Cadillac CT5-V Blackwing | Incredible V8 Monster!

This Cadillac is an absolute beast! The CT5-V Blackwing comes equipped with a 6.2L supercharged V8 that puts out 668 horsepower and 659 lb-ft of torque! Is it the best V8 manual 4-door sedan ever made?
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[@YuriTereshyn]

Love that thumbnail! 😍

[@StereoHound]

So this car is definitely worth owning right? 🤩

[@kal-el3530]

I love the understated, underrated looks. Definitely a sleeper car😉

[@Daiymian]

Some don’t like the styling but that exterior styling is why I’d take this over any Charger.

[@Ghsjsa]

Big fact

[@roymartin3002]

Agreed, and I have a Scatpack lol.

[@veycorpllc]

It’s a sweet style

[@johnblack4915]

Is it better than a jailbreak 🤔

[@roymartin3002]

@@johnblack4915 I would say so, because of the overall refinement and the available 6spd. The JB is brute strength and raw power but I wouldn't turn down either one though lol.

[@mihailokrstic]

This car is a serious masterpiece!! Imagine flexing your 6-speed MANUAL in 2022...unreal.

[@Fluke2SS]

Imagine losing a drag race to an A10

[@zakarywin7645]

@@Fluke2SS Imagine thinking people buy a manual to be the fastest

[@DreamDosage]

@@zakarywin7645lol… well said! It’s about the skill and thrill

[@moparman2384]

@@Fluke2SS I’m sure most owners of this beautiful car are gentleman, who love to occasionally go fast every once in awhile. You won’t see very many 19-25 year olds driving this. You’ll see a man in a suit making a 6 figure salary.

[@josephchu3322]

@@moparman2384 lol

[@frnndslzr]

Had the CT5-V and just got my Blackwing with white interior. I love that I can use it as a luxury looking car without too much flex but at the same time I can rocket through the Highway with no one suspecting what is coming out of this 4 door sedan. I think that undercover sports car look and performance was my favorite selling point.

[@flexinclouds]

Thats exactly why im in love with it. It's the do-it-all 'super-saloon', it has massive power/acceleration, 3 pedals, great interior & comfort, but also handles & brakes like nobodys business. Running on ps4s's it pulls 1.05g of grip, which isnt too far off the c7 z06 on the same tires! And i love that it looks inconspicuous to normal people (like the ctsv wagons), but to me & other car guys, the design is menacing & perfect. Im 25, but still have never been the type to want the super-flashy cars that draw attention (like a corvette), so this beast checks all the boxes.. except for the affordability part lol. Congrats on your purchase though, the white interior is the way to have it👍

[@EliteOnTheBeat]

@@flexinclouds I agree with EVERYTHING you said i'd like to add the fact that Cadillac V is the big brother to Camaro as Corvettes are the big brothers to Cadillacs. 🤷‍♂😉

[@3yar1983]

Congrats.. nice car indeed, i just wanna ask you how reliable is it? I mean can you drive it aggressive without breaking something soon? Is it a long run reliable car?

[@frnndslzr]

@@3yar1983 Amazing reliability, performance and doesn’t seem to have a single downside to me.

[@3yar1983]

@@frnndslzr great..thanks 👍🏼

[@yusufgta4341]

What's incredible is that the blackwing wing has a top speed of 209mph!!! That's incredible for a 668hp sedan!!! Aerodynamics are definitely on point.

[@bloodline6348]

209 mph GPS??

[@yusufgta4341]

@@ParissaKhoury both I suppose

[@kensmechanicalaffair]

It only takes 500hp to do 200mph.

[@yusufgta4341]

@@kensmechanicalaffair more like atleast 600hp for most unless it's a mid engine or rear engine layout car then yes

[@kensmechanicalaffair]

@@yusufgta4341 500HP Civic, with tall gears..set a land speed record.

[@macker0077]

Breaks my heart to think we won't see things of beauty like this much longer; high powered V8 with a manual transmission. What a machine!! Kudo's to the engineers and marketing teams at Caddy for making it happen.

[@Scorcher-ii1ty]

It’s a 6 cylinder not a V8…lol

[@macker0077]

@@Scorcher-ii1ty Nope, it's a V8. Google it.

[@Scorcher-ii1ty]

@@macker0077 ok I swore they said twin turbo 6. Like I said these electric cars are going no where. It’s a scam. There isn’t enough lithium in the world for all these batteries. He’ll next week I’m trading my mustang in for a 24!!!

[@Nick94MI]

I'm not going to lie- I went from not even liking the looks of Cadillacs to now this is my dream car 😍

[@GreyCrowe]

It's the most fun car I've owned. My only gripe was planning my life around the *daily* gas station stops.

[@michaelglass330]

😂

[@sean70729]

Dude you own my dream car this and last gen CTS-V.

[@frnndslzr]

Same here! Proud owner though!

[@MillionsofMax.s]

Small price for big dreams to come true

[@razorraysolarsavings70]

How big is the gas tank? You know the saying “ gotta pay to play. “ lol

[@overlord6815]

I've seen a multitude of performance cars that I can't afford, but this time I'm genuinely upset that this is out of my price range lol

[@flexinclouds]

I hear you there. Especially looking for one for sale. Even base model spec's are asking $115-120k. Im crying inside because my 2 all time favorite GM cars (this & c7 zr1 ztk manual) are both very rare, sought after, last-of-their-kind rides costing wellll over $100k. And safe to say theyre only gonna go up in price. So when the day comes that i could afford an $80-100k car.. theyll both be atleast 2x that😭😭😭

[@SupremeKai_Omniverse]

It’s Not Out Your Price Range You’ll Get It. I’m Definitely Getting One Myself

[@jongallardo8006]

You could always rent one on Turo for a couple days if you live by a metropolitan area. It’s better than nothing for broke guys like me lol

[@razorraysolarsavings70]

Make your money jump.

[@t.7527]

Cadillac doesn't get enough love. Tired of hearing about Honda's, Toyota's, Lexus', Dodge, Tesla's

[@MarinCipollina]

Cadillac faithful here since 1957.

[@goldengrill769]

THIS is the Toyota... THIS is the Toyota... THIS is the Toyota... THIS is the Toyota...

[@kawilifezx10r23]

There's a company that just came out with a ported blower modification for the blackwing and has dynoed an extra 50hp. The fact that this is a manual is probably ties for the biggest selling point.

[@edselsugay4768]

Raw yet refined. Refined yet raw. My ideal kinda car.

[@kushkid1900]

How can they not like the styling it’s sick!!!

[@petersnushall7293]

i think it frightens staid, conservative people, yet another point in its favour IMHO.

[@EliteOnTheBeat]

@@petersnushall7293 IMHO it "frightens" people that wanna look "cool" while driving a BMW or a Mercedes. Its a FACT that like 95% of those owners buy those cars because of what OTHER people will think about them while they drive the car....NOT what they think while driving the car..... 🤷‍♂🤦‍♂🤣

[@toddaulner5393]

Needs a body kit by Hykade.

[@H.T.H.G.]

Of all the “new” cars out there…. This is by far my favorite. What a cool car. And Cadillac finally got their looks back

[@Kuma_Cordova]

The sounds of the Supercharger is simply mind blowing 😍. I would definitely buy one. Great review 🔥🔥🔥

[@coejbee]

Hands down the first car I’d choose if I was rich and looking for a performance car. In this exact spec and color

[@BluRadoZ71]

Im a Mustang guy. Ive owned 3 V8 Mustangs in the last 6 years and i love how this looks.

[@tallie7490]

Aint it crazy how Cadillac snuck into the world of muscle , we never seen it coming and some still dont know about it ....

[@Nathan-ir4nr]

They made V8 M5-rivaling sedans since 2004

[@AaronEmerald]

Cadillac is owned by GM…not really that surprising to be honest.

[@CCPwillfall01]

American bmw but doesn't break down

[@Gamin_outdoor_and_more]

It has turn signals

[@misiu111m]

More bmw in cadillac than in new bmw's

[@ZAKAR777]

I've always knew Cadillac was going this direction since a lil boy I've always heard ppl talk about caddy's so I figured they done mastered American luxury all they had to do was make a fast reliable motor and combine it with luxury and here we have the Black Wing

[@alexpaic2984]

I got the junior with the 472 hp and it is such pleasure to drive. Every time I get on it a little it’s such joy. There is really something to it that put a smile on my face

[@EliteOnTheBeat]

There is almost ZERO difference between the CT4 blackwing and the CT5 Blackwing. a 0.1 second difference in terms of 0-60 and if your not gonna track the car who GAF about a 0.1 second. Theres a MILLION variables for that type of time difference. lol. #CadillacVForTheWin

[@milton112]

1st and last Cadillac was 04 SRX. Loved the ride, sound system and instrumentation which reminded me of a beautiful hand crafted watch.

[@bangdemup]

I absolutely love the first gen srx wish they would've had a srx-v edition since it sits on the same platform as the sts's and sts-v

[@mikeisaacs2314]

This is one beautiful machine and it sounds awesome

[@iliakrestinskii7038]

Dream car, hopefully they will still make something like this one, when I will be able to afford one

[@joegotz1971]

keep watching eBay for a low mileage used one. That’s how I got my E55 AMG. I looked for about a year

[@iliakrestinskii7038]

@@joegotz1971 that a hell of car you got, congrats, I have a b8.5 s4 6MT, but I want to try something with v8 and manual transmission some day.

[@joegotz1971]

@@iliakrestinskii7038 You will be happy enough with a Mustang GT or a nice GT350, or a Roush Mustang. Stay away from the manual Hellcat because they will break tires loose at high speeds. I had them all except my Hellcat were automatics.

[@paleamigo8575]

Your points regarding seating, power, and comfort were the main arguments in the past for choosing a European sports sedan over a domestic sports car. You're basically getting everything in one vehicle. Cadillac did an outstanding job with the design of this car. The dual clutch manual transmission is a genius move.

[@sirmanni4534]

This car should be called The Great King 👑

[@hangovergarage5640]

this is a sick car! and the manual transmission! its perfect!

[@DodgerBlueRobert]

Are you kidding me? The styling of this is sooo damn good, especially in black. It's absolutely menacing and lean.

[@sasquatchlife8836]

This color combo with the black exterior and black/tan interior is by far the best look on this car IMO. It looks so nasty

[@hamsterbrigade]

You should absolutely sell the Tesla if you're OK with the cost of gas. The Tesla will be in a landfill in a few years when the battery dies, this thing will be a collector's item.

[@prithvy3907]

mannn that intro scene killed it🔥🔥🔥

[@coach2208]

Long live the V8s, the sound is awesome, the hell with EVs, it's not all about speed it's the sound.

[@atmosrepair]

And being free to drive anywhere, anytime. No cords and plug-ins necessary.

[@universal_wisdom3416]

Imagine not buying a car because of what someone else thinks 😂 I think the car looks attractive and aggressive. Very nice Cadillac

[@carlover4840]

I swear to God i'm so in love with this and the CTS-V 3rd generation and we need more of them here in Europe especially in Germany i don't wanna see anymore those bmw's merc's audi's etc..

[@Nick-1992-SRB]

This is my absolute dream car oh and by the way I'm from OZ

[@jdmfan7748]

This things is a Beaty and for half the price i saw this thing in irl and it’s incredible

[@ashtonbrown81]

That intro was just incredible 🔥

[@ACCELER8TV]

Thank you!

[@jdrpepper79]

always loved the CTS-Vs even from the start. I would love this one as the next purchase.

[@SlumRacing]

This was a great video, you really can tell the reviewer is going to buy this.

[@piotrkacprzak2861]

Awesome content, I am first time watching your channel, I just searched for CT5-V blackwing videos and your content is just perfect. Im amazed by the car and by the content quality. Short, straight to the point, great camera angles, very dynamic video without unnecessary stuff, quality speech, sound perfectly mixed with what we see. Nice!

[@ABlindHilbily]

If only it was available in a wagon configuration I'd be sold.

[@broed731]

your sound designer goin crazy on this lol

[@cousin_JACK]

This car is very well put together, don’t even have to do anything to it except bullet proof it

[@nolefanx07]

I had a redeye charger for almost 2 years .I’ve been trying to find a jailbreak charger but I drove one of these for the first time a week ago and I found a new love . This car is extremely underrated. I absolutely love both cars but this Cadillac will be my next purchase.

[@krasnaludek298]

This car is flat-out mean. Only the most macho can drive a Cadillac.

[@jpete3027666]

This is an amazing car. I love that you can get it in a manual and they didn’t just throw a 10 speed auto in it with paddle shifters like every MFG is doing these days.

[@sleepii15]

Love this ride! Sounds so good!

[@rickyaguirre1533]

You need to one these before GM stop making them fr they go for so money in future this like them old Cadillac and that to last manual 6speed they making.

[@HamztaZ]

I dnt like American cars but this is an utter masterpiece

[@jreyman]

Non-American cars are complete trash (excluding Lamborghini).

[@kreigerbailey3550]

Portland, JAMAICA in the Building !!!!!!!

[@x_cadillac_xx-2551]

I own a 22 CT5-V you can tell the difference from the Blackwing aesthetically, the lower front fender & small side vents behind the front tires but that's about it.

[@wesleywalls7582]

Different exhaust as well, correct?

[@x_cadillac_xx-2551]

@@wesleywalls7582 The sounds yes, looks the same.

[@wesleywalls7582]

@@x_cadillac_xx-2551 no, not the sound (though that’s different obviously). I meant 4-pipe on the Blackwing vs 2 on the regular V-Series, correct?

[@jackd232]

@@wesleywalls7582 also 4 in the V, just the square tips are not connected with the pipes. diffuser is different. side fender vents are extra, also brake calipers, BW has Front 6 and rear 4, V has Front 4 and rear single. that's about it, if you don't option the carbons, they are really hard to tell differences. I have 2020 Base V AWD in Evergreen Color, have the Platium pkg, probably keep it for 10 years, lol, it's not cheep

[@wesleywalls7582]

@@jackd232 gotcha. I agree that overall the exterior differences are very subtle. I’m not sure what Cadillac’s logic was here.

[@johandeveld2473]

The editing of your video's are NEXT level! Amazing

[@TheArunVincent]

Nice presentation.. For an amazing car.. Love it❤️

[@ACCELER8TV]

Thanks a ton!

[@ronaldmorrison6013]

That thing looks pissed!!!

[@edim108]

I'd do things KZbin won't let me say to have that car. I had the pleasure of driving one and it was love at first sight. IT'S SO GOOD!

[@L4tinoR4g3]

I think you meant you did not take your foot off the accelerator. Great vid, great car nonetheless.

[@michaeldotson658]

Thank you.

[@richardmorris7063]

Love it, that fat steering wheel & those carbon fiber seats are so cool. Sounds like a hotrod too & under 90k!

[@kal-el3530]

My word, imagine if this thing was all-wheel drive!!! If BMW and Mercedes can do it why not this BEAST!!!

[@throughmyeyes9940]

GM

[@jreyman]

Because AWD and RWD offer a completely different driving experience. Both are exhilarating, but in different ways. This car is for the RWD enthusiasts.

[@LagmasterB]

Sick ride. Your excitement is awesome.

[@fobbitoperator3620]

This car is batshit AWESOME!!!

[@chadc1017]

Hands down the best looking and best handling luxury sedan in America that can also whoop some Euro/Asian sedans!!!

[@amethystrose7647]

Beautiful, I'm in love!!! 🤤🤤😍😍

[@RithKem]

When this thing crosses the Barrett Jackson Auction line in 10 years, believe it will be worth more than that Tesla.

[@kenss2972]

Perhaps a tip of the cap is in order. In 2017 Holden produced the limited edition HSV GTSR W1 with 636 Horsepower and a race bred heritage. Holden has extensive experience in racing and producing rear wheel drive V8 performance sedans that I am certain GM tapped into.

[@juan999toys]

I've been looking at this car for a while and the more videos I see of it, the more I want it!

[@JuergenGDB]

A Stationwagon version would be sick as well.

[@Lefty_Knox13]

I love the car but couldn’t finish the video with this dude! 😂😂😂

[@mikepotter4141]

The king is back

[@mmdiri2000]

Man, the best thing about this untamed beast is that it is "understated", which is the word you missed here :).

[@jackylai7215]

This is a great car, but the problem is that there is a car called Corvette C8 and its priced similar to this, the top trims for both car are around $100,000, while this has bigger numbers on horsepower, the Corvette C8 can do 0-100 in 2.9 secs, and CT5-V Blackwing is only 3.5 secs. Except this has a 4 seats and manual advantage, the Corvette C8 completely destroyed it in performance, exterior and interior. In the end, the line up for Corvette C8 is way too long right now, this might be one of the reasons someone who would buy CT5-V Blackwing.

[@wesleywalls7582]

The C8 and CT5-V BW couldn’t be more opposite. 4 doors vs 2, front vs mid-engined, supercharged vs normally aspirated, manual vs automatic. I doubt anyone is cross shopping these unless their criteria is GM performance cars.

[@gw4886]

Who compares a 2 seater sports car with a performance sedan. With the CTV, the best of both world, you can carry your family and friends when you need it, and track it on the weekends.

[@rumporridge1]

Gimme the CT5. Very unique. Anyone remember the Chevy SS that looked like a regular Uber.

[@jreyman]

You also can't take the whole family in the C8, but one of these will fit the average family.

[@cliffwaits598]

Why would you compare a sports car to a 4 door sedan?

[@MrEddieoutrageous]

@9:10 unless you're in Detroit. We love Caddys and Lincoln. She'll be proud.

[@florida3fan750]

This car is amazing! I’d take it over any hellcat

[@dacdoolosh6828]

New dream car unlocked

[@yass5020]

I like how that thing looks 🖤 A Classy Beast

[@nitroxide17]

Oh you are Canadian? Nice bro!

[@KaiatheSiberianHusky]

power to weight is always the fun part.

[@xraytodd359]

Mike, Thank you for the awesome video.

[@themauwie8933]

One of the few American cars that I reeeeeally like and want for myself. 😍🤤

[@Subigang-17]

Beautiful beast the interior crazy so it the exterior

[@CharlesDeMar]

My wife’s grandparents always drove Cadillacs.

[@officialmika8666]

2:54 sounds like a monster

[@andreykot7018]

shiiiit man) im just feel your emitions out there. V8+manual its a real passion!

[@joeymcquilkin3670]

The overall exterior and interior styling is absolutely stunning - the power plant is legendary Beautiful car

[@StrangeTimesNear]

Perfect car to be a cool dad in there 40s. Instead of a Zl1, I will get this.

[@kpkp2655]

The swan song of the super sport sedans.

[@forgiversb5901]

This is the most beautiful car I ever saw

[@velafresh]

Looks like a men in black type car… looks nice

[@atmosrepair]

What a cool promotion! I'm pumped!

[@CliffHuxtableSweater]

I’m sure these joints are a dream to drive but I just can’t get past the fact that when one pulls up to me at the light it legit takes me a few secs to tell if I’m looking at the caddy or a civic. No cap.

[@PKP1]

This is the most menacing looking car in the market to-date.

[@batmayne2935]

My dream car. I will get this car inshallah🙏🏾

[@frontsidegrinder6858]

Wow, love it so much and you're doing do well in reviewing, all that enthusiastic stuff.

[@nikolasschefold8035]

Just drove it! I'm in loveee! best drivers car! congrats Cadillac!

[@Steven-x9t]

Traditionally, Cadillac geared towards middle age man as the exteriors show but yes amazing interior and sound.

[@lesevesel2898]

It is the big CT6-V Blackwing that I wish more people know about. It had a cranking mad 4.2 liter twin turbo V8 that had 550 ponies and a peel-and-pull-your-lids-off-your-face 640 pound-feet of twisties. GM should have sold out more of those cars than you can say, "Backordered."

[@sambell7275]

Manual transmission 🖤

[@TheZettpatrick]

It IS the best manual V8-4door sedan, ever! Cause all other newer ones are automatic ^^

[@AnmolSingh-2911]

GMA Treatment to this will be massive, this 6.2L Supercharger is so big that a V12 can be dropped into the engine bay! Give it to GMA & it will come out 300kg lighter with a V12. Tremec Manual is so 🔥

[@steveyarnell2.o]

Great presentation. Well done.

[@vitos1445]

Very nice video, love it. CT5 BLACKWING it's my dream car wohhhoooo