2016 CADILLAC CT6 | 1G6KD5RS8GU165637
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2016 CADILLAC CT6 | 1G6KD5RS8GU165637
Specifications
4
~$94,000
Engine: 4.2L twin-turbocharged V8
Torque: 868 Nm
0–100 km/h: ~3.8 s
The Cadillac CT6-V was the high-performance halo version of Cadillac’s full-size luxury sedan, developed to rival German executive powerhouses while introducing GM’s most sophisticated engine: the 4.2L "Blackwing" twin-turbo V8. This hand-built, DOHC powerhouse produced 550 horsepower and 868 Nm of torque, mated to a 10-speed automatic transmission and standard all-wheel drive, launching the car from 0 to 100 km/h in approximately 3.8 seconds. That performance put the CT6-V in competition with the likes of the BMW M550i xDrive and Audi S8, offering brutal acceleration cloaked in subtle luxury.
Unlike smaller V-badged Cadillacs, the CT6-V combined muscle and poise with refined handling dynamics. It featured Magnetic Ride Control, rear-wheel steering, Brembo brakes, and a bespoke chassis calibration tuned for both back-road precision and highway confidence. The result was a 2-ton luxury cruiser that handled with unexpected agility, offering flat cornering, confident braking, and impressive traction in all conditions.
Rather than chasing Nürburgring lap times, the CT6-V offered discreet yet explosive power delivery and a broad torque curve that made passing effortless. It wasn’t a track weapon — it was a luxury missile, built for high-speed travel with composed manners and genuine powertrain sophistication.
Body Styles
The CT6 was available exclusively as a four-door, long-wheelbase executive sedan. Despite its size, it maintained athletic proportions thanks to a cab-rearward profile, sculpted hood, short front overhang, and sharp body lines. Signature vertical LED lighting elements front and rear reinforced Cadillac's design identity, while the wide grille and tapered roofline added elegance.
Sportier versions (Sport, CT6-V) received darkened grilles, quad exhaust tips, and 20-inch wheels with performance tires, while Luxury and Platinum trims emphasized chrome and polish. Regardless of trim, the CT6 blended stately presence with athletic undertones—modern and recognizable.
Model Name Meaning (Manufacturer)
“CT6” is part of Cadillac’s alphanumeric naming strategy introduced in the mid-2010s. “CT” stands for “Cadillac Touring,” with the number “6” placing the model at the top of Cadillac’s sedan hierarchy (above CT4 and CT5). The “V” designation in CT6-V refers to Cadillac’s performance division, akin to BMW M or Mercedes-AMG, signifying that it’s the high-performance flagship.
Body & Interior Colors and Rims
The Cadillac CT6 (2016–2020) blended American luxury and cutting-edge technology into a long-wheelbase executive sedan with sharp, modern styling. Its exterior color palette reflected both traditional Cadillac sophistication and contemporary aggressiveness. Standard hues included Crystal White Tricoat, Stellar Black Metallic, Radiant Silver Metallic, and Satin Steel Metallic, while premium shades like Dark Adriatic Blue, Red Horizon Tintcoat, Shadow Metallic, and Bronze Dune Metallic added distinctive depth and richness. For the performance-focused CT6-V, Cadillac introduced exclusive finishes such as Manhattan Noir Metallic and Black Raven, often paired with darkened trim for visual intensity.
The CT6 featured a long, athletic profile with sharp body creases, a prominent shield-shaped grille, and Cadillac’s signature vertical LED lighting elements. Its paintwork was accentuated by details like chrome window surrounds, dark-tinted finishes, or black-out packages, depending on trim level. High-spec Platinum and V-Series trims offered more dramatic visual combinations, including body-color lower valances, smoked chrome accents, and optional carbon fiber detailing on mirror caps and spoilers.
Inside, the CT6 offered a modern and tech-laden cabin, with a variety of two-tone and full leather color schemes that reflected both luxury and sport. Upholstery choices included Jet Black, Light Platinum with Jet Black accents, Maple Sugar, and Dark Auburn, often paired with semi-aniline leather, sueded microfiber headliners, and premium perforation patterns. Upper trims and the CT6-V featured contrast stitching, quilted leather seating surfaces, illuminated door sills, and real wood or carbon fiber trims, emphasizing Cadillac’s commitment to detail.
Trim materials included Open Pore Sapele wood, Carbon Fiber, Engine Turned Aluminum, and Fine Line Brushed Aluminum, depending on the model. Interior lighting included configurable ambient LEDs, while the Platinum trim featured massaging front and rear seats, heated armrests, and rear-seat infotainment for a chauffeur-grade experience. The CT6-V introduced a more performance-oriented tone with black trim accents, V-Series badging, and a track-focused digital cluster layout.
Wheels played a major role in defining the CT6’s character. Entry-level trims came with 18-inch multi-spoke machined alloy wheels, while Luxury and Premium Luxury models stepped up to 19-inch or 20-inch designs in Polished Aluminum, Ultrabright Machined, or Midnight Silver finishes. The CT6-V featured 20-inch V-Series split-spoke wheels with satin graphite or dark Android finishes, wrapped in summer performance tires. Wheel arch gaps were minimal thanks to the car’s adaptive suspension, which provided both comfort and precision.
Behind the wheels, Brembo performance brakes with monoblock calipers were standard on the CT6-V and available on other trims with the optional Active Chassis Package. Calipers were painted grey or red, depending on variant. The CT6’s proportions — long wheelbase, wide track, and crisp overhangs — were enhanced by its wheel fitment, contributing to a planted, rear-biased stance that underscored both poise and performance.
Top Expensive Options
- Blackwing Twin-Turbo V8 Engine (CT6-V only): Standard on V
- Bose Panaray 34-Speaker Audio System: $3,700
- Super Cruise Semi-Autonomous Driving System: $2,500
- Rear Seat Comfort Package (Massage, Climate): $2,700
- Night Vision Camera with Pedestrian Detection: $2,000
- Performance Package with Magnetic Ride and Rear Steering: $2,800
- Rear Seat Infotainment and DVD Entertainment: $1,900
- Carbon Fiber Interior Trim Kit (CT6-V): $1,800
- UltraView Panoramic Sunroof with Power Shade: $1,000
- 20" V-Series Forged Aluminum Wheels: $1,200
vs Competitors
The CT6 lineup spanned a broad range—from entry-level executive sedans to full-blown performance flagships. Against the BMW 7 Series, Mercedes-Benz S-Class, and Audi A8, the CT6 offered lighter construction, sharper handling, and more rear-seat space relative to its price. The CT6-V, meanwhile, competed directly with the BMW M550i, Audi S8, and Genesis G90 Sport, offering a bespoke powertrain (Blackwing V8) unavailable in any other car.
Where the CT6 truly stood out was in value and exclusivity: offering advanced technology like Super Cruise, rear-wheel steering, and a hand-built engine at a fraction of German competitors' prices. While it lacked some of the badge prestige and ultimate cabin polish of European rivals, it compensated with unique engineering, smooth performance, and an unmistakably American presence.
Fun Fact
The CT6-V is the only production car ever built with the hand-assembled 4.2L twin-turbo “Blackwing” V8 engine, manufactured at GM’s Bowling Green Performance Build Center. Cadillac discontinued the CT6 in North America in 2020, making the CT6-V one of the rarest modern Cadillac V-series models, with only around 875 units produced — a future collector’s gem.
Lot Details
Specifications
4
~$94,000
Torque:
0–100 km/h:
The Cadillac CT6-V was the high-performance halo version of Cadillac’s full-size luxury sedan, developed to rival German executive powerhouses while introducing GM’s most sophisticated engine: the 4.2L "Blackwing" twin-turbo V8. This hand-built, DOHC powerhouse produced 550 horsepower and 868 Nm of torque, mated to a 10-speed automatic transmission and standard all-wheel drive, launching the car from 0 to 100 km/h in approximately 3.8 seconds. That performance put the CT6-V in competition with the likes of the BMW M550i xDrive and Audi S8, offering brutal acceleration cloaked in subtle luxury.
Unlike smaller V-badged Cadillacs, the CT6-V combined muscle and poise with refined handling dynamics. It featured Magnetic Ride Control, rear-wheel steering, Brembo brakes, and a bespoke chassis calibration tuned for both back-road precision and highway confidence. The result was a 2-ton luxury cruiser that handled with unexpected agility, offering flat cornering, confident braking, and impressive traction in all conditions.
Rather than chasing Nürburgring lap times, the CT6-V offered discreet yet explosive power delivery and a broad torque curve that made passing effortless. It wasn’t a track weapon — it was a luxury missile, built for high-speed travel with composed manners and genuine powertrain sophistication.
Body Styles
The CT6 was available exclusively as a four-door, long-wheelbase executive sedan. Despite its size, it maintained athletic proportions thanks to a cab-rearward profile, sculpted hood, short front overhang, and sharp body lines. Signature vertical LED lighting elements front and rear reinforced Cadillac's design identity, while the wide grille and tapered roofline added elegance.
Sportier versions (Sport, CT6-V) received darkened grilles, quad exhaust tips, and 20-inch wheels with performance tires, while Luxury and Platinum trims emphasized chrome and polish. Regardless of trim, the CT6 blended stately presence with athletic undertones—modern and recognizable.
Model Name Meaning (Manufacturer)
“CT6” is part of Cadillac’s alphanumeric naming strategy introduced in the mid-2010s. “CT” stands for “Cadillac Touring,” with the number “6” placing the model at the top of Cadillac’s sedan hierarchy (above CT4 and CT5). The “V” designation in CT6-V refers to Cadillac’s performance division, akin to BMW M or Mercedes-AMG, signifying that it’s the high-performance flagship.
Body & Interior Colors and Rims
The Cadillac CT6 (2016–2020) blended American luxury and cutting-edge technology into a long-wheelbase executive sedan with sharp, modern styling. Its exterior color palette reflected both traditional Cadillac sophistication and contemporary aggressiveness. Standard hues included Crystal White Tricoat, Stellar Black Metallic, Radiant Silver Metallic, and Satin Steel Metallic, while premium shades like Dark Adriatic Blue, Red Horizon Tintcoat, Shadow Metallic, and Bronze Dune Metallic added distinctive depth and richness. For the performance-focused CT6-V, Cadillac introduced exclusive finishes such as Manhattan Noir Metallic and Black Raven, often paired with darkened trim for visual intensity.
The CT6 featured a long, athletic profile with sharp body creases, a prominent shield-shaped grille, and Cadillac’s signature vertical LED lighting elements. Its paintwork was accentuated by details like chrome window surrounds, dark-tinted finishes, or black-out packages, depending on trim level. High-spec Platinum and V-Series trims offered more dramatic visual combinations, including body-color lower valances, smoked chrome accents, and optional carbon fiber detailing on mirror caps and spoilers.
Inside, the CT6 offered a modern and tech-laden cabin, with a variety of two-tone and full leather color schemes that reflected both luxury and sport. Upholstery choices included Jet Black, Light Platinum with Jet Black accents, Maple Sugar, and Dark Auburn, often paired with semi-aniline leather, sueded microfiber headliners, and premium perforation patterns. Upper trims and the CT6-V featured contrast stitching, quilted leather seating surfaces, illuminated door sills, and real wood or carbon fiber trims, emphasizing Cadillac’s commitment to detail.
Trim materials included Open Pore Sapele wood, Carbon Fiber, Engine Turned Aluminum, and Fine Line Brushed Aluminum, depending on the model. Interior lighting included configurable ambient LEDs, while the Platinum trim featured massaging front and rear seats, heated armrests, and rear-seat infotainment for a chauffeur-grade experience. The CT6-V introduced a more performance-oriented tone with black trim accents, V-Series badging, and a track-focused digital cluster layout.
Wheels played a major role in defining the CT6’s character. Entry-level trims came with 18-inch multi-spoke machined alloy wheels, while Luxury and Premium Luxury models stepped up to 19-inch or 20-inch designs in Polished Aluminum, Ultrabright Machined, or Midnight Silver finishes. The CT6-V featured 20-inch V-Series split-spoke wheels with satin graphite or dark Android finishes, wrapped in summer performance tires. Wheel arch gaps were minimal thanks to the car’s adaptive suspension, which provided both comfort and precision.
Behind the wheels, Brembo performance brakes with monoblock calipers were standard on the CT6-V and available on other trims with the optional Active Chassis Package. Calipers were painted grey or red, depending on variant. The CT6’s proportions — long wheelbase, wide track, and crisp overhangs — were enhanced by its wheel fitment, contributing to a planted, rear-biased stance that underscored both poise and performance.
Top Expensive Options
- Blackwing Twin-Turbo V8 Engine (CT6-V only): Standard on V
- Bose Panaray 34-Speaker Audio System: $3,700
- Super Cruise Semi-Autonomous Driving System: $2,500
- Rear Seat Comfort Package (Massage, Climate): $2,700
- Night Vision Camera with Pedestrian Detection: $2,000
- Performance Package with Magnetic Ride and Rear Steering: $2,800
- Rear Seat Infotainment and DVD Entertainment: $1,900
- Carbon Fiber Interior Trim Kit (CT6-V): $1,800
- UltraView Panoramic Sunroof with Power Shade: $1,000
- 20" V-Series Forged Aluminum Wheels: $1,200
vs Competitors
The CT6 lineup spanned a broad range—from entry-level executive sedans to full-blown performance flagships. Against the BMW 7 Series, Mercedes-Benz S-Class, and Audi A8, the CT6 offered lighter construction, sharper handling, and more rear-seat space relative to its price. The CT6-V, meanwhile, competed directly with the BMW M550i, Audi S8, and Genesis G90 Sport, offering a bespoke powertrain (Blackwing V8) unavailable in any other car.
Where the CT6 truly stood out was in value and exclusivity: offering advanced technology like Super Cruise, rear-wheel steering, and a hand-built engine at a fraction of German competitors' prices. While it lacked some of the badge prestige and ultimate cabin polish of European rivals, it compensated with unique engineering, smooth performance, and an unmistakably American presence.
Fun Fact
The CT6-V is the only production car ever built with the hand-assembled 4.2L twin-turbo “Blackwing” V8 engine, manufactured at GM’s Bowling Green Performance Build Center. Cadillac discontinued the CT6 in North America in 2020, making the CT6-V one of the rarest modern Cadillac V-series models, with only around 875 units produced — a future collector’s gem.