The Cadillac CT6, produced from 2016 to 2020, marked Cadillac's return to the full-size luxury sedan segment with a focus on performance and innovation, being the first rear-wheel-drive full-size Cadillac sedan since 1996.
Performance options ranged from a 2.0L turbocharged engine producing 237 horsepower to the range-topping 4.2L Blackwing twin-turbo V8, delivering an impressive 550 horsepower and 640 lb-ft of torque.
Available with rear-wheel drive (RWD) or all-wheel drive (AWD), the CT6 offered multiple transmission options, including a 10-speed automatic.
The Blackwing engine, exclusive to the CT6-V, became a standout feature, showcasing Cadillac's engineering prowess.
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2020 Cadillac CT6 Horsepower
The Cadillac CT6 offers a horsepower range from 335 hp with a 3.6L SIDI DOHC VVT engine to 550 hp with a 4.2L BLACKWING TWIN SIDI DOHC VVT engine.
Torque output varies from 284 lb-ft with the 3.6L engine to 640 lb-ft with the 4.2L engine.
Both engine configurations are paired with a 10-speed automatic transmission and feature an all-wheel-drive (AWD) drivetrain.
2020 Cadillac CT6 Horsepower And Torque
Trim |
Engine | Transmission | Drivetrain |
Horsepower @ RPM |
Torque @ RPM |
V VSeries Sedan |
4.2L | Turbo | V8 | BLACKWING TWIN SIDI DOHC VVT | 10 Spd Auto | AWD |
550 hp @ 5,000 rpm |
640 ft-lbs @ 3,400 rpm |
Premium Luxury Sedan |
3.6L | V6 | SIDI DOHC VVT WITH AUTOMATIC STOP/START | 10 Spd Auto | AWD |
335 hp @ 6,800 rpm |
284 ft-lbs @ 5,300 rpm |
Platinum Sedan |
4.2L | Turbo | V8 | BLACKWING TWIN SIDI DOHC VVT WITH AUTOMATIC STOP/START | 10 Spd Auto | AWD |
500 hp @ 5,000 rpm |
574 ft-lbs @ 3,400 rpm |
Luxury Sedan |
3.6L | V6 | SIDI DOHC VVT WITH AUTOMATIC STOP/START | 10 Spd Auto | AWD |
335 hp @ 6,800 rpm |
284 ft-lbs @ 5,300 rpm |
V Sedan |
4.2L | Turbo | V8 | BLACKWING TWIN SIDI DOHC VVT | 10 Spd Auto | AWD |
550 hp @ 5,000 rpm |
640 ft-lbs @ 3,400 rpm |
3.6L Premium Luxury Sedan |
3.6L | V6 | SIDI DOHC VVT WITH AUTOMATIC STOP/START | 10 Spd Auto | AWD |
335 hp @ 6,800 rpm |
284 ft-lbs @ 5,300 rpm |
2020 Cadillac CT6 Horsepower And Torque Continued
Trim |
Engine | Transmission | Drivetrain |
Horsepower @ RPM |
Torque @ RPM |
4.2L Platinum Sedan |
4.2L | Turbo | V8 | BLACKWING TWIN SIDI DOHC VVT WITH AUTOMATIC STOP/START | 10 Spd Auto | AWD |
500 hp @ 5,000 rpm |
574 ft-lbs @ 3,400 rpm |
3.6L Luxury Sedan |
3.6L | V6 | SIDI DOHC VVT WITH AUTOMATIC STOP/START | 10 Spd Auto | AWD |
335 hp @ 6,800 rpm |
284 ft-lbs @ 5,300 rpm |
2019 Cadillac CT6 Horsepower
The Cadillac CT6 offers a horsepower range from 237 hp with a 2.0L SIDI engine in RWD configuration to 550 hp with a 4.2L BLACKWING TWIN SIDI DOHC VVT engine in AWD configuration.
Torque output varies from 258 lb-ft with the 2.0L engine to 640 lb-ft with the 4.2L engine.
Engine options include 2.0L, 3.0L, 3.6L, and 4.2L configurations, paired with a 10-speed automatic transmission.
2019 Cadillac CT6 Horsepower And Torque
Trim |
Engine | Transmission | Drivetrain |
Horsepower @ RPM |
Torque @ RPM |
V VSeries Sedan |
4.2L | Turbo | V8 | BLACKWING TWIN SIDI DOHC VVT | 10 Spd Auto | AWD |
550 hp @ 5,000 rpm |
640 ft-lbs @ 3,400 rpm |
Sport Sedan |
3.0L | Turbo | V6 | TWIN DI DOHC VVT WITH AUTOMATIC STOP/START | 10 Spd Auto | AWD |
404 hp @ 5,700 rpm |
400 ft-lbs |
Premium Luxury Sedan |
2.0L | Turbo | I4 | SIDI | 10 Spd Auto | RWD |
237 hp @ 5,000 rpm |
258 ft-lbs |
Premium Luxury Sedan |
3.6L | V6 | SIDI DOHC VVT WITH AUTOMATIC STOP/START | 10 Spd Auto | AWD |
335 hp @ 6,800 rpm |
284 ft-lbs @ 5,300 rpm |
Platinum SuperCruise Sedan |
4.2L | Turbo | V8 | BLACKWING TWIN SIDI DOHC VVT WITH AUTOMATIC STOP/START | 10 Spd Auto | AWD |
500 hp @ 5,000 rpm |
574 ft-lbs @ 3,400 rpm |
Platinum Super Cruise Sedan |
3.0L | Turbo | V6 | TWIN DI DOHC VVT WITH AUTOMATIC STOP/START | 10 Spd Auto | AWD |
404 hp @ 5,700 rpm |
400 ft-lbs |
2019 Cadillac CT6 Horsepower And Torque Continued
Trim |
Engine | Transmission | Drivetrain |
Horsepower @ RPM |
Torque @ RPM |
Luxury Sedan |
2.0L | Turbo | I4 | SIDI | 10 Spd Auto | RWD |
237 hp @ 5,000 rpm |
258 ft-lbs |
Luxury Sedan |
3.6L | V6 | SIDI DOHC VVT WITH AUTOMATIC STOP/START | 10 Spd Auto | AWD |
335 hp @ 6,800 rpm |
284 ft-lbs @ 5,300 rpm |
V Sedan |
4.2L | Turbo | V8 | BLACKWING TWIN SIDI DOHC VVT | 10 Spd Auto | AWD |
550 hp @ 5,000 rpm |
640 ft-lbs @ 3,400 rpm |
3.0L Sport Sedan |
3.0L | Turbo | V6 | TWIN DI DOHC VVT WITH AUTOMATIC STOP/START | 10 Spd Auto | AWD |
404 hp @ 5,700 rpm |
400 ft-lbs |
2.0L Premium Luxury Sedan |
2.0L | Turbo | I4 | SIDI | 10 Spd Auto | RWD |
237 hp @ 5,000 rpm |
258 ft-lbs |
3.6L Premium Luxury Sedan |
3.6L | V6 | SIDI DOHC VVT WITH AUTOMATIC STOP/START | 10 Spd Auto | AWD |
335 hp @ 6,800 rpm |
284 ft-lbs @ 5,300 rpm |
2019 Cadillac CT6 Horsepower And Torque Continued
Trim |
Engine | Transmission | Drivetrain |
Horsepower @ RPM |
Torque @ RPM |
4.2L Platinum Sedan |
4.2L | Turbo | V8 | BLACKWING TWIN SIDI DOHC VVT WITH AUTOMATIC STOP/START | 10 Spd Auto | AWD |
500 hp @ 5,000 rpm |
574 ft-lbs @ 3,400 rpm |
3.0L Platinum Sedan |
3.0L | Turbo | V6 | TWIN DI DOHC VVT WITH AUTOMATIC STOP/START | 10 Spd Auto | AWD |
404 hp @ 5,700 rpm |
400 ft-lbs |
2.0L Luxury Sedan |
2.0L | Turbo | I4 | SIDI | 10 Spd Auto | RWD |
237 hp @ 5,000 rpm |
258 ft-lbs |
3.6L Luxury Sedan |
3.6L | V6 | SIDI DOHC VVT WITH AUTOMATIC STOP/START | 10 Spd Auto | AWD |
335 hp @ 6,800 rpm |
284 ft-lbs @ 5,300 rpm |
2018 Cadillac CT6 Horsepower
The Cadillac CT6 offers a horsepower range from 265 hp with a 2.0L I4 engine featuring direct injection and automatic stop/start in a 2WD configuration, to 404 hp with a 3.0L V6 twin-turbo engine, also with automatic stop/start, in an AWD setup.
Torque output varies from 284 lb-ft with a 3.6L V6 engine to 400 lb-ft with the 3.0L V6 twin-turbo engine, both utilizing automatic stop/start technology and an 8-speed automatic transmission.
2018 Cadillac CT6 Horsepower And Torque
Trim |
Engine | Transmission | Drivetrain |
Horsepower @ RPM |
Torque @ RPM |
Premium Luxury Sedan |
2.0L | Turbo | Plug-In Hybrid | I4 | DI DOHC VVT HYBRID WITH AUTOMATIC STOP/START | Electronic Ratio Select, Gen 2, 4-Mode, Hybrid Plug-In | RWD |
265 hp @ 5,500 rpm |
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Premium Luxury Sedan |
3.6L | V6 | SIDI DOHC VVT WITH AUTOMATIC STOP/START | 8 Spd Auto | AWD |
335 hp @ 6,800 rpm |
284 ft-lbs @ 5,300 rpm |
Prem Lux 3.0TT Sedan |
3.0L | Turbo | V6 | TWIN DI DOHC VVT WITH AUTOMATIC STOP/START | 8 Spd Auto | AWD |
404 hp @ 5,700 rpm |
400 ft-lbs |
Platinum Sedan |
3.6L | V6 | SIDI DOHC VVT WITH AUTOMATIC STOP/START | 8 Spd Auto | AWD |
335 hp @ 6,800 rpm |
284 ft-lbs @ 5,300 rpm |
Platinum 3.0TT Sedan |
3.0L | Turbo | V6 | TWIN DI DOHC VVT WITH AUTOMATIC STOP/START | 8 Spd Auto | AWD |
404 hp @ 5,700 rpm |
400 ft-lbs |
Luxury Sedan |
2.0L | Turbo | I4 | DI DOHC VVT WITH AUTOMATIC STOP/START | 8 Spd Auto | RWD |
265 hp @ 5,500 rpm |
295 ft-lbs |
2018 Cadillac CT6 Horsepower And Torque Continued
Trim |
Engine | Transmission | Drivetrain |
Horsepower @ RPM |
Torque @ RPM |
Luxury Sedan |
3.6L | V6 | SIDI DOHC VVT WITH AUTOMATIC STOP/START | 8 Spd Auto | AWD |
335 hp @ 6,800 rpm |
284 ft-lbs @ 5,300 rpm |
Luxury 3.0TT Sedan |
3.0L | Turbo | V6 | TWIN DI DOHC VVT WITH AUTOMATIC STOP/START | 8 Spd Auto | AWD |
404 hp @ 5,700 rpm |
400 ft-lbs |
Sedan |
3.6L | V6 | SIDI DOHC VVT WITH AUTOMATIC STOP/START | 8 Spd Auto | AWD |
335 hp @ 6,800 rpm |
284 ft-lbs @ 5,300 rpm |
Sedan |
2.0L | Turbo | I4 | DI DOHC VVT WITH AUTOMATIC STOP/START | 8 Spd Auto | RWD |
265 hp @ 5,500 rpm |
295 ft-lbs |
2017 Cadillac CT6 Horsepower
The Cadillac CT6 offers a horsepower range from 265 hp with a 2.0L I4 engine featuring direct injection and automatic stop/start in a 2WD configuration, to 404 hp with a 3.0L V6 twin-turbo engine also equipped with automatic stop/start in an AWD setup.
Torque output varies from 284 lb-ft with a 3.6L V6 engine utilizing SIDI technology and automatic stop/start in an AWD configuration, to 400 lb-ft with the 3.0L V6 twin-turbo engine, also featuring automatic stop/start and AWD.
The vehicle is available with engine sizes of 2.0L, 3.0L, and 3.6L, and utilizes both 2WD and AWD drivetrains.
2017 Cadillac CT6 Horsepower And Torque
Trim |
Engine | Transmission | Drivetrain |
Horsepower @ RPM |
Torque @ RPM |
Premium Luxury Sedan |
2.0L | Turbo | Plug-In Hybrid | I4 | DI DOHC VVT WITH AUTOMATIC STOP/START | Electric Variable (Evt), 4-Mode, Hybrid Plug-In. | RWD |
265 hp @ 5,500 rpm |
295 ft-lbs |
Premium Luxury Sedan |
3.6L | V6 | SIDI DOHC VVT WITH AUTOMATIC STOP/START | 8 Spd Auto | AWD |
335 hp @ 6,800 rpm |
284 ft-lbs @ 5,300 rpm |
Prem Lux 3.0TT Sedan |
3.0L | Turbo | V6 | TWIN DI DOHC VVT WITH AUTOMATIC STOP/START | 8 Spd Auto | AWD |
404 hp @ 5,700 rpm |
400 ft-lbs @ 5,100 rpm |
Platinum Sedan |
3.6L | V6 | SIDI DOHC VVT WITH AUTOMATIC STOP/START | 8 Spd Auto | AWD |
335 hp @ 6,800 rpm |
284 ft-lbs @ 5,300 rpm |
Platinum 3.0TT Sedan |
3.0L | Turbo | V6 | TWIN DI DOHC VVT WITH AUTOMATIC STOP/START | 8 Spd Auto | AWD |
404 hp @ 5,700 rpm |
400 ft-lbs @ 5,100 rpm |
Luxury Sedan |
2.0L | Turbo | I4 | DI DOHC VVT WITH AUTOMATIC STOP/START | 8 Spd Auto | RWD |
265 hp @ 5,500 rpm |
295 ft-lbs |
2017 Cadillac CT6 Horsepower And Torque Continued
Trim |
Engine | Transmission | Drivetrain |
Horsepower @ RPM |
Torque @ RPM |
Luxury Sedan |
3.6L | V6 | SIDI DOHC VVT WITH AUTOMATIC STOP/START | 8 Spd Auto | AWD |
335 hp @ 6,800 rpm |
284 ft-lbs @ 5,300 rpm |
Luxury 3.0TT Sedan |
3.0L | Turbo | V6 | TWIN DI DOHC VVT WITH AUTOMATIC STOP/START | 8 Spd Auto | AWD |
404 hp @ 5,700 rpm |
400 ft-lbs @ 5,100 rpm |
Sedan |
3.6L | V6 | SIDI DOHC VVT WITH AUTOMATIC STOP/START | 8 Spd Auto | AWD |
335 hp @ 6,800 rpm |
284 ft-lbs @ 5,300 rpm |
Sedan |
2.0L | Turbo | I4 | DI DOHC VVT WITH AUTOMATIC STOP/START | 8 Spd Auto | RWD |
265 hp @ 5,500 rpm |
295 ft-lbs |
2016 Cadillac CT6 Horsepower
The Cadillac CT6 features a horsepower range from 265 hp with a 2.0L I4 engine utilizing direct injection and dual overhead cam variable valve timing, to 404 hp with a 3.0L V6 twin-turbocharged engine, both equipped with automatic stop/start technology.
Torque output varies from 284 lb-ft with a 3.6L V6 engine to 400 lb-ft with the 3.0L V6 twin-turbocharged engine, both utilizing all-wheel drive and an 8-speed automatic transmission.
2016 Cadillac CT6 Horsepower And Torque
Trim |
Engine | Transmission | Drivetrain |
Horsepower @ RPM |
Torque @ RPM |
Premium Luxury Sedan |
3.6L | V6 | SIDI DOHC VVT WITH AUTOMATIC STOP/START | 8 Spd Auto | AWD |
335 hp @ 6,800 rpm |
284 ft-lbs @ 5,300 rpm |
Premium Luxury 3.0TT Sedan |
3.0L | Turbo | V6 | TWIN DI DOHC VVT WITH AUTOMATIC STOP/START | 8 Spd Auto | AWD |
404 hp @ 5,700 rpm |
400 ft-lbs @ 2,500 rpm |
Platinum Sedan |
3.6L | V6 | SIDI DOHC VVT WITH AUTOMATIC STOP/START | 8 Spd Auto | AWD |
335 hp @ 6,800 rpm |
284 ft-lbs @ 5,300 rpm |
Platinum 3.0TT Sedan |
3.0L | Turbo | V6 | TWIN DI DOHC VVT WITH AUTOMATIC STOP/START | 8 Spd Auto | AWD |
404 hp @ 5,700 rpm |
400 ft-lbs @ 2,500 rpm |
Luxury Sedan |
2.0L | Turbo | I4 | DI DOHC VVT WITH AUTOMATIC STOP/START | 8 Spd Auto | RWD |
265 hp @ 5,500 rpm |
295 ft-lbs @ 3,000 rpm |
Luxury Sedan |
3.6L | V6 | SIDI DOHC VVT WITH AUTOMATIC STOP/START | 8 Spd Auto | AWD |
335 hp @ 6,800 rpm |
284 ft-lbs @ 5,300 rpm |
2016 Cadillac CT6 Horsepower And Torque Continued
Trim |
Engine | Transmission | Drivetrain |
Horsepower @ RPM |
Torque @ RPM |
Luxury 3.0TT Sedan |
3.0L | Turbo | V6 | TWIN DI DOHC VVT WITH AUTOMATIC STOP/START | 8 Spd Auto | AWD |
404 hp @ 5,700 rpm |
400 ft-lbs @ 2,500 rpm |
Sedan |
2.0L | Turbo | I4 | DI DOHC VVT WITH AUTOMATIC STOP/START | 8 Spd Auto | RWD |
265 hp @ 5,500 rpm |
295 ft-lbs @ 3,000 rpm |
Sedan |
3.6L | V6 | SIDI DOHC VVT WITH AUTOMATIC STOP/START | 8 Spd Auto | AWD |
335 hp @ 6,800 rpm |
284 ft-lbs @ 5,300 rpm |
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