The 2022 Cadillac CT4-V Blackwing has made splashdown as the top-tier performance model in the CT4 sedan lineup, offering up luxury, style, and head-snapping performance. Deliveries won’t get underway until the summer, but now, GM Authority has exclusive photos of the CT4-V Blackwing’s engine bay.
For those who may be unaware, what we’re looking at here is the twin-turbo 3.6L V6 LF4 gasoline engine, which produces 472 horsepower and 445 pound-feet of torque. With muscle routed to the rear wheels by way of standard six-speed manual transmission from Tremec (a GM 10-speed automatic unit is optional), 60 mph arrives in about 3.8 seconds, with top speed rated at 189 mph.
Impressive numbers for a luxurious four-door sedan, no doubt about it. Nestled under the hood of the 2022 Cadillac CT4-V Blackwing, the boosted V6 LF4 engine is shrouded in black plastic bits, something we’ve covered previously.
We also spot thick chassis bracing connecting to the strut towers, stretching out in a V from the fan shroud, while the main plastic engine cover gets parallel (non-functional) louvers running up either side.
Given the twin-turbo 3.6L V6 LF4 previously powered the Cadillac ATS-V, it’s worth comparing the two engine treatments to see how they’ve changed.
Cadillac CT4-V Blackwing
Cadillac ATS-V
As we can see, the engine cover louvers remain, but the intake piping is quite different in the CT4-V Blackwing, with equal-length pipes in the CT4-V Blackwing, and unequal-length pipes in the ATS-V. The ATS-V also didn’t come with the V-shaped bracing we see under the hood of the CT4-V Blackwing.
Further performance gear for the Cadillac CT4-V Blackwing includes 18-inch wheels wrapped in Michelin Pilot Sport 4S rubber, as well as big Brembo brakes and Magnetic Ride Control 4.0, not to mention a swath of aero tweaks that keep the sedan glued to the pavement.
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Comments
when’s the 2-door come out, schould of packed a v8, another dud from GM
Both the CT4 BW & CT5 BW sold out in mere minutes. I have a feeling that both of these cars are going to take the competition behind the woodshed in quick fashion.
BTW, if you want a V8, buy the CT5 BW. It packs a 668hp V8 that lays waste to all of its competition by a significant margin.
If you want a 2-door GM performance vehicle, buy a ZL1 or C8. Both of these Cadillacs are 4-door monsters that will destroy many 2-door performance vehicles from other manufacturers.
I’m afraid you’re not entirely correct, INFAMOUS. The CT4 and CT5 Blackwings have not sold out.
The initial 250 of each were offered up recently and THOSE have been spoken for, yes. But they are not the only ones that will be built.
Yes, that is what I was referring to. The initial 250 units of each model have been spoken for, but of course they are going to make far more than that miniscule number.
I want a V8, but I’m not interested in “laying waste” to anyone. I’m not 16. The NA V8 from the Camaro is God’s perfect engine.
Put it either of these and it’s a sale.
Otherwise, I know a car company that appears to understand Americans better than the American car companies and offers exactly what I want.
I respect your opinion. To each their own.
If you don’t want to “lay waste” to anyone, do not buy one. These are performance sedans meant to outperform the same offerings from other manufacturers, be it BMW M-Series, Benz AMG’s, Audi RS’s, etc.. There is a seat for every ass. Some people will be looking for cars like these and others will be shopping for minivans. I highly doubt that many 16 year old kids will be shopping for ~$70-90k vehicles.
Oh, you are right, just not buying one is an option I’ve been exercising since the Chevy SS ended before I could get to financial position to buy one.
I can buy one now. I could even buy the 5 Blackwing if didn’t have a supercharger on it I don’t need not want, and I assume will just need to be repaired some day.
I’ve been a loyal GM buyer for 30 years, but if they don’t offer what I want then I guess I’ll go elsewhere.
Last Cadillac that has collectible value is the cts-v coupe, I like you don’t have to do “donuts” to prove anything, just want a coupe to have a throaty sound and power too spare..
Ct6v sold out faster, and that engine is a thing of beauty… this one just looks cheap
Kind of alter universe to read the fluff of overhyped gas engines. Like reading about the latest buggy whips a hundred years ago when the Model T was first introduced.
Overhyped? The 4 puts out 472hp and the 5 puts out 668hp. You would rather these cars have ~1,000lbs. of lithium ion batteries mounted underneath the drivers’ seats?
Please expound.
Y am from europe,and y like american care,made for confort performance en male cars
Y am from europe i like american care,real motors
To each his own. I had a 2010 CTS V with 6 speed. Loved that car, and it was rated 554 HP.
I’m on the waiting list for the new CT5 V when they ramp up production.
Could very well be the last of the gasoline powered beasts sold.
Old school muscle cars like myself need that nasty noise of a big HP gas motor.
Not ready for plugging in my hot rod quite yet, but if you are, you are.
To each his own.
Silent cars are borrrring
Why cant they do something other Than the cheap 5 cent plastic engine cover??? Was that the only option?? Oh I remember Cadillac owners dont care what the engine looks like. Good thing this looks horrible.
The cheap 5 cent plastic engine cover is terrible…