Cadillac cars with highest power to weight ratio
Top 40 Cadillac cars with most powerful engines relative to vehicle weight. Updated July 2026.
Most accurate predictor of acceleration is power to weight ratio. The more power engine can produce and the less mass it has to accelerate, the quicker the acceleration.
For low speed acceleration and acceleration from standstill, traction also plays important role. Aerodynamic drag takes over as dominating factor at high speed.
Everything in between is where power to weight ratio matters the most. Mid-range acceleration is also important for track performance.
| # | make & model | Hp/tonne▼ | Image |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1. | 2021 Cadillac CT5-V Blackwing | 357 |  |
| 2. | 2014 Cadillac CTS-V | 339 |  |
| 3. | 2011 Cadillac CTS-V Coupe | 289 |  |
| 4. | 2016 Cadillac ATS-V Coupe | 272 |  |
| 5. | 2009 Cadillac CTS-V | 285 |  |
| 6. | 2024 Cadillac Escalade Yenko/SC SXR | 281 |  |
| 7. | 2011 Cadillac CTS-V Sport Wagon | 280 |  |
| 8. | 2020 Cadillac CT6-V | 268 |  |
| 9. | 2015 Cadillac ATS-V | 268 |  |
| 10. | 2006 Cadillac XLR-V | 254 |  |
| 11. | 2020 Cadillac CT6 4.2TT AWD | 250 |  |
| 12. | 2006 Cadillac STS-V | 237 |  |
| 13. | 2005 Cadillac CTS-V | 227 |  |
| 14. | 2013 Cadillac CTS-V Sport | 233 |  |
| 15. | 2024 Cadillac Escalade Yenko/SC SXR | 228 |  |
| 16. | 2026 Cadillac Lyriq V | 225 |  |
| 17. | 2016 Cadillac CT6 3.0TT AWD | 209 |  |
| 18. | 2014 Cadillac XTS Vsport | 214 |  |
| 19. | 2025 Cadillac Vistiq | 215 |  |
| 20. | 2017 Cadillac Ct6 3.0 | 213 |  |
| 21. | 2026 Cadillac Optiq-V | 212 |  |
| 22. | 2012 Cadillac ATS 3.6 | 198 |  |
| 23. | 2024 Cadillac CT5 | 202 |  |
| 24. | 2020 Cadillac CT5-V | 198 |  |
| 25. | 2014 Cadillac ATS 3.6 V6 AWD Coupe | 198 |  |
| 26. | 2019 Cadillac CT4-V | 198 |  |
| 27. | 2017 Cadillac CTS 3.6L (RWD) | 195 |  |
| 28. | 2020 Cadillac CT4-V AWD | 190 |  |
| 29. | 2010 Cadillac CTS Coupe | 190 |  |
| 30. | 2020 Cadillac CT5-V AWD | 193 |  |
| 31. | 2025 Cadillac Escalade IQ | 184 |  |
| 32. | 2014 Cadillac CTS 3.6L (RWD) (321 Hp) | 184 |  |
| 33. | 1970 Cadillac Fleetwood Eldorado | 183 |  |
| 34. | 2016 Cadillac CT6 3.6 AWD | 178 |  |
| 35. | 2026 Cadillac Escalade IQL | 177 |  |
| 36. | 2012 Cadillac ATS | 175 |  |
| 37. | 2015 Cadillac ATS 2.0T Coupe | 176 |  |
| 38. | 1968 Cadillac Coupe De Ville | 173 |  |
| 39. | 2014 Cadillac CTS 3.6L AWD | 174 |  |
| 40. | 1970 Cadillac Coupe DeVille | 173 |  |
Sources
All data sourced from manufacturer's official figures.
List authored by SupercarLists.com. Last updated on 07/20/2026, last addition - Cadillac CT4-V AWD.
