![]() Engine, Transmission, and PerformanceÄespite the Blackwing name, the engine at work here is not the twin-turbo Blackwing V-8 from the now-discontinued CT6-V. If the CT5-V Blackwing's price is too high for your budget, consider the smaller and cheaper Cadillac CT4-V Blackwing, which we review separately. We'd upgrade to the performance bucket seats in the front at minimum and choose the carbon-backed high-performance seats if the budget allows. We'd stick with the manual because it is equally rare and fun. The standard six-speed manual gets the driver more involved the optional 10-speed automatic transmission gets the driver to 60 mph a fraction of a second quicker. The CT5-V Blackwing ultimately comes out on top thanks to its rear-wheel drive, visceral engagement, relatively low price, and expertly tuned chassis. Competition like the BMW M5 and the Mercedes-AMG E63 offer more name recognition but are also AWD-only and put layers of complicated tech between the driver and the road. When pushed, the CT5-V Blackwing is a deft partner for experienced drivers. Our testing showed that combination can get three-pedal drivers to 60 mph in 3.6 seconds a 10-speed automatic is available, but we implore you to consider the stick-this is the last row-your-own mid-size sports sedan in America. The supercharged V-8 engine makes a whopping 668 horsepower and is paired with a six-speed manual transmission as standard. Cadillac stayed the course with towering power, brute-in-a-suit looks, and outstanding handling, and the CT5-V Blackwing is still our favorite. There's less competition now, but that only emphasizes how awesome this two-time 10Best award winner is. ![]() Twenty years after Cadillac introduced its V-series high-performance lineup, the 2024 CT5-V Blackwing shines as bright as the North Star in the sports-sedan universe. ![]()
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