2022-2026 Cadillac CT5-V Blackwing Cotton T-Shirt

The 2022-2026 Cadillac CT5-V Blackwing redefined the American super-sedan by pairing a six-speed manual gearbox with a chassis built for closed-course speed. It set a sub-2:50 lap time at Virginia International Raceway, proving its capability to outperform more expensive European rivals.

Under the carbon-fiber hood sits the LT4 engine, a hand-built 6.2-liter supercharged V8. This pushrod unit generates 668 horsepower and 659 pound-feet of torque. A 1.7-liter Eaton supercharger spins up to 20,000 rpm, delivering immediate throttle response and a zero-to-60 mph sprint of 3.4 seconds.

Power routes to the rear wheels via a standard Tremec six-speed manual transmission with active rev-matching. Magnetic Ride Control 4.0 reads the road 1,000 times per second, managing body roll. An electronic limited-slip differential ensures maximum corner-exit traction during high-G lateral sweeps.

Replacing the CTS-V, this model represents the final high-performance step of Cadillac's internal combustion era, with no direct gas-powered successor planned. Low production numbers and its status as the last manual V8 sport sedan make it highly sought-after by driving enthusiasts and collectors.