General Motors has released an onboard video showing the 2022 Cadillac CT4-V Blackwing lapping the tricky 4.2-mile Grand Course at Virginia International Raceway in a supercar-rivalling 2:52.50.
The video was recorded using the CT4-V Blackwing’s Performance Data Recorder (PDR), which includes various data overlays like a track map, lap timer, g-meter, throttle and brake position, ground speed, selected gear, RPM and steering angle.
The CT4-V Blackwing in this video is bone stock, however it is equipped with the available Carbon Fiber 1 Package, which gives the ultra-performance sedan a little extra downforce thanks to the carbon fiber front splitter, dive planes and rear lip spoiler.
A 2:52.50 lap at VIR’s Grand Course is very quick for a four-door luxury sedan like the Cadillac CT4-V Blackwing. For reference, Car and Driver managed a lap of 2:56.8 in the 2016 Cadillac CTS-V on the same 4.2-mile Grand Course back in 2016 – a car that has 178 horsepower more than the CT4-V Blackwing. It’s also a faster time than the magazine posted in numerous supercars, including the 2017 Nissan GT-R Track Edition (2:53.2), Lamborghini Murcielago LP670-4 SV (2:53.9) and Ferrari 430 Scuderia (2:54.6).
Under the hood of the CT4-V Blackwing is GM’s twin-turbocharged 3.6L V6 LF4 gasoline engine, which doles out 472 horsepower and 445 pound-feet of torque. A six-speed manual transmission is standard, although this car is equipped with the optional GM 10-speed automatic, which is the superior choice for those chasing low lap times. With the 10-speed transmission, Cadillac says the CT4-V Blackwing can hustle from zero to 60 mph in 3.8 seconds and will top out at 189 mph.
The sedan is scheduled to go into production at the GM Lansing Grand River plant in Michigan on July 5th. Prices start at $59,950 USD.
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Thats a nice lap… I am excited to test drive the CT4, and CT5 Blackwings…
Very nice lap! He was getting after it.
Bravo!
That’s a huge accomplishment, to outrun the likes of a GT-R Track Edition , Murcielago LP670-4 SV and a 430 Scuderia, with a V6 powered sedan no less.
Goes to show that GM has been putting out incredible chassis lately.
Great time but. GTR used Dunlop SP Sport Maxx GT 600 DSST CTT (run flat tires) (2017), GTR also is a V6 and weighs as much as a truck. Murcielago is from 2009, 430 is from 2008. GTR is a V6. Looking at the records with the ATS-V in 2016 (2.59) and CTS-V in 2016 (2.56). We look at the C7 vs C8 and if the C7 ran on the same tires the C8 does we could see almost no improvement in times from generation to generation. Glad to see GM made this car but until we see some numbers from cars that aren’t 5 years old we can’t compare how good it was engineered to tech just being far better then even 5 years ago. Not drinking the juice on this one.
C&D Lightning lap preview
The list of cars that the new CT4-V BW beats at VIR is a “who’s who” of high performance coupes. The Lambo and Ferrari are even mid-engine types. For ~$60,000, this Caddy is going to take all of its competition behind the woodshed. This thing appears to be straight-up hairy! Well done GM!!!
If I were involved in Cadillac marketing, a piece of this video and accompanying narrative would be EVERYWHERE. Folks will purchase a winner because that’s what they want.
I know I sure want one.
Great time but will be great to see how this time compares to same MY cars. ~7sec faster than ATS-V from 2016.