The Cadillac CT4-V Blackwing is this iconic luxury automaker's high-performance offering for those buyers looking for a compact, sporty sedan.
In fact, along with their larger sibling, the high-performance Cadillac CT5-V Blackwing and the compact CT4-V Blackwing sedan are the top two-selling sports sedans in the US. This is certainly something to consider for shoppers still a bit unsure of where to spend their hard-earned dollars.
Combining both a comfy drive for everyday driving along with its easily accessible performance gives owners the best of both worlds.
Continue reading as we take a closer look at what makes this 2024 Cadillac CT4-V Blackwing so special.
What's New for 2024?
For the 2024 model year, the Cadillac brand treats buyers to special 20th Anniversary graphics as well as some new exterior colors as it celebrates two decades of producing its V-series performance vehicles.
The new paint options on the 2024 Blackwing are Velocity Red, Cyber Yellow Metallic, Coastal Blue Metallic, and Black Diamond Tricoat. The celebration also gets buyers of the 2024 CT4-V Blackwing an additional "Blackwing" badge under the V logo, for good measure.
Modern Exterior
The 2024 Cadillac CT4-V Blackwings sports a modern and handsome exterior design based on the regular CT4-V series model. Immediately catching the eye is the unmistakable Cadillac vertical signature front lighting treatment flanking the gaping black mesh front grille with a large iconic Cadillac badge and slim horizontal LED headlamps with automatic on/off function and Tunnel Detection.
A sporty black finish front splitter or available Front Carbon Fiber splitter completes the aggressive-looking front end.
Standard exterior appointments include:
- LED front cornering lamps
- Neutral-density, Gray-tinted transparent outer lens tail lamps
- Vertically styled LED tail lamps.
- Windshield with acoustic laminated glass
- Rainsense automatic wipers
- Black window surround moldings
- Body-color heated, power-adjustable, manual-folding outside mirrors with driver-side auto-dimming and integrated turn signal indicators.
- Body-color door handles
- Acoustic laminated glass
- Rocker moldings with extensions in a gloss black finish
- Vehicle wrap
- Rear spoiler
- Quad-outlet exhaust with dark tips
- Tow hook
Buyers get 18-inch aluminum alloy wheels with a Polished/Dark Android finish fitted with 18-inch high-performance, summer-only tires. The spare wheel is replaced with a tire inflator kit that includes sealant and a compressor.
The 2024 Cadillac CT4-V Blackwing is available in a total of eight exterior paint colors.
Luxurious Interior
Luxury and comfort is something that the Cadillac brand is synonymous with, and the 2024 Cadillac CT4-V Blackwing sticks to this legacy with an interior boasting luxury craftsmanship with the use of quality materials and particular attention being paid to the driver of this compact sports sedan.
The CT4-V offers seating for up to five passengers just like the regular CT4 lineup but the cabin features some additional niceties such as the carbon-fiber trim, microsuede accents, and the performance oriented and specially bolstered front seats complete with 18-way power adjustments and heated cushions.
Buyers looking for more from the seating are able to upgrade to an even more sporty set of front seats that feature more aggressive bolstering as well as ventilation and lumbar massage function.
Further key interior features are:
- Jet black Inteluxe seating
- 12-inch dual digital Driver Information Center display
- Keyless Entry and Start
- Leather-wrapped, thick-rim steering wheel
- Heated steering wheel
- Steering-wheel mounted controls
- Paddle shift controls
- Alloy sport pedals
- Power tilt and telescoping steering column
- Electronic parking brake
- Automatic Stop/Start with disable
- Front head restraints
- Rear head restraints
- Dual-zone automatic climate control
- Rear air vents
- Cabin air filter
- Digital compass
- Front carpeted floor mats
- Rear carpeted floor mats
- Rear air vents
- Power door locks
- Rear outboard assist handles
- 12-volt auxiliary rear power outlet
- Wireless Phone Charging
Cargo and Passenger Capacity
The 2024 Cadillac CT4-V Blackwing has 90 cubic feet of passenger space on offer for the five passengers.
Cargo loading is made easy with the convenient split-folding rear seat, and the trunk has 10.7 cubic feet of cargo volume on offer.
Engine and Performance
A 472 horsepower and 445 pound feet of torque 3.6L Twin Turbo V6 engine powers the Blackwing and is paired with a 6-speed manual transmission or available 10-speed automatic transmission driving the rear wheels.
Blistering performance awaits buyers, with the benchmark 0-60 mph acceleration test being dispatched in just 3.9 seconds for those Blackwings fitted with a 6-speed Manual Transmission and an even quicker 3.8 seconds for cars equipped with the available 10-speed automatic transmission.
For drivers with a particular penchant for speed, the Blackwing is capable of an astonishing 189 mph top speed on the racetrack.
First-time buyers of a new or unused Blackwing will have access to the Cadillac V-Performance Academy, an ultra-high-performance driving school where owners will learn their vehicle's true capabilities.
Fuel Economy and MPG
The sporty Blackwing is EPA-rated at 15 mpg city, 23 mpg highway, and 19 mpg combined.
The 17.0 gallon fuel tank allows a cruising range of 255 miles for city and 391 miles for highway driving.
2024 Cadillac CT4-V Blackwing Drivetrain and Handling
The regular CT4 range happens to share GM's Alpha platform along with the Chevrolet Camaro, which endows it with some naturally athletic handling that is only made even better with the Blackwing specs.
The Blackwing features Custom Launch Control that is automatically activated in all Performance Traction Management Track modes. The Launch Control manages tire spin allowing drivers to optimize full-throttle track acceleration from a standing start.
The V-Series Blackwing also includes Line Lock that automates the process for warming the tires prior to the start of a track based race. Once the feature is activated, Line Lock locks the front brakes independent of the rear brakes for a maximum of 15 seconds allowing the driver to spin the rear tires while the vehicle is stationary to heat up the rear tires.
The standard electric rack and pinion power steering take care of steering inputs, while the high-performance Magnetic Ride Control MacPherson Strut front suspension and a five-link rear suspension allow for sporty handling.
The standard Electronic limited-slip rear differential with a 3.73 rear axle ratio helps the Blackbird gain maximum traction and is equipped with a rear differential cooler.
2024 Cadillac CT4-V Blackwing Pricing
The 2024 Cadillac CT4-V is available in two trims, the CT4-V and the CT4-V Blackwing.
The CT4-V series is a sporty performance compact sedan in its own right, and buyers will be paying $48,490 to get behind its wheel.
Those drivers seeking ultimate performance from their compact sedan will need to part with upwards of $62,890 MSRP for the Blackwing.
Cadillac CT4-V vs. Cadillac CT4-V Blackwing
The regular Cadillac CT4-V, as if this sporty compact sedan is anything regular, is fitted out with a 2.7L Dual-Volute turbo charged engine that makes 325 horsepower and 380 pound feet of torque. The benchmark acceleration test of 0-60 mph takes just 4.8 seconds and the CT4-V powers onto a racetrack top speed of 156 mph.
Safety and Driver-Assistance Features
The 2024 CT4-V Blackwing features the Cadillac Smart System suite of safety and driver assistance features as standard, all working seamlessly to allow drivers to travel with added confidence.
A comprehensive list of safety equipment includes such features as:
- Brembo® high-performance front and rear brakes with staggered 6-piston front calipers and 4-piston rear calipers finished in gray with the V logo
- High-performance copper-free brake linings
- Increased rotor sizing on all 4-wheels with anti-lock brakes
- Automatic Emergency Braking
- Front Pedestrian Braking
- Eight airbags
- Airbag, Passenger Sensing System
- LED Reflective Windshield Collision Alert
- Driver and front passenger seat belts
- Rear seat belts
- Rear Seat Reminder
- Following Distance Indicator
- LATCH system
Standard driver assistance features include:
- Automatic Vehicle Hold
- Forward Collision Alert
- Tire Pressure Monitoring System
- Safety Alert Seat
- Lane Change Alert with Side Blind Zone Alert
- Rear Park Assist
- HD Rear Vision Camera
- Teen Driver monitoring
Infotainment and Connectivity
The 2024 Cadillac CT4-V Blackwing features a standard Premium AKG® Surround Sound 15-speaker audio system with the latest hardware and software components available in the world of automotive audio, combined with a distinct speaker grille design that complements the interior of the Blackwing.
The 8- inch infotainment touchscreen features the latest CUE software plus HD Radio, SiriusXM, SD card reader, Bluetooth, wireless Apple CarPlay and Android Auto interfaces as standard, plus an onboard Wi-Fi hotspot. Onboard navigation is fitted, and buyers get the redesigned My Cadillac Mobile App, which allows for easy command of their vehicle.
This app's personalized interface offers vehicle status features, vehicle settings, and handy remote commands such as the Remote Key Fob to allow remote startup of your car.
Further features include locking and unlocking the doors, sounding the horn and flashing the lights, and warming up your car in winter, all done from your compatible smartphone's home screen.
Is the 2024 Cadillac CT4-V Blackwing Right For You?
Shoppers looking for a compact and sporty sedan will appreciate the fact that this special Cadillac offers a more sports oriented driving experience with its manual transmission plus the high value track-ready hardware which few other rivals can match at the Blackwings pricing.
The bonus on top of this high-performance drive is the inherent comfortable and luxurious interior that is synonymous with the iconic Cadillac badge.
Get Your 2024 Cadillac CT4-V Blackwing at Colonial Cadillac
The exhilarating 2024 Cadillac CT4-V Blackwing can be viewed and tested-driven now at Colonial Cadillac in New London, CT.
With an extensive inventory of new and pre-owned Cadillac vehicles, our sales team is ready to get you behind the wheel of your next purchase.
