If you’re anything like us, you were probably somewhat disappointed to learn that the Cadillac CT5-V Blackwing (as well as its smaller sibling, the Cadillac CT4-V Blackwing) was delayed by the COVID-19 pandemic. Nevertheless, we’re eager to see what the new high-performance sedan will look like, as all we’ve seen thus far are camouflaged prototypes. With that in mind, we took a swing at drawing one up in with the following GM Authority rendering.
To help it stand out from the Cadillac CT5-V, the upcoming Cadillac CT5-V Blackwing will sport a more aggressive front fascia, characterized by a larger upper grille and similar black mesh grille inserts as the standard CT5-V. However, our CT5-V Blackwing also comes with unique black aero bars inside the lower fascia and side intakes.
Our Cadillac CT5-V Blackwing rendering also rocks some flared fenders, under which sits a set of black double ten-spoke alloy wheels. These sizable rollers are fitted with wide, meaty rubber, giving the sedan the stance and performance of an ultra-high-performance sedan.
We also added a set of air extractors behind the front wheels. Although it was originally believed that the Cadillac CT5-V Blackwing would come with a hood-mounted air extractor similar to the Cadillac CTS-V, no such feature has shown up in any of the spy photos we’ve captured thus far.
The rear end of our Cadillac CT5-V Blackwing continues the aggression with a spoiler lip added to the trunk lid, plus a black diffuser element housing a quartet of trapezoidal exhaust tips.
Naturally, a number of V-Series badges are found throughout, including on the front fenders and at the rear, though the production model might also have a V Blackwing badge on the front grille.
A prototype of the CT5-V Blackwing
As for the mechanical bits, the Cadillac CT5-V Blackwing will feature the familiar supercharged 6.2L V8 LT4 engine, the same ‘eight found in the third-gen Cadillac CTS-V, where it made 640 horsepower and 630 pound-feet of torque. Enthusiasts will delight in the standard six-speed manual transmission, while a GM 10-speed automatic will also be offered. Other upgrades will include a more robust suspension, upgraded brakes, and a throaty V8 exhaust that truly excites.
Make sure to let us know what you think of our Cadillac CT5-V Blackwing rendering in the comments, and subscribe to GM Authority for more CT5-V Blackwing news, Cadillac CT5 news, Cadillac news, and around-the-clock GM news coverage.
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America’s “V-Shaped” Recovery.
*tips hat*
NEED THE HOOD MOUNTED AIR EXTRACTS!!!!
Also the Red Brembo Calippers.
If I’m going to put $100K plus into this car- Which I am!!!! Once all the pieces are offered- Its has to look like the next generation Space-X, not some watered down version of the CTS-V. Horse power- Styling both inside and out- comfort – best sound system around, unreal seats…
I think Cadillac should build these cars on order basis only.
Have three order dates per year- Offer what the buyers want, stick it together and collect the Doe-Ray-Me$$
Thanks- Looking for more articles to come.
Ct5/ct4 already look dated compared to the rivals. Gm does want to learn. Even in the Escalade they have decided to put the cheapest details from older models. Buttons,shifter etc….
Hard to admit, Cadillac won’t be in a league with Bmw,Audi,Mb. While bean counters are alive…
Hah! What a troll.
Shifter from older models? You mean like the way every german brand uses the same brand-specific shifter on all models?
But when the all-new, $100,000 8 series came out, nobody complained “oooh no, it has the shifter that launched launched years ago in the 3 series. Bad BMW, bad.”
No, no one said it. No one even thought it. Why? Because it’s ridiculous to think this way. And the same applies to Cadillac. Only trolls like yourself bring this stuff up.
Want more examples?
– The $100,000 8 series has the same cheap and plastic window and lock controls as a $30,000 X1… only that they’re painted a cheap silver in the 8.
– The $100,000 8 series has the same trunk controls as every other BMW.
– every BMW has the exact same engine stop start button.
Need I go on? I worked for them, I should know.
The Cadillac “shifter” is good. It’s called standardization across the model range for the sake of consistency. And there’s nothing old about the gear selector – it’s digital and very much new in car years.
As for the CT4 and CT5, they look great. At least they have some personality, which is more than I can say about ANY new car from the German 3. And when your BMW Z4 is essentially a Toyota Supra and your Mercedes X-Class is a rebadged Ram, I would be embarrassed to even open my mouth.
Over and out.
OK, I’ll take that. BMW has the worst interior between the big 3. Especially the 8 series interior looks dated. But Ct5/ct4 don’t even have full digital dash. They don’t have ambient lighting. Their rear consoles are awful. Escalades dash is beautiful, but that cheap shifter and buttons simply don’t belong there.
It’s a cheap move. To make A and forget to make B.
If Cadillac wants to be first it must set their own standards. Beautiful screens are not enough in 2020.
Also check out the videos and see how awful the Escalade is drawn in the screen when the camera views are on. And compare it to the LR Defender graphics. LR looks like a real car. Even the stop lights burn when u push the brake. Even the wheels turn left/right. While Escalade looks like a car that was drawn 15 years ago for a pc game.
That’s what I’m talking about:Lil details.
@Rob Garland:
You, sir, have won the internet today. Thank you for that poetry.
And italian, you are a disgrace to your nationality. Consider yourself disowned.
Dilly, dilly.
lmfao
Disgrace, why? Because I’m speaking the truth? I just want cadillac to be a king like it used to be.
No, disgrace because you’re claiming Cadillac isn’t in the same league as MB, BMW and Audi because they still share several small parts with lesser brands…when MB, BMW and Audi do the EXACT same thing. Don’t be a troll, Giuseppe.
Listen, John. It’s not in the same league for sure,except for the Slade, which is basically an expensive Chevy. But OK,let’s leave the Escalade.
What’s Xt5,Xt6? 2 weak, ugly fwd based models, which don’t even have a digital dash. Take a look at the Xt6s interior and compare it to the Mce Q7’s interior. I can go on, but I’m afraid you will get a heart attack.
Also Gm marketing is still awful. Check out the Escalade’s configurator. Look at the graphics. Escalade is drawn like a car from a 15 years old video game. They did not even bother to make a good site for it.
The second Gm’s illness is that when they show a new model they always give a minimum information about it. Minimum photos and videos. For example, they showed Escalade Esv 2-3 weeks ago, but did not even bother to drop its interior photos. They save money on everything.
So many years of empty talking. Cadillac still does not have a coupe. Still does not have an S class fighter. I can go on. And u still think that Cadillac is in the same league lol Even Genesis is closer to the big 3 lol. I’m not trolling. I’m telling the truth.
I’m sorry…”John?”
Italian, You have no idea what you are talking about. I have had bmw’s and currently have a mercedes. they are good but the new CT5 i recently checked out was amazing and the touch and feel of the materials was outstanding. What i found cheap was the m bmw i checked out that stapled M everywhere it could and even lit up. that was not only cheap but idiotic. No thanks. This Blackwing is going to be nasty and give ANY bmw and mercedes not only a run for the money but most likely beat them.
Ct6v still looks way better
Not exactly ground breaking, but I like it still. Way better than what the M4 is predicted to look like. May be a bargain if one can get one of these below $75k
Whoaa! I like this! Those wheels look grippy!
I hope it looks like this!! likely will. Looks slick, even this color is nice to.
I love this. It retains much of the angularity of the old CTS-V, but at the same time, looks incredibly aerodynamic and flowing. Absolutely beautiful design, if it looks like this, I will be ecstatic. In black, this’ll look EVIL. And sound it, too.
No laser lights in 2020. Cadillac is funny. That’s why jdn ran away. Bean counters won the war again. Name the bean counters. I know couple of guys from Palermo. They will take care of them, if u know what I mean
because the US doesn’t allow them. The XT6, XT4, CT6, Escalade, CT4, CT5 were all suppose to get them. they already have everything set up theyre just waiting for US regs. But since your in a completely different nation. understandable
Front – looks aggressive
Front 3/4 – looks aggressive
Rear – looks aggressive
Rear 3/4 – Altima?
I guess the picture with the wrapped vehicle fixes the rear 3/4 – LOL
I’m 29 years old. I still have hope Cadillac will be great again. One day maybe my kids will witness that lololol.
OK just kidding,but the real test is the next model,which I believe is Lyriq. If the d.ick counters had their hands on it then I’m gonna say ciao bambino to Cadillac. But I hope. I really hope that Cadillac will be a king once again.
You sir will not be disappointed then! Imagine the render with just a better vent at front!
Have you seen it? If yes, tell us about interior.
If he knows, he wont tell you. He would get fired. I have seen quite a few test cars.
Ct6v still looks way better
But I guess different price points and no blackwing engine.
Prefer the real dual exhaust not the attached form and the front lights being cut in half.
Cadillac high-posted sedans
650hp midsized, 470hp compact, and………………………550hp fullsize?
I like it. Gonna buy it.
Only concerns are, the shifter lever should be like AMG or Lamborghini.
And, if we are going to get the analog dials instead of the OLED screens?
I like the simplicity of the current nav system, but that dash screen is outdated.
Does anybody think this is not agressive enough? Did we ask for a sleeper?
Being that GM has bestowed an identity crisis upon the CT5-V – it’s an E segment vehicle in size but D segment in pricing – it’s got a lot of ground to cover.
Whether it’s punching above or down, the current M5 and E63 AMG S already have AWD and the upcoming M3 will be AWD and next C63 AMG is slated to have it.