Das Boot: Watch The 2022 Cadillac CT4-V Blackwing Annihilate The Time Of A Brand New M5 At VIR! Awesomeness!!


Das Boot: Watch The 2022 Cadillac CT4-V Blackwing Annihilate The Time Of A Brand New M5 At VIR! Awesomeness!!

(By Tom Lohnes) – The Cadillac CT4-V Blackwing, the lesser of the two Blackwing brothers, has proven itself. This 472-hp sedan the size of a BMW 3-series has lapped Virginia International Raceway quicker than a BMW M5 Competition. Wow.

This is very impressive because the CT4-V has its sights set on the BMW M3, but it blew right past that and went on to the mighty 617-hp BMW. How much quicker? Well, the Cadillac ran a 2:52.5-second hot lap on the standard tires and state of tune, as the M5 Competition did the deed in 2:54 flat. To be 1.5 seconds quicker than something so much more powerful, expensive, and prestigious is a real feat. Sure, the M5 is heavier, but it’s intelligent AWD system and outsourced transmission, along with an extra 150 horses give the Bimmer a considerable advantage.

How was the Caddy equipped? This one was the track spec, with the optional 10-speed automatic and carbon-fiber 1 aero package. All of this boosts the price to around $77,000, but that is still far below the M5’s base price.

The best part is, that’s only the CT4. The 668-hp CT5-V Blackwing is on the way, with similar transmission and aero options. I can’t wait to see what that does.


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