The 2022 Cadillac CT5-V Blackwing promises impressive performance on the track thanks to a long list of race-inspired equipment, including the supercharged 6.2L V8 LT4 gasoline engine under the hood. Now, one group is putting the CT5-V Blackwing to the test with a pull on the dyno.
Right from the factory, the 2022 Cadillac CT5-V Blackwing is rated at 668 horsepower and 659 pound-feet of torque. Equipped as standard with a six-speed manual transmission (a 10-speed automatic is optional), the CT5-V Blackwing is considered part of a “dying breed,” which makes the performance numbers it has to offer that much more interesting.
The video kicks things off with a look at the car’s exterior styling and interior, as well as a cold start and a few revs to get things rolling. The narrator also goes over some of the technical details that went into the CT5-V Blackwing’s design and cooling, including the vortex generators in the grille, and the exclusion of a hood vent as can be found on the third-generation Cadillac CTS-V.
By the 7-minute mark, the crew get the CT5-V Blackwing up on the dyno and proceed to rip off a few pulls, laying down 622 horsepower and 614 pound-feet of torque on the very first run, and 624 horsepower and 617 pound-feet of torque on the second run. The LT4 V8 also sounds fantastic with its supercharged bark.
Afterwards, we get a full walkthrough underneath the Cadillac CT5-V Blackwing, followed by some driving on the street. In addition to the supercharged 6.2L V8 LT4, the 2022 Cadillac CT5-V Blackwing also features standard Brembo brakes (carbon ceramic units are optional) and high-performance summer rubber. Keeping it all shiny side up is fourth-generation Magnetic Ride Control suspension, making the four-door the complete performance package, ready to tackle the rigors of a track day, then coddle passengers on the drive home.
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Comments
Hopefully they put at least 500 miles on the car in that 12 hours after delivery before this. Really should respect the break in period imo….
The video has the vehicle at 69 miles on the odometer during testing. I think it will be another year before this car reaches 500 miles.
Great to see the gorgeous Cadillac CT5-V in action. Great factory HP and exhaust sounds. After viewing this video, I must visit Fasterproms for the sake of my 08 TBSS which needs some upgrades.
1) Great numbers for a car that’s not even broken in. I’d love to see the first quarter mile runs
2) I wouldn’t buy this car after all the abuse before proper break-in period