The 2022 Cadillac CT5-V Blackwing is the most track-capable Cadillac ever. The sheer gravity of that statement doesn’t really come into focus until one starts comparing the new luxury super sedan to other performance vehicles. Now, we’re gaining some insight with regard to just how fast the new Blackwing truly is after a few hot laps at Virginia International Raceway (VIR).
According to figures released by Cadillac, the CT5-V Blackwing turned a lap time of 2:49.5 at the VIR Grand Course. As noted by Car & Driver via its Lightning Lap test, that makes it quicker than such heavy-hitters as the 2012 Ferrari 458 Italia (2:49.9), the 2014 SRT Viper TA (2:49.9), the 2017 Acura NSX (2:50.2), 2020 Porsche 718 Cayman GT4 (2:50.3), and the 2015 Porsche 911 GT3 (2:50.4).
Bear in mind that we’re not talking about a dedicated sports car, but rather a luxurious four-door sedan with room to comfortably fit four adults.
It’s also worth pointing out that the Cadillac CT5-V Blackwing achieves its impressive lap times while hauling around more than 4,000 pounds of weight. Indeed, this isn’t some stripped-down, barebones sports car, but rather, a full-blooded super sedan with all the trimmings expected of a Caddy.
The Cadillac CT5-V Blackwing rides on an evolved version of GM’s critically-acclaimed Alpha platform know as Alpha 2. The model is powered by GM’s supercharged 6.2L V8 LT4 gasoline engine. This is the same blown fifth-generation GM Small Block found in the C7 Chevy Corvette Z06, the Chevy Camaro ZL1 and ZL1 1LE, and the third-generation Cadillac CTS-V. Output in the CT5-V Blackwing, however, gets a bump to 668 horsepower and 659 pound-feet of torque. All of it is sent exclusively to the rear wheels through either a six-speed manual, or a 10-speed automatic. Pricing starts at $83,995 in the U.S. market.
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Can’t wait to see how this compares to the BMW M5 CS.
The CS is the media darling right now. It’s blazing fast and seems to handle really well. I need to see a comparo soon. Hopefully the BW is up to the task.
Should be comparable I expect. The CT5-V BW beat the M5 Comp by 4.5 seconds per lap at VIR. The CS is about 10 more horses at 627 and 230 fewer pounds putting it 9 pounds lighter than the CT5-V BW.
4.5 seconds is a lot. The CS is no slouch and until I see different, I would say almost even.
I hope they turn up the heat on they Ct5-v a little now. The 3.0tt did 404hp in the ct6 I believe. That would be perfect for the regular V
That’s very impressive! Those cars times it bested are very good. I’d love to see someone run a lap with the CT6-V 4.2 TT Blackwing with its AWD and 4-Wheel Steering. I have one and it hustles along pretty good. Would need to have Michelins for more grip however.
Just so you know I’m not a caddy hater, I have a 04 Vee, and am just generally a car guy, but the 10 year old 458 headline is clickbait and disingenuous and bordering on misleading advertising.
I understand what you imply, but I go to a lot of Supercar events and Cars & Coffee shows the 458 is still very current on the streets here in S. Florida. The LT4 engine used in the CT5-V BW has been out since 2015 which brings the 458 comparison closer together. The Caddy has so many more user capabilities and that it can hustle its way around VIR at a quicker pace is really impressive and we haven’t even considered cost.
This is the top of the line caddy with ceramic brakes and blown LT that weighs over 2 tons. You aren’t throwing that thing around for very long. What makes it worth 120 grand? Are CT5 BW making the cars and coffee circuit? Ferraris are always current, it doesn’t make them up to date. Its too bad the real blackwing motor didn’t get more engineering attention. I’ll wait for real world lap times.
2013 Ferrari 458 Italia 2:49.9 Factory Racing Package Feb 2013 Car & Driver, New rubber would fix this.
2020 Chevrolet Corvette Stingray Z51 2:49.0 C8 2021 Car & Driver, shhhhhhhh
2020 Cadillac CT5-V 3:04.1 2021 Car & Driver, I know this is a different car but the 2022 isn’t listed.
What are you talking about??? Real lap times were already published for VIR which showed the CT5–V BW beat great cars like the 458, 718 GT4, 991 911 GT3, and it was 4.5 seconds PER LAP faster than it’s nearest competitor the M5 Comp. Only question left for me is how will it compare to M5 CS.
I think you need to update your database a bit. Suggest you start with Paul Gerard’s (The Stig) review at FastLane cars on YouTube where you will find you can indeed fling this car around for as long as you want (you should read about Cadillac’s 24-hour track test.)
Upon further review, yes they are ,but just and not on a VIR site .When I do a search to confirm something ,I avoid going to the same well of info, of which there are a lot of repeats when you check the sources. And really the only place I see that time is when gm or caddy is in the addy. And you better check to see what your definition of 24 hour hot lapping around various maybe tracks really means. I’d run my ls6 Vee around Milford proving grounds for 24 hours and would be surprised to have a problem. Have a look on the up-coming weekend race calendar and you can actually see what 24 hr hot lapping is.
I have no doubt about the accuracy of the VIR lap, but the devil is always in the details.
Paul, as I read it they spent 24-hours total but it may have been split between Milford and VIR with no changes allowed in-between?
It seems like there was a few other tracks as well. Basically if you run your car for a total of 24 hours with no problems. So the average commuter probably does this every 2 weeks?
Really kind of a disingenuous test claim. Again, don’t get me wrong, I like the car, I don’t think it needs click-bait to sell.
Shaggy, as far as the VIR lap goes, a timed lap for position is kinda like the 100 meter race in the Olympics, the worlds fast human usually wins until a faster one comes along. That Cadillac CT5-V BW bested many other times of very notable marques, which included the 458 and that is what this story is all about. I have a ’19 Blackwing equipped CT6 and I agree it has a large pot of untapped potential, but due to politics died. I also have a ’17 LT4 Z06, which ran a 2:39:77 at VIR https://youtu.be/HQIzuzF9CL8 . I’m glad that engine is being used in the ’22 CT5-V which is a car, far more practical for more to enjoy it’s acceleration pull that never seems to let up. And yes, the Ferraris are always current.
I’m Paul too ,apparently depends which puter I’m using. I really have no beef with the times. I do think its a click-bait orientated title and its not even a 2012 458, its a 2013 according to VIR times tables. I remember shady Steve saying there was no way the blackwing was going in a corvette and yet whos using whose engine?
Did you put that time up on your z06 or is that an experienced time?
The original LT4 in the C4 ZR1 was a great motor, another gm miss. Do you worry that no one can work on your car? Anyway, I digress. cheers
Your comment is very misleading 1st you own a cts-v or a ‘v’ now its not bumble vee isn’t it. So ya have never owned a CTS-V no matter what year 09-now brotha o hate you wasted you’re time on this but I hate even worse I had wasted my time.. I even bit my tongue and my thumbs kept going .
Who is this directed at? This almost seems like a prime example of why not to drink and message?
Marty your opinions are irrelevant anyways so just move on nobody cares dude
To all of those who make comparisons to BMWs etc. all Chevy, err Cadillac will have to do is put sn LT5 in it and that should end ANY arguments.
If it was that easy, the Dodge Demon Redeye would dominate
Yea lets compare against cars that are almost 10 years old. Great record. Different tire compounds…