Cadillac introduced a refreshed edition of the CT5-V, the only American sedan with a V8 engine, manual transmission and rear-wheel drive. Production will begin next year and the car will come with a special Precision package that optimizes the CT5-V Blackwing for use on closed tracks.

The CT5-V Blackwing is powered by a supercharged 6.2-liter V8 engine (LT4) with 668 hp (498 kW) and 659 lb-ft (893 Nm) of torque, mated to a 6-speed manual or 10-speed automatic transmission. which sends power to the rear wheels. With the manual transmission, the CT5-V reaches 62 mph (100 km/h) in 3.6 seconds with a top speed of 320 km/h (199 mph).

Now owners of the refreshed CT5-V can test its capabilities and power on circuit tracks thanks to a special Precision package that offers a multi-adjustable suspension with adaptive dampers (MagneRide), stiffer springs and stiffer anti-roll bars, a recalibrated electronic limited-slip differential and a more precise steering system, carbon-ceramic brakes, and lightweight 19-inch aluminum wheels wrapped in Michelin Pilot Sport Cup 2R tires.

“After everything we’ve done, thinking about achieving record lap times at various tracks around the world, we’re confident that the refreshed CT5-V combined with the Precision package will live up to the expectations of even the biggest enthusiasts both on the road and on the track,” said Executive Chief Engineer Brandon Vivian.

Source: Cadillac

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