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It’s the moment performance enthusiasts have been waiting for — Cadillac’s incredibly fast, powerful new V-Series Blackwing sedan models are on sale now at dealerships across the U.S.
Super Sedan: Meet the 2022 Cadillac CT4-V Blackwing
The 2022 CT4-V Blackwing and 2022 CT5-V Blackwing both arrive with groundbreaking specs. The CT4-V Blackwing is the fastest, most powerful subcompact car that Cadillac has ever produced. Meanwhile, the CT5-V Blackwing boasts more speed and power than any other Cadillac production vehicle in history.
“Driving is always a blend of the quantifiable and the subjective, and in both regards, the new CT4-V Blackwing and CT5-V Blackwing deliver like few other luxury sport sedans,” said Mirza Grebovic, performance variant manager for Cadillac. “They’ve got the numbers to stand with the world’s best, but they also transcend the stopwatch with the sort of satisfying driver experience that cannot be defined by lap times alone.”
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CT4-V Blackwing features
The CT4-V Blackwing carries a 3.6-liter twin-turbo V6 that makes 472 horsepower and 445 lb-ft of torque. It can go 0-60 mph in as little as 3.9 seconds and hit a top track speed of 189 mph. The wind-tunnel-tested carbon fiber aero package exerts the highest V-Series downforce ever recorded. Interior highlights include an 8-inch color touch screen and a high-performance steering wheel with carbon fiber accents.
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CT5-V Blackwing features
Under the hood of the CT5-V Blackwing is a hand-assembled 6.2-liter supercharged V8 that delivers a stunning 668 horsepower and 659 lb-ft of torque. A 3.4-second 0-60 time and a top speed of more than 200 mph make this car especially intimidating on the track. Cadillac’s largest-ever factory-installed brakes give the CT5-V Blackwing serious stopping power. It also features a 10-inch touch screen, Surround Vision and a head-up display, and available racing seats with carbon fiber accents.
Shared features
Both cars come equipped with a standard six-speed manual transmission, and a 10-speed paddle-shifter automatic is available as well. Performance features include an enhanced electronic limited slip rear differential, Magnetic Ride Control, and specially tuned suspensions for improved feel and handling. Both models offer three interior design themes, wireless smartphone connectivity, AKG premium audio, and a Performance Data Recorder.
V-Series Blackwing models are being produced in limited quantities, and initial 250-unit Collector Series runs have already sold out. See our coverage at The News Wheel for more information on these and other Cadillac models.
A longtime editor/writer and recently transplanted Hoosier, Caleb Cook lives in Xenia, Ohio. His favorite activities are reading and listening to music, although he occasionally emerges from the heap of books and vinyl records in his basement to stand blinking in the sunlight. Once fully acclimated to the outside world again, he can be observed hanging out with his wife, attempting a new recipe in the kitchen, attending movies, walking the dog, or wandering into a local brewery to inquire about what’s on tap. See more articles by Caleb.