2024 Cadillac CT5-V Blackwing Reviews, Pricing & Specs

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In its third year, the Cadillac CT5-V Blackwing carries on as a rare beast, a Detroit-bred luxury performance sedan. It has few true rivals; among them is the BMW M5.

What’s New for the 2024 Cadillac CT5-V Blackwing

For 2024, Cadillac dresses up the CT5-V Blackwing luxury performance car with a unique grille header and welcome animation on the central display to commemorate the 20th anniversary of the brand’s V-Series performance line. General Motors’ Super Cruise limited hands-free driving system is now available on automatic transmission models. Finally, the CT5-V Blackwing is available with new extra-cost exterior colors: Velocity Red, Cyber Yellow Metallic, Coastal Blue Metallic, and Black Diamond Tricoat.

Design

The base CT5 midsize sedan features sophisticated styling that borders on sedate, but there’s nothing bashful about the Blackwing. If its bright colors and 19-inch gray wheels don’t impress—not to mention the Brembo performance brakes shining from behind the spokes—there are a number of upgrades, from extra-cost paint to carbon fiber rocker moldings and lower splitters. Accent packages are available in red or bronze, which can be coordinated with special badging packages.

Powertrain

The CT5-V Blackwing maintains faith in the potency of the traditional V8 engine. This supercharged 6.2-liter powerplant is rated for 668 horsepower and 659 pound-feet of torque, driving the rear wheels through a standard six-speed manual or optional 10-speed automatic transmission. Cadillac cites a zero-to-60-mph time of 3.4 seconds with the automatic. A Magnetic Ride Control automatic adaptive suspension system comes standard, along with a launch control system and a limited-slip rear differential.

Interior

The CT5-V Blackwing comes standard with black leather upholstery and heated and ventilated front seats with a massage function. Other features include proximity keyless entry, keyless start, ambient lighting, and a heated steering wheel. Consider upgrades like sport front bucket seats and premium leather upholstery to truly give the Blackwing a look and feel worthy of its pedigree.

Technology

The 2024 Cadillac CT5-V Blackwing greets the driver with a unique animation on the display to commemorate the V-Series’ 20th anniversary. Standard features include a 12-inch digital gauge cluster and the Cadillac User Experience (CUE) infotainment system housed in the 10-inch touchscreen display, with wireless Apple CarPlay and Android Auto and a 16-speaker AKG audio system.

Safety

The 2024 Cadillac CT5 earns a five-star overall rating in crash tests with the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA), but the CT5-V Blackwing isn’t tested separately. The Cadillac CT5 and its variants haven’t been evaluated by the Insurance Institute for Highway Safety (IIHS) as of this writing. Standard safety features include a surround-view camera system, an HD reversing camera, a following-distance indicator, forward-collision warnings, automatic emergency braking, lane-departure warnings, lane-keep assist, blind-spot monitoring, front pedestrian braking, rear cross-traffic alert, and front and rear parking assist. GM’s Super Cruise semi-autonomous limited hands-free driving system is newly available for 2024.

Pricing

The 2024 Cadillac CT5-V Blackwing is on sale now. As of this writing, Cadillac lists pricing starting at $94,890 for the version with the six-speed manual transmission, while models with the 10-speed automatic transmission start at $98,065. Options are numerous and include the Carbon Fiber 1 and Carbon Fiber 2 packages ($5,350 and $6,480, respectively), which add a front carbon fiber splitter and rocker moldings, and the Driver Assist package ($900) with advanced safety features.

Cherise Threewitt
Published Apr 11, 2024 by Cherise Threewitt
Cherise is a Chicago-based automotive writer and editor with nearly 15 years of experience covering the automotive industry. As the Features Editor, Auto at US News & World Report, Cherise loves writing about car culture and sharing common-sense car-buying advice. She owns a 2019 Subaru WRX Series.Gray, 2020 Subaru Outback Onyx XT, 2007 Genuine Buddy Italia 150, 2015 Honda Grom, and 1979 Boston Whaler Montauk.

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2024 Cadillac CT5-V Blackwing Pricing

Original MSRP
$93,495 to $93,495
Price range
$95,904 to $97,625
Average price on CG
$96,886
YoY price change
$96,086 to $96,886

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 · Bluetooth auxiliary audio input · Premium brand: AKG · Touch screen display radio · Satellite Radio: SiriusXM · 1 subwoofer · Total Number of Speakers: 15

Brakes

ABS: 4-wheel · 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: front · Center console: front console with armrest and storage · Cupholders: front · Dimming rearview mirror: auto-dimming · Easy entry: power driver seat · Memorized settings: side mirrors · Multi-function remote: keyless entry with panic alarm · One-touch windows: 4 · Power outlet(s): USB-C rear · Power steering: speed-proportional · Power windows: lockout button · Reading lights: rear · Rear power outlet: 12V · Steering wheel: power tilt and telescopic · Steering wheel mounted controls: cruise controls · Storage: cargo tie-down anchors and hooks · 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: body-color · Window trim: black

Headrests

Front headrests: adjustable · Number of front headrests: 2 · Number of rear headrests: 2

In Car Entertainment

Connected in-car apps: app marketplace integration · Infotainment: Cadillac Infotainment System · Infotainment screen size: 10 in. · Smartphone integration: wireless Apple CarPlay

Instrumentation

Fuel economy display: MPG · Instrument cluster screen size: 12 in. · Warnings and reminders: low oil pressure

Lights

Daytime running lights: LED · Exterior entry lights: security approach lamps · Headlights: auto delay off · Tail and brake lights: LED · Taillights: tinted

Mirrors

Exterior mirrors: driver side auto-dimming

Passenger Seat

Power adjustments: 18

Rear Seats

Type: 40-60 split bench

Safety

Automatic emergency braking: front · Camera system: surround view · Child seat anchors: LATCH system · Cross Traffic Alert: rear · Crumple zones: rear · Impact sensor: alert system · Parking sensors: rear · Pre-Collision Warning System: vibrating driver seat · Pre-collision warning system: pedestrian detection · Programmable safety key: MyKey · Rear pre-collision warning system: pedestrian detection · Rearview monitor: in dash

Seatbelts

Emergency locking retractors: front and rear · 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: height · Front seat type: bucket · Passenger seat power adjustments: height · Rear headrests: adjustable · Rear seat folding: split · Upholstery: leather-trimmed

Security

Power door locks: anti-lockout

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): front · 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: OnStar · Smart device app compatibility: Amazon Alexa · Smart device app function: maintenance scheduling · Wifi: hotspot

Tires

Type: summer performance

Tires and Rims

Run flat tires: puncture sealing compound with electric compressor · Wheels: polished aluminum with painted accents

Wheels

Wheel locks: front and rear

Windows

Front wipers: speed sensitive · Laminated glass: acoustic · Power windows: with safety reverse

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