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2022 Cadillac CT5-V Blackwing: The Ultimate Caddy

The most powerful production Cadillac is also one of the most stunning.

Emme Hall
I love two-seater, RWD convertibles and own a 2004 Mazdaspeed Miata for pavement fun and a lifted 2001 Miata for pre-running. I race air-cooled Volkswagens in desert races like the Mint 400 and the Baja 1000. I have won the Rebelle Rally, seven-day navigational challenge, twice and I am the only driver to compete in an EV, the Rivian R1T.
Emme Hall
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Looking for an American V8 driver's car that also skews to luxury? You want the 2022 Cadillac CT5-V Blackwing.

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This super-sedan features a 6.2-liter supercharged V8 engine with 668 horsepower and 659 pound-feet of torque. 

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A six-speed manual transmission is standard, as is rear-wheel drive. 

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Hitting 60 mph takes just 3.6 seconds, and this Cadillac will crest 200 mph flat out. 

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Standard Magnetic Ride Control features quick-reacting magnetorheological dampers can read the road and react in a split second, allowing this Cadillac to scoot through corners. 

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Even in the standard Tour mode, the CT5-V Blackwing absolutely rips.

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The CT5-V Blackwing gets an EPA fuel rating of 13 mpg city, 21 mpg highway and 15 mpg combined. Shockingly, despite driving with aggression all of the time, I saw 17.5 mpg after a week of testing. 

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The Blackwing also has Cadillac's Performance Data Recorder, which captures high-quality video and includes data points for things like speed, g-forces, engine revs and location around a track.

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The Blackwing starts at just $84,990 including $995 for destination, while the German competitors all play in six-figure territory before adding options.

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