2022 Cadillac CT5-V Blackwing is a 320 km / h weapon

Cadillac revealed a pair of high-speed cruise missiles on Monday. No, this robust luxury car maker is not entering the arms business, even though the new Blackwing versions of its CT4-V and CT5-V cars are essentially road rockets. With mega power and lots of technology, these two high-performance sports sedans are ready to harm rival models from Audi, BMW and Mercedes-AMG.

The 2022 CT5-V Blackwing is a superlative product in more than one way. To begin with, it is the most powerful production Cadillac ever made. Keeping this wide-ranging vertigo under control, it also has the biggest brakes in the brand’s long history. From its aggressive body to a track-proven engine and an intentional interior, this machine is all about speed. Consequently, maximum performance and driver involvement were the main priorities during the development of this car and its younger brother, the CT4-V Blackwing.

Providing oomph, and lots of theatrical smoking tires if you feel like roasting a little rubber, there’s a supercharged 6.2-liter LT4 V8, an engine that is built by hand in Bowling Green, Kentucky, land of the Chevy Corvette. Thanks to 46% more intake airflow and a more free breathing exhaust system, this engine delivers 668 horsepower and 659 pound-feet of torque.

Managing this output is a standard six-speed manual transmission (yay!). It is rotated by a double disc clutch designed to withstand all that torque and provide a good pedal feel. For higher performance, active rotation adjustment and the ability to travel without lifting are standard. Thanks to these features, you can perform perfect reductions every time and activate the accelerator with each gear change so that the big V8 keeps pumping.

Of course, if you prefer not to dance the three-pedal shuffle, a 10-speed automatic is available on the CT5-V Blackwing. This transmission can change faster than some double-clutch gearboxes and with more refinement to boot. As for performance, with the transmission with automatic shift, this Caddy can reach 60 mph in just 3.7 seconds and its top speed is north of 320 mph. The CT5-V Blackwing has rear-wheel drive only, although, like its smaller brother, it comes standard with a limited-slip electronic differential for greater control in tight turns. Both cars are also equipped with Cadillac’s latest magnetic driving control, which allows you to adjust the shock absorbers to your preference, providing a smooth ride for work and a much stiffer feeling when you are on the track or navigating your vehicle. favorite country road.

Bringing things to a safe stop and protecting against abusive hot turns, the CT5-V Blackwing is equipped with huge Brembo brakes. At the front, the rotors measure 15.7 inches in diameter and are fixed by six-piston calipers. The rear discs are slightly smaller, but still huge, at 14.7 inches. They are squeezed by tweezers with four pistons. Going a step further, you can also get a carbon-ceramic brake system. This arrangement not only resists heat even better than the standard configuration, it also reduces the unsprung mass by 53 pounds, which is a relatively large reduction.

The CT5-V has light forged aluminum wheels. These 19 inch staggered width rollers are equipped with a custom set of Michelin Pilot Sport 4S tires designed with special compounds specifically for Blackwing tasks.

A range of different elements visually differentiate this car from smaller CT5s. To begin with, the body was massaged to cut the wind with less resistance. The front grills flow more air under the hood to keep temperatures in check, and the car has a front divider, a rear spoiler, functional fender openings and many other elements to list. For added appearance and even better performance, an aerodynamic carbon fiber package is offered, which reduces lift speed by 75%.

Inside, the CT5-V Blackwing has a familiar interior, which is nonetheless reinforced compared to standard models. Customers will have three different levels of cabin finish to choose from, which include different colors and materials, from basic leather seats to front buckets decorated with imitation suede and carbon fiber. As for technology, the car comes with a surround-view camera system and an always-on head-up display. Wireless Apple CarPlay and Android Auto, an AKG 15-speaker sound system and a 12-inch digital instrument panel are also included at no extra cost. A high-performance steering wheel, a microfiber lining and a second generation Performance Data Recorder are available so you can relive your exploits when driving. For a little more visual style, models equipped with a manual transmission feature a 3D printed cover on the top of the shift lever.

You can book a Cadillac CT5-V Blackwing 2022 now, although deliveries won’t start until the end of this summer. This ultra-high-performance sports sedan is also not cheap, although its price is not too high considering how much you are buying. It starts at $ 84,990, including $ 995 in destination fees.

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