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2006 Cadillac STS-V First Drive
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TO THE POINT
What’s New? The 2006 Cadillac STS-V is an all-new performance version of the STS luxury sedan, adding up to 214 horsepower over the base model, aggressive exterior tweaks, a hand-crafted interior, and sport-tuned steering, brakes, and suspension.
Selling Points: It’s fast, aggressive, solid, and one of the few unapologetically domestic sedans buyers can be proud to own.
Deal Breakers: Cadillac still has an upward climb with convincing affluent buyers to sway from their cherished European sleds. Also, the steering could use some added heft at speed.
Our Advice: If a high-powered, luxury performance sedan is in your future, make sure to test drive the STS-V. You might be surprised by this new breed of Cadillac.
MEET THE COMPETITION
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Specifications
Competitors for the 2006 Cadillac STS-V include the Audi S6, BMW M5, Chrysler 300C SRT-8, Dodge Charger SRT-8, Jaguar XJR, Maserati Quattroporte, and Mercedes-Benz E55 AMG.
Test Vehicle: 2006 Cadillac STS-V
Base Price: $77,090 (including a $720 destination charge and $2,100 gas guzzler tax)
Engine Size and Type: Supercharged Northstar 4.4-liter V8
Engine Horsepower: 469 at 6,400 rpm
Engine Torque: 439 lb.-ft. at 3,900 rpm
Transmission: Six-speed automatic
Curb Weight, lbs.: 4,233
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway): 15/23 mpg
Observed Fuel economy: 14.4 mpg
Length: 197.6 inches
Width: 72.6 inches
Wheelbase: 116.4 inches
Height: 58.2 inches
Legroom (front/rear): 42.6/38.3 inches
Headroom (front/rear): 38.7/37.9 inches
Max. Seating Capacity: Five
Max. Cargo Volume: 13.8 cubic feet
Competitors: Audi S6, BMW M5, Chrysler 300C SRT-8, Dodge Charger SRT-8, Jaguar XJR, Maserati Quattroporte, Mercedes-Benz E55 AMG. Photos courtesy of Cadillac
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By Thom Blackett
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