The latest Cadillac Blackwing sedans are some of the most exciting facets of the luxury marque’s portfolio, offering high-strung, track-ready performance, mated to the backside-coddling and comfort expected of a Cadillac vehicle. Naturally, performance enthusiasts are eager to know where Cadillac Blackwing will head next, and according to Cadillac Chief Engineer Tony Roma, more Blackwing and V-Series models are on the way.
“The V-Series lineup has expanded,” Roma said in a recent interview. “You’re going to see more of that in the future. We’re going to do more V-Series. It’s important to our brand and you’ll see it on other products.”
As it stands now, Cadillac offers the V-Series treatment on the CT4 and CT5 sedans, representing a step up in performance over the Cadillac CT4 Sport and Cadillac CT5 Sport. However, for those enthusiasts hungry for more, there’s also the new Cadillac Blackwing CT4-V and CT5-V. As Roma points out, the Blackwing treatment is exclusive to the fastest of the go-fast Caddy models, and luckily, more Blackwings are indeed on the way.
“Blackwing is reserved for really the pinnacle, the purest expression of performance, track capability, and that’s what it’s going to stand for going forward,” Roma said during a recent interview. “[The CT4-V Blackwing and CT5-V Blacking] won’t be the last Blackwing cars that we do, but you won’t see one on every vehicle. It’s not appropriate. I couldn’t imagine doing an Escalade-V Blackwing. Maybe we’d do an SUV, maybe we’d do an Escalade-V, who knows.”
As GM Authority covered previously, General Motors is planning a go-faster Escalade model, which is speculated to feature the supercharged 6.2L V8 LT4Â gasoline engine under the hood, the same powerplant found in the 2022 Cadillac CT5-V Blackwing and third-generation CTS-V. This could still fit the criteria of a Cadillac Escalade-V model, while falling under the hardcore track performance of a full-fledged Cadillac Blackwing.
We’ll keep our ears to the ground for any further updates. In the meantime, make 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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“I couldn’t imagine doing an Escalade-V Blackwing.”
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And we know why they won’t do this, because it would compete with Corvette SUV. Which will use standard C8 and ZR1 motors, alongside likely an EV version on BEV3 down the line.
A Corvette SUV would be interesting — GM is long overdue with any sort of performance SUV.
I really can’t imagine any other Cadillac in the current stable having a Blackwing-ready chassis, unless there are plans for the electrics.
The XT4 is based on the XTS and has long been capable of using the same transverse variant of the LF3 series motor in the ATS-V and CT4.
That *could* be what they are referring to.
The XT5 is actually closer to the old XTS. The XT4 does share the E2 platform, a smaller variant which is under the Malibu. So maybe it can’t hold the drivetrain you suggest.
Read again how GM is defining a Blackwing model. Track capable! The size and weight of an Escalade immediately eliminates the possibility of it being track capable. There won’t be a Blackwing version.
However, Escalade V is definitely possible with that powertrain.
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I agree. The Escalade is based on a large, top- heavy truck foundation. There could be a “V” option of some type, but a “track capable” version is almost impossible.
I like to think the XT5/6, with their lighter and lower center-of-gravity unibodies could be enhanced into something like a Blackwing.
Or, perhaps the man was referring to Electric Balckwings ???
Megeebee, can’t imagine a platform they’re currently using that would be appropriate for a Blackwing. And that name doesn’t roll that well with their electric names. Curious what they have in mind. Just seeing some V-model suvs would be a treat.
why would gm want to sell an ubber suv at 150+….they are not in it for the money or prestige…. just look at mb or bmw …they go to deposit at the bank daily…
Put the LT5 in the Escalade, and the LT4 in the XT6. Make them AWD (at least as an option). Simple.
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No. Not simple.
The LT4 is not designed for transverse, FWD applications.
I think he meant LF4 That’s the one that was in the XTS-Vsport
The XT6 should get a re-design then. I know its not simple. They probably have to come up with an AWD system to handle all that power on both as well. I was more frustrated with GM, or should I say gm, lately.
At the very least, I’d love to see the 3.6TT or 3.0TT make it into the XT5/6.
A number of enthusiast’s have complimented the XT4’s great driving dynamics, and its FWD biased. Caddy should work their magic for the 5 and 6 as well!
An Escalade-V.. that would be a nice thing to see. Since Cadillac is going all electric in the future, go all out with a V series of Escalade.. this just an idea.. why not do a truck too.. example, a Cadillac crew cab Trukc, powered by the 3.6 V-6 twin turbo to the LT4/5 engines, rear independent suspension… I mean go all out on this.
Does this mean that there will be v and blackwing EVs? And I absolutely believe a Escalade blackwing is possible. Lower it or give it air suspension that can lower it about 4 or so inches, decklid spoilers, splitters, dive planes, wide sticky tires, and the ability to camber the front wheels like the ZL1 1LE
I dont think that will happen, because that thing is not only massive length-wise. But weight-wise that thing is a tank. It’s like 7200+ lbs worth of metal. To get that thing to corner would be an engineering feat. Granted GM does have some of the best engineers in terms of chassis and suspension R&D. But if they did do that it would be awesome.
I hope they do a CT5-V convertible
GM should do whatever it takes to meet customer demands and also compete with German and Asian mfgers. That’s fair.
What’s not fair is how. European and Asian countries tax the crap out of North American vehicles for export while they get a huge break exporting their cars here. For the health of the industry on these shores something has to give.
Cadillac Lyriq-V and Lyriq-V Blackwing.
Lyric sounds more likely than anything else. The Escalade is far too big to be a Blackwing and the other SUV chasses are too compromised (FWD-based).
For FWD/AWD platforms the XT4 and Blazer, are very good at handling despite them being FWD based. I’m pretty sure that GM can do some wonders with their suspension and chassis tuning. I mentioned to someone else that GM has some of the best chassis and suspension tuning in the business. I can see those vehicles getting a Blackwing model over the Escalade. It’s not like it hasn’t been done the Focus RS is fairly good at what it does.
Cadillac should do Lyriq V and V Blackwing models.
If the turbo V6’s fit in the FWD based old XTS sedan they definitely should be able to fit into the XT5 and XT6 crossovers even if their slightly detuned. I’m thinking maybe 350 to 375 hp ? The XT4 should be able to handle the 2.7 liter turbo in the CT4 V. Of coutse the 3 crossovers in these variants would need AWD standard. Cadillac still needs a 3 row RWD crossover to compete !! I’m wondering if that is coming !!
First, I would like to say I am impressed with the engineering that went into the black wing. I have owned high performance cars and motorcycles since I was you.
The reason I am writing you is I am totally disgusted with the support I get from Cadillac. I received my framed certificate of authenticity for 199/250 and it came damaged. When I called Cadillac, they instructed me to take it to the dealer where I bought the car.
I would take it to the dealer but they have all but dishonest on a few things, never follow through on other things, and asked me to lie on the sales person customer satisfaction form so his performance is what the customer would expect from Cadillac.
All I am asking for is the name of someone at Cadillac that understand Great Customer Support I can send the frame to and have it fixed.