Not all of us are satisfied with the ordinary, the mundane, the ordinary and our vehicle purchase decisions should be no different. The US vehicle market is saturated with plenty of uninspiring mid size sedan choices however the 2024 Cadillac CT5-V Blackwing is just the opposite.
There is no need to go looking for the ultimate performance German or Japanese sports sedan when right under your nose is this handbuilt and very much exclusive Cadillac sports sedan. In fact, this is the most powerful vehicle ever built by Cadillac!
Interested? Read on as we delve into some details about what this iconic US brand's high-performance sedan with a relatively low price tag offers up.
What's New for 2024?
The 2024 Cadillac CT5-V Blackwing is based on the already sporty V-series high-performance version of the CT5. Having won the 10 Best and Editors' Choice awards three times, the CT5 Blackwing continues as a beacon of hope for enthusiastic drivers.
For the 2024 model year, the CT5-V Blackwing celebrates the V-Series 20th anniversary by introducing four new exterior color choices, Coastal Blue Metallic, Cyber Yellow Metallic, and the limited-edition Black Diamond Tricoat and Velocity Red all with special 20th Anniversary badging.
Modern Exterior
The 2024 CT5-V Blackwing sports exclusive exterior design elements that distinguish it from the regular CT5-V models.
The signature V-Series exterior design shows off aesthetics that serve a powerful purpose. The CT5-V Blackwing is all about aero efficiency, and upfront, the bold mesh grille design is not just for looks, with the design incorporating 11 different heating and cooling exchanges, all helping to keep the Blackwing powerhouse engine happy with air being directed to the main radiators, the cooler, and the airflow ducts.
The race-inspired front splitter, body-color rear decklid spoiler, and gloss black rocker moldings with extensions all work together to reduce lift and generate sufficient grip to keep this road-going missile on course.
The elegant and expressive five-seater CT5 V-Series luxury sedan exterior design combines both striking styles with excellent functionality. The sleek, long, and low sedan proportions of the Blackwing measure 194.9 inches long, riding on a 116.0-inch wheelbase.
Key standout exterior features on the Blackwing include:
- Acoustic-laminated windshield glass
- Acoustic laminated glass
- LED headlamps
- LED front lamp turn signal
- Automatic on/off headlamps with Tunnel Detection
- LED front cornering lamps
- LED tail lamps
- Black window surround moldings
- Rainsense automatic wipers
- Body-color door handles
- Illuminating door handles
- Body-color heated, power-adjustable, power-folding outside mirrors with driver-side auto-dimming, puddle lamps, and memory function.
- 19-inch aluminum alloy wheels with a Polished/Dark Android finish
- 19-inch high-performance, summer-only tires
- Vehicle protective wrap
The aforementioned special 20th Anniversary badging is seen on the grille and rockers plus Cadillac has also added "Blackwing" badges on the trunk lid to inform any wannabe road racers not to mess with what is in front of them.
Luxurious Interior
The Cadillac brand is synonymous with luxury interiors and this special variant CT5-V offers just that. Sharing its cabin with the regular CT5 lineup[a] means that this performance sedan offers a spacious interior with plentiful standard comfort and luxury features and niceties.
The 2024 Cadillac CT5-V Blackwing is dressed up with high-performance bucket sport seats with standard leather upholstery and the heated-and-ventilated front seats feature 18-way power adjustments.
Owners are treated to interior luxury and comfort appointments that include:
- Dual-zone automatic climate control
- Adaptive Cruise Control
- Driver and front passenger visors
- Leather-wrapped thick-rim steering wheel
- High-performance steering wheel
- Power tilt and telescoping steering column
- High-performance steering wheel
- Heated steering wheel
- Alloy sport pedals
- Black seat belt color
- Express Up/Down power passenger windows
- Power door locks
- Door lock and latching system shield
- Interior ambient lighting
- Illuminating sill plates
- Inside rearview auto-dimming mirror
- 12-volt auxiliary front and rear power outlets
- Front carpeted floor mats with V-Series logo
- Split-folding rear seat
- Wireless Phone Charging
- USB ports
The driver gets a 12-inch diagonal HD color reconfigurable animated digital gauge cluster that also features the 20th Anniversary badging and a head-up display. The gauge display includes a lap-timer feature, and a performance data recorder is an optional extra.
Cargo and Passenger Capacity
Seating five passengers, the Blackwing's trunk boasts a trunk that is the same size and shape as that of the regular CT5 which means that a maximum 11.90 cubic feet of cargo space is available.
Engine and Performance
The heart of the beast is a supercharged 6.2-liter V-8, pushing out a stupendous 668 horsepower and 659 pound-feet of torque, paired with either a six-speed manual or an optional 10-speed automatic sending power to the rear wheels only.
That's enough oomph to propel the Blackwing from a standstill to the benchmark 60 mph in around 3.6 seconds for those who choose to shift gears themselves. Aiding quick pull-offs from a standing start is the standard Custom Launch Control.
Fuel Economy and MPG
Ok, so making horsepower doesn't come cheap, and buyers can expect estimated EPA fuel economy values of 15.0 / 13.0/ 18.0 mpg combined/ city/highway driving.
Cruising range in the city is pegged at 221 miles and highway travel will give you 357 smile-inducing miles out of the 17.0 gallon fuel tank.
2024 Cadillac CT5-V Blackwing Drivetrain and Handling
Power without control doesn't count for much, and the Blackwing is blessed with an expertly tuned chassis featuring a high-performance suspension system complete with standard MagneRide magnetorheological dampers that sense the road surface and the driver's intention and adjust the suspension damping accordingly.
Piloting the Blackwing is aided by electric power steering, and an electronic limited-slip rear differential with a 3.73 rear axle ratio, allied with a rear differential cooler ensures that all that power gets put down on the road effectively. The standard Performance Traction Management system also helps keep things tidy when pushing the accelerator pedal all the way to the floor.
2024 Cadillac CT5-V Blackwing Pricing
For the 2024 model year Cadillac CT5-V series is available in two trims - the regular CT5-V and the subject of our article, the exclusive CT5-V Blackwing.
The 2024 Cadillac CT5-V kicks off at a $52,890 MSRP, while the hand-finished and high-performance Blackwing starts at an MSRP of $94,890
Cadillac CT5-V vs. Cadillac CT5-V Blackwing
The CT5-V Series makes use of a still pretty impressively powerful turbocharged 3.0-liter V6 making 360 horsepower and 405 pound feet of torque with a 10-speed automatic transmission that sends power to the rear wheels or to the available all-wheel-drive system.
Forking out over $42,000 more for the privilege of owning the Blackwing version of the CT5 - V series gets buyers the aforementioned beast of a supercharged motor offering explosive performance, the high performance chassis and go faster tuning but also plentiful luxury features, all hand finished as mentioned.
Safety and Driver-Assistance Features
Along with great power comes great responsibility, or something like that, is a movie line that rings true for the Blackwing. Stopping power on this high-performance sedan is thanks to performance brake linings fitted on the Brembo high-performance front and rear brakes and Automatic Emergency Braking.
Standard safety equipment includes:
- Airbag, Passenger Sensing System
- Frontal airbags for driver and front passenger
- Knee airbags for driver and front passenger
- Driver and front passenger seat-mounted side-impact airbags
- Head-curtain airbags for both rows in outboard seating positions
- Tire Pressure Monitoring System
- Seat belts in all seating positions
- Automatic Seat Belt Tightening
A comprehensive list of driver-assistance features is available as a standard and optional fitment. Standard driver assistance features are such as:
- Forward Collision Alert
- 3 Years of OnStar® Remote Access
- Front and Rear Park Assist
- Safety Alert Seat
- Surround Vision Recorder
- Interior movement sensor
- Inclination sensor
- Rear Cross Traffic Alert
- Teen Driver
- Lane Keep Assist with Lane Departure Warning
- Following Distance Indicator
- LATCH System
- Lane Change Alert with Side Blind Zone Alert
- Rear Pedestrian Alert
- Front Pedestrian Braking
Infotainment and Connectivity
The 2024 CT5-V Blackwing is standard with a 10.0-inch touchscreen display and the standard CT5's CUE infotainment interface. This infotainment system features an available secondary rotary controller on the center console for those who prefer the convenience of not having to move their eyes onto the touchscreen while driving.
Standard HD Radio, SiriusXM® with 360L 6-month Trial Subscription, wireless phone charging, Apple CarPlay, and Android Auto are fitted, and there is 4G LTE Wi-Fi hotspot capability. In line with its exclusive positioning, the Blackwing is equipped with a standard high-end 16-speaker AKG system.
Further standard connectivity equipment includes:
- Head-up display
- Digital compass
- Navigation package
- Three USB ports
- SD card reader
Is the 2024 Cadillac CT5-V Blackwing Right For You?
Cutting to the chase, the 2024 Cadillac CT5-V Blackwing is just right for drivers who seek affordable German supercar performance without excessive price tags.
The Cadillac brand has long been in the business of making seriously fast sedans and the 2024 CT5-V Blackwing reinforces this fact. The Blackwing is exclusive, comfortable, and powerful, and it can hold its own along the twisties. For the traditionalists among us, it is available with a slick manual transmission, something not that too many US performance vehicles offer anymore.
Get Your 2024 Cadillac CT5-V Blackwing at Colonial Cadillac
Enquire about the 2024 Cadillac CT5-V Blackwing or other trim levels at Colonial Cadillac in New London, CT, where you will receive an unmatched service experience from our dealership team.
Colonial Cadillac offers both new and pre-owned Cadillacs for prospective owners to view and test drive and we will love you to make Colonial Cadillac your preferred local Cadillac dealer.
