Cadillac continues to push advanced engine technologies with the introduction of the twin turbocharged V6 engine for the upcoming top of the line Cadillac CT6 sedan. The all-new engine displaces 3.0 liters and is capable of producing 400 horsepower and 400 lb-ft of torque from 2,500 rpm.
The turbos are mounted on the outside of the V6 block, and not in the valley of the V. The water-to-air intercooler and a single throttle body sit up top to allow for a more consistent and quick power delivery. This engine has many more tricks up its sleeve. It uses cylinder deactivation and start/stop system to maximize efficiency.
This 3.0L twin-turbo V6 shares many of the technologies with the 3.6L TT motor in the Cadillac ATS-V. The company says that this new engine is also designed for a high level of refinement with quieter and smoother operation. The 3.0-liter will be paired with the 8-speed automatic transmission in the CT6.
Wouldn’t a version of this engine be great for the sixth generation Chevy Camaro? Also, if Cadillac wanted to give this engine a nickname or marketing name. What should it be? Â Let us know in the comments.
Check out this video of the Cadillac CT6 prototype testing at over 11,000 feet of elevation.
Also, learn all the details about the 2016 Cadillac ATS-V in this video.
