Comments on: 2011 Cadillac CTS Coupe Review

By: Derek

Derek — Fri, 17 Dec 2010 21:15:58 +0000

@Vangelis – Thanks for clarifying what Mary Ellen was experiencing. Your explanation is spot on.

For someone seeking low-end torque AND good fuel economy, the 335d (sedan) fits the part.

Max. torque hp/rpm: 425 lb-ft/1750-2250

By: Vangelis A.

Vangelis A. — Thu, 16 Dec 2010 01:08:18 +0000

Straight off the manufacterer’s web site

horsepower (@ rpm) 304 @ 6400
Torque (@ rpm) 273 lb-ft @5200

This equals narrow power band. Shes not saying the car has no power shes saying theres no down low torque (and power). And how often do you get an automatic to be revving near the redline, which I assume is 6500rpm. Id like you to find a car that develops all its torque at such high rpm, I bet you can’t.
Its the cookie jar on the top of the unreachable shelf syndrome. And try lugging that huge car around at 2000 rpm with no torque. Shes very correct in her assessment and I bet shes a better driver than you.

For comparisons purpose BMW 335i

Power (SAE net): 320 bhp @ 5900 rpm
Torque (SAE net): 370 lb-ft @ 1500 rpm

This is a great power band, good low end torque and lots of power and high revs. Won’t matter what gear your in, the car will go.

By: Peter Anastopulos

Peter Anastopulos — Sat, 11 Dec 2010 22:27:43 +0000

I have driven this car and it is awesome.I believe you don’t wont to like this car .I can’t imagine any reviewer of merit mentioning as a con smudges on black paint.That tells me this car can not win with you because of prejudice .Your complaint about power tells me about your driving skill. The 300 hp was plenty of power not on the level of the more powerful V enough to waste the entry level 3 and 5 BMW.This is the best looking car Car Views have reviewed since the Z4 .This is one beautiful car and yes it’s American and there is nothing wrong with that.