2022 Cadillac CT5-V Blackwing on the road

How powerful is the 2022 Cadillac CT5-V Blackwing?

What engine powers the 2022 Cadillac CT5-V Blackwing? 

When it comes to luxury automobile manufacturers, European manufacturers come into the forefront. But there are a few brands out there that put out stiff competition to these European giants, one of them being the all-American manufacturer Cadillac. One of the most popular vehicles from their product line is the Cadillac CTS sedan. Introduced back in 2002, the CTS sedan instantly became a success. In the process of its evolution, the CTS sedan is now named CT5. And the CT5-V Blackwing is a special-edition high-performance version of the CT5-V. Speaking of performance, what engine powers the 2022 Cadillac CT5-V Blackwing? Well, we at Palmen GM in Kenosha, Wisconsin, have listed the CT5-V Blackwing’s powertrain specifications in this article. 

The 2022 Cadillac CT5-V Blackwing has a starting price of $83,995 MSRP* and will be the last gasoline-powered C model that Cadillac will produce along with the smaller CT4-V Blackwing. Grab the 2022 Cadillac CT5-V Blackwing before it goes out of production. Contact us today to schedule a test drive


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2022 Cadillac CT5-V Blackwing Engine Specification 

The 2022 CT5-V Blackwing is powered by a monstrous 6.2-liter hand-built supercharged V-8 engine that produces a mind-numbing 668 horsepower and 659 pound-feet of torque. The engine is mated to a six-speed manual transmission as standard while a 10-speed automatic is also available as an optional transmission. The power is sent to the rear wheels through the standard rear-wheel-drive drivetrain system. 

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The CT5-V Blackwing exudes Cadillac’s performance capability. The components put together to build this vehicle are a testament to its performance aesthetic. The CT5-V Blackwing is stated to have a 0-60 MPH time of 3.4 seconds and a top speed of 209 MPH. These numbers show the sheer monstrosity that lies beneath the CT5-V Blackwing’s hood. 


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