We’ve already spied the upcoming Cadillac CT4-V Blackwing all over the place, including on the street and at the track. But now, we managed to catch up to a prototype wearing minimal camouflage, giving us our best look yet at the high-power luxury four-door.
As seen in previous spy photos and these new shots as well, the Cadillac CT4-V Blackwing will differentiate itself from other models via a unique front fascia that’s more aggressive than that of the CT4 and “regular” CT4-V models. Slatted intakes in the front bumper will join a mesh grille for a sporty demeanor.
Note that the hood of the CT4-V Blackwing will not feature an air extractor, a feature that was present and accounted for on the model’s predecessor – the ATS-V. Instead, it seems that engineers have elected to extract the heat and any turbulent air via a set of extractors located on the front quarter panel, just aft of the front wheels. The busy checkered camo of this prototype makes it difficult to see the extractors, but they’re certainly there.
The Cadillac CT4-V Blackwing will also feature more pronounced side skirts between the large alloy wheels with a black finish. The larger wheels will be wrapped in wider rubber, delivering a more confident stance along while providing a larger contact patch to the pavement.
The rear end will feature a large ducktail spoiler, followed by a set of quad exhaust tips bookending what appears to be a unique lower valence.
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 be powered by the Blackwing engine. Rather, the CT4-V Blackwing will be powered by GM’s twin-turbocharged 3.6L V6 LF4 engine, which was previously used in the Cadillac ATS-V, where it made 464 horsepower and 445 pound-feet of torque. The CT4-V Blackwing will be offered with a Tremec six-speed manual or GM’s 10-speed automatic.
Inside the cabin, we expect the 2020 Cadillac CT4-V Blackwing to get a number performance cues, such as a sporty steering wheel, carbon fiber trim bits, and a set of available performance seats.
Finishing touches will include bigger brakes and sharper suspension via the world-famous GM Magnetic Ride Control.
Both the Cadillac CT4-V Blackwing and its larger, more-powerful sibling, the Cadillac CT5-V Blackwing, have been delayed slightly as a result of the COVID-19 pandemic. However, they are expected soon, so subscribe to GM Authority for the latest Cadillac CT4 news, Cadillac news, and around-the-clock GM news coverage.
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With all of the confusing information surrounding these cars, the delayed release date, etc., I certainly hope that it all works out. GM needs to have a line of BMW M-Series/Benz AMG fighters. The V Series cars have always done well in the past and I can’t wait to see how these new V-Blackwings stack up against the German machinery.
GM needs to get Cadillac back on track and judging by their SUV line, it looks as if they are achieving it.
Infamous,
I agree with you on everything but one point.
When you said,” judging by their SUV line “, I assume you mean judging by ONE of their SUV’s, correct ?
Because other than the NEW Escalade the Cadillac SUV lineup is pure GM ” average BLAH ” Good Enough ” FWD, BLAAAAAAAHHHHHHHH !
I do agree that the interior, of the new Escalade and what we have seen of the Lyriq is Cadillac worthy !
And I do agree that I like the looks of the XT4 and XT6 – the CT4 ( not the rear ) and the CT5 ( needed a window in the C-pillar ) but the interiors of ALL the Cadillacs except the Escalade and the Lyriq ( so far as the concept ) are just simply GM plastic fantastic ” Good Enough ” GM average blah, Chevrolet !
They don’t need a line of “fighters” they need winners,
In other words they don’t need to match Germany toe-toe, just Cadillacs. The meat of the sport sedan market is the CT4/5 where they need to stay competitive but outside of that just comfortable cruisers with no compromise on their flagship models, the Celestiq is supposed to demonstrate this. I believe an S/C Escalade is on the way and a sport CUV would be needed also.
Still looks dated inside and out. Take a look at the brand new GV70’s interior,Cadillac. And feel the shame. Or kill yourself…
GV70 is ugly, nothign special about the interior at all and the tablet screen on popping out of dash looks terrible. I hate them and I hop GM does not start doing this. Its a horrible design.
While I do NOT like the screens sticking up out of the dash !
The rest of the GV70 interior is LEAPS above the Cadillac lineup, except 2 !
And Joe, what do you mean you hope GM doesn’t start doing this ?
MOST of the GM line up is just that !
Even the Cadillac sedan in this article is just that !
Other than the new Denali dash, and the old XT5 – XT6 dash – most new GM vehicles are sticking up out of the dash !
Some of the really cheap GM stuff has the screens in the dash, like the new 2021 Trail Blazer, but only the ones with the small screens !
And in the year 2021, the smallest screen that should be allowed in a vehicle should be 10″ !
So many Genesis humpers on here 🙄
Cadillac is dead.
ok pinecone 🥴
I have a 2016 ATS-V. So am I to understand that 2021 will have the same power plant as my 2016 has? They don’t even to try to massage a but more power out of it? To maybe 500 HP just to be different. Well that is so disappointing. It really is. Besides I’m sure that this car will tip the scales at about $80,000. As mine was $73,000 in 2016. Sorry but that is a swing and miss GM. Like your doing everyone a favor making the same car 5 years later.
Totally agree…..
GM hasn’t revealed power output for either of the Blackening models. They also haven’t revealed any pricing on the Blackening models.
Know what happens when you assume?
Based on the lower pricing of the CT4/CT5, the Blackwing V will likely cost less than
the ATSV.
CT4 has a better Trans, so it should perform better at the same power.
I agree that the power should be bumped up over the ATSV.
GM can’t even afford full camouflage.
Everyone wants to see an LT1 in the CT4V … LT4 in the CT5V.
Better yet, if they could trickle down a version of the LT2… I know, somebody wake me up from this dream…
When, when, when?
Don’t you understand that they started with full camo, then remove a little at a time????
They always do that!
Does anyone know if it has been determined whether the Blackwings will offer AWD as an option?
Only problem with the CT4 Blackwing is that it doesn’t use the upcoming 5.5L DOHC Flat crank V8 and a 10-speed DCT as the only transmission option. The DCT takes the best of both world from the auto and manual (not that there’s really any point to a manual transmission as they are slow and pointless). Giving the CT4 Blackwing the N/A 5.5L 500hp and and the CT5 Blacking a twin turbo variant boasting 700hp and selling them both well below $100K (CT4 Blackwing @ $45K and the CT6 Blackwing at around $55K) would make these cars truly worthwhile.