TexasJim and I got together today to re-test his 2006 Cadillac DTS Performance Sedan. TexasJim has had it tuned with EFILive.
Texas Jim's 06 DTS and Bruce's 05 CTS
We used a Race Technology AP-22 performance meter (other AP-22 Tests) for the acceleration testing, a CruiseCam headrest camera mount and Kodak C875 Digital Camera for the chase-car video and photos.
AP-22 in the DTS
Here was the previous test, with only the best run captured in detail.
| Previous Test Best Run |
|
Speed |
Seconds |
| 10 | 0.86 |
| 20 | 1.76 |
| 30 | 2.83 |
| 40 | 3.83 |
| 50 | 5.00 |
| 60 | 6.68 |
| 70 | 8.36 |
The other recorded run from Test 1 was 0-60 in 7.2 sec. Using 4,330 lbs, the AP-22 calculated hp at the wheels on run 2 of 238hp, and run 3 of 241hp. Average whp = 239 whp; 239/0.8 = 299 net hp.
TexasJim's 2006 DTS Performance Sedan
And here are today’s results:
| Test 2 Run 2 (Best Run) |
|
| Speed | Seconds |
| 10 | 0.89 |
| 20 | 1.70 |
| 30 | 2.84 |
| 40 | 3.86 |
| 50 | 5.06 |
| 60 | 6.55 |
| 70 | 8.25 |
| 80 | 10.18 |
| 90 | 12.53 |
| 271 whp / 80% = 339 net hp | |
| Test 2 Run 3 | |
| Speed | Seconds |
| 10 | 0.88 |
| 20 | 1.80 |
| 30 | 2.87 |
| 40 | 3.92 |
| 50 | 5.16 |
| 60 | 6.67 |
| 70 | 8.44 |
| 80 | 10.48 |
| 90 | 13.00 |
| 269 whp / 0.8 = 336 net hp | |
| Test 2 Run 4 | |
| Speed | Seconds |
| 10 | 0.9 |
| 20 | 1.81 |
| 30 | 2.88 |
| 40 | 3.90 |
| 50 | 5.15 |
| 60 | 6.66 |
| 70 | 8.38 |
| 80 | 10.37 |
| 90 | 12.79 |
| 263 whp / 0.8 = 328.7 net hp | |
Conclusion: TexasJim’s DTS previously ran 0-60 in 6.68-7.2 seconds. For the 2nd test (today) it ran 0-60 in 6.55 sec – 6.67 sec. This appears to be an improvement in 0-60 time on average. Measured wheel horsepower increased from 239 whp average to 268 whp average, or 29 whp. Having the DTS performance tuned yields positive results.
Caddyinfo Forum discussion thread here.
Cadillac DTS and Cadillac CTS Rear-view
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I just got rid of my 2008 cts 3.6 di with 304 hp. Got a 2006 dts with 275 hp and I love it, more room and a nicer ride. I’m 39 and I love my big caddi.