---
title: "2019 Cadillac CT6 Gains Twin-Turbo V8"
description: "The new top-of-the-line V-Sport model will boast more than 500 horsepower."
date: "2018-03-21"
modified: "2018-03-21"
authors:
  - name: "Basir Khan"
    link: "https://www.thedrive.com/authors/basir-khan"
url: "https://www.thedrive.com/news/19476/2019-cadillac-ct6-gains-twin-turbo-v-8"
categories:
  - "Cadillac News"
  - "News"
  - "News by Brand"
tags:
  - "Cadillac"
  - "CT6"
  - "General Motors"
  - "V-Performance"
  - "v-series"
---

# 2019 Cadillac CT6 Gains Twin-Turbo V8

![](<https://www.thedrive.com/wp-content/uploads/images-by-url-td/content/2018/03/19_cad_ct6_50205_v81.jpg>)
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When Cadillac first introduced the [CT6](<https://www.thedrive.com/new-cars/1846/the-cadillac-ct6-is-the-miata-of-flagship-sedans>) at the New York International Auto Show three years ago, it was noticeably missing one thing: An 8-cylinder engine. After all, American sedans and big V8s are synonymous. There was, however, a good reason why the luxury automaker left it out. Turns out the best was being saved for last.

Cadillac is adding the [V-Sport](<https://www.thedrive.com/new-cars/3701/cadillac-cts-v-sport-quick-review>) trim to the 2019 CT6 and with it a twin-turbocharged V8, a first-ever for the manufacturer. The new engine configuration makes 550 hp and 627 pound-feet of torque. Not [CTS-V](<https://www.thedrive.com/new-cars/15161/2017-cadillac-cts-v-germany-review-tearing-up-the-autobahn-at-175-mph-in-americas-super-sedan>) numbers but certainly nothing to scoff at either. The new engine sends power to all four wheels and is paired with a double-digit 10-speed automatic transmission. Changes aren't just limited to under the hood. The front fascia has been reworked with a dark mesh grille while the car sits on 20-inch multi-spoke wheels wrapped in summer-only tires. The low-profile tires were "developed exclusively for Cadillac V-Sport \[and\] are tuned to deliver crisp response and track-capable performance while retaining isolation and comfort."

Other areas of improvement include a mechanical limited-slip differential and 19-inch four-piston Brembo brakes. Steering and suspension have been tweaked as well with the addition of Magnetic Ride Control.

![message-editor%2F1521653120873-19\_cad\_ct6\_50212\_v5\_platinum.jpg](<https://www.thedrive.com/wp-content/uploads/message-editor/1521653120873-19_cad_ct6_50212_v5_platinum.jpg>)
*Cadillac Pressroom*

![message-editor%2F1521653155860-19\_cad\_ct6\_50202\_v5\_platinum.jpg](<https://www.thedrive.com/wp-content/uploads/message-editor/1521653155860-19_cad_ct6_50202_v5_platinum.jpg>)
*Cadillac Pressroom*

![message-editor%2F1521653226546-19\_cad\_ct6\_50204\_v6.jpg](<https://www.thedrive.com/wp-content/uploads/message-editor/1521653226546-19_cad_ct6_50204_v6.jpg>)
*Cadillac Pressroom*

![message-editor%2F1521653260343-19\_cad\_ct6\_50206\_v5.jpg](<https://www.thedrive.com/wp-content/uploads/message-editor/1521653260343-19_cad_ct6_50206_v5.jpg>)
*Cadillac Pressroom*

![message-editor%2F1521653198684-19\_cad\_ct6\_50203\_v6.jpg](<https://www.thedrive.com/wp-content/uploads/message-editor/1521653198684-19_cad_ct6_50203_v6.jpg>)
*Cadillac Pressroom*

Starting price for the high-performance model has not yet been disclosed. Pricing will be announced closer to its launch in early 2019, according to a Cadillac representative. The Platinium trim for the CT6 is currently priced from $84,295, so expect to fork over more for the V-Sport.

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