The Blackwing is the highest performance model of the CT5. The CT5 is a complete luxury car, and it has two high-performance models, one is the V and the other is the V Blackwing. The Blackwing features a much bigger and faster engine. in terms of reliability, the car is reliable enough as compared to other high-performance cars.
Overview
The Blackwing edition has a colossal 6.2 L supercharged V8 engine that produces a whopping amount of 668 horsepower and can accelerate from 0 to 60 mph in just 3.4 seconds. The car comes with a 10-speed automatic, but there’s an option of a 6-speed manual transmission model.
Reliability
Reliability does not matter much in buying a high-performance car because people tend to focus much on high speed, and not on reliability. However, Cadillac still produces reliable enough high-performance vehicles, and they cost much lower than other high-performance cars.
The CT5-V Blackwing has good quality parts and it is a successor to ATS-V, so Cadillac has done improvements to avoid any kind of overheating issues. The CT5 series has a good reliability score of 85 from J.D Power, so looking at the high-performance model of the series, we can say that the Blackwing edition would be reliable.
Safety
This is a 5 star rated car, in terms of safety perspective. The fully loaded version comes with every kind of driver-assist features like a lane-keeping system, cruise control, semi-autonomous driving mode, etc. Furthermore, there are standard features like airbags or collision warning, etc.
Maintenance and repairing
Maintenance-wise, Cadillacs do not cost higher than any other brand. The CT5 series has a much lower maintenance cost of around $1000 yearly. The Blackwing would cost more than that, but there is a warranty available for the first four years. So, the warranty would pay for any issue and just the first service.
FAQ
Is Cadillac CT5-V Blackwing a Front-Wheel-Drive, Rear-Wheel-Drive or All-Wheel-Drive car?
The Cadillac CT5-V Blackwing is a Rear-Wheel Drive car.
How many seats are in the Cadillac CT5-V Blackwing?
The Cadillac CT5-V Blackwing is a car with 5 seats. The EPA Classification for this car is: Mid-Size
What is the horsepower in a Cadillac CT5-V Blackwing and does it have a turbo?
The Cadillac CT5-V Blackwing has 668 horsepower and 659 lb-ft of torque. The engine is a Supercharged Gas V8 with a displacement of 6.2L/ The fuel system is: DI.
How big is the trunk in the Cadillac CT5-V Blackwing?
11.9 Cubic Feet ( 0,337 m3 )
What type of wheels does it have?
Cadillac CT5-V Blackwing has 19 x -TBD- inch Aluminum Front Wheels and 19 x -TBD- inch Aluminum Rear Wheels.