Cadillac is a subsidiary of GM Motors and it is a luxury brand of GM Motors. The Cadillacs are famous for their unique designs and driving abilities. The CT4 is a compact executive car and the Blackwing model is its high-performance version with many new heavy engines and other new features.
Overview
The Cadillacs are not the most reliable cars, but they are surely luxury cars with good engines. the CT4-V has a heavy-duty 3.6 turbocharged with a 6-cylinder engine. This makes a maximum of 472 horsepower and has a top speed of 189 mph. This is a much faster engine than the base model of the CT4.
Reliability
Luxury and high-performance cars are famous for their premium features and superior driving experience. Reliability is not always their main concern and many of them lack in terms of high maintenance costs. Cadillac has been a below-average brand in terms of reliability but they are still better than German brands, only in terms of maintenance.
The CT4-V Blackwing is a high-performance version of the CT4. Due to the recent addition of CT4 in the Cadillac’s lineup, it is hard to guess its reliability. However, by looking at the previous V model of the ATS, we can guess that the Blackwing would also be an average reliable car.
Safety
There are no crash tests done on the car, but we can judge its safety rating by looking at its safety features. It has all the active features like the AEB system, forward collision alert, pedestrian safety, lane-keeping assist, etc. In addition to this, there are passive safety features like 8 airbags, seatbelts, etc.
Maintenance and reliability
The maintenance is usually not so expensive in the Cadillacs. However, this is the V high-performance model, therefore, it would need slightly more maintenance than the regular CT4 model. This would probably cost around $500 for optimum maintenance and some untimely visits.
FAQ
Is Cadillac CT4-V Blackwing a Front-Wheel-Drive, Rear-Wheel-Drive or All-Wheel-Drive car?
The Cadillac CT4-V Blackwing is a Rear Wheel Drive car.
How many seats are in the Cadillac CT4-V Blackwing?
The Cadillac CT4-V Blackwing is a car with 5 seats. The EPA Classification for this car is: Compact Cars
What is the horsepower in a Cadillac CT4-V Blackwing and does it have a turbo?
The Cadillac CT4-V Blackwing has 472 horsepower and 445 lb-ft of torque. The engine is a Turbocharged V6 with a displacement of 3.6L/ The fuel system is: Direct Injection.
How big is the trunk in the Cadillac CT4-V Blackwing?
10.7 Cubic Feet ( 0,303 m3 )
What type of wheels does it have?
Cadillac CT4-V Blackwing has 18 x -TBD- inch Aluminum Front Wheels and 18 x -TBD- inch Aluminum Rear Wheels.
Where is the Cadillac Blackwing made?
The Cadillac Blackwing line is made in Lansing, Michigan’s GM Lansing Grand River Plant.