We recently spent some time with the Cadillac CT4-V, but the company is already looking ahead as they have installed the performance steering wheel that will be used in the 2022 CT4-V Blackwing and CT5-V Blackwing.
Looking much more aggressive than the steering wheel used in the more mainstream CT4 and CT5-V, the Blackwings will have a unique leather-packed wheel with a red racing strip at 12 p.m.
The sporty styling does not end there, as the central speech is with carbon fiber trim and a V-Series emblem. The steering wheel also has a large V-Mode button and a unique switch that provides easy access to the Performance Traction Management system.
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While the rest of the image is blurry, the cars will apparently dig analog screens for a new cluster for digital instrument. Details are hard to fathom, but the photo seems to show a central speedometer with a top speed of 200 mph (322 km / h).
Cadillac is extensively enlightened about the upcoming models, but said the “V-Series Blackwing means the ultimate in Cadillac performance and craftsmanship.” That’s not much to go on, but previous reports have suggested that the CT4-V Blackwing has an upgraded version of the twin-turbo 3.6-liter V6 that powered the ATS-V. As a result, it should have an output of more than 464 hp (346 kW / 470 hp) and 443 lb-ft (603 Nm) of torque.
The CT5-V Blackwing, on the other hand, is meant to get a supercharged 6.2-liter V8 from the Chevrolet Camaro ZL1. This means we can expect an output of around 650 hp (485 kW / 659 hp) and 650 lb-ft (880 Nm) of torque.
While the engine specifications are not official, Cadillac has previously confirmed that both models will be offered with a manual transmission. At the time, the company noted that there was still a “strong desire” for them from enthusiastic performance to performance.
However, they will have to wait a bit, as Cadillac said the CT4-V Blackwing and CT5-V Blackwing will not be available until the summer of 2021.
