U-DRAGS: Chevy Corvette C8 vs. Cadillac CT5-V Blackwing

[@edmundscars]

What do you think of our new drag racing format? Let us know in the comments, and check out our full write-up at the link: edmu.in/3gUYVY9

[@wreilly09]

Kurt and Reese seem cool. I've seen Kurt before and he's reliable and fun to watch. I respect his opinions. Ryan seemed to not really know what was going on (the end comments being a good example) and he it felt a bit awkward. Keep up the race format. It's cool and different!

[@rdollie1]

LOVE this new format! Great way to see more dynamic properties of a car besides straight-line 0-60 with you adding in braking and cornering.

[@JamesonsDiecastCars]

Here's a good one. CT4-V BlackWing 6mt vs M3 6mt, I bet it's going to be really close.

[@wbwayne8887]

I like it alot, would love to see the Tesla Plaid vs the Taycan Turbo S go against one another. Just to see if the Tesla could reel the Taycan back in after the braking and cornering segment. I am guessing the Plaid would still take it, but 🤷‍♂️

[@corystansbury]

This is a great idea.

[@josem6929]

This format is a lot of fun. Keep it up.

[@joem1382]

Thoroughly enjoyed watching this

[@xorbitman]

Low mileage used Corvette C8s are selling for over $100k at the moment and that's USED! Even though the MSRP was $61 when they first came out. Great fun to watch and excellent production quality!

[@misterdeeds2172]

I agree. Plus it comes with some surprising results added in for good measure. I'm a bit surprised the Cadillac would turn out to be so competitive. This pairing definitely comes down to who happens to be setting behind the wheel. Hope they match the new Z06 against this Caddy once the latest Vette is released to the public.

[@chinqlinq89]

The testing format was awesome. I wasn’t a fan of the host. Too much ‘show’. His statements and demeanor didn’t match the authenticity of the tests. 10:40 for example.

[@CHICOZTACOS]

Brilliant

[@oru_1]

The U-Drag is a great idea , so much fun & shows the ability of both cars in many different ways. Thank u guys 🙏

[@thiosemicarbizidebenzoylal2921]

A new performance STANDARD for testing. This should have been done decades ago. Excellent.

[@user-yq6ov6ow7l]

Yeah because its so easy to find a place to do a 1/4 mile drag race, slow down, and then have 120ft of track width for both cars to turn around at 50mph.

[@thiosemicarbizidebenzoylal2921]

@@user-yq6ov6ow7l There are MANY places in North America.

[@user-yq6ov6ow7l]

@@thiosemicarbizidebenzoylal2921 yeah, where? You have no concept of how much planning and logistics it takes to do this stuff.

[@thiosemicarbizidebenzoylal2921]

@@user-yq6ov6ow7l Easy. Do you have any idea how many defunct military bases there are? Or defunct small airports dot every state? Thousands.

[@user-yq6ov6ow7l]

@@thiosemicarbizidebenzoylal2921 there is definitely not thousands lol. Also most small airports won’t be wide enough. Also there are not many defunct military bases, and certainly not many with a runway wide enough for 2 separate cars to do a a 50mph u turn at the same time.

[@DPCcars]

U-Drag gets a thumbs up from us.

[@បងម៉ាប់-ញ7ឍ]

That black wing is badass👍👍👍

[@larrycarter3285]

Man, I'm gonna trade in my xt5. You right badass

[@palmdaddy]

And you don’t see them everywhere which makes it that much special 😘

[@TheTmat007]

You guys nailed it! That's how racing should be conducted. It shouldn't be just in a straight line.

[@krane15]

Well the traditional drag race never goes out of style. But that doesn't mean it has to be the only test of a car's performance.

[@392scatpack3]

Traditional drag is better I want to see how fast I can go in a straight line don't care about turning. Don't want to go in a circle .

[@heatseeker3725]

@@392scatpack3 For most American cars yes

[@392scatpack3]

@@heatseeker3725 couple of friend got new c8 Corvettes now and a ZL1 that can take all those turns still not no fun. But the pure power is

[@heatseeker3725]

@@392scatpack3 'ight man, I see Have a nice day btw

[@jasbadsirron6424]

Amazing concept guys. I really hope this takes off. I can’t wait to see more cars do the run and start a legit leader board. 🙏🏻👍🏻🥇

[@mrennie25]

Great test, including swapping drivers. If it was a straight drag only, it would have been the corvette everytime and we all would think the caddy is slow. Now I'm convinced that new CTS V lives up to the name.

[@richardmorris6365]

Who'd a thunk Cadillac would be one of the last cars on the planet to have 660hp & a manual transmission!?

[@rickybobbydastar6534]

Not exactly that’s only a quarter mile , but if u race a 1/4, 1/2 & 1 mile u really see

[@forrestsautoreviewsofficial]

Love the U-Drag!

[@karmveer240]

Damn it's you forest? Love your reviews man

[@corystansbury]

The updated LT4 in the Ct5 is making way way more than the 18 HP improvement claimed. These cars are dyno'ing around 620 - 625 rwhp, which is about 50 more than C7Zs. Absolute monsters.

[@johnlukach4091]

They're downplaying the numbers like bmw smart on Cadillac

[@v-_-post]

It’s actually more than 620-625 I’ve seen some make like 640 it’s was stock it’s on yt

[@ctcdarkness]

@@v-_-post if that’s the case then that puts the CT5 V’s LT4 at the same out out of some of the LT5’s. Seen some LT5’s from the Zr1 out 640 to wheels while others put closer to 680-690 to the wheels

[@Fatal_Inertia]

GM has been underrating their cars since the 90s with the LS camaro. They claimed 305 crank to keep the vette owners happy but those catfish camaros were dynoing about 290 wheel.

[@stevesmith6236]

Damn impressive results for the Caddy. Wonder how the automatic version would fare?

[@Blkout2k1]

Much better without question.

[@derekdavis8340]

It would have beat the Vette and I will go further out on a limb and say by a full car length.

[@YachtsOnTheReg7]

Should beat the Vette by more since modern automatics can shift faster than a human

[@JamesAMG]

I was thinking the same thing. They should have used the automatic CT5VBW and it would have been the clear winner…. By quite a bit I would imagine. That 10spd shifts brutally fast.

[@RBZ06LT6]

Would kill the C8. Sad part is… I own a C8.😂

[@gery4870]

If the CT5-V BW, had an AT transmission, for sure will win with more margain. Superb Drag Race ;) !!

[@Kmancanada]

YES to U-Drags ! Awesome combination test. Definitely want to see more of them.

[@shinymike4301]

Wow, this was among the best races I've ever seen in oem cars here on KZbin. Well done! Soo close. The 2 drivers are first class hotrodders! Even the Mcee/Narrator Dude was good! 👍

[@garywatts49]

I just bought my Black Wing 2022! She is a beast! Love that mean grill!!! Love your races!!

[@doughooks7411]

That was freaking awesome! Love the format. I would also love to see the C7 Z06 and Caddy Blackwing run this same race. Please?

[@darylcoston1554]

That Caddy can't keep up with the Z06 if it barely beat the Stingray.

[@deannbabs902]

Two cars I can’t afford. No dog in the hunt, right? Then why was I on the edge of my seat for both races? Cuz it was awesome! Nuf said…

[@AlexTheeGr8t]

This was pretty awesome! I'm already looking forward to what you guys have coming in the next installments

[@JW_Reviews]

The U-Drag was super entertaining. Keep ‘em coming!

[@peterwho9380]

Amazing drag concept and nothing else like it out there! This is the type of race that can expose the EV's for their poor brakes and allow the IC cars to make up for their slow take off's around the turn, that would be amazing!

[@gery4870]

LOVE the NEW Drag Racing format !!! More of them please !!!! Greetings from Barcelona !

[@Pete_Finch]

That photo finish on the first race was probably the most exciting race I've ever watched on KZbin. Great series concept guys

[@AllIsWell_22]

Probably the best series so far from Edmunds. This really keeps cars honest.

[@romero1337]

More of this with some BestMotoring camera angles and you guys have got GOLD. Very fun to watch!

[@aaholland3455]

LOVEing this new U-Drag format...! So fun - GOOD job Edmunds!

[@reinaldocatinchi829]

My God...good for Caddy. GM bring back the Buick Grand National or revive the GTO before the electric sawing machines with chinesse heavy metal batteries dominate the world.

[@IamCorrosive]

This was great. Please do more of these!

[@ChasingDifferentAdventures]

Proper 6 Speed Manual Transmission all day long, and this proves on a road course it's faster, even Top Gear ⚙️ Raced a Porsche with a Manual Transmission and beat the Supra / BMW Z4 🙋👍🏎🏁 GREAT COMPARISON Though, Cadillac looses it's valuable more than C8 does. Still would buy any Manual Transmission forever. Even if EV becomes mandatory....they could not produce enough to supplement requirements, or demands if every manufacturer could produce 1,000,000 a year for the next 10 years. I will keep buying Petrol ⛽️, or fixing Petrol ⛽️ cars if possible. Disconnected from the internet and GPS

[@gondorian1006]

Cadillac all have onstar

[@bluetaurus13]

The real "Last Hurrah" for the CT5 should be a slightly detuned ZR1 engine w/AWD and the 8 speed DCT. Come on GM.. give us your best. If you build it, we will buy! BTW, the new "U" format is great!

[@ryants1]

It would be amazing! Compete better with m5, e63, panamaea

[@Harmonic14]

Who is "we"? No one would pay $125k+ for a Cadillac.

[@ttamcc.4674]

@@Harmonic14 they do for an escalade

[@2010ngojo]

@@ttamcc.4674 Suvs selling, sedans not so much.

[@2010ngojo]

"we will buy it" no you won't, and you know it.

[@syedreza8722]

What an awesome concept!

[@MrChevybaja]

What a great concept! I hope this will become a regular feature!

[@joshuadumas6756]

I love how you guys analyzed the track

[@davidryder5082]

Liked it way more than I initially thought 👍

[@bikebudha01]

This format is so much better than just a straight drag...

[@obsidian....]

If the Caddy had the Auto it would be even faster... Even though I think the 6 speed is the way to go

[@Hellenkeller777]

This is the way to drag race! I love having to turn around. This is a true test!

[@dionb5174]

OMG!!!!! That was awesome!!!! What's next? Do you need any drivers?

[@bjsaunders5170]

This is my new favorite thing to watch. I can't wait for more of these!

[@karlb8069]

Love this format! My only disappointment was you didn't use the 10sp auto in the Cadillac.

[@KarthickChilaka]

This is the best format. Don't stop

[@MidwestDoublEEngineer]

This was really fun. Looking forward to more. Some FWD vs RWD vs AWD comparisons would be good. Also EV vs ICE.

[@allowmi]

There's something about a Caddy with a stick shift that makes me smile.

[@RyanZumMallen]

U-DRAGS BABY! What should we race next?

[@ryankoster4229]

C7 vs C8, C7 GS vs 911, Corvette vs Camaro, Mustang vs Camaro/Corvette

[@revolutionday1]

Jeep 392 Wrangler vs. RAM Trucks T-Rex Mazda MX-5 vs. Toyota 86 (or whatever they're calling the Subaru these days)

[@UProductions457]

Model S Plaid should race against something.

[@9663mu]

Some fun videos from you guys. Thank you

[@swanblake]

Fun format. Really close race. The C8 has a nicer, more luxurious interior than the Cadillac. That said I love the manual transmission so much.

[@DevPack]

love the format. You can do so many tests like this!

[@revolutionday1]

The men & women at GM have to be damn-proud if they're seeing this!

[@robgindc1]

I'm only at 5:30, and as a 53 year old car freak (family from Detroit) this was easily one of the best, most riveting, nail biting races ever! I knew the C8 was a beast, but the Caddy came back like LL Cool J. This - car porn. Aiight, watching the rest.

[@DailyStreetRacing]

This is a-lot more interesting than a normal drag race 4sure!! Please more of this!!

[@reggiewhite4111]

Brilliant brilliant brilliant format. Awesome idea. Super impressed with the caddy. Rowing your own gears and keeping pace with the Vette is not easy.

[@wrzl1675]

Before watching I’ll say that if that Caddy was a 10 spd it would’ve lost but with the manual it’s going to get destroyed. I didn’t see that coming. I’m betting the 10 spd caddy would’ve really walked the Vette. Very interesting

[@DownsyMB]

Without a doubt it would've wrecked the Vette. That said, save the manuals!

[@h3runs]

Love this format; kudos for doing something different! Looking forward to seeing future races.

[@augustortiz]

Honestly I can’t believe no one does this more often. Best Motoring had created these a lot time ago but even they stopped making them.

[@deekay2]

Who would have ever thought that in order to get a true drivers car with a manual transmission you would have to go to Cadillac instead of a Corvette?

[@rayestefania3725]

Crazy how that big, heavy Cadillac can keep up with and even beat a corvette in performance! Great race!

[@weskermidnight9816]

Dont take this the wrong way but what is surprising about the Cady winning? U are comparing a car with boost vs a NA car. It will b more amazing if the Cady could have beaten a C8Z.

[@Kacaroto13]

Lol 😆 this is base Corvette, still an amazing car but lacks of top end hp/tq. The real race is the C8Z06 similar HP #S. Can you guess who'll win?

[@indyguy5570]

Don't forget the extra 175 hp provided by a Vette engine in that Caddy. Very few cars will beat a Vette with equal HP, it always takes 150+ to level the field.

[@joshuasyrtash860]

Good format!!

[@Sovereign86]

Surprising and impressive that the Cadillac did so well against the Vette!😳👌🏾

[@drsus0]

MORE OF THIS!!!! what a great race compare format!!

[@extspence]

Now lets see the Z06 in the same setup, it would actually be the perfect test to show the difference

[@mattsomeonewithansrt3948]

If I brought my 800hp Redeye with .309 gears and nittos 555r2 I’d embarrass both those cars in this u-race. My 0-60 is 3 seconds flat and 100 mph in 6.8 seconds.

[@mattsomeonewithansrt3948]

That Z06 is going to be something though. But I only paid 64k for my Redeye the Z06 is 100k territory

[@indyguy5570]

@@mattsomeonewithansrt3948 the C8 base 0-60 is 2.8. No hating on you but the C8 is faster than your stated numbers for your Redeye.

[@denisleblanc4506]

That type of race is great!

[@olsenpc]

Fantastic concept. Can we make requests of the cars we'd like to see head to head?? That would be awesome!

[@terrylove9043]

Excellent drag race including some half mile races as well

[@JamesAMG]

This u drag is a really cool idea. Regarding this race specifically, I would have really liked to see them use the automatic CT5VBW to make it a little more fair. 9 times out of 10 the manual car will lose because that factor alone. The 10spd in the BW is brutally fast shifting. I bet the BW would have been a clear winner if it was auto.

[@ModernGolfer]

Well, "fair" would be the CT5VBW vs. the C8 Z06 as the bhp numbers are more in line. Way more so than the tranny difference.

[@samw2431]

@@ModernGolfer ok but also weight is a factor sooo

[@samw2431]

@Live from the boot yes but you do understand that a 10 speed and auto is always going to be way quicker

[@joelskinc]

Please keep this concept up. I'm sick of every channel only doing drags. Give us more!!

[@bleudogboston]

THAT WAS AWSOME!!!! I own a Cadi and I have a C8 on order, so I really enjoyed this. Can you imagine the races? Supra vs the new Z, Cadi vs GT 500 or Hell Cat, the possibilities are limitless. Way to go Edmunds!

[@RBZ06LT6]

took delivery of my 22 C8 on november and its an absolute BLAST. its all worth the wait.👍👍

[@dantheman9395]

That’s awesome! Definitely more of those

[@PeakVT]

The Caddy weighs 14% more, costs 23% more, has 35% more horsepower, and with a manual is the best supersedan ever. It will also be a lot rarer.

[@Silverfox1982]

M5 CS is better.

[@EliteOnTheBeat]

​​@@Silverfox1982"better" is subjective but the BlackWing is quicker/faster in real world conditions. It'll also GAP not just the M5cs but also a Amg S63, RS7, GT500 and a red-eye. The red eye is alot like the M5 CS both are DISCONTINUED. 😂😂😂😂 All of that said the BlackWing offers a precision package for the 2025 BlackWing which means its A LOT "better" than the M5 CS. Plus the M5 CS only has 627 hp and 553 torque. The BlackWing has 668HP AND 659 lbs of torque. That's MORE than 100 lbs more torque. 🤭🤣🤣🤣

[@PodiumTuningRacing]

Currently a Model Y Performance owner... But man, that Caddy is something else.

[@desmondmitchell5602]

I love it !!!!

[@Paultricounty]

What is the power to weight ratio or hp per pound.

[@Tothefloor]

Awesome!!!! Want to use my Tesla Plaid for some races?

[@Jimmyswaggz]

Love this race. I'm a Vette and Blackwing guy so this is great. The tie was quite satisfying.

[@IMGONEIN60]

It’s about time someone did this, hopefully you turn this into a regular segment I would love to see the Shelby GT500 run this👍🏽👍🏽

[@RBZ06LT6]

Gt500 would crash in the fields near by.

[@IMGONEIN60]

@@RBZ06LT6 Really? Now I understand why you only have two subscribers🤣😂

[@IMGONEIN60]

@@RBZ06LT6 Hey buddy the GT500 just beat the black wing in the U drags. You got any more funny comments🤣😂🤣😂👍🏽👍🏽

[@IMGONEIN60]

@Live from the boot yeah it happened!!!! If you’re upset about it, at least the black wing held it’s own against the C8. Anyway my comments were to the dip shit who said the Shelby would crash in the fields nearby. Got it??👍🏽👍🏽

[@_VelociDad]

Great job guys! Love the U-Drag Concept!

[@thewayisbetter4695]

Love the u-drag 100% I will be back to check for more races 🏁

[@MidwestMotor]

DANG! I absolutely love this idea! What a cool race - I am so excited to see a TON MORE of these please!! 🏁 🏁 🏁 🏁 🏁 🏁 🏁

[@NewCastleIndiana]

Nice!!!!!

[@eedoamitay3341]

I LOVE this format so much, please keep doing them

[@MrMegatron85]

First time in my life I would actually consider a caddy

[@jimspace]

This car test format is the best I have ever seen

[@KingCrisNoir]

I understand that everyone loves a manual but for the sake of this test alone, why not pit two automatics against one another?

[@kevbiggz1928]

This is the best way to do it. Please do more of these it was fun to watch and straight to the racing

[@aussie2uGA]

Bring on the M5 against the caddy

[@WindyCity1992]

M5 is awd. Even in drift mode it will lose. Unless they pull a bs stunt like Throttle house did with the CS

[@PeakVT]

See Camisa's video.

[@rafaelmondragon3852]

Waaaahhh!!! Awesome video fellas! My two favorite great American and iconic vehicles put to the test. One known for it's classy prestige and the other for it's raw power. Amazing thank you. Great race format. Genius.

[@jameswillard1]

This is a terrible showing for the C8, the Blackwing is much heavier, manual transmission, long geared, with less traction and it still ran that Corvette down. I’m super impressed with Blackwing models..... heard nothing but glowing reviews about them

[@ericmendoza3970]

The first race had my heart pumping. Such a cool concept

[@obaiqari5137]

If the ct5v was an auto it would’ve for sure smoked the c8

[@tinytim71301]

The absolute best way to drag race!!!! Loved it

[@gogofastful]

Awesome! Love the format!

[@norwegianblue2017]

This U-Drag format is brilliant! Why isn't this done all the time? It shows a little of everything in the time! Off the line, braking, handling and even a rolling start out of a turn. The Vette is just amazing considering it is the lowest of five Corvette performance levels (Stingray, Z06, E-Ray, ZR1 & Zora) and priced so reasonably.

[@HSTL_Team]

After seeing drag race after drag race its become a little repetitive. What you guys did here was actually really refreshing and can quickly become a favorite of mine to watch

[@44Swager]

This format alone was enough to make me subscribe to see more!

[@francosamericanmusings1560]

Love this format!!

[@busht4169]

This format is DOPE

[@u3o813]

I think the Cadillac CT5-V blackwing is the coolest car EVER MADE. But I really wish Pontiac would come back.

[@ruffcutford]

This was AWESOME!

[@er1115]

Good stuff!! 👏🏼

[@jamesdyer3507]

Love this Format! This will allow us to truly see the versatility and performance of the vehicle and driver

[@iluvcakes19]

This was awesome, fun, and innovative! Car videos have been stale for a while but I absolutely loved this! Keep it up!

[@tavitkazanjian2426]

This was AWESOME!!!!!!! Many more of these videos please. Genius idea.