The forthcoming Cadillac CT4-V Blackwing was just spied testing again, giving us a few new angles of the high-powered luxury four-door.
As seen in previous spy photos and these new shots as well, the Cadillac CT4-V Blackwing will make its presence known with a unique front fascia treatment that’s more aggressive than previous CT4 models. A number of slatted intakes in the bumper, as well as a mesh grille insert can be seen underneath the camo, giving the sedan an appropriately sporty demeanor.
The Cadillac CT4-V Blackwing also rocks new side skirts, which are mounted between big alloy wheels with a black finish. The fresh rollers and rubber will hug the pavement with a wider stance than previous CT4 models.
Finally, the rear end is highlighted by a new lower rear valence, as well as a quad set of exhaust tips below, and a large ducktail spoiler up top.
Although it bears the same “Blackwing” name as the twin-turbocharged 4.2L V8 LTA engine found in the Cadillac CT6 Platinum and CT6-V, the Cadillac CT4-V Blackwing won’t come with the Blackwing engine under the hood. Rather, the CT4-V Blackwing will be powered by GM’s twin-turbocharged 3.6L V6 LF4 engine, which was previously equipped in the Cadillac ATS-V, where it made 464 horsepower and 445 pound-feet of torque. The CT4-V Blackwing will come with six-speed manual as standard, and GM’s 10-speed automatic as an available option.
Once again, we find there no hood-based heat extractor on this prototype model, unlike the production Cadillac CTS-V and Cadillac ATS-V.
Inside the cabin, we expect the 2020 Cadillac CT4-V Blackwing to get a number performance features, such as a sporty steering wheel, carbon fiber trim bits and performance-oriented seats. Finishing touches will include bigger brakes and more capable GM Magnetic Ride Control suspension.
Both the Cadillac CT4-V Blackwing and its larger, more-powerful sibling, the Cadillac CT5-V Blackwing, have been delayed as a result of the COVID-19 pandemic. However, they are expected soon, so stay tuned.
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Cadillac CT4-V Blackwing except there’s no Blackwing twin-turbo Blackwing V8 as the children enjoy saying.. ‘it makes no sense.’
Any info on why this and the CT5 Blackwing don’t have heat extractors in the hood?
I am certain because it’s not gonna have the LT4. I have this feeling that we’ll be surprised with LT1 or LT2 under the hood.
Personally, I think (read: hope) an LT5 variant will be used, perhaps detuned or somehow cheaper to produce, similar to the LS9 vs LSA.
GM has already acknowledged the limitations of direct injection, which is why the LT5 has direct and port. To go back on this and stick an engine from 2015 in a range-topping, high-performance sedan seems rather bold, even for The General.
Since we know what the CT4 hood looks like, they are not hiding it on the tester, but it’s
possible that the real hood will be different.
RELEASE THE DAMN CARS ALREADY!!!
They will show it. They will give a lil bit information and the all the the rest info will be available during a year. GM always does it. Show and forget couple of month.
Sounds to me like Cadillac is taking advantage of the Blackwing name, as they should. Personally, I’d rather they just drop the “V” and make all the high performance models just Blackwing. But I do understand that the V-series has a following now.
The “Blackwing” name is known by probably very few people and those that know it know the hand made engine had the moniker. It has zero brand recognition without the engine so why use it? It utterly ridiculous and IMO stupid… why create “another” name that is likely to go away once these vehicles are killed in 3 years.
Whereas the V name has been around since the original CTS in 2004, the STS and XLR series vehicles, its well established by the performance and the value that was inherit in the vehicles. Each CTS-V pushed the envelope and the last gen was a monster. IMO they should have used CT4-VR as the next level name as its a totally sensible “nod” to Cadillac Racing which is one of the bright spots GM has. So CT4-V and CT4-VR. Blackwing is meaningless and empty…. its just stupid… and I predict you’ll never hear it again in about 3 years…
Honestly, this vehicle is the only thing GM really has going for it right now. With the death of the Camaro right around the corner, GM really needs to make sure this car sells. Pull out all the stops, make it affordable and make it right. Power output needs to match the new LT2 engine in the Corvette (495hp/470lb-ft of torque). Get rid of that manual transmission, this isn’t the 60’s anymore and put a DCT behind that twin turbo V6 and really let this thing haul ass! The look is fine, honestly, it’s wheel and tire combination should match the ZL1 Camaro and the Suspension should match the SS 1LE If GM can do that, this car will be fine. If not, it’s a waste of time.
With BMW and others leaving the manual transmission this might open up room in the segment for Cadillac.
Can’t wait to see it. I like the manual transmission option.
The 3.6TT should be absolutely great with this platform.