Cadillac CT5-V Blackwing

The Cadillac CT5-V Blackwing is an upcoming ultra-high-performance variant of the Cadillac CT5 sedan. The vehicle is expected to launch in 2021 as a 2022 model year vehicle.

Expected Engine:	Supercharged 6.2L V8 LT4
Expected Transmissions:	10-Speed Auto, 6-Speed Manual
Expected power:	650 Horsepower
Expected torque:	650 Pound-Feet
Drive type:	RWD
Platform:	GM Alpha 2
Predecessor (Positioning:)	ATS-V
Predecessor (Mechanical):	CTS-V
Successor:	None
Launch	Mid-2021 as 2022 model
Production:	GM Lansing Grand River Plant

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Expectations

Here’s what we expect from the Cadillac CT5-V Blackwing:

Drivetrain:
- Engine: supercharged 6.2L LT4 V8 making over 600 horsepower and 600 pound-feet of torque
- Transmission:
  - Standard: 6-speed manual sourced from Tremec
  - Optional: 10-speed automatic with paddle shifters
- Drive wheels: RWD standard
Chassis & Suspension:
- Structural upgrades throughout the vehicle
- High-performance Magnetic Ride Control
Brakes: large-diameter cross-drilled rotors with high-performance Brembo pads
Top speed of 200 mph or higher
Platform: GM Alpha 2 platform
Debut: late 2020
Launch: mid-2021, as 2022 model year vehicle

Timeline

May 29, 2019: GM announces all-new, 2020 Cadillac CT5-V as new, intermediate performance model
June 1, 2019: GM shows “next-level Cadillac CT5-V” prototype at the 2019 Detroit Grand Prix
June 14, 2019: Cadillac performance variants manager, Mirza Grebovic, says that Cadillac V-Series models will “go out with a bang” before EVs take over
July 1, 2019: GM Authority exclusively reports that next-level Cadillac CT5-V will be called “Blackwing”
July 16, 2019: GM Authority reports that Cadillac CT5-V Blackwing will be powered by supercharged V8
July 31, 2019: GM Authority spies CT5-V Blackwing prototype on video
October 11, 2019: more spy shots show best look yet at CT5-V Blackwing prototype
November 26,2019: reports indicate that the CT5-V Blackwing will not feature Cadillac’s twin-turbo Blackwing V8 engine
December 17, 2019: new spy shots reveal CT5-V Blackwing front fascia
January 25, 2020: GM Authority reports that CT5-V Blackwing will feature supercharged 6.2L V8 LT4 engine and offer the option for a manual transmission
March 20, 2020: new spy shots show best look yet at CT5-V Blackwing prototype
April 2, 2020: COVID-19 pandemic delays various GM vehicle launches, including CT5- Blackwing
April 14, 2020: GM confirms Blackwing name for next-level CT5-V sedan and shares soundtrack of CT5-V accelerating, as well as a teaser image of the rear three-quarters of the CT5-V Blackwing
May 14, 2020: GM Authority renders upcoming Cadillac CT5-V Blackwing sedan
May 27, 2020: GM Authority reports that CT5-V Blackwing will not be made available in China
June 17, 2020: GM Authority spies CT5-V Blackwing with bronze wheels
August 20, 2020: GM teases CT5-V Blackwing steering wheel and GM Authority notices some easter eggs on the steering wheel teaser
October 30, 2020: GM announces that the CT5-V Blackwing and CT4-V Blackwing will offer magnesium wheels as an option
October 31, 2020: GM Authority confirms that CT5-V Blackwing will go on sale in the summer of 2021 as a 2022 model year vehicle
November 9, 2020: GM Authority learns that CT5-V Blackwing will wear wider front and rear tires than third-generation CTS-V
December 10, 2020: GM announces that the CT5-V Blackwing (and CT4-V Blackwing) will ship standard with a manual transmission with 3D printed parts

Photos

Cadillac CT5-V Blackwing Photos

Positioning

From a positioning standpoint, the CT5-V Blackwing will be a direct successor to the first-generation ATS-V Sedan. From a mechanical standpoint, the CT5-V Blackwing will be closer related to the third-generation CTS-V Sedan.

Platform

The CT5-V Blackwing will ride on the GM Alpha 2 platform. The architecture is an upgraded iteration of the first-generation Alpha platform.

Production

The Cadillac CT5-V Blackwing will be assembled at the GM Lansing Grand River plant in Lansing, Michigan.

Rivals

The Cadillac CT5-V Blackwing will compete directly against the following vehicles:

BMW M3
Mercedes-Benz C63 AMG / C63 AMG S
Audi RS5 Sportback
Alfa Romeo Giulia Quadrifoglio

Additionally, thanks to its larger size, the CT5-V Blackwing will also indirectly compete with the BMW M5, Mercedes-Benz E63 AMG / E63 AMG S, and Audi RS7.