C/D Test: 2015 Cadillac ATS Coupe 2L Turbo 6-speed manual

[Bruce Nunnally]

C/D TEST RESULTS:
Zero to 60 mph: 5.7 sec
Zero to 100 mph: 13.7 sec
Zero to 130 mph: 25.4 sec
Rolling start, 5-60 mph: 6.6 sec
Top gear, 30-50 mph: 10.3 sec
Top gear, 50-70 mph: 7.8 sec
Standing ¼-mile: 14.1 sec @ 101 mph
Top speed (governor limited): 150 mph
Braking, 70-0 mph: 156 ft
Roadholding, 300-ft-dia skidpad: 0.92 g

Highs: Precise handling, great brakes, beautiful cabin, manual shifting. Lows: Design lacks differentiation from sedan, CUE needs fixes.

Read more: http://www.caranddriver.com/reviews/2015-cadillac-ats-coupe-20t-manual-test-review

[Cadillac Jim]

I think there's a typo in the quarter-mile time, but the numbers show that this ATS is a distinctly better performer than the STS/ETC we all know and love.