2022 Cadillac CT5-V Blackwing Reservations Snapped Up In Just Three Minutes
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All 250 initial reservations for the upcoming 2022 Cadillac CT5-V Blackwing ultra-high-performance luxury were snapped up within three minutes of their becoming available, it was revealed during a conference call with the General Motors Canada communications team.
As reported by our sister site Cadillac Society, Cadillac opened reservations for both the CT5-V Blackwing and the 2022 Cadillac CT4-V Blackwing at 7:30 pm EST on February 1st. In each case, a maximum of 250 cars could be ordered, making a total of 500 Blackwing vehicles.
Customers were required to place a refundable $1,000 deposit. If the deal was completed, they would receive a vehicle with one of the first 250 VIN numbers, along with a serialized plate on the available high-performance steering wheel with a five-digit portion of the VIN number etched into it. They would also receive a complimentary course at the Cadillac V-Series Academy at the Spring Mountain Motor Resort and Country Club in Pahrump, Nevada.
Uptake for both models was swift, but not to the same extent. On February 2nd, one day after registrations opened, GM Authority was still able to report that not all of the 250 Cadillac CT4-V Blackwing models had been accounted for, though the total was reached later the same day.
Many GM Authority readers will already be familiar with the specifications of the CT5-V Blackwing, but they are so compelling that we’re going to repeat them anyway. The car is fitted with the supercharged 6.2L V8 LT4 gasoline engine which was also found under the bonnet of the third-generation Cadillac CTS-V. In this new application, it produces 668 horsepower and 659 pound-feet of torque. The 0-60 mph time is 3.7 seconds, and the top speed is in excess of 200 mph.
Power is transferred to the rear wheels (not to all four, for reasons Cadillac has given) through either a six-speed manual gearbox supplied by Tremec or GM’s own ten-speed automatic. Italian brake manufacturer Brembo has created both the standard brake package and the optional carbon-ceramic setup. Magnesium wheels will eventually be offered as well.
The CT5-V Blackwing is priced to start at $84,990, but taking full advantage of the retail opportunities will bump up the cost to $121,895. Production of both Blackwing models is due to start the GM Lansing Grand River plant in Lansing, Michigan, this summer.
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I like Cadillac but don’t like or understand the import names, So I would never buy one today. Lincoln use real names we all know and love, but slapped them on anything fusions and Taurus instead of build real luxury cars that was no go also
Who… cares … of the name….. GM can build a turd with a name you love and you’d buy it??? CT whatever undeniably has a superior chassis. How about taking the CT5 emblems off and getting custom ones with proper font and spell out alpha or omega if you have a CT6, not bad names if you ask me…. what’s silly is CTS has a reputation and 3 generation, why change it to CT5 for one generation before going full EV?
If you’ve been following Cadillac, you know they are going back to names.
Ford built almost 5000 GT500’s for 2020… can we please get more than 250 blackwings each? I’m sure There are more than that of M’s and AMGs. I like these but I’m not a fan of super limited production and dealer price gouging.
The 250 is for the first run. After these are done dealers will be able to order more. They are going to make more than just 250.
I see the usual Red Herring Factory is at full tilt.
Mr. Chiles: Cadillac is returning to names, for its electrics at least. You know that. As for selling large, gas powered sedans called “Fleetwood” or other such names, it would be corporate suicide. FLASH: It’s not 1975 any more.
Jason: Just where does it say ONLY 250 Blackwings will be built???? What part of “initial reservations” do you not understand?
True, but I didn’t say only 250 ever, but they haven’t said they’re building anymore yet so I’m hoping the make quite a bit more. Excuse my pessimism when it comes to American manufacturers and building non suvs/trucks.
There will be more. 250 each was just the pre order. They will make more.
https://gmauthority.com/blog/2021/02/cadillac-blackwing-sedan-production-dates-revealed/
What a beautiful car, as far as naming goes, call it a CT5-V Blackwing, call it an Impala, call it a 4-door Camaro (😀) or call it a Buick GNX.
Ever heard the saying “you can put lipstick on a pig”?
That’s one beautiful car!
The lack of a V-8 in the CT4V is likely the only reason it didnt fill the reservations for a full day. What a shame. I personally like the styling of the CT4V more but the lack of a V-8 is a deal breaker for me.
I agree with the names thing that Roy and others are talking about. And unlike Kirt, I do believe it matters…….a lot. Allow those of us who like names to relish in the grand old names like Fleetwood. However, don’t put words where they don’t belong. I personally don’t know anyone on here who has suggested Cadillac start calling these fantastic cars Fleetwood. But it shouldn’t be an all or nothing game. In fact, why not call them Blackwing with the model designation of CT4 or CT5?
It would be like in the past when you had the Impala as the name and LS or LT or LTZ as the model/trim level.
I personally look forward to Cadillac bringing back names, even if I do find them silly (Lyriq??).
How many of the first 250 CT5 Blackwings were ordered with the manual gearbox?
Same question for CT4s.
Well I know of 1 for sure.
I haven’t lusted after a new GM car this much since the 2015-17 Chevrolet SS 6MT which I never managed to score. Before that, it was my 2005 GTO 6MT which I thankfully still own. This one’s a keeper.