Cadillac CTS-V Engine Specifications

The 2018 Cadillac CTS-V is offered with 6.2L engines in 8-cylinder form, per EPA fuel-economy records.

Latest model year (2018):

The Cadillac CTS-V is available with 8 6.2L and Automatic (S8) (Rear-Wheel Drive).

Verifiedfueleconomy.gov · Verified August 11, 2026

Cadillac CTS-V Engine Specs — All Years

YearTrimCylindersDispl.TransmissionDriveFuel TypeVehicle Class
2018Auto (S8), 8 cyl, 6.2 L86.2LAutomatic (S8)Rear-Wheel DrivePremium GasolineMidsize Cars

Data sourced from fueleconomy.gov (U.S. Department of Energy). MPG figures are EPA-tested. Fuel costs are estimates based on average fuel prices and 15,000 miles/year.

Cadillac CTS-V data analysis

How to read this Cadillac CTS-V data

This page lists every 2018 Cadillac CTS-V record we hold for this measurement — 1 row in total, one per configuration and model year rather than a single headline figure. Figures are published as the source agency records them: we do not round, average or interpolate missing years, and a year that is absent from the table is a year with no published measurement rather than a zero. Where a manufacturer offered several drivetrains or body styles in the same year, each appears on its own row, because those variants rarely share the same numbers.

Where these Cadillac CTS-V figures come from

Every value on this page is loaded from federal open data — EPA fuel economy submissions, NHTSA vehicle and crash-test records, and manufacturer specification filings — rather than dealer listings or copied editorial content. The Cadillac CTS-V record refreshes as the agencies publish, which typically means new model-year rows appear in the autumn and crash-test results follow through the model year as vehicles are tested. Because certification data is filed per configuration, treat any single headline number for this vehicle with caution: the figure that applies to a specific car depends on its engine, drivetrain, body style and model year, all of which are listed separately above. If a number here disagrees with a brochure, the brochure is usually quoting the best available configuration rather than the one being sold.

Frequently Asked Questions About CTS-V Engine Specs

What engine does the Cadillac CTS-V have?

The Cadillac CTS-V is available with 8 cylinder engines ranging up to 6.2L. Transmission and drivetrain options vary by trim. See the full table above.

Is the Cadillac CTS-V available with all-wheel drive?

Check the drive column in the table above to see available drivetrain configurations.

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