school wagon? How about the fact that it combined SUV-like practicality, stand-out luxury, rear-wheel drive fun, and low-slung handling into one unique package — with a supercharged V-8 pushing it past the performance crowd?
This is a unique performance offering like nothing else on the road today. It’s one of the rarest modern Cadillac models, a bonafide future classic, and a daily-driving thrill ride that’ll have you smiling ear-to-ear. It’s one of the most exciting used Cadillac vehicles for sale, so contact us today to test-drive and bring one home for yourself.
We’ll get to the fun stuff in a second. The magic is that the Cadillac CTS-V wagon specs can handle just about all your daily duties, road trips, and anything else life throws your way. First, it must be known that the CTS-V wagon was only built from 2011 to 2014, with only 514 made. That’s rarer than most exotic sports cars, but unlike those machines, the CTS-V wagon can seat five with spacious accommodations and has up to 58 cubic feet of cargo volume (more than many new crossover SUVs for sale).
EPA-estimated mileage comes in at 14 mpg city / 19 mpg highway1 for a 2014 model with a six-speed manual transmission. Like a true muscle car, the only drive layout available is rear-wheel drive (RWD).
Here’s where the fun starts.
The Cadillac CTS-V wagon horsepower comes in at 556 horsepower, earning it a spot as the most powerful Cadillac ever made (at the time). Those ponies scream to life from a 6.2-liter supercharged V-8 engine, raging on with help from an intercooler. A pushrod layout makes for old-school muscle-style power delivery, but an aluminum engine block and cylinder heads make it modern and lightweight to boot. Launch when the light turns green and row gears with the available six-speed manual transmission; it’ll quickly become your hobby of choice.
Speaking of launching from a dig, we ask that you do it according to road laws and in a safe manner. But, the Cadillac CTS-V 0-60 time presents the same supercar-shaming figure as its exclusive production number does. In 2011, tests showed it could do it in 4.0 seconds. By production’s end in 2014, that number dropped to 3.9 seconds. Unleash it at your local drag strip, and you’ll cover all 1,320 feet in approximately 12.3 seconds, and at around 119 mph.
A six-speed automatic transmission came standard, and a six-speed manual was available.
Top speed? It’s a whopping 185 mph.
The Cadillac CTS-V wagon performance numbers are impressive, but several high-end sports cars from the time could achieve the same. What they couldn’t do, though, was haul five people and all their cargo in the lap of luxury. That starts with available Recaro performance seats keeping you snug and sumptuously seated with rich leather upholstery.
A leather-trimmed steering wheel adds white-knuckle comfort, carbon-fiber-style trim all around adds a sporty touch, and a Bose premium sound system lets you enjoy the ride to your favorite soundtrack. The features roll on, like a rear-view camera, eight-way power-adjustable front seats, and more. They were rich for the time, and are even competitive today against our certified pre-owned Cadillac vehicles.
A limited-production vehicle that can do it all and shame the rest. Judging from our own experience laying eyes on this monster, you probably jumped out of your seat when you found one for sale in Kentucky. With just over 500 made, a chance to own one doesn’t come up often, and a practical, raw-performance experience like this is nearly extinct today. Give us a call if you’re rearing to go; we want to help you experience this beast and drive it home today.
The Cadillac CTS-V wagon is among the rarest modern Cadillac models. It was unveiled in 2010, started production in the 2011 model year, and was built up to the 2014 model year, with just 514 examples made along the way.
Prices for a used Cadillac CTS-V wagon vary depending on factors like the transmission it came with, mileage, and more. It’s one of the rarest Cadillac models and one of the most powerful models, too. As a result, used pricing for one with a six-speed manual typically starts at around $50,000 or more.
A Cadillac CTS-V wagon is a practical luxury car on steroids. With a 6.2-liter supercharged V-8 under the hood making 556 horsepower, it makes the 0-60 mph sprint in as low as 3.9 seconds and continues accelerating up to a 185-mph top speed. It also does the quarter-mile in 12.3 seconds at around 119 mph.
Yes, like all other Cadillac CTS-V models, the Cadillac CTS-V wagon is supercharged. Specifically, it is powered by a 6.2-liter supercharged V-8 engine, letting loose a whopping 556 horsepower with a rear-wheel-drive configuration.
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1Based on EPA city and hwy estimate for RWD fuel tank capacity. Your range may be less.
