The Cadillac CT4-V Blackwing and the larger Cadillac CT5-V Blackwing were previously set to launch toward the end of 2020, but the COVID-19 pandemic has unfortunately delayed the arrival of both performance sedans until early 2021.
That doesn’t mean we have to wait until next year to know what these sedans will look like, however. We decided to fire up our image processing machines and try our hand at digitally rendering the Cadillac CT4-V Blackwing using spy shots of the sedan and other background information we have on it. The end result is a rendering that we feel is fairly true to the production model that will debut in the not-too-distant future.
Our Cadillac CT4-V Blackwing rendering features an aggressive front fascia, subtle side skirts, a restyled lower rear valance with integrated back quad exhaust tips and a large ducktail spoiler. Features similar to these can be seen on the camouflaged prototype that General Motors released photos of last year. Our rendering also features a large hood extractor similar to the one featured on the Cadillac ATS-V, a carbon-fiber roof and sporty-looking alloy wheels.
As we reported previously, the Cadillac CT4-V will feature GM’s twin-turbocharged 3.6L LF4 V6 engine. This engine was also used in the ATS-V, where it produced 464 horsepower and 445 pound-feet of torque. Paired with the engine will be a standard six-speed manual transmission, while GM’s 10-speed automatic will be available as an option. Cadillac fans can also expect it to feature a stiffer, track-tuned suspension, larger brakes and unique interior appointments such as a sport steering wheel and carbon-fiber trim.
Somewhat confusingly, the Cadillac CT4-V Blackwing and CT5-V Blackwing will not feature Cadillac’s twin-turbocharged 4.2L Blackwing V8 engine that was offered in the Cadillac CT6 Platinum and CT6-V. GM pulled the plug on the DOHC engine when it bid farewell to the CT6 earlier this year, but decided to stick with the branding for its new line of hardcore performance cars.
“The Blackwing name has come to represent the very best of Cadillac performance engineering, craftsmanship and technology,” Brandon Vivian, Cadillac executive chief engineer, said of the upcoming Blackwing models. “The new CT4-V Blackwing and CT5-V Blackwing build on the brand’s respected legacy of ultimate-performance driving experiences and elevate them even further.”
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Comments
It’s an improvement over the basic exterior design of the CT4 which comes across a bit dorky-especially with the front end which isn’t as clean and taut as the ATS.
Of concern is where does this car fit into the market place? Or more so in perception. It didn’t keep pace with the D Segment (C Class, M3, A4) vehicles that the ATS originally targeted. Those vehicles have or will include AWD in the near future. And it’s the oversized doof kid in the C Segment. I’m wondering will people cross shop this against C segment vehicles because of its pricing or think they’re looking at a weak entry performance car for the D segment.
There is nothing dorky about the CT4. See it in person, it looks great, especially compared to its rivals.
Not sure why the confusion about its positioning. It’s a C-segment contender.
The rear V logo is missing the Blackwing name.
CT4 will be a flop
Just look at GM
It’s totally sad
They’re stuck in neutral
Not making cars and models that people really want
Corvette can’t save them
EVs won’t save them either – because they will end up making them with lackluster performance that no one will want
Plus given all the stuff going on with China they really need to pull out of China too
We don’t need to be funding China’s standard of living
Rakesh, I seem to remember Buick doing good sales in China. If you’ve ever been to China you can see a number of Buicks on the streets. They are considered upper end vehicles in China.
Rakesh – you said a lot of words, but have yet to defend the reason why you think it will be a flop.
GM is the only American automaker to post a profit in Q1 2020… yet they are “stuck in neutral.” Get with reality buddy.
I can see where the “Blackwing” is an upper end sport package Cadillac can apply to several models rather than the “V” series that only appeared for specific models. Just as BMW has the M, Mercedes Benz has AMG, Cadillac can have the Blackwing using the “V” designation of previous performance models.
Rendering looks pretty decent. Missing the agressive look of the production bodied prototypes but its looks good. Like what Im seeing so far.