Revolutionizing Luxury with Enhanced Design, Tech, and Performance
Cadillac has unveiled the highly-anticipated 2025 CT5-V and CT5-V Blackwing, marking a significant leap in American craftsmanship, technology, and performance. With a slated production start in Summer 2024 at GM’s Lansing Grand River Assembly facility in Michigan, these luxury sport sedans are set to redefine the driving experience.
The 2025 CT5-V and CT5-V Blackwing represent a masterful blend of form and function, building on the legacy of bold American craftsmanship. The refreshed design introduces a new era of sophistication, seamlessly integrating cutting-edge technology and performance enhancements.
In terms of design, both models showcase a refined exterior that exudes a commanding presence on the road. From the sleek lines to the meticulously crafted details, every element contributes to the overall aesthetic appeal. The interior is equally impressive, featuring premium materials and state-of-the-art technology inspired by the Escalade and Lyriq models.
2025 CT5-V Updates
- Redesigned grille and front fascia with black moldings, rocker extensions and spoiler
- Redesigned Cadillac stacked signature vertical lighting with LED headlamps with Mondrian pattern etching
- Walk up and walk away lighting choreography
- Three new colors: Drift Metallic, Deep Space Metallic, Typhoon Metallic3
- Lit Cadillac Crest on the back of the 33-inch-diagonal LED display, which welcomes the driver upon approach
- Quad trapezoid exhaust tips
2025 CT5-V Blackwing Update
- Redesigned performance front-end, delivering the ultra-high-performance CT5-V Blackwing is known for
- Redesigned Cadillac stacked signature vertical lighting with LED headlamps with Mondrian pattern etching
- Walk up and walk away lighting choreography
- Three new colors: Drift Metallic, Deep Space Metallic, Typhoon Metallic3
- Lit Cadillac Crest on the back of the 33-inch-diagonal LED display, which welcomes the driver upon approach
- Carbon Fiber Packages, including an updated Carbon Fiber Package with splitter
- Quad trapezoid exhaust tips
Under the hood, the CT5-V and CT5-V Blackwing boast advanced powertrains that deliver exhilarating performance. Engineered for the driving enthusiast, these luxury sedans promise a thrilling combination of power, precision, and responsiveness. The summer of 2024 is poised to witness the emergence of true automotive masterpieces.
Performance Spec
- 3.0TT 360 horsepower, 405 lb-ft torque with 10-speed automatic transmission (CT5-V)
- 6.2L Supercharged V-8 668 horsepower, 659 lb-ft torque with 6-speed manual or 10-speed auto (CT5-V Blackwing)
- Available All-Wheel Drive (CT5-V)
- Standard Brembo front and rear brakes with V-Series graphic (CT5-V Blackwing)
- Standard Performance Traction Management (CT5-V and CT5-V Blackwing)
- Standard Launch Control (CT5-V)
- Standard Custom Launch Control with Line Lock (CT5-V Blackwing)
- Standard Magnetic Ride Control / Electronic Limited Slip (CT5-V and CT5-V Blackwing)
- Driver Mode Selector
Technology Updates
An available enhanced in-vehicle Performance Data Recorder, created with input from racing-obsessed GM engineers and designers. The Performance Data Recorder is accessed directly from the display, featuring:
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- Lap Analyzer tool, which provides powerful data analysis functions that were previously only possible in laptop programs, such as custom reference laps, speed trace analysis and direct shortcut to video playback
- Overhauled user interface and graphics, including new performance analysis features to help drivers maximize their on-track performance
- Speed Tips tool, which automatically highlights the most significant lap time improvement opportunities, including a sector analysis and side-by-side video playback
- An automatic summary before a track outing displays the vehicle’s configuration, tire pressures and track data for the driver’s current-standing personal best performance
- Live data screen in the center stack, which shows lap time details while on-track, including lap delta and gauges designed to assist a driver’s coach seated in the passenger seat, such as friction circle, accel position, brake position
- Intuitive database of tracks and detailed lap data from past track outings
- Head-up display, which shows critical lap time details and bold lap delta graphics, providing immediate performance feedback in the driver’s line of sight
- Access to AliveDrive mobile application for continued performance analysis away from vehicle
- New Performance in-vehicle app, featuring:
- Real-time display of power, torque and boost
- Live dyno graph-style trace of power and torque with interactive analysis
- Array of performance gauges like g-force, tire temperature, and engine vitals, with full configurability enabling drivers to prioritize their favorite data
- Super Cruise4 driver assistance technology with new Driver Attention Assist5 (Super Cruise package standard on CT5-V and standard on CT5-V Blackwing with automatic transmission for three years)
- Google built-in6, including Google Assistant®7, Google Maps8, and Google Play9
- Refined HVAC controls feature animations for an elevated, interactive experience
Demonstrating a commitment to pushing boundaries, Cadillac’s 2025 CT5-V and CT5-V Blackwing exemplify this dedication. These sedans, set to commence production in Michigan, are ready to assert themselves boldly in the luxury automotive landscape.
The 2025 Cadillac CT5-V and CT5-V Blackwing represent a paradigm shift in luxury sport sedans. The fusion of American craftsmanship, cutting-edge technology, and high-performance capabilities positions these models as true contenders in the competitive automotive market. Pricing for both models to be released at a later date.
Article by AutomotiveWoman.com Editor, Juliana Chiovitti, aka @AutomotiveWoman online
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