Stronger versions of the Cadillac CT4-V and CT5-V are on the way. Last year, the company confirmed new Blackwing models, which promise to inject even more performance into what is already available in the V-Series sports sedan. And now we get our first glimpse of what to expect from the duo.
Here’s the latest “teaser” for the new Cadillac Blackwing models, but honestly it doesn’t show much. We get a shaky look at the pair’s new performance steering wheel, which features a lot of leather, fancy stitching, a red racing stripe, and of course carbon fiber. Also distinct from this steering wheel from what you already get on the CT4-V and CT5-V is a new “V” button, placed to the left and under the controls for infotainment instead of embedded on the right side of the wheel.
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What’s most interesting about this teaser is that it’s not steering at all – it’s what’s behind it. Zoom in on the digital speedometer and the readout shows “200”, probably a sign of a top speed of 200-miles per hour. We do not expect the CT4-V Blackwing with pint size to be so fast, but the larger CT5-V could top at 200.
But do not be fooled by the name “Blackwing”, it is unlikely that the CT4 or CT5 Blackwing will have the twin-turbocharged 4.2-liter V8 from the brand once available on the CT6-V. Rumors instead indicate that the twin-turbo 3.6-liter V6 returned from the outgoing ATS-V, once good for 464 horsepower (346 kilowatts) and 445 pound-feet (603 Newton-meters). Expect the CT4-V and CT5-V Blackwing to pack a little more power than that, though.
The two Blackwing models are due to debut later this year before they go on sale in the summer of 2021. No pricing details are available yet.
Today, Cadillac shared an early image of the 204 CT5-V Blackwing and CT4-V Blackwing performance wheel. The wheel is carefully crafted with leather and cut and sewn stitching, a 12-hour red stripe, carbon fiber trim and a V-Series emblem, ensuring that each car reflects Cadillac’s championship winning heritage on the track. Cadillac’s exclusive V-Mode and Performance Traction Management system is designed with driver ergonomics as a priority, and can be accessed simultaneously and directly on the left and right sides of the wheel.
Cadillac is in the midst of ushering in the next era of the V-Series submarket. Now in its fourth generation, the V-Series has represented an increased expression of design, technology and driving dynamics. V-Series Blackwing delivers the ultimate in Cadillac performance and craftsmanship by combining the brand’s racing heritage with luxury and comfort to create the most tracked Cadillacs ever.
The CT4-V Blackwing and CT5-V Blackwing will be available 1 starting in the summer of 2021. Visit the V-Series Blackwing future cars page on Cadillac.com to sign up for future product updates.
