When the 2020 Cadillac CT5-V debuted, its relatively low power and torque numbers were a surprise to those who had come to know and love the wildly powerful, supercharged V-Series cars that preceded it. It turns out the 2020 Cadillac CT5-V will make a little more power than originally thought, although performance enthusiasts will still have to wait for the rumored CT5-V Blackwing if they are looking for a truly hardcore driving experience.
According to our sister publication Cadillac Society, the twin-turbocharged 3.0-liter LGY V6 in the CT5-V has received an SAE-certified rating of 360 horsepower (268 kW) at 5,400 RPM and 405 pound-feet (550 Nm) of torque at 2,350-4,000 RPM. This is five horsepower and five pound-feet up on General Motors‘ initial estimate of 355 horsepower and 400 pound-feet of torque. The SAE also lists those power and torque figures as being available 200 RPM and 50-400 RPM lower in the rev band, respectively.
Readers of this site likely already know that the twin-turbo 3.0-liter V6 in the 2020 Cadillac CT5-V is mated to a new GM 10-speed automatic transmission and an electronic limited-slip rear differential. Rear-wheel drive is standard while all-wheel drive is optional. Also setting it apart from non V-Series models are a number of chassis upgrades, such as the V-Series performance suspension with fourth-generation Magnetic Ride Control, Performance Traction Management, Vehicle Control Mode with customizable V-Mode and a Brembo front brake kit. Alloy 19-inch wheels are standard, with RWD models coming with summer-only performance tires and AWD models featuring all-season rubber. The exterior also gets gloss black accents, a V-Series mesh grille and a unique rear diffuser with integrated quad exhaust tips.
| GM Estimated | SAE Certified | |
|---|---|---|
| Power (hp / kW RPM): | 355 / 265 @ 5600 | 360 / 268 @ 5400 |
| Torque (lb-ft / Nm RPM): | 400 / 542 @ 2400-4400 | 405 / 550 @ 2350-4000 |
The 2020 Cadillac CT5-V introduces the brand’s two-tier V-Series model strategy. Under this plan, Cadillac is taking a two-pronged approach with regards to performance, offering a more accessible model like the CT5-V and then a more performance-focused, hardcore model like the rumored CT5-V Blackwing. The standard CT5-V essentially replaces the outgoing V-Sport models, then, whereas the Blackwing models are the true predecessors to cars like the third-generation CTS-V.
The 2020 Cadillac CT5-V is expected to go on sale in the first quarter of 2020. The CT5-V Blackwing is currently under development and has yet to be revealed, though it is still over a year from launch, our sources indicate.
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This report was written in collaboration with our sister publication, Cadillac Society.
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I will never understand how GM thinks an extra couple of HP makes it a V.
At least give it the 400/400 the CT6 had. I mean these Bean-Counters at GM are just ridiculous lately
Did you not get the memo on the two-tier V series strategy? Read up:
http://gmauthority.com/blog/2019/06/mark-reuss-speaks-on-two-tier-v-series-strategy/
The CT5-V is a direct rival to the M340i and C43 AMG. The CT5-V Blackwing will be the rival to the M3 and C63 AMG. You don’t need to be a genius to understand the repositioning.
@Connor
Yes I did get the Stupid Memo. Cadillac spent Model after model year after year to get the V Badge to mean something and then they ruin it with one Dumb decision.
My question was how does GM think an extra 25HP is sufficient enough for the V Badge on the CT5?
Did you see me type anything about Blackbird or whatever stupid name Cadillac comes up with for the Actual real V-Series car?
I mean the CT4 has like 240 Base horses yet the V will have 325 horses. How does that make sense to GM exactly?
So the cheaper car gets a bigger HP Boost from Base to the Comical V Badge now than the more expensive CT5?
But I’m the one that’s insane huh
GM needs a Bob Lutz so bad it is insane.
It works exactly the same as Audi S, RS, Mercedes AMG, BMW M and M sport. It’s really not that complicated to understand.
Hardly anyone knew what V-sport was or that it existed. With the new level of V hierarchy, people know what they are from the butt hurt complaining everyone (including you) is doing alone. So the higher level has a different name. People are too hung up on names these days.
Yup. Cadillac had V-Sport and V-Series
@Geoff
So you are trying to say it makes more sense to completely Change what the V Badge stood for on Cadillac vehicles rather than come up with a Different Name/Badge for the V-Sport?
Oh ok. That makes much more sense.
I am sure the Automotive Buying Public will know exactly what Blackwing will mean right off the Bat and won’t confuse the V Badge on Cadillac Cars now.
If the performance is there (it will), who cares? You mean to tell me that your ordinary non-enthusiast can tell you the difference between an M and M sport? Doubt it.
@Geoff
Do you ever and I mean ever see BMW changing the M Badge?
Mercedes changing the AMG Badge
Audi changing the RS Badge?
No, they spent years perfecting the Branding.
V-Sport made perfect sense. If you did not like the V-Sport moniker, then you change that not the V-Series Badge you spent 20 years trying to perfect. Makes Zero sense.
On board with you Momolos.
It’s not about being hung up on names but more so about what went into nurturing the V-Series badge and how it was perceived. To compromise it after 20 years spent building it up was a stupid move.
Cadillac should’ve just left well enough alone and stuck with V-Sport. It was a no-brainer that it was a step down from a full blown V Series.
And for that matter, everyone is using the Blackwing moniker when it’s already been reported that it’s not a given that it will be used to identify the higher performance variants. Blackwing is applicable to design and engineering of the V8 that is exclusively in the CT6.
I’m in total agreement with Momolos and Gary. This is a marketing mistake – they’re diluting the “V” brand that was well understood. I would have much preferred to see the continued use of V-sport, or better yet, just Sport. Unless someone is a serious auto enthusiast (like us on these websites), most people will be totally confused with this.
What Momolos is saying does not make much sense. There was never an actual “V-Sport” badge, just the same “V” badge that was also on the actual “V” models. So how is it the new two tier “V” strategy is ruining the “V” brand? The only difference between the previous concept and the new two tier strategy (excluding unknown performance) is the drop of the word “Sport” which was never on the actual badging of “V-Sport” models anyway. I understand what Gary is saying but Cadillac covered their bases. The lower tier “V” models will be differentiated by the new nomenclature so that you’ll always know which tier “V” model it actually is. For example the base CT5 has a “350T” badge while the CT5-V has a “550T” badge. The top-tier CT5-V will have a NM badge of a greater number, making it nearly impossible not to know where a Cadillac stands in the line up regarding performance. This is without the rumored “Blackwing” differentiator being used. It seems that someone thought about this and covered their bases. I agree that it’s only cry babies that are complaining about. It doesn’t matter if it took them 30 years to perfect the V-series brand, Rome wasn’t built overnight. I agree with Conner and Geoff. This two-tier strategy makes so much more sense considering it all.
What would be great for the 2022 Colorado is the 2.7T from the Silverado replaces the 3.6 V6, and this 3.0TT becomes the range topping engine option for Denali (Canyon), High Country, ZR2, SS
Just as information, the 3.0 premium over the 2.0 is $3,500.
We have been waiting fr the cost of the 3.0.
Where did you find that?
Information has been on GM Family First configurator for about a week.
Thanks for that info. Awesome news. 3500 sounds good to me. Was thinking 5000.
Do you see a base price for the CT5-V? Was thinking/hoping for $47,500?!?
I don’t see anything listed specifically for the CT5-V. They have pricing for Luxury, Premium Luxury, and the Sport. The model that has some appeal to me is the Premium Luxury and with that configuration it is $3,500. Surprisingly, as I would option, car lists for over $62K.
Whoa! $62k. Platinum package I guess? Almost every option must be on that.
The base price of the V is $47,695. Destination takes it to $48,690. The base model comes only with black leatherette interior. Base colors are Summit White and Black Raven.
I also found the 3.0 price in: https://www.gmsupplierdiscount.com/build-and-price/
If you add 3500 to the Sport price of 43290 and add 3000 for MRC, FE3, Brembo, CT5-V is up to $49,790 as a
rough estimate. That is with leatherette seats and no cost paint.
It will then reach $55k+ if adding a few common options.
Still no matter what trim, the price is below CTS with the same options.
Thanks for the link.
A shade under $50k makes sense. I thought Cadillac said the Vs would be 5-6k more than the Sport versions for CT4 and CT5. That would make the CT5 in the $48k range but we’ll see.
The brembo brakes are included in the Sport package already I thought. $1500 for leather not too shabby.
I understand that the sport gets front Brembos only. The V’s are front and rear. And while the cost for leather is $1,500, it also requires the $1,900 climate package.
Semantics aside, the CT5-V would be a very enjoyable car to drive, especially with the V-Series performance suspension; sporting drivers don’t have to have the “top dog”
I can’t help but shake the feeling that the black plastic in the C-Pillars is hinting at either some kind of plug in hybrid version (plug-in ports there) or a future spot for more supercruise sensors; similar to the camera locations on the B-Pillars of the Model 3.
Perhaps. But surely they could’ve found a better way to tastefully integrate and design that area of the vehicle.
Vorg, it’s not plastic. I carefully looked at one at the L.A. car show. That C-Pillar plug is actually a piece of stamped aluminum, pretty thin. You can peel it back slightly with your fingernails, there’s nothing under it but painted steel. It looks cheap and inappropriate on this level of vehicle. The Cadillac circus plays on, Hyundai wouldn’t put this on an entry level Elantra.
GM tests all their engines on different grades of fuel, including CNG, propane, E85 etc. When they ran some engines on E85, the torque increase was 8.5 percent more. This means if you live close to an E85 station, the torque on this 3.0 liter turbo engine will jump from 405 pounds feet to about 440. Since the max torque comes in at such a low RPM, you will feel this in everyday driving. The HP should jump up to about 390 from 360 HP running on E85. Remember that GM tests for power are all with 100 percent synthetic engine oil, which is good for 5 to 6 percent more at summer temperatures.
V series pricing up on supplier website. 47,695 before DFC. Exactly 6k higher than Sport.
I tried the Build/Price. The V MSRP looks good, but if we add a common option, like leather seats or Nav/Bose, it kicks in
several other required options and jumps the price quickly to $52 to 55k.