2023 Cadillac CT5-V Blackwing Reviews, Pricing & Specs
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The days of rowdy gas-powered performance cars are numbered as automakers increasingly shift time and resources toward developing new electric vehicles. Cadillac plans to go all-electric by 2030, but before it does, the brand is making some noise with a new crop of V-Series performance sedans. Cadillac’s top sedan is the CT5-V Blackwing, a ferocious car with a supercharged V8 and a boatload of go-fast upgrades over the standard CT-5.
All CT5-V Blackwings come with a supercharged 6.2-liter V8 that produces 668 horsepower and 659 pound-feet of torque. It’s paired with a Tremec six-speed manual transmission by default, but Cadillac also offers a ten-speed automatic with paddle shifters. The Blackwing’s massive power output enables acceleration times and performance stats that are nearly unmatched in the automotive world. With the manual gearbox, the car records a zero-to-60-mph time of 3.6 seconds, and the automatic shaves another two-tenths off that stunning number. The quarter-mile passes in just 11.6 seconds.
Of course, 668 horsepower wouldn’t be very helpful if the car couldn’t get it to the ground efficiently. To keep the rear wheels planted, Cadillac equips Magnetic Ride Control, which monitors and automatically adjusts suspension settings in as little as five milliseconds. An electronic limited-slip rear differential can shift torque between the rear wheels, and it comes with a high-performance differential cooling system. Cadillac gives every CT5-V Blackwing a custom launch control system that manages tire spin when accelerating off the line. It also comes with a line lock function that applies brakes to the front wheels and enables massive burnouts.
Even with that breathtaking performance, Cadillac didn’t skimp on luxury in the CT5-V’s cabin. Leather upholstery comes standard, and the front seats are heated and ventilated by default. They also offer a lumbar massage system with four-way air bladders in the lower back area of the seat. It’s worth noting that some 2023 model-year cars may lack heated and ventilated seats or other features: Cadillac cites ongoing supply chain and microchip issues as roadblocks to including all of the available advanced tech features it previously offered.
All CT5-V Blackwings come with a ten-inch touchscreen infotainment system that runs the newest version of the Cadillac User Experience (CUE) interface. It’s much improved over previous generations and offers a colorful, responsive way to interact with the car. Wireless Apple CarPlay and Android Auto come standard, along with connected apps for maps, vehicle controls, and other functions. A 16-speaker AKG sound system, SiriusXM radio, HD radio, and three USB inputs are also standard.
Crash test data isn’t available for the 2023 Blackwing yet, but Cadillac throws the full kitchen sink of advanced driver aids at the car. Standard tech includes automatic emergency braking, front and rear parking assist, an HD rearview camera, a surround-view camera system, lane-keep assist with lane-departure warnings, blind-spot monitoring, forward-collision warnings, a following distance indicator system, front pedestrian braking, rear cross-traffic alerts, an interior movement sensor system, and more.
The 2023 CT5-V Blackwing is on sale, though Cadillac says availability is “extremely limited.” Pricing starts at $90,995.
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Trims & specs
Air Conditioning
Automatic climate control front air conditioning · Dual front air conditioning zones
Airbags
Dual front airbags · Dual front knee airbags · Passenger airbag deactivation: occupant sensing deactivation · Front side airbags · Front side curtain airbags
Audio System
Antenna Type: mast · Voice recognition audio system · USB auxiliary audio input · Premium brand: AKG · AM/FM radio · Satellite Radio: SiriusXM · 1 subwoofer · Total Number of Speakers: 15
Brakes
ABS: 4-wheel · Braking assist: hill start assist · Electronic parking brake: auto off · Front brake diameter: 15.7 · Front brake width: 1.42 · Front brakes: ventilated disc · Premium brakes: Brembo · Rear brake diameter: 14.7 · Rear brake width: 1.1 · Rear brakes: ventilated disc
Comfort Features
Armrests: rear center with cupholders · Door sill trim: illuminated scuff plate · Floor Mat Material: carpet · Floor Material: carpet · Floor Mats: front · Foot pedal trim: alloy · Steering wheel trim: carbon
Convenience Features
Assist handle: rear · Center console: front console with armrest and storage · Cupholders: rear · Dimming rearview mirror: auto-dimming · Easy entry: power driver seat · Memorized settings: 2 driver · Multi-function remote: proximity entry system · One-touch windows: 4 · Power outlet(s): 12V front · Power steering: speed-proportional · Power windows: lockout button · Reading lights: front · Rear power outlet: 12V · Steering wheel: power tilt and telescopic · Steering wheel mounted controls: voice recognition controls · Storage: front seatback · Universal garage door opener: Homelink · Vanity mirrors: dual illuminating
Driver Seat
Adjustable lumbar support: 4-way power · Power adjustments: 18
Drivetrain
Axle ratio: 3.73 · Limited slip differential: rear
Engine
Battery: maintenance-free
Exterior Features
Door handle color: body-color · Exhaust: quad exhaust tips · Exhaust tip color: black · Front bumper color: body-color · Grille color: black · Mirror color: body-color with chrome accents · Rear bumper color: body-color · Rear spoiler: lip · Rear spoiler color: body-color · Rocker panel color: black · Window trim: black
Headrests
Front headrests: adjustable · Number of front headrests: 2 · Number of rear headrests: 2
In Car Entertainment
Connected in-car apps: Google search · Infotainment: Cadillac Infotainment System · Infotainment screen size: 10 in. · Smartphone integration: wireless Android Auto
Instrumentation
Fuel economy display: MPG · Instrument cluster screen size: 12 in. · Warnings and reminders: low fuel level
Lights
Daytime running lights: LED · Exterior entry lights: security approach lamps · Headlights: automatic high beam dimmer · Tail and brake lights: LED · Taillights: tinted
Mirrors
Exterior mirrors: power folding
Passenger Seat
Power adjustments: 18
Rear Seats
Type: 40-60 split bench
Safety
Automatic emergency braking: front pedestrian · Camera system: surround view · Child seat anchors: LATCH system · Cross Traffic Alert: rear · Crumple zones: front · Parking sensors: rear · Pre-Collision Warning System: audible warning · Pre-collision warning system: pedestrian detection · Programmable safety key: MyKey · Rearview monitor: in dash
Seatbelts
Emergency locking retractors: front · Front seatbelts: 3-point · Seatbelt force limiters: front · Seatbelt pretensioners: front · Seatbelt warning sensor: driver and passenger · Second row seatbelts: 3-point
Seats
Driver seat power adjustments: reclining · Front seat type: bucket · Passenger seat power adjustments: 4-way power lumbar · Rear headrests: adjustable · Rear seat folding: split · Upholstery: perforated
Security
Power door locks: anti-lockout
Spare Tire
Kit: inflator kit
Suspension
Driver Adjustable Suspension: ride control · Front Arm Type: lateral links · Front Spring Type: coil springs · Front Suspension Classification: independent · Front Suspension Type: MacPherson struts · Front shock type: monotube · Rear Spring Type: coil springs · Rear Suspension Classification: independent · Rear Suspension Type: multi-link · Rear shock type: monotube · Stabilizer bar(s): rear · Suspension control: magnetic
Telematics
Driver assistance app: roadside assistance · Electronic messaging assistance: with voice recognition · Navigation system: with voice recognition · Phone: voice activated · Phone wireless data link: Bluetooth · Satellite communications: Turn-by-Turn Navigation · Smart device app compatibility: myCadillac with Connected Access · Smart device app function: horn/light operation · Wifi: hotspot
Tires
Type: summer performance
Tires and Rims
Wheels: polished aluminum with painted accents
Wheels
Wheel locks: front and rear
Windows
Front wipers: variable intermittent · Laminated glass: acoustic · Power windows: with safety reverse