{"id":2040,"date":"2009-11-14T21:20:33","date_gmt":"2009-11-15T02:20:33","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/caddyinfo.com\/wordpress\/?p=2040"},"modified":"2009-11-14T21:24:29","modified_gmt":"2009-11-15T02:24:29","slug":"comparison-cadillac-cts-v-and-porsche-panamera-s","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"http:\/\/www.caddyinfo.com\/wordpress\/comparison-cadillac-cts-v-and-porsche-panamera-s\/","title":{"rendered":"Comparison: Cadillac CTS-V and Porsche Panamera S"},"content":{"rendered":"

Porsche has recently fielded their first 4-door sedan, the Panamera.\u00a0 The new Porsche Panamera is sort of a low-flying variant of the Porsche SUV, the Cayenne.\u00a0 It uses similar nomenclature, and powertrains as the SUV.\u00a0 The Panamera has widely been panned for its visual appeal (or lack thereof), but I am a function over form person.\u00a0 I am also a Porsche fan from way back, so let’s see how the new German compares with Cadillac’s CTS-V Supercar Sedan.<\/p>\n

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Cadillac CTS-V's at Montecello Motor Club<\/p><\/div>\n

The Porsche Panamera comes in S, 4S, and Turbo Variants.\u00a0 The Panamera S, which starts at $90.7K, is the Panamera model that is likely to be cross-shopped with the $60.7K Cadillac CTS-V.<\/p>\n

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Porsche Panamera S<\/p><\/div>\n

Here are the stats according to Motor Trend<\/a> for the Porsche Panamera S:
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2010 Porsche Panamera S<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Base price range\t <\/strong><\/strong><\/td>\n$90,775<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Price as tested\t <\/strong><\/strong><\/td>\n$104,805<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Vehicle layout\t <\/strong><\/strong><\/td>\nFront-engine, RWD, 4-pass, 4-door<\/a> hatchback<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Engine\t <\/strong><\/strong><\/td>\n4.8L\/400-hp\/369-lb-ft DOHC 32-valve V-8<\/a><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Transmission\t <\/strong><\/strong><\/td>\n7-speed twin-clutch auto<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Curb weight (dist f\/r)\t <\/strong><\/strong><\/td>\n4108 lb (53\/49)<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Wheelbase\t <\/strong><\/strong><\/td>\n115.0 in<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Length x width x height\t <\/strong><\/strong><\/td>\n195.6 x 76.0 x 55.8 in<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
0-60 mph\t <\/strong><\/strong><\/td>\n5.1 sec<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Quarter mile\t <\/strong><\/strong><\/td>\n13.5 sec @ 105.8 mph<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Braking, 60-0 mph\t <\/strong><\/strong><\/td>\n108 ft<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Lateral acceleration\t <\/strong><\/strong><\/td>\n0.95 g (avg)<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
MT figure eight\t <\/strong><\/strong><\/td>\n25.7 sec @ 0.72 g (avg)<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
EPA city\/hwy fuel econ\t <\/strong><\/strong><\/td>\n16\/24 mpg<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
MT observed fuel econ\t <\/strong><\/strong><\/td>\n16.8 mpg<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
CO2 emissions\t <\/strong><\/strong><\/td>\n1.03 lb\/mile<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n
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Read more: Motor Trend<\/a><\/div>\n
It would be ideal to compare these cars head to head.\u00a0 Lacking that, here’s some similar Motor Trend test data for the Cadillac CTS-V:<\/div>\n\n\n\n\n
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Motor Trend Data: 2009 Cadillac CTS-V<\/h2>\n
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<\/strong><\/td>\n2009 Cadillac CTS-V<\/td>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
POWERTRAIN\/CHASSIS<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Drivetrain layout <\/strong><\/td>\nFront engine, RWD<\/td>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Engine type <\/strong><\/td>\nSupercharged 90-deg V-8, alum block and heads<\/td>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Valvetrain <\/strong><\/td>\nOHV, 2 valves\/cyl<\/td>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Displacement <\/strong><\/td>\n376.1 cu in\/6162 cc<\/td>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Compression ratio <\/strong><\/td>\n9.0:1<\/td>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Power (SAE NET) <\/strong><\/td>\n556 hp @ 6100 rpm*<\/td>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Torque (SAE NET) <\/strong><\/td>\n551 lb-ft @ 3800 rpm*<\/td>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Redline <\/strong><\/td>\n6200 rpm<\/td>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Weight to power <\/strong><\/td>\n7.7 lb\/hp<\/td>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Transmission <\/strong><\/td>\n6-speed automatic<\/td>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Axle\/final-drive ratios <\/strong><\/td>\n3.23:1\/2.16:1<\/td>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Suspension, front; rear <\/strong><\/td>\nControl arms, coil springs, adj shocks, anti-roll bar; multi-link, coil springs, adj shocks, anti-roll bar<\/td>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Steering ratio <\/strong><\/td>\n16.1:1<\/td>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Turns lock-to-lock <\/strong><\/td>\n2.6<\/td>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Brakes, f;r <\/strong><\/td>\n14.6-in vented disc; 14.4-in vented disc, ABS<\/td>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Wheels, f;r <\/strong><\/td>\n9.0 x 19-in; 9.5 x 19-in, forged aluminum<\/td>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Tires, f;r <\/strong><\/td>\n255\/40R19 96Y; 285\/35R19 99Y Michelin Pilot Sport PS2<\/td>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
DIMENSIONS<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Wheelbase <\/strong><\/td>\n113.4 in<\/td>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Track, f\/r <\/strong><\/td>\n61.8\/62.0 in<\/td>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Length x width x height <\/strong><\/td>\n191.6 x 72.5 x 58.0 in<\/td>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Turning circle <\/strong><\/td>\n37.9 ft<\/td>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Curb weight <\/strong><\/td>\n4277 lb<\/td>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Weight dist., f\/r <\/strong><\/td>\n54\/46%<\/td>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Seating capacity <\/strong><\/td>\n5<\/td>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Headroom, f\/r <\/strong><\/td>\n38.8\/37.2 in<\/td>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Legroom, f\/r <\/strong><\/td>\n42.4\/35.9 in<\/td>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Shoulder room, f\/r <\/strong><\/td>\n56.7\/57.4 in<\/td>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Cargo volume <\/strong><\/td>\n13.6 cu ft<\/td>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
TEST DATA<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Acceleration to mph <\/strong><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
0-30 <\/strong><\/td>\n1.8 sec<\/td>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
0-40 <\/strong><\/td>\n2.6<\/td>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
0-50 <\/strong><\/td>\n3.3<\/td>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
0-60 <\/strong><\/td>\n4.3<\/td>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
0-70 <\/strong><\/td>\n5.5<\/td>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
0-80 <\/strong><\/td>\n6.8<\/td>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
0-90 <\/strong><\/td>\n8.1<\/td>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
0-100 <\/strong><\/td>\n9.7<\/td>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Passing, 45-65 mph <\/strong><\/td>\n2<\/td>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Quarter mile <\/strong><\/td>\n12.6 @ 114.6 mph<\/td>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Braking, 60-0 mph <\/strong><\/td>\n106 ft<\/td>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
MT figure eight <\/strong><\/td>\n25.1 sec @ 0.75 g (avg)<\/td>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Lateral acceleration <\/strong><\/td>\n0.94 g<\/td>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Top-gear revs @ 60 mph <\/strong><\/td>\n1800 rpm<\/td>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
CONSUMER INFO<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Base price <\/strong><\/td>\n$60,700<\/td>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Price as tested <\/strong><\/td>\n$66,835<\/td>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Stability\/traction control <\/strong><\/td>\nYes\/yes<\/td>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Airbags <\/strong><\/td>\nDual front, front side, front\/rear curtain<\/td>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Basic warranty <\/strong><\/td>\n4 yrs\/50,000 miles<\/td>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Powertrain warranty <\/strong><\/td>\n5 yrs\/100,000 miles<\/td>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Roadside assistance <\/strong><\/td>\n5 yrs\/100,000 miles<\/td>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Fuel capacity <\/strong><\/td>\n18.0 gal<\/td>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
EPA city\/hwy econ <\/strong><\/td>\n14\/19 mpg<\/td>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
CO2 emissions <\/strong><\/td>\n1.22 lb\/mi<\/td>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Recommended fuel <\/strong><\/td>\nUnleaded premium<\/td>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n

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Read more: Motor Trend Test<\/a><\/p>\n

Conclusions? <\/strong><\/p>\n