Cadillac CT4-V / CT5-V Blackwing
Cadillac CT4-V / CT5-V Blackwing Blackwing
2022-2025
Serious Track CarExcellent
3.6L TT V6 (CT4-V BW) / 6.2L LT4 Supercharged V8 (CT5-V BW)472-668 hp3,814-4,096 lbsRWD6-speed manual / 10-speed auto
HPDE Overview
The Blackwing sedans are Cadillac's farewell to internal combustion, and they went out with a bang. The CT5-V Blackwing produces 668 hp from the supercharged LT4 V8 and weighs 4,096 lbs — making it a full-sized luxury sedan that can lap most tracks faster than a base Corvette. The CT4-V Blackwing uses a twin-turbo 3.6L V6 making 472 hp in a lighter 3,800 lb package. Both Blackwings use Magnetic Ride Control 4.0 and electronic LSDs. Both are available with a 6-speed manual — the last manual V8 sedans from GM. The brakes are massive (Brembo 6-piston fronts on the CT5-V BW) and the chassis tuning by Cadillac's performance team is exceptional. These are track-capable luxury sedans that actually deliver on the promise.
Strengths
CT5-V Blackwing is the fastest sedan on most tracks — 668 hp is overwhelmingCT4-V Blackwing offers the better power-to-weight ratio and handling balanceBoth available with 6-speed manual — the last of their kindMagneRide 4.0 and electronic LSD are top-tier track technologiesMassive Brembo brakes handle sustained track abuse
Weaknesses
Both are heavy — 3,800-4,100 lbs is a lot of mass to manageSupercharger heat soak on CT5-V BW mirrors the C7 Z06/ZL1 issueConsumable costs are extreme at this weightThese are luxury sedans first — interior weight and complexity add poundsCadillac's track car community is smaller than BMW, Porsche, or Corvette