What’s in the name?
It is not uncommon for automotive nomenclature to get confusing quickly, as keen readers will know. For example, Cadillac accidentally mislabeled approximately 1,000 copies of its CT4 model recently. We won’t get too bogged down in this nonsense. The American automaker has recently explained why the CT4-V, and CT5-V models were so hot.
Cadillac fans were probably left scratching their heads when the new CT4-V Blackwing models launched without the nameplate engine. The hotter CT4_V has a 472-horsepower (352 kilowatts) twin-turbocharged, 3.6-liter V6. The even hotter CT5_V has a 668 horsepower (498-kW), supercharged, 6.2-liter engine.
Vivian stated that the new presentation was all about simplifying and elevating and focusing on V Series, the performance sub-brand. Vivian stated that V-Sports were available in the past but it was confusing as to what V-Sport was. However, top-of-the-line models now come with rear-wheel-drive. Vivian also highlighted the fact that AWD wouldn’t make these cars faster around a track.
The American automaker is proud of its approach to simplifying the V Series and building on it. Cadillac considers its flagship CT5V Blackwing a direct competitor to the BMW M3 – which is a bold claim. However, we would be remiss in stating that the Caddy has more horsepower than the M5.
F1 star Kevin Magnussen has recently praised the CT5V Blackwing, despite the semantics. He had the opportunity to drive the car during the Rolex 24 weekend at Daytona. We think this says it all.