Cadillac CT4#CT4-V Blackwing
{{short description|Compact luxury sedan}}
{{Use American English|date=July 2024}}
{{Not to be confused with|Cadillac GT4|Cadillac XT4}}{{Infobox automobile
| name = Cadillac CT4
| image = 2023 Cadillac CT4 Luxury+ in Summit White, front left.jpg
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| manufacturer = General Motors
| production = 2019–present
| model_years = 2020–present
| assembly = United States: Lansing, Michigan (Lansing Grand River Assembly){{cite web |last1=Vijayenthiran |first1=Viknesh |title=Cadillac will also unveil CT4 compact sedan in 2019 |url=https://www.motorauthority.com/news/1122186_cadillac-will-also-unveil-ct4-compact-sedan-in-2019 |website=Motor Authority |date=20 March 2019 |accessdate=15 May 2019}}
China: Jinqiao, Shanghai (SAIC-GM){{Cite news|date=2019-11-02|title=All-New 2020 Cadillac CT4 Sedan Introduced In China|url=https://cadillacsociety.com/2019/11/01/all-new-2020-cadillac-ct4-introduced-in-china/|access-date=2021-07-10|website=Cadillac Society|language=en-US}}
| designer = Aaron Riggs and Dillon Blanski{{cite web|url=https://www.cadillac.com/sedans/ct4/behind-the-scenes|title=Behind The Scenes Of CT4 |publisher=Cadillac.com }}
| class = Compact executive car (D)
| body_style = 4-door sedan
| platform = GM Alpha{{cite web |title=Cadillac CT4 Overview |url=http://cadillacsociety.com/cadillac-vehicles/cadillac-ct4/ |website=Cadillac Society |accessdate=15 May 2019}}
| related = {{ubl|Cadillac CT5|Chevrolet Camaro (sixth generation)}}
| layout = Front-engine, rear-wheel-drive
Front-engine, four-wheel-drive
| engine = {{ubl
| Gasoline:
| 1.5 L LDF turbo I4 (China only: 25T)
| 2.0 L LSY turbo I4{{Cite web|url=https://www.caranddriver.com/news/a29020387/2020-cadillac-ct4-photos-info/|title=2020 Cadillac CT4 Sedan Lineup Comes into Focus|work=Car and Driver|last=Wendler|first=Andrew|date=12 September 2019|accessdate=12 September 2019}} (In China: 28T)
| 2.7 L L3B turbo I4
| 3.6 L LF4 twin-turbo V6 (Blackwing)
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| transmission = 6-speed TR-6060 manual (CT4 V Blackwing option)
8-speed 8L45 automatic
10-speed Hydra-Matic 10L90 automatic{{Cite web|url=https://www.caranddriver.com/news/a27660265/2020-cadillac-ct4-v-photos-info/|title=The Cadillac CT4 Entry-Luxury Sedan Appears in Medium-Performance CT4-V Form|work=Car and Driver|last=Capparella|first=Joey|date=30 May 2019|accessdate=30 May 2019}}
| wheelbase = {{convert|109.3|in|mm|0|abbr=on}}
| length = {{convert|187.2|in|mm|0|abbr=on}}
| width = {{convert|71.5|in|mm|0|abbr=on}}
| height = {{convert|56.0|in|mm|0|abbr=on}}
| weight = {{convert|3616|lb|kg|0|abbr=on}} (CT4-V, RWD)
| predecessor = Cadillac ATS
Cadillac ATS-V (CT4-V Blackwing)
| successor =
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The Cadillac CT4 is a sedan manufactured and marketed by Cadillac. It replaced the Cadillac ATS sedan and sits below the CT5 in Cadillac's lineup.{{cite web |title=Cadillac Sedans and Cars Lineup |url=https://www.cadillac.com/sedans |website=Cadillac |accessdate=17 November 2019}} The CT4-V was unveiled on May 30, 2019, followed by the standard CT4 four months later.{{Cite web|url=https://www.digitaltrends.com/cars/2020-cadillac-ct4-photos-and-specs/|title=Cadillac's 2020 CT4 small sedan starts at $33,990, sporty V model tops $40,000|last=Edelstein|first=Stephen|date=10 October 2019|website=www.digitaltrends.com|url-status=live|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20190914081659/https://www.digitaltrends.com/cars/2020-cadillac-ct4-photos-and-specs/ |archive-date=2019-09-14 |access-date=2019-11-22}}
Overview
The CT4 went on sale in the second quarter of 2020. Cadillac assembles the CT4 at the Lansing Grand River Assembly plant in Lansing, Michigan, as well as in SAIC-GM Jinqiao plant in China.{{Cite web |last=Centeno |first=Deivis |date=20 February 2021 |title=2021 Cadillac CT4 Adds New Trim Level In China |url=https://gmauthority.com/blog/2021/02/2021-cadillac-ct4-adds-new-mid-level-version-in-china/ |access-date=2021-07-10 |website=GM Authority}} Following Cadillac's new "Y" trim strategy, the CT4 is offered in base "Luxury" trim, as well as Sport and Premium Luxury trims.
The base engine is a 2.0-liter turbocharged four-cylinder, producing {{cvt|237|hp|kW PS|0}} and {{cvt|258|lbft|Nm|0}} torque. Optional with the Premium Luxury trim is a 2.7-liter turbocharged inline-four, producing {{cvt|310|hp|kW PS|0}} and {{cvt|350|lbft|Nm|0}} of torque. For 2023, GM China offers a new base engine in the CT4, a 1.5-liter turbocharged four-cylinder, producing {{convert|208|hp|kW PS|0|abbr=on}} and {{convert|199|lbft|Nm kgm|0|abbr=on}} torque.
The CT4 was discontinued in the Chinese market by 2024.{{Cite web |title=December, 2024 auto sales of Cadillac _in China - Gasgoo |url=https://autonews.gasgoo.com/sales/article/75841.html |access-date=2025-01-28 |website=autonews.gasgoo.com}}
File:2023 Cadillac CT4 Luxury+ in Summit White, rear left.jpg|Rear view
CT4-V
Cadillac unveiled a high performance variant, the CT4-V, on May 30, 2019 alongside the CT5-V. It is powered by a 2.7-liter turbocharged inline-four producing {{cvt|325|hp|kW PS|0}} and {{convert|380|lbft|Nm kgm|0|abbr=on}} of torque.
File:2022 Cadillac CT4-V in Electric Blue, Front Left, 06-19-2022.jpg|CT4-V
File:2022 Cadillac CT4-V in Electric Blue, Rear Right, 06-19-2022.jpg|CT4-V (rear)
CT4-V Blackwing
The CT4-V Blackwing is a higher performance version of the CT4-V that serves as a replacement to the ATS-V. It is powered by a 3.6-liter twin-turbocharged V6 engine, producing {{cvt|472|hp|kW PS|0}} and {{convert|445|lbft|Nm kgm|0|abbr=on}} of torque. It comes standard with a 6-speed Tremec manual transmission and is also available with an optional 10-speed automatic.{{Cite web|last=Cole|first=Craig|title=2022 Cadillac CT4-V Blackwing takes flight for less than $60,000|url=https://www.cnet.com/roadshow/news/2022-cadillac-ct4-v-blackwing-official-debut/|access-date=2021-02-02|website=Roadshow|language=en}} Cadillac claims a {{convert|0|-|60|mph|0|abbr=on}} time of 3.9 seconds with the automatic and 4.2 with the manual gearbox, a top speed of {{Convert|189|mph|0|abbr=on}}, and a 1/4 mile time of 12.14 at {{Convert|117|mph|0|abbr=on}}.{{Cite web|title=The Stick-Shift 668-HP CT5-V Blackwing And 472-HP Cadillac CT4-V Blackwing Are Cadillac's Last Hurrah For Loud Gasoline Fury|url=https://jalopnik.com/the-stick-shift-668-hp-ct5-v-blackwing-and-472-hp-cadil-1846178846| first = David | last = Tracy | access-date=2021-02-02|website=Jalopnik|date=2 February 2021 |language=en-us}} The CT4-V Blackwing went on sale in early 2021 with a limited number of pre-orders. Upon release, it was announced by Cadillac that the CT4-V Blackwing, alongside the larger CT5-V Blackwing, would be the last gasoline powered V models that Cadillac would produce.{{Citation needed|date=July 2024}}
Sales
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Calendar year
! United States |
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2020
| 16,616 |
2021
| 14,809 |
2022
| 9,738 |
2023 |
2024
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See also
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Category:Cars introduced in 2019
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