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The Cadillac V-series represents the pinnacle of performance for the luxury brand. The latest additions - the CT5-V and CT4-V Blackwings - are the highest performing Cadillac models ever made. This article will compare these ultimate track-capable sedans. Brief Background on Cadillac's V-Series and Blackwing Models The V-series debuted in 2004 with the CTS-V, using a Corvette-derived 400-hp V8. Additional V-series models followed, with increasingly powerful engines and track capabilities. The Blackwing moniker debuted on the ATS-V and CTS-V models, signifying track-focused capabilities like carbon fiber wheels and suspension upgrades. The CT5-V and CT4-V Blackwings represent the current peak of V-series performance, bringing race-level power and aerodynamics to the street. CT5-V Blackwing Overview As the larger sedan, the CT5-V Blackwing offers greater power and performance. Engine, Transmission, and Power Specs The CT5-V Blackwing uses a hand-built 6.2L supercharged V8 making 668 hp and 659 lb-ft torque. The engine revs to 6500 rpm and includes tech like an electronic limited-slip differential and dry sump lubrication. Power routes through a 6-speed manual transmission to the rear or available all-wheel-drive system. Performance Capabilities With the V8 and available carbon ceramic brakes, the CT5-V Blackwing delivers incredible performance: 0-60 mph in 3.6 seconds Quarter mile in 11.7 seconds at 123 mph Top speed of 208 mph Braking 60-0 mph in 97 feet Exterior Styling and Aerodynamic Enhancements The CT5-V Blackwing has an aggressive stance, with design cues like a unique grill, hood vent, and rear spoiler. Exposed carbon fiber and available carbon ceramic brakes signal the car's track intents. Extensive aerodynamic tweaks such as an adjustable rear spoiler and underbody panels enable stability at high speeds. Interior Features and Technology Inside the sharply tailored cabin are sport seats, carbon fiber trim, and a performance data recorder. A 15-inch touchscreen offers tech like navigation, Apple CarPlay/Android Auto, and a premium AKG sound system. Pricing The 2023 CT5-V Blackwing starts at $89,990 MSRP, which represents a tremendous performance value. The car offers supercar power and technology at a fraction of the price. CT4-V Blackwing Overview As the smaller sedan, the CT4-V Blackwing balances power and agility. Engine, Transmission, and Performance Specs Motivation comes from a 3.6L twin-turbo V6 producing 472 hp and 445 lb-ft torque. It uses a 7-speed manual transmission powering the rear or available AWD. Performance stats include: 0-60 mph in 3.8 seconds Quarter mile in 12.1 seconds at 115 mph Top speed 189 mph Braking 60-0 mph in 97 feet Exterior Design and Aerodynamic Features Like its big brother, the CT4-V Blackwing has an aggressive stance with functional aero tweaks like a rear spoiler, front splitter, and rear diffuser. These provide stability during high-speed maneuvers. Cabin Space, Seats, and Technology The interior offers front sport seats and available carbon fiber accents. A 10-inch touchscreen provides Apple CarPlay/Android Auto, navigation and a 13-speaker Bose audio system. Base MSRP The 2023 CT4-V Blackwing starts at $61,990 - an attainable price point considering the incredible performance offered. Driving Experience Comparison Both Blackwings deliver incredible power and control for the street or track, but they have some key differences. Power Delivery and Sound The CT5's V8 produces a thunderous exhaust note and tremendous thrust throughout the rev range. The CT4's twin-turbo V6 offers immediate low-end torque with a distinctive turbo whistle. Steering, Handling and Ride Quality With a smaller footprint, the CT4 steers with sharp precision. The CT5 exhibits superior stability at higher speeds thanks to its larger mass. Magnetic ride control ensures compliance over harsh bumps in both models.

Braking Performance The available carbon ceramic brakes provide phenomenal stopping power in both sedans, although the CT5's greater weight requires larger front rotors (16.5" vs 15.7"). Fun Factor on Windy Roads and Track Both cars are an absolute blast to push hard on back roads or track. The CT4 offers nimble handling for technical sections, while the CT5 builds speed effortlessly on long straights. Practicality Comparison Beyond performance specs, daily livability differs between the two sedans: Passenger and Cargo Room The CT5 clearly has more interior room to accommodate adults or cargo. Rear legroom is abundant, and the trunk swallows 11.9 cu-ft of luggage. The CT4 is tighter with 7.7 cu-ft of cargo room. Features and Amenities Both cars offer impressive tech and luxury features like massaging seats, Bose audio, and wireless phone charging. The CT5 adds options like rear seat infotainment screens. Daily Drivability Despite high performance, both sedans retain decent ride quality and refinement for daily commutes. The CT4 will be easier to maneuver through tight urban areas. Verdict In summary, which Blackwing model is best comes down to buyer priorities: The CT4-V Blackwing will suit driving enthusiasts wanting a nimble sport sedan with accessible performance. The CT5-V Blackwing appeases those seeking maximum power and track capabilities in a usable package. Either way, both represent the pinnacle of Cadillac V-series performance - elevating world-class luxury, technology and driving engagement to new heights. FAQs Which Blackwing model has more power? The Cadillac CT5-V Blackwing has more power than the CT6-V. The CT5-V Blackwing uses an upgraded and hand-assembled 6.2L supercharged V-8 engine rated at 668 horsepower (498 kW) and 659 lb-ft of torque (893 Nm). What is the main difference in engines? The main difference in engines between the CT5-V Blackwing and the CT6-V is that the CT5-V Blackwing uses an upgraded and hand-assembled 6.2L supercharged V-8 engine, while the CT6-V uses a 4.2L twin-turbocharged V-8 engine. How much faster is the CT5-V Blackwing to 60 mph? The CT5-V Blackwing is capable of a 0-60 mph run of 3.4 seconds with the automatic transmission and 3.6 seconds with the six-speed manual transmission. Which one is more agile around corners? There is no clear answer to this question as it depends on various factors such as driving conditions, driver skill, and personal preference. However, according to a review by Car and Driver, the CT5-V Blackwing has a well-tuned chassis and suspension that make it agile and responsive around corners. What is the base price difference between the two? The base price for the CT5-V Blackwing starts at $84,990, while the exact base price for the CT6-V is not mentioned in the search results. However, it is mentioned that the CT6-V is more expensive than the CT5-V Blackwing. #Wiack #Car #CarInsurance #CarRental #CarPrice #AutoLoans

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brandonnatali · 4 years

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GM’s Electric Future: Hand-Built Cadillac Celestiq EV Sedan Announced as Flagship

WARREN, Michigan—General Motors hopes to restore its luxury brand’s former glory with the Cadillac Celestiq electric vehicle, a long, low, sleek hatchback sedan with 2+2 seating, to be handbuilt in a local assembly plant, using the automaker’s new Ultium batteries and flexible global platform.

The Celestiq uses Cadillac’s emerging Escala-inspired design language with thin vertical LED daytime running lamps surrounding a CT4/CT5-style grille-less nose, organic “fuselage” side surfacing that references Bill Mitchell-era GM design, and c-style taillamps that will make their debut on the midsize Lyriq two-row luxury EV SUV expected to launch by 2022. The taillamps are a new Cadillac feature, extending from the back of the c-pillar along the lower edge of the rear quarter windows to just under the rear glass.

The Cadillac Celestiq and Lyriq are two of 10 new EV models GM CEO Mary Barra and president Mark Reuss say will be produced as an adjunct to a previous promise of 20 new EVs by 2023. This promised EV onslaught, which includes two new versions of the Chevrolet Bolt, and two Ariv e-bikes sold in Belgium and The Netherlands only, will hit the market by 2025, toward the corporate goal of selling 1 million battery-electric vehicles globally by 2030.

“Everything you see today, including every vehicle, is real … ” Barra said, later adding, “the team will continually work to improve chemistries and development processes with our Ultium system that will drive down costs even lower as our program moves forward.”

Though it’s far too early for GM to reveal price, the studio model of the car was accompanied by a table filled with rare and high-end material samples from which well-heeled customers can choose to customize their EV sedan.

Asked after the presentation why Cadillac would produce a hand-built EV sedan, Reuss replied, “Do you think the Cadillac brand is in good shape? … Like everything else you’ve seen today, we’re going to build this car.”

While automakers never talk about pricing this far ahead of a future product’s launch, it’s apparent the Celestiq is designed to start at a price north of the most well-equipped Cadillac CT6s, which retailed for just more than $100,000.

GM also showed clay models of two GMC Hummers, which join the AT4 and Denali as high-end vehicles, in this case capable of Jeep Wrangler-like off-road capabilities. The two Hummers on display were a long-wheelbase SUT, or sport-utility truck, which was teased in a commercial during February’s NFL Super Bowl LIV, and a short-wheelbase SUV. Both feature the Super Bowl commercial’s lit-up update of the early 2000 Hummer grille, with boxy flared front and rear fenders, but no fake helicopter cable hooks on the hoods. The GMC Hummer SUT will come with a targa top not unlike the Oldsmobile Cutlass Supreme and Pontiac Firebird t-tops of the ’70s, with removable panels over the front and rear seats, and a B-pillar roll hoop with a horizontal bar connecting it to the C-pillar structure. The roof panels fit in the front “trunk.”

The GMC Hummers are rated for 1,000 horsepower, with GM’s new battery pouches feeding one front and two rear electric motors, to which the torque may be manipulated in infinite ways in order to provide ultra-capable rock climbing, according to Adam Kwiatkowski, GM’s chief of global electric power systems.

The Ultium battery system, which is GM’s first in-house battery pack—though it was designed in a joint venture with longtime partner LG Chem—can be arranged in single stacks of six, eight, 10, or 12 modules. The GMC Hummers and other tall, large vehicles with heavy power needs will double-stack them, for up to 24 stacks. Power from this modular system ranges from 50-200 kilowatt-hours, with a GM-estimated range of up to 400 miles on a single charge and 0-60-mph sprints as low as 3 seconds.

In addition to a single battery cell design that can be scaled to different sizes and types of vehicles, all the new EV models after the updated Chevrolet Bolt will be on a new, flexible platform that can accommodate front-, rear- or all-wheel-drive. The single EV platform/single battery cell design is key to Barra’s commitment to produce the new models at a profit, a tall order considering the powertrain technology. In addition, to further cut costs, GM has reduced the amount of cobalt and nickel used in its new cells, and is working to eliminate these two materials from its battery chemistry altogether.

The other six future GM EVs on display (though unfortunately, like these first four, not available for photography) were:

Cadillac Escalade

A clay model of a big, three-row Cadillac SUV that use the same large version of the flexible EV architecture as the two GMC Hummers. This model, which was badged as an Escalade in an accompanying video that also previewed an electric Chevrolet Silverado, also combines the Escala-style nose and the new c-pillar-to-rear-deck taillamps. Like the Hummers, it would be powered by one front motor and two rear motors.

Chevrolet Blazer EV

GM did not badge this clay model a Blazer, though the two-row midsize SUV is designed to replace or accompany it. The interior even features the Camaro-style round HVAC vents of the Blazer. The exterior has coke-bottle side surfacing with side-marker lamps integrated into the rear edge of the front fender flares, close to the front doors. The nose, which like all EV models here has no conventional grille, is an update of the current Chevy look exemplified by the Blazer and Equinox.

Buick Midsize SUV

Next to the Chevy Blazer-like EV, GM displayed a Buick version on the same size flexible architecture, a two-row midsize vehicle with more subtle styling. The tall, pointy steel (not chrome) nose and thin LED headlamps over a black lower fascia is somewhat reminiscent of the Porsche Macan/Cayenne.

Buick Midsize CUV “Coupe”

This model is visually similar to the midsize SUV, on the same wheelbase, though the daylight opening is sleeker and more “four-door coupe-like” than its sibling.

2021 Chevrolet Bolt

The venerable everyperson’s EV got a powertrain update for 2020, with EPA range up 21 miles to 259. For 2021 it gets a facelift, with new front and rear fascias and upgraded interiors, including seats.

2022 Chevrolet Bolt EUV

This is a longer version of the updated 2021 Bolt, with about 3 inches more wheelbase and 5 more inches in overall length. The Bolt EUV will be the first non-Cadillac GM model to be offered with Super Cruise automated driving, followed by conventional internal combustion-powered full-size Chevy and GMC trucks and SUVs.

GM has added about 70,000 miles of mapped North American roads to the Super Cruise system. This includes some rural “trunk” roads in addition to freeways. These are divided into two- and four-lane roads with some intersections along the way. Starting with the upcoming 2021 Cadillac Escalade, GM added a hands-off lane-changing feature to Super Cruise.

Most of the Ultium-powered EVs, which include the eight future models that are not Chevy Bolts (which get their 2021 model year update on the current car’s platform) have been designed for 200-kilowatt DC fast-charging capability, though the trucks with double-stacked 800-volt battery packs will have 350-kilowatt fast-charging capability.

GM says Chevy, GMC, Buick, and Cadillac all will launch new EVs beginning this year, though Reuss says not all of these models will be offered in the U.S. first. The automaker’s extensive investment in EV technology, pegged at $20 billion between this year and 2025, relies on the giant corporation’s ability to lower the cost of the technology, currently about $135 per kilowatt-hour, to less than $100 per kilowatt-hour.

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