There was a time when eight cylinders, thick tires, and a manual gearbox told you everything you needed to know about a car’s performance. Now, it’s all about twin-turbo fours/sixes or hybrids, dual-clutch automatics, and paddle shifters. While this formula has its merits, it doesn’t quite stir the soul. And that’s what makes the 2025 Cadillac CT5-V Blackwing so special: it brings that pure, heart-racing experience to life.
It’s All About the V8
The CT5-V Blackwing stuffs a supercharged 6.2-liter V8 under the hood. This massive powerplant makes a stupendous 668 horsepower and 659 lb.-ft of torque. Sure, these numbers are wild, but it’s the way this engine sounds and reacts that seals the deal. You’ll love the deep growls at low speeds, the near-instantaneous surge of power when you put your foot down, and that intoxicating whine as it hits its sweet spot.
What’s more, the 6.2-liter V8 has plenty of power right where you’ll use it, so you don’t have to rev it out. Just a quick tap of the pedal, and it’s go time. And just so you know, the Blackwing blasts from 0 to 60 in around 3.4 seconds and can achieve more than 200 MPH on the racetrack.
It’s a Manual
You don’t offer a six-speed manual in a 668-hp sedan unless you’re trying to make a point. Cadillac is making theirs loud and clear: this one’s for those who want to grab life and gears by the collar. But if you’d rather let the car handle the shifting, the available 10-speed automatic is no slouch. It’s quick, sharp, and just as eager to play.
Key Performance Features
The V8 and the manual gearbox are just the beginning. The CT5-V Blackwing also brings magnetorheological dampers that adjust to the road in real-time, Brembo performance brakes to rein in all that madness, and real-wheel drive because any other system just wouldn’t give you that pure driving experience.
Other highlights include an available Enhanced Performance Date Recorder (allows you to track and analyze your driving performance down to the finest detail), a launch control feature with a line-lock feature, a limited-slip differential, and Performance Traction Management, which lets you negotiate tight turns while staying on the throttle.
It’s Still a Caddy
The CT5-V Blackwing comes with leather upholstery, heated and ventilated front seats with a massage feature, a heated steering wheel, 126-color ambient lighting, a head-up display, a 16-speaker AKG stereo, and a 33-inch display with an amazing 9k resolution and Google Built-In. So, yes, this vehicle offers pure thrills and comfort at the same.
There’s really nothing quite like the CT5-V Blackwing. To test drive it, stop by Schepel Cadillac in Merrillville, IN.
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