At this point, performance enthusiasts are practically salivating at the thought of the upcoming Cadillac CT4-V Blackwing and Cadillac CT5-V Blackwing, the luxury marque’s new high-powered luxury sedan duo. Luckily, we won’t have to wait long to see these two four-doors debut, as GM Authority in conjunction with our sister publication Cadillac Society have learned from sources familiar with the matter that the Cadillac CT4-V Blackwing and Cadillac CT5-V Blackwing will finally be unveiled February 1st.
Details on the nature of the debut are still up in the air, but it will likely be done via livestream over the Internet.
As for the cars themselves, specs and figures have slowly percolated through leaks and teasers, giving us an idea of what to expect from the two go-faster superstars.
Let’s start with the slightly smaller Cadillac CT4-V Blackwing, which will feature the twin-turbocharged 3.6L V6 LF4 gas engine. If that configuration looks familiar, it’s because it’s the same motor under the hood of the now-discontinued Cadillac ATS-V, and although exact output numbers are still forthcoming, it’s entirely reasonable to expect the Cadillac CT4-V Blackwing to match the ATS-V with around 464 horsepower and 445 pound-feet of torque.
Then there’s the slightly larger Cadillac CT5-V Blackwing, which will feature the supercharged 6.2L V8 LT4, the same blown ‘eight as the third-generation Cadillac CTS-V. Word has it the new CT5-V Blackwing will produce more output than any Cadillac prior, which means it’ll best the CTS-V’s 640 horsepower and 630 pound-feet of torque. Top speed will exceed 200 mph.
Both models will offer a six-speed manual as standard and a 10-speed automatic as optional with regard to transmission choices driving the rear wheels.
Naturally, the two Caddy super sedans will back all that grunt with a long list of high-performance extras and upgrades, including sharp Magnetic Ride Control suspension, big brakes, wider tires, and more aggressive aero. The cabin space will feature carbon fiber racing seats with heating and cooling capabilities.
Originally slated to debut last year, the Cadillac CT4-V Blackwing and Cadillac CT5-V Blackwing were delayed as a result of the COVID-19 pandemic. Now, following the debut in February, both sedans are expected to launch this Summer for the 2022 model year.
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AWD an option? That’s the first I’ve heard of that. That would be very welcomed, but with the leaked 0-60 that doesn’t seem like a AWD 650HP CAR, more RWD numbers
I would say that we were “salivating” a LONG time ago. Honestly, now I’m just annoyed (and not surprised) that is has taken GM so long to deliver these “real V’s” to market.
I agree 100% these things have been rumored for like 2 years. Thats absolutely ridiculous considering the fact that the powertrains are just carryover engines from the cts and ats v so it begs the question, wtf we’re we literally waiting for, for 2 fking years? its not like they are working with entirely new engines.
It’s only been a yr since the CT5 debut. A year later for the go-fast model seems reasonable to me. It’s more than just shoving a big engine into it. There’s chassis tuning and other refinements that go along with it.
Well said. Yeah, the waiting sucked, but the pandemic and the parts shortages, supply holdups, labor disputes, etc. certainly didn’t help. Sounds like our long wait will be fully rewarded.
I’m sorry….what? The ATS-V began production in 2012. How is a 10 year cycle ok?
Be happy these monsters are still available… it won’t be long before these and other fire breathing sedans will be available only from specialty markets and not mass produced from domestic giants at a reasonable price… unfortunately.
Love driving my camaro, but here in Chicago we have this thing called winter and an awd car with this kind of performance would be something to elevate the brand. Definitely an option for awd would be great, especially if you could use it for you cuv’s and SUV drivers. But I’m more of a Coup and sedan fan
Glad to hear there’s finally a launch date!
AWD? I’ll believe it when I see it…
I REALLY want a CT4-V blackwing. That’s fxckn beautiful. Cadillacs look so cool, I just wished their quality control was better. Why can’t Cadillacs have the same quality reputation as Toyota or Lexus?
Consider this — I have a CTS-V near 80K miles that’s been virtually problem-free and a Toyota that developed a bad diff at 90K miles, both bought brand new.
Reputation doesn’t always agree with reality.
I can’t wait to see what the 7th gen Camaros will be like. These Cadillac CT4 and CT5 are basically the preview for the next Camaro.
I hate to be the bearer of bad news Levi, but if the 7th generation Camaro ever even gets built…it won’t be a gas-powered car built on this Alpha 2 platform. It’ll be an EV. The Alpha 2 program for the 7th gen was sadly cancelled last year.
Your only options at this point as an all-electric Camaro, or no Camaro at all. I’d hate to see the Camaro die a second death so much that I’d actually prefer an EV Camaro compared to no Camaro at all. Really does suck.
Yea I agree, I would rather have an EV Camaro than no Camaro. But if there’s no Camaro, at least there’s the Mustang :/. Are you sure they’re cancelling the Alpha2 chassis for the 7th gen? That sucks. What made me love the Camaro was the chassis and handling.
Maybe because all rwd cars are going to VSS-R and Alpha ran it’s course.
For all the folks commenting on the possibility of AWD – it’s looking more and more like the Blackwing sedans will be RWD only. Sorry to get your hopes up.
Cannot wait to see the CT5 V Blackwing.
Wish the interior was nicer but this might be better than the Alfa Quatrofoglio. Fingers crossed.
Oh, it WILL be better than the Alfa, no doubt. And the Alfa is a brilliant sports sedan. But 670ish hp, a V8 and a stick? Forget it, the fight is over already.
Caddys built in North America are damn reliable cars. This is why I drive my CTS-V year round.
Of course I do have more fun in my pure ICE Panamera Turbo S…but she only leaves the garage on cold winter days and nights….and she never lets me down when there are TESLAs to devastate….battery chemistry sure does suk in the cold….ICE…ICE….BABY!
I sure hope so. People keep telling me how bad the Cadillacs are with the 2.0T engine and the 8 speed transmission. Maybe your CTS-V is better built than the generic Cadillacs.
They should get awd/rwd system just like in the m5. Push the button and ull get awd. Press once again and you will get rwd.
Anyway, this is boring. Old engines dated interiors.
Ct5 is a d class, right? Well its gonna be the fastest in its segment. M3/c63 have less hp.
At least we can be happy for this.
To me, BMW and Cadillac have the same type of interiors. By that I mean simple, clean, quality interiors. Merc’s interiors, IMHO, are overdone.
Personally, I don’t care what kind of “tech” my engine has as long as it provides the performance (speed & efficiency) that I want.
Honestly, I still prefer RWD only. I’m up in Cleveland, so yeah, AWD would be sweet for the winter months, but it adds so much extra weight that it defeats the true purpose of the car. The BMW M5 is wicked fast, but fat and bloated as hell and doesn’t have anywhere NEAR the purity of the BMW M5’s of old, like, say, the E34 or E39. The CT5 Blackwing will have FAR superior balance, steering, input, handling, etc. Really, Cadillac is doing now what BMW did 2 decades back…only better.
As far as what class its in, technically it’s the D segment, but size wise, it’s barely smaller than the CTS was, and much larger than the ATS. This thing will be an M5/E63/RS7 fighter…the M3 and C63 won’t even come close.
I have a Supra and drive it in the snow. Snow tires work great. If the snow is that deep, I’m not going out anyway.
Yea I daily drive a Camaro RWD, with snow tires in the winter. It’s my only car so I drive it everyday. No issues at all, I’ve never lost traction yet.
With the upcoming M3 and C63 equipped with AWD, it’ll be interesting to see how this fares against those rides with superior traction. Horsepower isn’t everything.
There’s a YT video of a stock M5 with AWD, 600 horses up against a stock 800hp Dodge Demon and it outguns and outruns the Demon each and every time due to AWD.
The driving dynamics and handling better be on point as the targets have upped the ante with AWD that doesn’t impede overall performance but enhances it.
Gary, you know the M5 costs $115,000-$120,000 CAD; while the Dodge Demon costs $85,000 CAD. THE BMW M5 COSTS $30,000-$40,000 more than the Dodge Demon. If you put $30,000 worth of mods on that Demon, the M5 wouldn’t stand a chance. How about you compare cars of the same price range??? If the more expensive car ISNT FASTER, then something is wrong.
Also Gary you’re wrong about the 1/4 mile time. A stock Challenger Demon pulls 1/4mile in 9.65s. A stock M5 pulls 1/4 mile in 10.9s. That’s a whole 1.25s difference. That’s a huge difference. The Demon could GAP the M5 stock to stock.
So what about the price difference? Your reasoning is faulty ; I could retort that if the more powerful car isn’t faster then something is wrong.
Repeatedly off the line, the M5 pulled away from the Demon until it could link up. Eventually the Demon reigns in the M5 but by then the part of the race that matters is pretty much over.
Unless you’re also drinking the kool-aid, no one is seriously buying that a CT5 BW is an M3/C Class competitor except based upon price. But since that is what is being pushed, it calls into question how a horsepower laden vehicle with only RWD will fare against vehicles with less hp but AWD. Thus the reason to highlight the M5 vs Demon.
The purpose of the comparison was to highlight that power alone isn’t going to cut it any longer; not that the vehicles are direct competitors. A RWD CT5 BW with 640/650 horses up against an AWD M3 or C63 AMG.. with 500 horses. Only time will tell when the comparison test is done.
I only compare cars based on price. If you wanna talk about using a $120,000 BMW M5, then I’ll take $120,000 and get a supercharged Corvette, then let’s see who’s faster. Yea power isn’t everything, and straight line speed isn’t everything either. The most important stat is TRACK TIMES. As track times compare power, handling, weight, everything. AWD is good for straight line launches, but RWD is better for track performance. So sure, your AWD M5 might be fast at a dig, but a RWD car with the same power numbers will be faster around the track. Also AWD systems add at least a couple hundred pounds to the car.
FINALLY! Been a long time coming… Lets do this! Lets see what these weapons -grade Caddies can do…
no one really cares….
Any chance someone reading this drove the red camo CT5VB up to Collingwood last week?
No one cares, especially GM. This car will be dead in 3 years, max. GM is lined up with me, to ensure the Govt and Industry combine to ensure what we decide, and that’s EV’s. Comprende’!
Sad but true🙁. We are slaves to big regulation and no manufacturer wants to miss out a chance to be on top. What they decide is the future is what we get. Thankfully the specialty markets are growing so there will always be bad-ass ICE powered cars, just might be priced out of avg middle class incomes in 20 yrs.
If RWD only then the CT5v will struggle to put the power to the pavement like the cts did.