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Cadillac's taking on Mercedes and BMW with 2 hardcore new 'Blackwing' models starting at $60,000 - tour both

Kristen Lee   

Cadillac's taking on Mercedes and BMW with 2 hardcore new 'Blackwing' models starting at $60,000 - tour both
2022 Cadillac CT4-V Blackwing and CT5-V Blackwing.Cadillac
  • The 2022 CT5-V Blackwing and CT4-V Blackwing are the highest-performance Cadillacs there currently are.
  • Available with manual transmissions, they are aimed directly at competition from Mercedes, Audi, and BMW.
  • Prices start at $59,990 for the CT4-V Blackwing and $84,990 for the CT5-V Blackwing.

It's a new year and it's time for some new Cadillacs. These, officially, are the 2022 CT4-V Blackwing and CT5-V Blackwing.

As Blackwing models, these cars are the best of what Cadillac's got to offer in terms of power and performance. With their angular and sharpened design language, as well as the availability of a manual transmission (!!!), the CT4-V Blackwing and CT5-V Blackwing will hopefully inject some excitement back into the Cadillac brand.

With order books opening on February 1 and deliveries starting this summer, the CT4-V Blackwing starts at $59,990 and the CT5-V Blackwing starts at $84,990.

Keep reading to see both.

The 2022 CT4-V Blackwing and CT5-V Blackwing are the top-of-the-line Cadillac models, designed to compete with the likes of BMW, Audi, and Mercedes.

The 2022 CT4-V Blackwing and CT5-V Blackwing are the top-of-the-line Cadillac models, designed to compete with the likes of BMW, Audi, and Mercedes.
2022 Cadillac CT4-V Blackwing and CT5-V Blackwing.      Cadillac

The CT4-V Blackwing is the spiritual replacement of the ATS-V.

The CT4-V Blackwing is the spiritual replacement of the ATS-V.
2022 Cadillac CT4-V Blackwing.      Cadillac

It has a 3.6-liter twin-turbo V6 that produces a claimed 472 horsepower and 445 pound-feet of torque.

It has a 3.6-liter twin-turbo V6 that produces a claimed 472 horsepower and 445 pound-feet of torque.
2022 Cadillac CT4-V Blackwing.      Cadillac

You can tell it's coming for the BMW M3 and M4.

You can tell it
2021 BMW M3 and M4.      BMW

Both cars will have GM's high-performance Magnetic Ride Control 4.0 suspension system.

Both cars will have GM
2022 Cadillac CT4-V Blackwing.      Cadillac

Cadillac estimates the CT4-V Blackwing to hit 60 mph from a standstill in 3.8 seconds.

Cadillac estimates the CT4-V Blackwing to hit 60 mph from a standstill in 3.8 seconds.
2022 Cadillac CT4-V Blackwing.      Cadillac

Its top speed is an estimated 189 mph.

Its top speed is an estimated 189 mph.
2022 Cadillac CT4-V Blackwing.      Cadillac

Both cars offer a six-speed Tremec manual transmission as standard.

Both cars offer a six-speed Tremec manual transmission as standard.
2022 Cadillac CT4-V Blackwing.      Cadillac

There's a big, carbon-fiber lip spoiler on the trunk lid.

There
2022 Cadillac CT4-V Blackwing.      Cadillac

The cars come with forged aluminum-alloy wheels as standard.

The cars come with forged aluminum-alloy wheels as standard.
2022 Cadillac CT4-V Blackwing.      Cadillac

They're staggered, which means they are wider in the back than they are in the front.

They
2022 Cadillac CT4-V Blackwing.      Cadillac

As standard, the cars also have AKG sound systems.

As standard, the cars also have AKG sound systems.
2022 Cadillac CT4-V Blackwing.      Cadillac

V badging can be found throughout the interior.

V badging can be found throughout the interior.
2022 Cadillac CT4-V Blackwing.      Cadillac

The leather is quilted and ventilated.

The leather is quilted and ventilated.
2022 Cadillac CT4-V Blackwing.      Cadillac

And there are red seat belts.

And there are red seat belts.
2022 Cadillac CT4-V Blackwing.      Cadillac

The front seats are bolstered to hold you in place under hard cornering.

The front seats are bolstered to hold you in place under hard cornering.
2022 Cadillac CT4-V Blackwing.      Cadillac

A performance steering wheel, 14.5 inches in diameter, comes as standard with the mid-and upper-trim CT4-V Blackwing models.

A performance steering wheel, 14.5 inches in diameter, comes as standard with the mid-and upper-trim CT4-V Blackwing models.
2022 Cadillac CT4-V Blackwing.      Cadillac

The CT5-V Blackwing is the successor to the mighty CTS-V.

The CT5-V Blackwing is the successor to the mighty CTS-V.
2022 Cadillac CT5-V Blackwing.      Cadillac

Its 6.2-liter supercharged V8 produces a claimed 668 horsepower and 659 pound-feet of torque.

Its 6.2-liter supercharged V8 produces a claimed 668 horsepower and 659 pound-feet of torque.
2022 Cadillac CT5-V Blackwing.      Cadillac

This one's after the BMW M5. But whereas no modern BMW M5 offers a manual transmission, the Cadillac does.

This one
2022 BMW M5 CS sedan.      BMW

Cadillac estimates its top speed to be over 200 mph.

Cadillac estimates its top speed to be over 200 mph.
2022 Cadillac CT5-V Blackwing.      Cadillac

Like any serious sports car, it has a big rear diffuser.

Like any serious sports car, it has a big rear diffuser.
2022 Cadillac CT5-V Blackwing.      Cadillac

An additional front splitter helps with front-end aerodynamics.

An additional front splitter helps with front-end aerodynamics.
2022 Cadillac CT5-V Blackwing.      Cadillac

The bigger front grille is designed to let more air in to help with cooling.

The bigger front grille is designed to let more air in to help with cooling.
2022 Cadillac CT5-V Blackwing.      Cadillac

The 2022 Cadillac CT5-V Blackwing is the most powerful Cadillac ever made.

The 2022 Cadillac CT5-V Blackwing is the most powerful Cadillac ever made.
2022 Cadillac CT5-V Blackwing.      Cadillac

It wears 15.67-inch front brake rotors, the biggest brakes that have ever been installed on a Cadillac from the factory.

It wears 15.67-inch front brake rotors, the biggest brakes that have ever been installed on a Cadillac from the factory.
2022 Cadillac CT5-V Blackwing.      Cadillac

If a manual transmission isn't your thing, then a 10-speed automatic is also available as an option on both cars.

If a manual transmission isn
2022 Cadillac CT5-V Blackwing.      Cadillac

Inside, there are bolstered seats as well.

Inside, there are bolstered seats as well.
2022 Cadillac CT5-V Blackwing.      Cadillac

That 14.5-inch performance steering wheel is a standard feature on the CT5-V Blackwing.

That 14.5-inch performance steering wheel is a standard feature on the CT5-V Blackwing.
2022 Cadillac CT5-V Blackwing.      Cadillac

On the higher trims, you can get high-performance front seats.

On the higher trims, you can get high-performance front seats.
2022 Cadillac CT5-V Blackwing.      Cadillac

Starting MSRP for the 2022 Cadillac CT4-V Blackwing and CT5-V Blackwing are $59,990 and $84,990, respectively.

Starting MSRP for the 2022 Cadillac CT4-V Blackwing and CT5-V Blackwing are $59,990 and $84,990, respectively.
2022 Cadillac CT4-V Blackwing and CT5-V Blackwing.      Cadillac

Order books open on February 1 and first deliveries will start in the summer.

Order books open on February 1 and first deliveries will start in the summer.
2022 Cadillac CT5-V Blackwing.      Cadillac

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