The 2022 Cadillac CT5-V Blackwing will have wider rear tires than the outgoing Cadillac CTS-V sedan that it indirectly replaces.
The third-generation Cadillac CTS-V had 265/35-19 front tires, along with meaty 295/30-19 rear tires. The Cadillac CT5-V Blackwing, by comparison, will have 275/35-19 tires out front and 305/30-19 tires out back. For those keeping score, the new CT5-V Blackwing has 10mm wider tires in both the front and rear than the CTS-V.
Front tire of Cadillac CT5-V Blackwing prototype
A wider tire contact patch will help give the Cadillac CT5-V Blackwing more grip, better handling and improved braking performance. While wider tires can sometimes have minor disadvantages, such as a reduced cornering radius and higher replacement costs, these probably won’t be major factors for customers looking to get themselves into the hardcore, track-oriented CT5-V Blackwing.
| Front | Rear | |
|---|---|---|
| 2016-2019 CTS-V | 265/35-19 | 295/30-19 |
| 2022 CT5-V Blackwing | 275/35-19 | 305/30-19 |
Rear tire of Cadillac CT5-V Blackwing prototype
Additionally, at least one version of the CT5-V Blackwing will come with Michelin Pilot Sport 4S rubber, an ultra-high-performance summer tire that many high-end manufacturers use on their cars, including Porsche, Mercedes-AMG, Ferrari and Corvette, among others.
Wider tires and sticky rubber will be key to the CT5-V Blackwing’s performance, as it will have a significant 600+ horsepower to put to the ground. As we reported previously, the CT5-V Blackwing will come with a supercharged 6.2L V8 LT4 engine, which is currently offered in the 2020 Chevy Camaro ZL1, where it produces 650 horsepower and 650 pound-feet of torque. This was the same engine in the previous CTS-V, as well, where it made 630 horsepower and 640 pound-feet of torque.
A six-speed manual transmission and GM 10-speed automatic transmission will both be available in the CT5-V.
Another contributing factor to the sedan’s performance will be the available lightweight magnesium wheels, which GM released details and a teaser photo of last week. The automaker says the wheels “will help reduce the unsprung weight of the vehicle, improving ride and handling, and the overall driving experience.” They will also come in a brushed bronze finish, lending to the sedan’s racing-inspired exterior appearance.
The 2022 Cadillac CT5-V Blackwing, along with the smaller Cadillac CT4-V Blackwing, will go on sale in the summer of 2021. We expect Cadillac to release more details on the super sedans between now and their official debut so be sure to subscribe to GM Authority for more Cadillac CT4 news, Cadillac CT5 news, Cadillac news, and around-the-clock GM news coverage.
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Comments
Enough already!! Unveil this thing!!!
No kidding
Soo… the real Caddy BlackWing TT V8 is gone right? Sold off to another manufacturer I believe. But it appears the name will continue on seemingly as a performance package for the V models with a boosted 6.2L V8? Good marketing strategy, but those who remember the limited build 75 “real” CT6-V BlackWings, may feel like their car’s status has been diluted a bit.
just asking. I really wish Cadillac would have kept the real BlackWing Twin Turbo. I’m sure it would have been less reliable and incredibly expensive to repair, but it is unique and was special for Cadillac. No nock on the LS small block, arguably the most adaptable and tunable engine family ever made, but I still think Cadillac should be special.
Agreed.
The Blackwing TT was cut for two reasons:
1) Production costs were high.
2) The engine was too torquey and low-revving compared to the LT-Series engines.
So now you know why the LT4 will be used. Even better the CT5-V BW will make 20 more hp than the ZL1 Camaro.
The Blackwing and LT4 produce similar torque, and the CTS-V wasn’t really powered by an LT4 (but a detuned one, basically a supercharged LT1). The CT5-V BW will make 670 hp at 6600 rpm.
Still something special to me, all the technology and engineering involved in that “Hot Vee” twin turbo, 4 cam V8. I totally understand the bean counters… GM has an amazing stable of Bad-Ass Gen 5+ small blocks (LS & LT) power plants, but to me part of the prominence of the “V” would be having the technologically advanced (and complex) engine.
-Somewhat like having a rare and complex mechanical Swiss watch, versus a reliable, run-of-the-mill Citizen watch that never breaks. It’s a feeling, not practicality.
How about posting up some real world numbers and refrain from slow walking this thing because the CCP virus has delayed both CT4-V blackwing / CT5-V Blackwing long enough already!!! POST the performance figures!
If they simply rehash the ats-v and cts-v powertrains again I just don’t care.
Omg OMG 10mm more rubber!!!!
they arent? they are offering a 10 speed and a 6 speed manual? Chill psycho.
Call down Noah. R E L A X.
You’re right….8 speed to 10 speed is omg amazing. CT4-V needs and deserves a v8. LT1 or LT2. CT5-V needs the LT5 to keep up with the competition.
Mike,
The CT5-V Blackwing doesn’t need the LT5 to compete. 670 horsepower is PLENTY for the class…the M5 has 617, the E63 AMG has 603. And beyond that, there’s WAY more to this segment than power…what everyone else lacks is driving involvement. This can’t be stressed enough. The Bimmer and Merc are fat, heavy and require a bunch of electronic nannies to give you the illusion of great, natural handling…but they’re not analog at all. With the Alpha platform, GM’s magnificent steering, MagneRide, and a MANUAL hooked up to the LT4, this is going to be the most fun to drive sedan in the world. Most involving, best balanced, most analog.
The tire size increase is significant.
Dear Santa , We need a CT5 -V Black wing with a LT5 V-8 , 6 Speed manual trans with Michelin SPORT CUP 2 TIRES to put all 755 horse power to the ground . Even though I ‘M 57 years old now I still believe . P.S. I promise to be a good boy and obey all traffic laws .
Starting to worry this car may seem old by 2022
I’ve driven the 2020 Camaro ZL1 1LE with the Extreme Track Pack. It has the same 6.2 liter 650 hp. LT4 as in my ZO6. It is blinding fast. It comes with 305’s on the front and 315’s on the rear. Amazing looking, and amazing grip and very competitive to my ZO6……only the 10 speed is better. As I have said previously….why pay $100,000 for the Cadillac, when you can have this for around $78,000. Both cars, are in reality, 2 seaters. The Camaro comes with a hugh CF wing, hood insert, and front spoiler, also front winglets, and amazing looking wheels. It looks much better than the CT5…….
If you track these cars it really gets every ones attention , you can hunt down P cars and pass them in a ZL1 1LE Camaro and its like okay CHEVY did a good job , but do it in a CADDY and its almost unbelievable , a 4 door sedan that is capable of this amazing feat . I just hope GM keeps these remarkable motor cars coming and I really like the ideal of driver training for these high performance machines . The 3rd gen. CTS -V does have a real back seat and will give joy rides to you and 3 of your friends .
“Both cars, are in reality, 2 seaters.” You may be able to make this argument with the CT4, but not the CT5?
Hurry up!! I really want to see these vehicles! I need to see so I can decide on a gen 3 CTS-V or just save up some more money for the the CT5-V Blackwing.
I see a lot of people missing the point about the Cadillac CT5-V BLACKWING. The matter of fact is that the CT5-V BLACKWING will be a smaller car than the CTS-V that “replaced” it; it will, in reality, target the all-wheel-drive BMW M3 Competition and plug-in-hybrid, four-banger Mercedes-AMG C 63e S (pricewise and sizewise). It will still offer M5 Competition and E63 S performance, but with REAR-wheel-drive.
Its pricing will be in the same area as a Dodge Charger SRT Hellcat Redeye (between a base $80k and a loaded $100k), although the Charger isn’t technically a “luxury car” despite riding on a Mercedes-Benz platform. The CT5-V BLACKWING will be focused on Nürburgring and Hockenheim lap records, rather than straight-line performance. Despite this, the CT5-V BLACKWING will produce 670 bhp (not a typo) and 650 lb-ft of torque.
With 20 more horses than a Camaro ZL1, the CT5-V Blackwing needs that extra power due to added VVT and four-cylinder mode, which the CTS-V didn’t feature in ANY of its THREE generations. The BMW M5 Competition and Mercedes-AMG E 63 S produce more than 650 *actual* hp, since the Germans are very conservative with power ratings.
The CT5-V BW will (should) hit 0-60mph in 3.3 seconds thanks to larger tires and smaller size. Top speed should range from 195 to 205 mph; the Maserati Ghibli Trofeo hits 203.
The 3rd gen CTS V does have displacement on demand or cylinder deactivation
It’s going to be the LT4. The LT4 itself has pretty much everything that the newer GM engines come with starting from the LTG replacement the LSY to the new 2.7t to the 3.0tt to the 3.6 na. (unsure of the 3.6tt LF3/4) The 4.2tt and the 6.2sc LT4/5 all have cylinder deactivation. They wouldn’t take the tech out of the CTS and leave it in the Camaro and Corvette.
As for the 0 to 60 of 3.3 secs. That is going to be hard to believe. The camaro has the same 10 spd, wider tires, probably lighter curb weight. Probably 20 less hp if they do the extra 20 hp. Making 670 hp instead of 650. But even then I only imagine 3.5 to 3.6 to 60. GM claims 3.5 for their Camaro, car and driver got 3.4 but I believe they use the 1 ft roll out. So the CT5 getting to 60 in 3.3 secs is going to be hard to believe.
Pricing I’d imagine would be around the high 60s to low 70k mark. Doubling the price from the CT5 V to the BW is too big of a price jump even for cadillac. Maybe if they were to make it a hybrid sc v8 lt4 maybe justification for the doubling in price but without it I see about 20k more overall.
Tony the LT5 doesn’t have cylinder deactivation
You’re right, thank you for correcting me on this. I knew the LT5 had duel injection but I didn’t know that it didn’t come with AFM.
I agree. Standard front engine, rear drive will not get into the low 3’s to 60 without drag radials. The C7 Corvette Z06 was low 3’s with it’s mid-front engine layout, and I’d be shocked if this Caddy was as quick.
I don’t see dynamically how this car can move the bar from the last CTS-V, given same platform and same engine. Slightly wider tires won’t do much — look that the Charger SRT widebody with 305s and you see it’s all cosmetic — and this is only 10mm more tread than the last CTS-V.
Tell me I’m wrong, but the only headlines are better pricing and the return of the manual. I like the manual in a last of the mohicans sort of way…