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Cadillac Blackwing CT5-V Review: A Love Letter to Drivers Written in Aluminium
We spend a week with the 668 hp Cadillac Blackwing CT5-V to see whether the experience lives up to the numbers.
| 0–60 mph | 3.4s |
|---|---|
| Power | 668 hp |
| Top speed | 200 mph |
| Layout | RWD |
Numbers rarely tell the whole story, but the Cadillac Blackwing CT5-V backs its figures with a character you feel within the first mile. This is a machine built by people who clearly understand what enthusiasts actually want.
Performance
With 668 horsepower on tap, the Blackwing CT5-V dispatches the 0–60 mph sprint in 3.4s and presses on to a 200 mph top end. Yet the numbers matter less than how accessible the performance feels from behind the wheel.
On the road
Through a sequence of corners the Blackwing CT5-V feels alert and trustworthy. Its RWD configuration delivers traction when you want it and adjustability when you ask for it, the kind of breadth that separates a great driver’s car from a merely fast one.
The best fast cars do not just go quickly — they make you want to go quickly again.
Living with it
Living with the Blackwing CT5-V reveals a practical streak. It is comfortable enough for a long haul, the interior feels worth the money, and visibility and ergonomics have clearly been considered rather than ignored.
The verdict
The Cadillac Blackwing CT5-V is not flawless, but its flaws are the honest kind that come with focus. For the driver it was built for, it delivers exactly what it promises, and that is rarer than it should be.
