2016 CADILLAC ATS | 1G6AN1RY8G0191720
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Specifications
4
~$70,000
Engine: 3.6L twin-turbocharged V6
Torque: 603 Nm
0–100 km/h: ~3.8 s
The Cadillac ATS was engineered from the ground up to challenge the BMW 3 Series in driving dynamics, and it largely succeeded. Built on GM’s Alpha platform (later used in the Camaro and CT4), the ATS offered near-perfect 50:50 weight distribution, a low curb weight, and sharp steering. Even base 2.0T models were agile and lively, with available FE3 sport suspension and limited-slip differential.
The ATS-V elevated this formula with the LF4 twin-turbo V6, magnetorheological dampers, massive Brembo brakes, and an available manual transmission. With a 0–100 time under 4 seconds and a top speed of ~305 km/h, it rivaled the M3 and C63 AMG directly — and often out-handled them in comparison tests.
Whether in sedan or coupe form, the ATS visually communicated its performance focus through sculpted body lines, short overhangs, and optional aero kits (especially on the V). Inside, Recaro seats, performance data recorders, and carbon fiber trim further reinforced its intent.
As a complete package, the ATS (particularly in V form) deserves recognition in any sport-focused database — not only for its capability, but for its role in proving that Cadillac could build a world-class driver’s car.
Body Styles
Four-door compact executive sport sedan and two-door compact grand touring coupe with rear-wheel-drive architecture, designed for dynamic handling and aggressive stance. Lightweight construction, short overhangs, and balanced weight distribution position it as Cadillac’s answer to the BMW 3 Series and Audi A4.
Model Name Meaning (Manufacturer)
The “ATS” stands for Alpha Touring Sedan, with “Alpha” referencing GM’s lightweight rear-drive Alpha platform shared with the Chevrolet Camaro and later the CT4. Launched in 2013 and facelifted in 2016, the ATS marked Cadillac’s push into the driver-focused luxury sedan space, offering European-style balance and performance with American character. The ATS-V was the first compact V-series model, bridging the gap between raw power and luxury.
Body & Interior Colors and Rims
Available in both sedan and coupe variants — was Cadillac’s bold contender in the compact luxury segment, designed to rival the BMW 3 Series, Audi A4, and Mercedes C-Class with American flair and sharp rear-wheel-drive dynamics. Its styling was edgy and athletic, and that identity was supported by a carefully selected range of exterior colors, interior treatments, and wheel designs tailored to appeal to both luxury buyers and performance enthusiasts.
The body color palette was a mix of conservative luxury finishes and bold, youthful options. Standard shades included Radiant Silver Metallic, Black Raven, and Crystal White Tricoat, all of which accentuated the ATS’s angular creases and crisp body lines. Premium metallics such as Phantom Gray, Stellar Black, Bronze Dune, and Satin Steel added depth and elegance. Sportier hues like Red Obsession Tintcoat, Velocity Red, and Blue Moon Blue (coupe-exclusive) gave the ATS a more expressive and aggressive personality, especially when paired with the V-Sport trim or Performance packages. Coupe models often leaned into bolder, brighter colors to emphasize their more dynamic silhouette.
Inside, the ATS offered a blend of premium materials and color contrast themes, with upholstery options that evolved across trims. Base trims came with Jet Black or Light Platinum leatherette, while Luxury, Premium Luxury, and Performance models introduced leather seating surfaces in Kona Brown, Morello Red, Light Neutral, and Jet Black with accent stitching. Available interior trims included open-pore wood, carbon fiber, brushed aluminum, or piano black accents, depending on configuration. Higher trims offered features like ambient interior lighting, heated steering wheels, magnesium paddle shifters, and sport seats with aggressive bolstering in V-Sport variants. Cadillac’s Cue infotainment system was standard, with a digital driver display and optional Bose premium sound rounding out the upscale cabin experience.
Wheels and rims were key in defining the ATS’s stance and trim-level identity. Base models typically featured 17-inch multi-spoke alloy wheels, while Luxury and Performance trims upgraded to 18-inch polished or painted aluminum wheels in split-spoke or Y-spoke designs. The V-Sport and V-Sport Premium variants were equipped with 19-inch wheels, finished in darker metallic or afterburner-style satin graphite, often paired with summer performance tires and Brembo brakes. Blacked-out wheels, red calipers, and staggered setups became popular visual upgrades on higher trims or optional appearance packages. The coupe also featured unique wheel designs to emphasize its performance edge.
Top Expensive Options
- Recaro Performance Front Bucket Seats: ~$2,300
- Magnetic Ride Control Suspension: ~$1,800 (standard in V)
- Carbon Fiber Aero Package (ATS-V): ~$5,000
- Performance Data Recorder with Video Overlay: ~$1,300
- Sunroof Package with Power Shade: ~$1,050
- Heads-Up Display (included in Premium trims): ~$950
- Navigation with Bose Centerpoint Audio: ~$1,400
- V-Series Red Brake Calipers: ~$595
- Advanced Security Package (incl. interior motion sensor): ~$600
- Track Cooling Package (ATS-V, includes extra radiators): standard
vs Competitors
The ATS targeted the BMW 3 Series, Audi A4, Lexus IS, and Infiniti Q50 — standing out with its chassis sharpness, driver feedback, and available manual transmission. The ATS-V, in particular, competed with the BMW M3, Audi S4, and Alfa Romeo Giulia Quadrifoglio — offering explosive twin-turbo V6 performance with track-validated handling and a lower price point. While interior tech and material quality lagged behind the Germans, the ATS delivered arguably the best rear-wheel-drive dynamics in the segment at the time.
Fun Fact
The Cadillac ATS-V was the only car in its class at the time to offer both manual transmission and Magnetic Ride Control in a twin-turbo, RWD sedan — making it a favorite among purists and tuners. It shared core architecture with the Chevrolet Camaro SS and ZL1, and its track cooling system allowed extended hard driving without power loss — something even early M3s struggled with. Despite being overshadowed by larger CTS-V hype, the ATS-V is now gaining cult classic status among American sports sedan fans.
Lot Details
Specifications
4
~$70,000
Torque:
0–100 km/h:
The Cadillac ATS was engineered from the ground up to challenge the BMW 3 Series in driving dynamics, and it largely succeeded. Built on GM’s Alpha platform (later used in the Camaro and CT4), the ATS offered near-perfect 50:50 weight distribution, a low curb weight, and sharp steering. Even base 2.0T models were agile and lively, with available FE3 sport suspension and limited-slip differential.
The ATS-V elevated this formula with the LF4 twin-turbo V6, magnetorheological dampers, massive Brembo brakes, and an available manual transmission. With a 0–100 time under 4 seconds and a top speed of ~305 km/h, it rivaled the M3 and C63 AMG directly — and often out-handled them in comparison tests.
Whether in sedan or coupe form, the ATS visually communicated its performance focus through sculpted body lines, short overhangs, and optional aero kits (especially on the V). Inside, Recaro seats, performance data recorders, and carbon fiber trim further reinforced its intent.
As a complete package, the ATS (particularly in V form) deserves recognition in any sport-focused database — not only for its capability, but for its role in proving that Cadillac could build a world-class driver’s car.
Body Styles
Four-door compact executive sport sedan and two-door compact grand touring coupe with rear-wheel-drive architecture, designed for dynamic handling and aggressive stance. Lightweight construction, short overhangs, and balanced weight distribution position it as Cadillac’s answer to the BMW 3 Series and Audi A4.
Model Name Meaning (Manufacturer)
The “ATS” stands for Alpha Touring Sedan, with “Alpha” referencing GM’s lightweight rear-drive Alpha platform shared with the Chevrolet Camaro and later the CT4. Launched in 2013 and facelifted in 2016, the ATS marked Cadillac’s push into the driver-focused luxury sedan space, offering European-style balance and performance with American character. The ATS-V was the first compact V-series model, bridging the gap between raw power and luxury.
Body & Interior Colors and Rims
Available in both sedan and coupe variants — was Cadillac’s bold contender in the compact luxury segment, designed to rival the BMW 3 Series, Audi A4, and Mercedes C-Class with American flair and sharp rear-wheel-drive dynamics. Its styling was edgy and athletic, and that identity was supported by a carefully selected range of exterior colors, interior treatments, and wheel designs tailored to appeal to both luxury buyers and performance enthusiasts.
The body color palette was a mix of conservative luxury finishes and bold, youthful options. Standard shades included Radiant Silver Metallic, Black Raven, and Crystal White Tricoat, all of which accentuated the ATS’s angular creases and crisp body lines. Premium metallics such as Phantom Gray, Stellar Black, Bronze Dune, and Satin Steel added depth and elegance. Sportier hues like Red Obsession Tintcoat, Velocity Red, and Blue Moon Blue (coupe-exclusive) gave the ATS a more expressive and aggressive personality, especially when paired with the V-Sport trim or Performance packages. Coupe models often leaned into bolder, brighter colors to emphasize their more dynamic silhouette.
Inside, the ATS offered a blend of premium materials and color contrast themes, with upholstery options that evolved across trims. Base trims came with Jet Black or Light Platinum leatherette, while Luxury, Premium Luxury, and Performance models introduced leather seating surfaces in Kona Brown, Morello Red, Light Neutral, and Jet Black with accent stitching. Available interior trims included open-pore wood, carbon fiber, brushed aluminum, or piano black accents, depending on configuration. Higher trims offered features like ambient interior lighting, heated steering wheels, magnesium paddle shifters, and sport seats with aggressive bolstering in V-Sport variants. Cadillac’s Cue infotainment system was standard, with a digital driver display and optional Bose premium sound rounding out the upscale cabin experience.
Wheels and rims were key in defining the ATS’s stance and trim-level identity. Base models typically featured 17-inch multi-spoke alloy wheels, while Luxury and Performance trims upgraded to 18-inch polished or painted aluminum wheels in split-spoke or Y-spoke designs. The V-Sport and V-Sport Premium variants were equipped with 19-inch wheels, finished in darker metallic or afterburner-style satin graphite, often paired with summer performance tires and Brembo brakes. Blacked-out wheels, red calipers, and staggered setups became popular visual upgrades on higher trims or optional appearance packages. The coupe also featured unique wheel designs to emphasize its performance edge.
Top Expensive Options
- Recaro Performance Front Bucket Seats: ~$2,300
- Magnetic Ride Control Suspension: ~$1,800 (standard in V)
- Carbon Fiber Aero Package (ATS-V): ~$5,000
- Performance Data Recorder with Video Overlay: ~$1,300
- Sunroof Package with Power Shade: ~$1,050
- Heads-Up Display (included in Premium trims): ~$950
- Navigation with Bose Centerpoint Audio: ~$1,400
- V-Series Red Brake Calipers: ~$595
- Advanced Security Package (incl. interior motion sensor): ~$600
- Track Cooling Package (ATS-V, includes extra radiators): standard
vs Competitors
The ATS targeted the BMW 3 Series, Audi A4, Lexus IS, and Infiniti Q50 — standing out with its chassis sharpness, driver feedback, and available manual transmission. The ATS-V, in particular, competed with the BMW M3, Audi S4, and Alfa Romeo Giulia Quadrifoglio — offering explosive twin-turbo V6 performance with track-validated handling and a lower price point. While interior tech and material quality lagged behind the Germans, the ATS delivered arguably the best rear-wheel-drive dynamics in the segment at the time.
Fun Fact
The Cadillac ATS-V was the only car in its class at the time to offer both manual transmission and Magnetic Ride Control in a twin-turbo, RWD sedan — making it a favorite among purists and tuners. It shared core architecture with the Chevrolet Camaro SS and ZL1, and its track cooling system allowed extended hard driving without power loss — something even early M3s struggled with. Despite being overshadowed by larger CTS-V hype, the ATS-V is now gaining cult classic status among American sports sedan fans.