322kph Cadillac CT5V-Blackwing: 0-100 in 3.4 seconds


The 2022 Cadillac CT4-V and CT5-V Blackwing supercars sold out in minutes.

Buyer demand continues to be high for these brutes. The CT5-V Blackwing a beefed-up, hand-assembled 6.2L supercharged V-8 with 498 kW/893Nm, and the CT4-V Blackwing has the Cadillac 3.6L Twin-Turbo V-6, with 352 kW/603Nm. The turbos’ low-inertia turbine wheels enable more precise and responsive application of torque throughout the rev range. In other words, lowers turbo lag.

Cadillac CT4-V and CT5-V Blackwing come with collector plates on the sills and B-pillars, and are signed by the builder. To signal just how special the V8 version is, the beautiful hand built engine is signed by its builder.

Both cars have track-tested braking systems, and MICHELIN® Pilot Sport 4S. The latter were created exclusively for these models.

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ABOVE: 2022 Cadillac CT4-V and CT5-V Blackwing 

In line with the luxury nature of all Cadillacs, highlights include:

  • Each offers three premium interior choices, with unique trim, appoints and technologies
  • An 8-inch-diagonal color touchscreen1 is standard on CT4-V Blackwing and a 10-inch-diagonal color touchscreen1 is standard on CT5-V Blackwing
  • Wireless Apple CarPlay2 and Android Auto3 compatibility, along with wireless charging4
  • AKG premium audio systems, with 15 speakers integrated within CT4-V Blackwing and 16 speakers within CT5-V Blackwing
  • Available second-generation Performance Data Recorder
  • High-performance steering wheel with carbon fiber accents on CT4-V Blackwing
  • Surround Vision5 with recording and Head-Up Display5 on CT5-V Blackwing
  • Available carbon fiber-accented racing seats on CT5-V Blackwing
  • PERFORMANCE METRICS
    CT4-V Blackwing CT5-V Blackwing
    0-60 mph: 3.9 seconds (automatic) 0-60 mph: 4.1 seconds (manual) 0-60 mph: 3.4 seconds (automatic) 0-60 mph: 3.6 seconds (manual)
    Top speed on racetrack: 189 mph (304 km/h) Top speed on racetrack: 200+ mph (322+ km/h)
    Quarter Mile Time: 12.14 @ 117 mph Quarter Mile Time: 11.30 @ 129 mph
    Max lateral acceleration: 1.04 g Max lateral acceleration: 1.01 g
    Lap time on VIR Grand Course: 2:52.5 min. Lap time on VIR Grand Course: 2:49.5 min.

The first 250 cars have sold out, but more are coming, in limited numbers. The CT4-V Blackwing starts at an MSRP of $59,990 and fully configured MSRP at $87,775. The CT5-V Blackwing has a starting MSRP of $84,990 and a fully configured MSRP of $125,980. Customers can build their own V-Series Blackwing online at Cadillac.com. (*prices in USD)

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Written by Alan Zurvas

Alan Zurvas is the founder and editor of Gay Car Boys, Australia's leading LGBTQI+ automotive publication. Before launching GCB in 2008, Alan's automotive writing was published in SameSame.com.au and the Star Observer. With over 16 years of hands-on car reviewing experience, Alan brings an honest, irreverent voice to every review — championing value and innovation over brand loyalty.


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