The 2022 Cadillac CT4-V Blackwing represent the pinnacle of Cadillac performance and craftsmanship, leveraging championship-winning racing heritage to create the most track-capable Cadillacs ever, while continuing to set new standards for luxury and comfort. V-Series Blackwing vehicles build on the already excellent performance dynamics of the CT4-V to create the top tier of the Cadillac sedan lineup. Leveraging a Cadillac racing history that began in 1949 and has seen sustained success over the last two decades, the V-Series Blackwing models were developed with driver engagement and performance at the top of mind. V-Series Blackwing stands for the very highest level of execution from Cadillac and offers a distinctly American vision of performance: incredible power and luxurious craftsmanship, with absolutely zero compromise.
The Cadillac CT4-V Blackwing sports an evolution of the Cadillac 3.6L Twin-Turbo V6 that features revised control system software and an improved air intake system to create 472 horsepower (352 kW) and 445 lb-ft of torque (603 Nm). The turbos’ low-inertia (titanium-aluminide) turbine wheels enable more precise and responsive application of torque throughout the rev range. Titanium connecting rods (manual transmission only) and revised crankshaft counterweights reduce main/rod bearing reciprocating loads. Airflow routing volume is reduced by 60 percent when compared to a conventional design that features a remotely mounted heat exchanger. GM-estimated top speed: 189 mph
and 0-60 mph: 3.8 seconds (automatic transmission). Cadillac CT4-V Blackwing: 3.6L Twin-Turbo V6 is most powerful and fastest Cadillac in the subcompact class. CT4-V Blackwing models feature advanced high-performance braking systems that have been extensively track and road-tested.
The interiors of the Cadillac CT4-V Blackwing is elevated to new levels of functionality, finish and refinement. There’s also a standard AKG premium audio system, with 14 and 15 speakers for CT4-V Blackwing and CT5-V Blackwing, respectively. The AKG sound system also features brushed aluminum grilles with laser etching, and Neodymium magnets to reduce weight while still producing a premium sound experience. Available high-performance seats and a high-performance steering wheel contribute function to the equation, while elements such as an available sueded microfiber headliner and Opus leather trim amplify the cars’ aura of handcrafted sophistication and technical precision. the Cadillac CT4-V Blackwing is offered with three interior trim levels, starting with standard performance front seats, performance steering wheel and unique additional interior trim. High-performance seats, including available carbon fiber seatbacks on the CT4-V Blackwing, a high-performance steering wheel and additional carbon fiber interior trim are available.
A bolstered performance front seat is standard on Cadillac CT4-V Blackwing Blackwing, with a high-performance front seat design included on the upper trim levels. With greater comfort and added features. The Cadillac CT4-V Blackwing designed to provide exceptional lateral support during spirited driving, while also offering a high degree of adjustability to accommodate varying driver and passenger sizes. Additional available seat features, depending on the trim, include ventilation, lumbar massage and custom perforations, quilting or sueded microfiber trim. On the CT4-V Blackwing, the high-performance semi-aniline leather front seats include a lightweight carbon fiber seatback. The seats feature heat, driver’s memory settings and up to 18 power adjustments. The upgraded high-performance seat features a slim headrest design to comfortably accommodate helmets when at the track, along with the crafted V-Series logos and bolster ergonomics for more comfortable manual shifting. Complementing the up-level seats is a thick, 14.5-inch-diameter (370 mm) high-performance steering wheel that is standard on the mid-and-upper tier CT4-V Blackwing trims.
