2022 Cadillac CT5-V Blackwing | MotorWeek Track Test

Much like Bigfoot, for years now we’ve been hearing tales of a mythical creature known as the Cadillac Blackwing. A literal fire-breathing beast so ferocious it strikes fear in the hearts of both lesser sedans and road courses all over the land. Well, won’t you join us now as we hit the track in search of the truth about the Blackwing?
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[@ibanezmakki]

Honestly, people who have the cash to get this should do so right away. There's no chance in hell that this thing will ever depreciate. Being as perfect as it is and the last of it's kind, it has all the makings of a collector car.

[@blackice7408]

Same for the zo6 c8?

[@WhuDhat]

big time, the last of a dying breed sadly. I'm sure these week command a hefty price at Barret Jackson down the line

[@TheTmat007]

Don't you mean there's a chance it won't depreciate?

[@mitchell-wallisforce7859]

Good point about it not depreciating, but I'd like to add something. If you buy one, beat the snot out of it. Otherwise, you should give it to someone who will. It will be worth a LOT of money in the future, but if ever there was a sports sedan that begged to be thrashed....

[@ibanezmakki]

@@mitchell-wallisforce7859 couldn't agree with you more

[@speedydb55]

Long Live the Sports Sedan.

[@WhuDhat]

Which is your favorite?

[@Leah006]

@@WhuDhat sonata n line

[@salvatorechiolo926]

Talking about legends this guy is a legend Reviewing cars almost 50 years

[@midgetmayo]

I'm a die hard GM guy, have been my whole life. but huge props to GM for making a large 4 door sedan with an overpowered V8 , and most importantly MANUAL TRANSMISSION!! I don't even care if the automatic is faster on the track , and more efficient and easier to drive. I'm just so happy they still made a manual transmission performance car. To me this CT5 -V Blackwing is way more desirable than a C8 Corvette. I think GM flubbed the Vette, but that's okay , they nailed it with this Cadillac. It was legitimately hard to find any footage of these cars when they first came out, i've been dying for this video. Maybe if I win a lottery , I'll get one , I'll keep dreaming .. such an amazing car

[@RedRideRVT1R]

you're be surprised how attainable

[@blackice7408]

Ur gonna buy one? Because they can inly hold em up if ppl buy em Edit: even the zo6 c8?

[@chuckgrenci6404]

They certainly didn't "flub" the Vette but I do agree about most of the other points in your comment.

[@CirocObama.94]

You had me until you said they flubbed the Corvette which is completely false

[@midgetmayo]

@@chuckgrenci6404 They certainly did, but that's just my opinion.. My opinion never has and never will change anything, it's just an opinion.. we don't have to agree with eachother and we can still be friends.

[@icecold8974]

This is probably the only car I would buy and keep forever. It’s literally perfect, and a great example of what GM’s engineering is capable of.

[@jamesterakazis6624]

What is that "appendage" projecting off the black window molding on the "C" pillar ? It just looks STUPID

[@JohnDoe-dn9yo]

It basically shows GM has been scamming us the whole time

[@jacktorse2145]

Typical GM, build something good...then quickly discontinue it. They've been doing that my whole life, just can't help themselves.

[@cigarsgunsandgasoline8032]

They really must get their rocks off doing that to us...

[@MS3DALE]

Thank ol' Barra for that, she needs to go.

[@rdollie1]

It's not discontinued. There will be a few model years of production and hopefully by then battery density will have advanced enough we won't need 1,000+ pounds of weight to create a compelling sports EV. We'll see

[@mybro727]

@@MS3DALE Why would the person responsible for this beast need to go? How about Ford Motors being the failure they are who doesn’t even currently have a Lincoln sedan to sell you let alone one that sits anywhere near the realm of any V-series model. Chrysler & Stellantis doesn’t have anything on this level to directly compete with this either. A bunch of GM haters! Lol 😂🤣

[@MS3DALE]

@@mybro727 LOL, Mary Barra isn't responsible for this beast, she is the one that is killing cars like this!

[@Slowwagonftl]

So I’ll be adding this CT5-V BW to my list of cars to own before I die, which includes cars like the VW Golf R Wagon, CTS-V Wagon, and C6 ZR1. I’ve got a thing for supercharged V8s and manual transmissions ❤️‍🔥❤️‍🔥

[@maineiacman]

These will never depreciate in value.

[@mathrob5127]

If you keep it clean

[@blackice7408]

@@mathrob5127 and stock

[@ejohnson3131]

And low miles

[@TheTallMan50]

And never drive it

[@Bruce.-Wayne]

Most owners will never take this Animal to the race track....its gonna another Garage Queen

[@stevend3753]

That things sounds incredible.

[@dohc1067]

3.6 secs 0 to 60. I love ❤ that v8 sound. Nearly 700 hp. A Cadillac hellcat with better handling. It makes me think about the Pontiac G8 from back in the day for some reason 🤔.

[@svpracer98]

I hate the term hellcat. It says cheap, obnoxious and dated... this really is a 4 door C7 ZR-1

[@charlestontate9499]

Dodge won't make a manual charger...it seems like a missed opportunity

[@dohc1067]

@@charlestontate9499 Agreed, but their marketing is spot on, domestic not domesticated...I think thats the words.

[@charlestontate9499]

@@dohc1067 like "the freedom of being subdued when you drive"

[@ronj9933]

I saw the CT4-V in person and almost stepped on my tongue. Beautiful vehicles! If I didn’t have so much self control (and a bigger bank account) I would totally get one.

[@anibalbabilonia1867]

Man that thing is a beast! Glad Cadillac is keeping it mean!

[@bghoody5665]

The more I see this car, the more I like it (not sure about the colour of this one, though). If I were a betting man, I'd put money on this being a future classic and highly collectible seeing as it will be the last Cadi with a V8.

[@saintsubie6661]

Damn near perfect. Way to go Cadillac!

[@GyroPyro121212]

This and the CT4-V Blackwing are masterpiece vehicles.

[@Flu_Tang_Clan]

Thank you Cadillac, for keeping it real. Europe hasn't produced anything like this in a while.

[@cadillacdevile]

I was just watching the Motor Week episode on the the early 90's DTS, I am still upset about the 80's but so proud of how far they have come.

[@sfoaviation]

GM has been on a tear lately ❤️❤️❤️

[@dericanslum1696]

...masterpiece...

[@thewiseguy3529]

Lol

[@zachg9065]

End of an era

[@toronado455]

Going out on a high note you might say. Along with RAM TRX and Wrangler V8.

[@Volvo8Fifty4Life]

Impressive and beastly!

[@jamesbyun8571]

This car is already a collectible.

[@chuckselvage3157]

What a beast and I like the colour of the test car as well.

[@bbb12345]

Such a beautiful car.

[@rootsmanuva82]

The Cadillac CT5-V Blackwing may go down as the best sport sedan ever built. The current BMW M5 CS and E39 M5 could arguably claim to be the best as well. But the CT5-V has superior steering feel and driver feedback than the CS and is available with a manual unlike the CS.

[@bitzovhadez7214]

We're literally never, ever, going to have a car like this one again. If you have the money to buy one of those, do it, this is a bona fide collector's car.

[@leviefrauim1425]

What a fantastic beast!

[@johnbehneman1546]

Thank you so much. One of my favorites as well.

[@monkito69]

Love the boost blue pearl!

[@keithmcfarland3819]

I mean, if it's gonna exit stage left anyway... at least it's doing so at the peak of perfection.

[@wafflesnfalafel1]

the perfect LA to Vegas run car

[@erinfreize4717]

Four four ZL1? Yes please!

[@Porsche996driver]

650hp + RWD?!

[@Gmny701]

I love this car!!!!

[@dabnisbrickey6527]

I love the color

[@stevenkaplan9945]

Wow! What an awesome car!

[@AruaBakayaro]

I was sold as soon as i saw there is an option for manual transmission 👍

[@QuietStormX]

Yep instant collector with the Manual! Can't get from Asia or Europe for less...

[@joshup1275]

Man that car looks good

[@extrememike]

What a beast!

[@lucasworktv]

Underrated car!

[@danziger69]

Such a wonderful vehicle...and a 6 speed!

[@EndeavorsDnB]

All for electrification here, it’s seriously a kick in the chest to think that cars like these will have to be set aside to do so though! 🥺🙄

[@mikea5205]

yowzas! 668/659....big numbers!

[@mesropmadzharyan6727]

John Davis is a legend .

[@stephendavidbailey2743]

I prefer big Cadillacs with tailfins. Those were the days, my friend, I thought they'd never end.

[@Bruce.-Wayne]

@2:42....that tail doesn't wanna behave...😄

[@romanmunoz7471]

Wow, that was brand new car 2022 Cadillac CT5-V Blackwing

[@fordxbgtfalcon]

“Exit stage left”. I heard what you did there. 🤣

[@gilldaking]

Now if we can only get a manual in the new Corvette

[@MS3DALE]

^^ THIS ^^^

[@corvetteZ3r]

Boooo

[@CaptainCJ97]

That's a nice color

[@rootsmanuva82]

Good to know switching from gas to EV will save our planet from certain extinction in 12 years. It’s so wonderful to see the internal combustion engine reach its pinnacle and be canceled when the demand for it is stronger than ever.

[@jcollins1305]

Was just thinking the same thing. What a joke.

[@MouseCIick]

I don't really watch modern motorweek, but is that the same guy in the classic videos? holy crap, he stayed with the company for this long?

[@TheCarCrazyGuy]

He is the 'company'.

[@MouseCIick]

@cockyhemi yeah i have been watching his retro videos because i love 90s & 80s cars. I have new found respect for this guy now.

[@bill4632]

GET RID OF THE BACKGROUND MUSIC!! FREAKING ANNOYING!!

[@Rascofresco11]

For a second, I thought that was John driving. I hope you grab one of these over the Z06 Edit: I heard Scotty Kilmer just bought one

[@allentoyokawa9068]

Scotty is a click bating biased fool

[@bill4632]

Really, Scott? That negative Nancy? Lol....wow

[@Frank-James]

If you go all electric, doesn't that eliminate buyers who live in the city where there is only street parking? Think of Boston. Tons of very high-end neighborhoods where the only parking is on the street. How would you charge it?

[@jimgarrity2414]

New for 2022 from Cadillac! The 2009 Pontiac G8 SLP Firehawk! Lmao.

[@timetrialist]

I want a Whitewing

[@michaelthompson4178]

Of course the numbers on this are are amazing but I'd rather have a gen 2 cts-v coupe.

[@MrM4rvelous]

If I can't swing the hellcat this is the second car I'd want to be looking at. Looks real flat around the corners....wish the hood had some more aggression to it, or functional vents for heat extraction.

[@lumenvitae4215]

The styling isn't my favorite, but I can see it growing on me.

[@RedRideRVT1R]

grows on much better in person, especially while going round the track, it's actually amusing watching it move

[@lumenvitae4215]

@@RedRideRVT1R I can believe it

[@RedRideRVT1R]

@@lumenvitae4215 saw two of em ending last season going round Autobahn in IL, one in this blue, and another in a badass burnt orange metallic, which was the one that got me grown quickly on the look. not much into slant backs flooding in nowadays but this one still slightly holds the traditional sedan look from earlier days

[@lumenvitae4215]

@@RedRideRVT1R I was thinking it was mostly the color that was causing me not to enjoy the car in the video. I always love a good cadillac sports sedan in as you said burnt orange or a classic black. Just a serious looking car but plenty fun!

[@Gmny701]

U don’t like the style?

[@life-pm5xl]

If I was rich I will buy one asap!

[@kurtengel6029]

Call it a blackwing and paint it smarty blue like a civic. lol

[@TheCarCrazyGuy]

from the side it kinda looks like one

[@amandagilbert209]

Nice car. Try going to your caddy dealer and tell them you want a blackwing. They will laugh and put your name on a list and tell you we will let you know when your allocation is pulled. Ive been waiting for my rift metallic CT5 since june 2021 and still have no production date yet. I forgot to mention that most dealers want $2500 deposit. What a joke.

[@derekintrovert5619]

This is A Lot Of Manufacturers! Limited Production Performance Cars ! Thank your Professional Politians & Greedy ass Big Corporations putting 💵💵💵💵in Politians hands for avoiding taxes & paying us Americans less💵to have chips & parts & Vehicles being made outside of America! I been in Automotive industry 38 years ! Worked for over 2 dozen brands

[@Zickcermacity]

Where's the orange cones? I want cones!

[@johnmiller4973]

Same engine as in the Escalade V

[@raideaux]

If/when Cadillac chooses to make an electric sports sedan I'm sure it will be compelling. Who's to say they won't electrify the Blackwing.

[@jorgelujan8578]

Very similar in style to a 22 Civic

[@rdollie1]

Not too surprising given Honda copies design elements of others and the CT5 has been around a few years now.

[@Lucille69caddy]

Not even close to that turd.

[@CirocObama.94]

Honda has a mild history of ripping off designs like they did with the original Ridgeline aka the knock off Chevy Avalanche

[@mybro727]

@@CirocObama.94 and now Acura wants to build their upcoming EVs using GM’s Ultium battery 🔋 technology and on their BT1 platform. At least Honda is smart enough to know who will be leading the future of automobiles around the world.🙃

[@seinsmeld13]

$113,000 CDN is a little too rich for me. I'll stick to my M2 and 718 Spyder🥶

[@derekintrovert5619]

Sorry For Your Loss Motorweek😢💔RIP Pat Goss 💐🍺

[@jaydibernardo4320]

Too bad it's not a 2 door.

[@roberthoyt7921]

If a Blackwing version of a future Cadillac EV is possible, it's likely that a Lyriq Blackwing might be one of them.

[@bruschmidt9943]

CT5 Blackwing MPG 13 City, 21 hwy; 15 combined with 662 hp. I drive a 2012 F150 3.7 V6 short bed, standard cab with an advertised 305 hp. My mileage is 10 City, 15 hwy; 12 combined! 😱 😨 wtf!

[@SportsMusicCars]

ford just paid out 19m for over estimating their mpg figures. did you get a check yet?

[@virgilpalmer2427]

😎

[@fitfogey]

This or a manual 718 Cayman GT4. Hmmm…

[@miguelramirez644]

👍🏽

[@user-cj4sm8hv9y]

In Search Of Blackwing

[@johnprospect78]

Damn you middleclass salary 🤬🤬🤬

[@lsjionredlinesupercharged2049]

Pontiac g8 gt meets Camaro.

[@kgthegreatone943]

Buy it now if you have the money

[@jcollins1305]

God, just when they design and build an absolute beast of a car, with a stick, (!) to show just how great American engineering is, they pull the rug out. What was the point Cadillac? When the electric revolution sputters, we’ll be waiting for more ICE vehicles.

[@haydenbush]

I’m not gonna lie. The rear end kinda looks like the new Civic

[@colinw7205]

So this is where the much rumored Alpha Platform 4 Door version of the Camaro (ZL1) ended up as. See GM can make a Alpha Platform V8 powered manual transmission car that you can actually see out of. How about when GM converts the entire Caddy line up to EV that they rebadge this masterpiece as a Chevy and name it the "Chevelle SS" . Please GM please! There are enough of a Baby Boomer market to support it . Look at the Dodge Hellcat Charger FCA has noooo problem selling those things and the CT5-V Blackwing handles way better than the 20 year old Mercedes-Benz S-Class based LX platformed chassis.

[@mia1shooter]

"ALWAYS BET ON BLACK!"

[@meejinhuang]

Why does it look so generic? Is it a Cadillac? I can't tell.

[@CirocObama.94]

I find that very hard to believe when The Cadillacs are probably the most distinguishable from any other brand within General Motors super birds first The tail lights and the headlights are literally a dead giveaway plus If I'm not mistaken most of the GM brands don't even build sedans anymore

[@mybro727]

Generic? You mean like the entire Genesis lineup😂

[@Boblib1970]

It's a ZL1, so.....

[@stegomon]

I don't like GM. BUT I would own the car

[@swizlstik]

🤤

[@cheesegyoza]

The sedan for the retired NASCAR driver!

[@markallen2984]

Looks like an Altima

[@mybro727]

Give it up 🤡

[@andrewholland9097]

Does anyone else think this looks like a new Civic from the side?

[@TheCarCrazyGuy]

I have a '22 Civic in practically the same color.

[@julius6238]

This CT5 was out before the civic. So if anything Honda copied Cadillac design.

[@TheCarCrazyGuy]

@@julius6238 How do you know the Civic wasn’t developed before the CT5. The Accord has the same styling cues and it was out almost 5 years ago.

[@myytchannel6632]

It sure sounds and performs great, but that price is too high! man! Starting price at $85,000! Then they say with options it can easily get over $100,000!

[@papa_pt]

cheaper than all of its competitors while having more power. It's perfectly priced .. it's got 670hp and super trick suspension what do you expect it to cost

[@germanengineering204]

It is to expensive, but with ice engines on the way out its going to make the manual transmission option hold its value extremely well!👍

[@williamdavis4809]

If I could afford one I'd buy it

[@papa_pt]

@cockyhemi poor cope. You judge reasonably priced based on specs not just as a blanket statement "o it's a car"

[@makepizzagreatagain7911]

That looks like the new Civic. It's probably just a coincidence.

[@rdollie1]

Probably not. CT5 design has been on display a few years now and Honda has a history of copying others (used to be they liked Volvo years ago.)

[@toronado455]

It's the paint color.

[@makepizzagreatagain7911]

@@toronado455 It's more than that.

[@mybro727]

Is it truly that hard to figure out Honda has simply copied Cadillac’s designers yet again, they wouldn’t be the only ones either.

[@lazymarine4890]

My 2013 Vette with minor mods puts up same #’s.

[@papa_pt]

bruh .. yeah with a shit interior, no back seats, no trick suspension. why you even gonna compare? two completely different cars

[@TheCarCrazyGuy]

@@papa_pt My C7 Z06.... you know.

[@papa_pt]

@@TheCarCrazyGuy sweet ride

[@jhomrich89]

RIP GM and Cadillac you had a great thing and you killed it by going all woke and electric. You are clearly out of touch when you look to Elon Musk and even he says that we need oil and gas production even he realizes the flaws of exclusively electric cars

[@jbar_85]

It isn’t being Woke by caring about climate change. Woke relates to race relations, not climate change. This might be their last V8 and I agree, driving a car like this would feel amazing. Nothing like a real engine noise and feeling a transmission. There will be still be plenty of cars that use gasoline but electric is here and in the future.

[@mybro727]

_You_ are clearly “out of touch”.

[@Monster33336]

Gee, what is with ya'll ultra political nutjobs? Turn off your tv. Next thing you know you'll be saying soap brands are woke.

[@dr.gordonshumway7116]

why the cringy background music??? just let me hear the car and davis' voice

[@fordxbgtfalcon]

Looks more JDM than USDM.

[@MagicCarpetRide8669]

I really wish there wasn't such a hard push for all cars to be all electric going forward. Why? Produce both and let the market decide. I know, I know... the Damn Democrats.

[@thewiseguy3529]

Looks like a civic lol

[@andyali13]

Now I can’t unsee it!

[@thewiseguy3529]

@@andyali13 me either. I like how fast it goes, but it looks like chit. They should have made it look more like a Corvette. Everybody at GM drinks too much. Always hungover at work. "That's good enough, nobody knows the difference." You know thier modo 😂

[@lumenvitae4215]

I was thinking a Hyundai

[@thewiseguy3529]

@@lumenvitae4215 it's anything but a Cadillac. That's for sure. It's really an Opel.

[@rdollie1]

@@thewiseguy3529 ZERO in common with Opel. No Opels on Alpha platform

[@4yules]

my prediction is that these car companies will be back to selling common sense inter combustion engine cars after the markewt for electric vehicles does not pan out the way the current government bribed them into thinking