Founded in 1902 by William Murphy, Lemuel Bowen, and Henry M. Leland in Michigan, the Cadillac Motor Car Division has remained one of the top American brands in luxury vehicle manufacture. The brand is a division of General Motors and focuses on the luxury automobile markets in several countries, including the United States, China, and Canada.

Cadillac is known for pioneering technological innovations. The company was the first to initiate full electrical systems and steel roofs. The brand's first vehicle was produced more than a century ago, and since then, Cadillac has evolved in terms of style and keeping up with modern trends. One of those areas has been speed; year after year, the automaker has produced faster models. Let’s look at the fastest Cadillac models of all time.

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8 2020 CT6-V Blackwing (149 MPH)

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The CT6 made its entry to the auto world in 2015 as part of Cadillac’s new Omega platform. In 2018, Cadillac introduced the CT6-V Blackwing. It was different from most vehicles on the firm’s books, with some semblance to high-end German cars.

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It was also the first car from GM to be fitted with a twin-turbo V8. Before its untimely demise in 2020, only 800 units of the vehicle were built. The V8 delivers 550 hp, coughs up 640 lb-ft of torque, and has its top speed capped at 149 mph.

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7 2006 Cadillac XLR-V (155 MPH)

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Half Corvette, and half hot-rod, the 2006 Cadillac XLR-V was an exciting mix of performance and refinement. With a performance of 443 horsepower, the Cadillac XLR-V was one unique version of the Cadillac XLR class that won many hearts.

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The car had a supercharged Northstar 4.4-liter V-8 motor that could perform well at the low engine speeds common among luxury cars and still fly to the redline with surprising fierceness. The XLR-V has a top speed of 155 mph, moves to 60 mph in 4.7 seconds, and cruises through the quarter-mile in 13 seconds.

6 Cadillac STS 4.6 V8 AWD (155 MPH)

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The Cadillac STS 4.6 V8 AWD, whose line began around 2008, only lasted for three years. It was terminated in 2011. But the Cadillac STS 4.6 V8 AWD brand made its mark during the fleet’s short span. It was one of the line’s fastest brands. Armed with a 4.6 V-8 NorthStar engine, the car performed at 320 horsepower and accelerated to 60 mph in 6 seconds.

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The model was also the first to incorporate some tech safety packages, including stability control and blind-spot monitoring. While its 155 mph top speed might be considered slow today, it was more than adequate in its heydays.

5 Cadillac ATS-V (189 MPH)

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The ATS-V is Cadillac’s high-performance variant of the ATS line. Introduced in 2016, the model was made in two body types and used a turbocharged DOHC V6 motor that churned out 464 hp, and a sport-tuned suspension.

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The vehicle could go from 0-60 in 3.7 seconds with the automatic transmission and had a top speed of 189 mph. The ATS-V accelerated faster than the Mercedes-AMG C63-S and the BMW M3, even though it was cheaper than both German models.

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4 Cadillac CTS-V Wagon (190 MPH)

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This grand wagon weighing an incredible 4497 lbs commands a premium on the market, as only 514 units were built from 2011-2014. Cadillac’s station wagon was like nothing we’ve seen before, and its primary competition was the Mercedes E63 AMG Wagon.

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A few gearheads were thrilled by its 6.2-L supercharged V8, which is now used in the Camaro ZL1, and Corvette ZR1. Fitted with a 6-speed automatic, the wagon has a top speed of 190 mph and can move from rest to 60 mph in 3.9 seconds, which is faster than a BMW M4 and equivalent to a Porsche 911.

3 Cadillac CTS-V Coupe (191 MPH)

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Cadillac's CTS line consists of pretty fast models, and among the lot, the Cadillac CTS-V Coupe stands tallest in terms of speed. It harbors a frontal 6.2L V8 modified Petrol engine which produces 556 horsepower and moves the car from standstill to 60 mph in 4 seconds.

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The Cadillac CTS-V Coupe was quite popular after it entered the market in 2010, as it was the first coupe from the brand since the Cadillac Eldorado. The Coupe had a top speed of 191 mph; however, it was discontinued in 2015.

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2 2018 Cadillac CTS-V Sedan (200 MPH)

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The 2018 Cadillac CTS-V Sedan model gained popularity among luxury car lovers for its performance orientation. The CTS-V is Cadillac’s fiercest model as its supercharged 6.2-L V8 churns out an incredible 640 hp and can do the 0-60 in only 3.8 seconds, while it covers the quarter-mile in 12 seconds.

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With a top speed of 200 mph, this super sedan is a joy to drive. Its accuracy, superb road manners, and braking would give any driver goosebumps. Perhaps, the only complaint is that the car is as thirsty as a drunk.

1 2022 Cadillac CT5-V Blackwing (200 MPH)

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Regarded as the brand’s most powerful creation to date, the special Cadillac CT5-V Blackwing hit dealerships in 2021. Built as a successor to the outgoing CTS-V, the CT5-V Blackwing was scheduled for a 2019 release date, but the global pandemic hampered production.

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The CT5-V Blackwing mixes luxury and explosive speed, and its supercharged V8 delivers a performance of 668 horsepower. It can get up to 60 mph in 3.7 seconds and has a 200 mph top speed.