The CT4-V Blackwing and CT5-V Blackwing – the fastest Cadillac production models ever – are now available, achieving new heights of performance, driver technology, and craftsmanship.

The 2022 Cadillac CT4-V Blackwing and CT5-V Blackwing sport sedans are here and ready to soar on the highway and on the track.

The V-Series Blackwings leverage the brand’s championship winning racing heritage and represent the pinnacle of Cadillac performance, technology, and craftsmanship.

“Driving is always a blend of the quantifiable and the subjective, and in both regards, the new CT4-V Blackwing and CT5-V Blackwing deliver like few other luxury sport sedans,” said Mirza Grebovic, Cadillac performance variant manager. “They’ve got the numbers to stand with the world’s best, but they also transcend the stopwatch with the sort of satisfying driver experience that cannot be defined by lap times alone.”

With a top track speed of more than 200mph, the CT5-V Blackwing is the most powerful and fastest Cadillac production model in history. The CT4-V Blackwing is the most powerful and fastest-ever Cadillac subcompact.

Performance Metrics

CT4-V Blackwing

• 0-60 mph: 3.9 seconds (automatic)
• 0-60 mph: 4.1 seconds (manual)
• Top speed on racetrack: 189 mph (304 km/h)
• Quarter Mile Time: 12.14 @ 117 mph
• Max lateral acceleration: 1.04 g
• Lap time on VIR Grand Course: 2:52.5 min.

CT5-V Blackwing

• 0-60 mph: 3.4 seconds (automatic)
• 0-60 mph: 3.6 seconds (manual)
• Top speed on racetrack: 200+ mph (322+ km/h)
• Quarter Mile Time: 11.30 @ 129 mph
• Max lateral acceleration: 1.01 g
• Lap time on VIR Grand Course: 2:49.5 min.

Engine Options

The CT5-V Blackwing uses an upgraded and hand-assembled 6.2L supercharged V-8 rated at 668 horsepower (498 kW) and 659 lb-ft of torque (893 Nm) while the CT4-V Blackwing is driven by an evolution of the Cadillac 3.6L Twin-Turbo V-6, which is rated 472 hp (352 kW) and 445 lb-ft of torque (603 Nm). The turbos’ low-inertia turbine wheels enable more precise and responsive application of torque throughout the rev range.

Each model is offered with a standard six-speed manual gearbox or an available 10-speed paddle-shift automatic transmission.

“For nearly two decades, enthusiasts have told us how important it is to have the control of a manual gearbox in their performance sedan,” said Grebovic. “The ability to choose the driving experience they want is a luxury in and of itself, allowing them to feel more connected with the vehicle.”

The six-speed manual transmission used with each model features unique gear-cut changes that enhance quietness and durability compared to the previous generation. The available 10-speed automatic has been refined and aggressively tuned for performance driving, with calibrations specific for the power and torque curves of the models’ respective engines.