Cadillac CT5-V Blackwing Manual -Driving the 668hp Supercharged V8 Sport Sedan (POV Binaural Audio)

[@TedwardDrives]

Huge thanks to the folks who have picked up stickers from the store! respectthedrive.myshopify.com

[@KelvindeWolfe]

Is there a ct6 v black wing review?

[@ChiIeboy]

"pound feet" of torque?? Aw, heII no!!!

[@bananavr-zf3il]

The engine in it is kinda the same look as my Cadillac ats v but it has a few different things on it

[@porschelover04]

I may not have watched every Tedward video, but this is definitely the most excited I've heard him get for a review.

[@trentimus5700]

@thegreatresist5523 what a weird reply...

[@CreelKyle]

440hp miata video is good too

[@Pinot_2]

@@trentimus5700 how... lol

[@philipkelton2017]

@RSF Leader forget Japanese, this car almost handles like a German car, that’s saying a lot

[@DekiaryCarter]

This is the one American sports car I’ve always appreciated and would actually consider buying. I’m more of a German / JDM guy but Cadillac NAILED THIS. It’s such an incredible machine.

[@EliteOnTheBeat]

THANK YOU for being blunt and honest despite usually not being a fan of American sports car. THANK YOU for giving this car the credit it deserves especially coming from you're perspective! KUDOS.

[@mohis5664]

I'm more of a German car enjoyer too but i absolutely love this car, the looks, the sound, the performance and the fact that its a manual makes it way cooler too. I'd definitely consider buying one if i could. Cadillac for sure nailed on this one.

[@Slyons89]

In that first 0-60 run the shift to 2nd was at like 52 MPH and wasn't even close to redline. The level of acceleration is absolutely astounding considering how long the gearing is.

[@kirk-johnson]

64mph with 2nd 5500rpm

[@Ken-no5ip]

650 hp so it needs long gears

[@2F4R4W4Y]

really tall gearing.

[@449Raphael]

My lotus omega with the ZR1 gearbox did 62 miles in first gear with 500rpm over the redline. Second gear was 87 m/h just at redline. The top speed was higher in 5th gear then in 6th. The gearing was way to long and with the right gearing, the car would have been a lot faster. Sad lotus didn’t calculate and fix it.

[@ISLAMICSTORIES13]

@@449Raphael The blackwing is a high tech car im pretty sure it can be transmission tuned in the automatic version

[@maxvinzi]

I had one over the weekend from work and it has to be one of the best cars on the market today for drivers. It will definitely be looked back on in the future as one of the last bastions of sport sedans for drivers

[@Jszul2318]

from work... damn bro u hiring?

[@maxvinzi]

@@Jszul2318 lmao frrr. Thankful every day that I work with cool ass cars

[@rainemiller3567]

What do you do ?

[@serpentblaze6702]

what do you do for work??!

[@SSGKvsh]

​@@serpentblaze6702 probably works at a dealership. My dad used to work at a range rover dealer & he always had one on the weekends

[@johancerivera1827]

We need a Tedward with a blackwing, imagine the snow drifts and track videos!

[@shahnoorsyed6769]

That would be interesting

[@Not2Day117]

Please make it happen!

[@shahnoorsyed6769]

@@Not2Day117 same brah interesting

[@shahnoorsyed6769]

@@Not2Day117 interesting

[@bruschmidt9943]

You don't need Blackwing power or torque to drift in snow. That car is RWD. A CT5 V Series V6 would be equally capable in snow.

[@damonbrady4660]

This is pretty much exactly how I would expect my reaction to be banging gears in this thing. Living vicariously through you Tedward.

[@IronHide3910]

I’ve never really cared for the Cadillac brand but this one changed my mind. That’s why I’m here. Been looking at reviews all day because i just genuinely love this car lol

[@eldridsonmaria3360]

This car is one of the best cars out there v8 supercharged,rear wheel drive, and manuel 😍💪🏾

[@koroshiyashinigami]

Yes! Manuel! 🌮

[@durapoker]

Did gm call him Manuel from the factory or did the reviewer give the car a name😉

[@p.t.3726]

I'm not a big US cars guy, but this Caddy takes a special place in my heart. If I was about to buy american car, no way I would pick up anything else. And manual on 6.2SC V8 must feel insane.

[@fancy3774]

American muscle cars always have a cheap looking interior and boring exterior but this nailed both interior and exterior.

[@thosetwodudes]

I test drove a CT4-V Blackwing six speed about a month ago or so, it's insane

[@PacoRobbins]

The crazy thing is that the CT4-V is 200 hp down from this too and it's still dang quick.

[@OmegaAbyss]

That exhaust sound... worth the price of admission alone! 🔥

[@EliteOnTheBeat]

THIS is a fact! You can go ask Redeye or GT500 owners and they'll usually tell you they like the sound from the caddy V BW MORE then they're own cars. 🤷‍♂

[@captainamerica9353]

@@EliteOnTheBeat , "their own"

[@lrm1981]

I bought one last month - best car I've ever owned!

[@retrograde11]

You're a legend! Curious to know if you considered a ct4v bw also?

[@lrm1981]

@@retrograde11 I already own a 2023 BMW M3, so the CT4V BW didn't fit the bill for me.

[@retrograde11]

@@lrm1981 makes sense!

[@wasidanatsali6374]

I want one so bad but I live in the country. You can’t buy a car like that and drive it down dirt roads. It would be disrespectful. It would be hella fun on our mountainous two lane blacktops though. Unfortunately, my location and lifestyle relegates me to 4WD vehicles.

[@Arcadeanimal]

I think we can all agree tedward absolutely needs one of these in his lineup

[@evan937]

Good for GM for still putting a manual transmission in this Cadillac! 💯👍

[@edalder2000]

This Black Wing gives me "Mad Max Interceptor" vibes and I love it!!

[@Eric_Bassett]

This was the frst POV car review ive watched alll the way through in a LONG time. The enthusiasm he has while driving this thing is so rare now, cars like this are rare now. GREAT review! Very sad that these cars are a dying breed! This review reminds me of car culture before things like teslas and etc became a trend.

[@joshuaarcher5404]

Not a fan of American cars that much but goddamn what a machine!!!! Amazing vid keep it up

[@lilblingking1491]

Same. Other than a Viper, I think this is the only American car I’ve ever wanted badly!!

[@joshuaarcher5404]

@RSF Leader the old gt 40s yes, new one couldn't beat anything European

[@joshuaarcher5404]

@RSF Leader I am unaware of the price of the gt 40 so I see that that is another aspect to look at however I was looking at it from a personal opinion on super/hyper cars however on performance it is obvious that the gt40 is a great car

[@joshuaarcher5404]

@RSF Leader ahh I see fair enough I just think a super car should be looked at in a different way to other cars in which your method may be used, for example a 911 carrera s is much quicker round a track than a 720s but I know which one I'd prefer 🙂

[@joshuaarcher5404]

@RSF Leader super cars aren't just about engineering its about the feeling of them and the pure beauty you get from some of the beasts

[@biggboysouth]

I agree with you about this over the C8. Instantly when you started getting on it I could sense how special it felt. It really eggs you on to play with it more and more.

[@rahulcharlie_1]

🥚

[@Pátria_Invicta]

This is more BMW than BMW today! V8, MT, RWD = Perfect, fun and simple. Nice one Cadillac!

[@Its_flakko]

First gear & you can go over 50mph... That is incredible...

[@Deeplycloseted435]

I’m a sucker for Cadillacs.

[@E46Gaming]

The Tremec TR-6060 just doesn't care at all, it's a BEAST of a transmission!!!

[@sparrowhawke8244]

The gearing is crazy. That looks like 70mph at 2000rpm. My honda could never

[@R19Robbin]

Awesome that there are still car manufactures that still go with a manual V8 🔥🔥

[@ryanlittleton5615]

10:05 100% Agree. This is so much more special.

[@Frederickdpro]

4:53 "Unbelievable, I can't believe they sell this to people". Caught me off guard 😂😂

[@TubbyxRobert]

Hitting almost 80 in 2nd gear is wild to me as a miata owner lmao. I'm at like 4200-4500 rpm for that in 6th. I Love my car but the CT5-V Blackwing is one of my all time dream cars, I hope I get the chance to drive one!

[@jared2880]

We really could use an Autobahn equivalent for all of these capable vehicles in America. This. Thing. Can. Not. Breath. On public roads. I would absolutely have to get a more aggressive final drive ratio for something like this on the street- 80 MPH in 2nd is a bit too much for safe, legal fun.

[@LeSwexy]

@@jared2880 *breathe

[@intensevolcom2036]

@@jared2880no American drivers are literally the dumbest drivers we don’t need an autobahn tf

[@irvvalenzuen3135]

@@jared2880 3am on a Sunday is your best 😂

[@TheGearr]

This car is insane! I have one of this in Forza Horizon 5 (the newest update with brand new Caddy) and I love this car. Great competitor to oldschool BMW and Mercedes. This new Caddy has a soul of classical powerful saloon.

[@ABRetroCollections]

Deserves to be a brought to a proper racing simulator, not an arcade game. Someone will bring it to Assetto Corsa eventually.

[@seananderton2269]

"Ohh I'm so happy" is the realization of every childhood desire for a cool car. Awesome video of a monster of a vehicle, thank you keep it up Tedward!

[@alexcuevas5633]

I might like trucks and SUVs but this blackwing really got my attention when I saw it and I thought it was one of the finest cars and most underrated cars in forever. I really hope to have one whenever I can🥲. Best American sedan ever hands down!

[@aperson4032]

I’ve never seen a better capture of euphoria from a car. It has to be one of the greatest feelings when a car does what you want, when you want and how you want!

[@NOrlando952]

I saw one of these in person for the first time about a month ago and freaked out. Owner was a young guy, gave him a massive high five for buying it.

[@captainamerica9353]

I hope it hasn't been repo'd yet.

[@scottleyva8656]

Thanks!

[@dillanristow8750]

The RS6 avant is evidance that a ct5 V wagon would 100% sell Id love to see it

[@skoluh]

The most BAD ASS car anyone can get

[@NickMcd8893]

My GOD dude this might be the sexiest thing on 4 wheels I've ever seen and the manual is just a huge cherry on top of an already phenomenal cake.

[@J_J1711]

Was just talking about how special a car this is yesterday and turn Tedward on and WOW he's reviewing the V8 King! I love manuals and I was feeling how exciting and special this is to drive! Manual V8 USA doesn't get any better! Respect the drive!

[@joshua6200]

2:30 "Golf clubs, back packs...." an impact wrench?? sweet!

[@wedge4hire]

A Cadillac with an angry, supercharged V8 AND a 6-spd manual!!!! Crazy love!!!!!

[@jsinghbu]

Nice call out. Haha as an owner of an E39 M5, I’m cross shopping between the new F90 M5 and the CT5V blackwing as my daily. E39 is staying however, can’t ever replace that. 🎉

[@derekjensen3835]

I had an E39 M5 for 6.5 years. You're gonna want this one. That M5 has been my favorite car I've owned (until the BW) and the BW is like that car but just updated/better in virtually every way.

[@jsinghbu]

@@derekjensen3835 the markups on the BWs are ridiculous. I’ve had a tough time trying to even test drive, let alone find one that is 6MT at a decent price

[@derekjensen3835]

@@jsinghbu I ordered out of state thru Sewell Cadillac of Dallas (largest Caddy dealer) and waited 14 months, but got mine at MSRP. Keep looking though - a lot of people are canceling their orders due to interest rates and other economic pressures.

[@silentone3852]

What a beast. Love the sound of it 😎

[@christianbryant5617]

Cadillac does it best.. I like how classy and elegant it looks with the lines and roofline, but that exhaust sounds mean as hell! Cadillac keeps it professional, because from a distance you might think it’s another CT-5, but try and race it and see what happens..

[@peterwinstonaldredge6927]

That looked like a ton of fun! The sound of that V8 is intoxicating.

[@chriscooke5646]

I’m not a gm guy but damn they got it right. True gentleman’s hot rod. Wish ford had sense enough to make this in Lincoln.

[@majicogarcia8417]

They havent gotten the most important thing right, even after getting bailed out. Still at the bottom in terms of reliability.

[@at_omic8578]

i saw a Blackwing a few days ago, and the way you put it in the intro was exactly how i felt, just the sheer "wait... is that what i think it is? oh my god it is!"

[@iMac9991]

there's probably no better feeling than giving tedward your car to review and you watch the video later and he is just gushing over it

[@duza695]

awesome car. You can feel the emotion and excitement it creates in the video

[@tjadams9112]

My dad has one, it's insane. He's 80 years old and went with the ten speed, still a fun car.

[@chachi9126]

Massachusetts represent!

[@ram67]

I miss the Chevy SS - similar experience for half the price...sad these are dinosaurs now. (Listen to the cold start of the SS and this CT5-V Blackwing - very similar :)

[@playboyv12]

I’ve watched A LOT of Tedward….never seen him this pumped!!! 💪🏼

[@richfarfugnuven6308]

I believe this is the only V8 manual sedan left in North America...

[@ras22273]

"God bless America" I felt that

[@manoman0]

The thing about GM: They can put out crap as hell but when they don't fail, they truly do not fail in any way, shape or form.

[@Chameleonis]

I have never seen manual Cadillac in my life ...until now :D

[@steelin666]

Nice to see Cadillac civilian vehicles following the high performance path their motorsport division is setting. They're doing a fine job of reimaginating the brand.

[@mitchellsteindler]

Not sure what a prototype car has to do with making the type of car they've been making for 15 years or however long they've been making good sports sedans.

[@MattBowler]

9:15 | "The thing I love about this is... it's not safe" 🤣

[@Dolby109]

Love the review! This is the last proper V8 Sports sedan, this is a drivers car, the rest are just rapid traffic.

[@SerPurple51]

Judging by how much fun you seemed to be having, I think on a scale of 1-10 for how badly you want one... you're at an 11 😂

[@salvi1398]

That camera in the car radio antenna is such a clever idea, props to Cadillac for that

[@RajeshRamsaroop]

blacked out trim pieces replacing the chrome makes this look so much better!

[@homeimprovementsubaruguy2556]

8:26 I thought you were going to race the little world rally blue,, WRX in your side mirror!

[@tommyhosteng7799]

I like that Cadillac has gone back to buttons in the cabin... that aside what a sexy sleeper sedan looks like fun

[@nolanstojentin8086]

What you said about the c8 resonates with me EXACTLY! I have not had any excitement at all about it, no manual truly makes me sad. Your reaction to this car just left a smile on my face, this is the true drivers dream do it all vehicle. I must have one.

[@Casey_J96]

Instant classic. What a machine

[@AJpro88]

she's a hellcat in a tux and I love it. The one thing I hated about the HC was the crummy interior quality but that shouldn't be an issue in a V.

[@AK-47o-o]

you could tell this dude had so much fun filming this video

[@RobbieW915]

yooo omg no way. i clicked this video because i thought this exact car looked oddly familiar. come to find out in the first few seconds you said something about a boston company and i immediately thought i recognized where you were. i swear i have been seeing you on my way to work some mornings going on 95 south.

[@TedwardDrives]

Unless you saw me when I filmed it, it’s not me lol

[@RobbieW915]

@@TedwardDrives aw well dang. thanks for the reply tho. anyways, its a beautiful car. thats what initially caught my eye. have a good day my dude!

[@tedjohnson64]

Loved your enthusiasm, and also the stealth exterior of this Mad Max V8 monster!

[@Krazy_Shorts]

Never cared much for Cadillac, or GM cars in general...but man this thing looks AWESOME! No lift shift looks cool!

[@jACK-im4td]

He was definitely most excited in this video

[@ratclone]

Based on this review, this has to be one of the best sport sedans out there

[@captainamerica9353]

Review or no review, it's a Blackwing. They simply are one of the best, and one of the few left with a stick.

[@thosetwodudes]

9:43 lol I would hope so! You're driving a $100K+ six speed monster!!!

[@Triptisim]

I love this powertrain in my ZL1, the LT4 and it’s variants are so good!!

[@pan4632]

"this V means something" uhhh the CT4-"V" with a 4 cyl from the silverado would beg to differ

[@Isinteresting_333]

I didn’t know a Cadillac badge could be attached to something cool nice work GM

[@xpiekillerx]

always has been

[@captainamerica9353]

@Dragon=Driver - the CTSV was introduced in 2004, where have you been for the last 20 years? Oh, wait, you're only 16 . . .

[@Mike-rk8px]

Ted, you need to go to Germany, rent one of these Cadillac’s, and go full out on the autobahn for hours on end. You do see certain Cadillac’s and Corvette’s on the autobahn quite often.

[@robertebob]

Too much HP for me, but a week ago I got a 2023 V6 twin turbo CT5-V in Midnight Steel Metallic. It’s an awesome driver.

[@Carter-ir5ud]

Liking before I even watch, such a great car to review!

[@stephensfriends]

The gearing is both long as hell, but really closely spaced... this thing is a missile!!!!

[@jon-umber]

Sounds absolutely incredible.

[@ORIGIN4LFluffy]

There has never been another car that makes me smile so much just from WATCHING people drive it. Watching reviews of this thing makes me smile as much as driving my own '20 Camaro or '17 CTS V-sport. What is this sorcery?

[@annie4horses]

I own a Camaro Zl1, but the CT5-V Blackwing will be my next car. Love it!!!

[@jv6miata]

As Jeremy Clarkson would say, this is a proper car

[@bdron4451]

Ordered one November 2021. Dealer said they only got one allocation for 2021 so I rolled it to 2023 model even though price increased 10k. 2022 goes by and Dealer said they weren’t getting any allocations. Finally I cancelled this year after they discouraged me into thinking they were not going to get a car. I called another dealer and they would give me one for 20k over. What great service ☹️

[@iblamekxgan]

the engine revving down even sounds so beautiful

[@edalder2000]

I remember that '81 Trans Am with the crate motor. This Black Wing has that same sort of utterly mental wild animal. Lots of drama with great suspension to put down the power. The Cadillac is too much fun.

[@bfactor]

God Bless America. Damn right Ted! I let out a hearty laugh upon hearing that. Respect to GM on this one.

[@jacksawyer3510]

It makes me happy to see that cars like this are still being made with manual transmissions.

[@steve-anthony]

I love that it makes you giggle every time you put the hammer down!

[@Majkisrajki]

Ever since I heard about this car. I fell in love, Yes I'm 14 but a crazy powerful sedan and manual with RWD.Yes please

[@cadenswain158]

I'm happy to see more and more manuals every year!

[@jimcook8933]

I love how the chem planes have made a "V" in the sky. Nice touch!

[@lttsr]

One day when I get tired of having 2 cars and I make more money, I’ll sell both of my cars and get this. This has been on my radar for so long.

[@reaperskeeper8259]

Almost cried from how good it sounds

[@rootsmanuva82]

The CT5-V Blackwing 6-speed manual will go down as the greatest sports sedan ever made. The BMW M5 CS may have better lap times etc but it’s sterile in comparison.

[@rdollie1]

M5 CS is faster on the street, not the track. CT5-V Blackwing beat M5 CS at Willow Springs and M5 Comp at VIR.

[@geraldek4948]

Pray whistling diesel isn't watching this

[@fhatuwaniglentonnetshivhul9202]

Also famously known as a 4 door Corvette!! Kudos to GM for doing this!!