CADILLAC REVEALS BLACKWING SEDANS - from Autoline Daily
And in other GM news, Cadillac’s Blackwing V models finally made their debut yesterday. Some of the unique styling bits include a front underwing, rocker extensions and rear diffuser, which can all be had in carbon fiber, as well as wider fenders with air outlets on the back side to let out heat. Every grille element on the front fascia is open to not only feed the additional radiators and coolers that are needed but also the powerful engines lurking underneath the hood of the CT4- and CT5-V Blackwing. The 4 comes with a twin-turbo 3.6L V6 that makes 472 horsepower and 445 lb-ft of torque that will move the car from 0 to 60 MPH in 3.8 seconds with the optional 10-speed automatic transmission.
A TREMEC 6-speed manual comes standard in both models, which also features pedals that are optimised for heel and toe shifting. The CT5-V Blackwing features a 668 horsepower supercharged 6.2L V8 that makes 659 lb-ft of torque and moves the sedan from 0 to 60 MPH in 3.7 seconds with the automatic. Those hulking engines aren’t the only thing that need a lot of fresh air, so do the brakes. Both models get Brembo 6-piston front calipers and 4-piston rear calipers, while the CT5-V Blackwing will also have a carbon ceramic brake option. Cadillac is equipping the cars with its 4th generation Magnetic Ride Control suspensions system featuring new accelerometers and inertial sensors that allow it to react 4 times faster than the previous system. The interior will come in base, mid- and high-level choices but all feature seats with enough bolstering to keep your butt firmly planted as well as a sporty steering wheel and 12-inch customizable instrument cluster. Now let’s talk price. The CT4-V Blackwing starts just under $60,000 while the CT5-V Blackwing is about $85,000. Both include destination charges and look for examples to start hitting dealerships this summer.
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Manual transmission is standard
Rare for sport sedans today, a six-speed TREMEC manual transmission is standard on both vehicles. It has been optimized for each V-Series Blackwing vehicle to provide an engaging experience on the track or on the road. Details include:
LuK twin-disc clutch for high torque capacity and great pedal feel
Active Rev Matching accessible via a console mounted toggle switch to automatically adjust engine speed to match anticipated downshifts
No-Lift Shift allowing the driver to shift gears without letting off the gas pedal. In the case of the CT4-V Blackwing, it allows the turbos to remain spooled, resulting in faster lap times
Transmission and rear differential cooling – the manual and automatic transmissions use the same track-performance cooling system for greater track performance
Clutch and brake pedals positioned for optimal driver ergonomics
A physical barrier stop for the clutch pedal rather than a hydraulic master cylinder stop provides greater driver feedback during clutch operation
A shorter shifter ratio than previous generations for more precise shifts."
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