Cadillac CT5#CT5-V Blackwing
{{distinguish|Cadillac CTS}}{{Short description|Luxury compact sedan}}
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{{Infobox automobile
| name = Cadillac CT5
| image = 2021 Cadillac CT5-V, Front Right 2, 11-21-2021.jpg
| caption = '21 CT5-V
| manufacturer = General Motors
| production = November 2019–present
| model_years = 2020–present
| assembly = {{ubl|United States: Lansing, Michigan (Lansing Grand River Assembly)|China: Jinqiao, Shanghai (SAIC-GM)}}
| designer = Josh Thurber{{Cite web|url=https://www.cadillaccanada.ca/en/sedans/2020-ct5-sedan/behind-the-scenes|title=BEHIND THE SCENES OF CT5|work=Cadillac Canada|access-date=14 March 2023}} Henri Kavaja{{cite web |title=CT5 PATENTS |url=https://patentcenter.uspto.gov/applications/29621189 |website=US PATENTS |access-date=7 May 2023}}
| class = Compact executive car
| body_style = 4-door sedan
| platform = GM Alpha 2{{Cite web|url=http://gmauthority.com/blog/2019/04/2020-cadillac-ct5-the-complete-details/|title=2020 Cadillac CT5: The Complete Details|work=GM Authority|date=16 April 2019|access-date=16 April 2019}}
| related = {{ubl
|Chevrolet Camaro (sixth generation)
|Cadillac CT4}}
| layout = FR layout / F4 layout
FMR layout (V-Blackwing)
| engine = {{ubl
| 3.0 L LGY twin-turbo V6
| 6.2 L LT4 supercharged V8 (Blackwing){{Cite web|url=https://carbuzz.com/news/leaked-2022-cadillac-ct4-v-and-ct5-v-blackwing-options-revealed-in-full|title=LEAKED: 2022 Cadillac CT4-V and CT5-V Blackwing Options Revealed in Full|date=27 January 2021}}
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| transmission = {{ubl|6-speed TR-6060 manual (CT5-V Blackwing only)| 10-speed Hydra-Matic 10L90 automatic{{Cite web|url=https://www.caranddriver.com/news/a27128160/2020-cadillac-ct5-photos-info/|title=The 2020 Cadillac CT5 Tries to Do What the ATS and CTS Could Not|work=Car and Driver|last=Capparella|first=Joey|date=16 April 2019|access-date=16 April 2019}}}}
| wheelbase = {{convert|116.0|in|mm|0|abbr=on}}
| length = {{ubl|{{convert|193.8|in|mm|0|abbr=on}}|V-Blackwing: {{convert|195|in|mm|0|abbr=on}}{{cite web | url = https://www.caranddriver.com/cadillac/ct5-v-blackwing/specs| title = Cadillac CT5-V Blackwing Features And Specs | access-date=June 30, 2021 | work=caranddriver.com}}}}
| width = {{convert|74.1|in|mm|0|abbr=on}}
| height = {{ubl|{{convert|57.2|in|mm|0|abbr=on}}|V-Blackwing: {{convert|56.6|in|mm|0|abbr=on}}}}
| weight = {{convert|3660|lb|kg|0|abbr=on}} (Luxury RWD)
| predecessor = {{ubl
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| successor =
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The Cadillac CT5 is a compact executive car manufactured and marketed by General Motors under the Cadillac brand since 2019. It is the replacement for the Cadillac CTS.{{Cite web|url=https://www.caranddriver.com/cadillac/ct5/|title=2023 Cadillac CT5|work=Car and Driver|last=Dorian|first=Drew|access-date=2023-02-01}}{{Cite web|url=https://www.fueleconomy.gov/feg/Find.do?action=sbs&id=45525|work=EPA|access-date=2023-02-01|title=2023 Cadillac CT5}}
Overview
File:2019 Cadillac CT5 350T rear NYIAS 2019.jpg
The CT5 debuted at the 2019 New York Auto Show.{{Cite web|url=https://www.autoblog.com/2019/03/18/2020-cadillac-ct5-revealed/|title=2020 Cadillac CT5 revealed, will replace the CTS|work=Autoblog|last=Stocksdale|first=Joel|date=18 March 2019|access-date=24 March 2019}}{{Cite web|url=https://www.motor1.com/news/344814/2020-cadillac-ct5-debut/|title=2020 Cadillac CT5 Debuts, Says Goodbye To CTS|work=Motor1.com|last=Bruce|first=Chris|date=16 April 2019|access-date=16 April 2019}} Unlike its predecessor, the CTS, and the flagship CT6, the CT5's features a more fastback body style. The CT5 went on sale in the fall of 2019 and is available in four trim levels (Luxury, Premium Luxury, Sport, and V).
The base model CT5 is powered by the 2.0-liter LSY turbocharged I4 producing {{Convert|237|hp|kW PS|0|abbr=on}} at 5000 rpm and {{Convert|258|lbft|Nm kgm|0|abbr=on}} of torque at 1500-4000 rpm. The CT5 is also offered with an optional 3.0-liter LGY twin turbocharged V6 which produces {{Convert|335|hp|kW PS|0|abbr=on}} and {{Convert|405|lbft|Nm kgm|0|abbr=on}} of torque in the standard CT5 or {{Convert|360|hp|kW PS|0|abbr=on}} at 5400 rpm and {{Convert|405|lbft|Nm kgm|0|abbr=on}} of torque at 2350-4000 rpm in the CT5-V.{{Cite web|url=https://www.cadillac.com/sedans/ct5/build-and-price/features/trims/table?section=Highlights&styleOne=410475&styleTwo=410477&styleThree=410479|title=Cadillac {{!}} 2020 CT5 - Build Your Own|website=www.cadillac.com|access-date=2020-03-19}} The only transmission offered is a 10-speed automatic. In 2021, Cadillac began offering their semi-autonomous driving system, Super Cruise, as an optional feature. The Super Cruise package costs additional $2,500, and is the second generation of Super Cruise technology, adding lane change on demand.
The CT5 went on sale in the U.S. in the fourth quarter of 2019 with a starting price of $36,895. In Canada, the starting price was $41,998.{{Cite web|url=https://editorials.autotrader.ca/news-features/en/20191128/pricing-announced-for-new-2020-cadillac-ct5/|title=Pricing Announced for New 2020 Cadillac CT5|website=autoTRADER.ca|date=28 November 2019|language=en|access-date=2020-01-12}}
=2025 facelift=
The 2025 Cadillac CT5 facelift debuted at the 2023 North American International Detroit Auto Show and was launched in China in December 2023. The powertrain remains while featuring a restyled facia and interior updates.{{Cite web|url=https://www.motor1.com/news/686374/2025-cadillac-ct5-debut/|title=2025 Cadillac CT5 Debuts With Updated Nose, 33-Inch Display In Cabin|website=motor1|date=13 September 2023|language=en|access-date=2024-03-29}}
File:Cadillac CT5 facelift 001.jpg|CT5 facelift
File:Cadillac CT5 facelift 002.jpg|Rear view
CT5-V
File:2021 Cadillac CT5-V, Rear Right, 11-21-2021.jpg
Cadillac unveiled the high-performance CT5-V on May 30, 2019, alongside the Cadillac CT4-V. It replaced the CTS-V Sport and the XTS-V Sport.{{Cite web|url=https://www.caranddriver.com/news/a27660163/2020-cadillac-ct5-v-photos-info/|title=The Cadillac CT5-V Is Here with 355 HP, but We're Still Waiting for the Real V Model|work=Car and Driver|last=Capparella|first=Joey|date=30 May 2019|access-date=30 May 2019}} The CT5-V is powered by the 3.0-liter LGY twin turbocharged V6 producing {{Convert|360|hp|kW PS|0|abbr=on}} at 5400 rpm and {{Convert|405|lbft|Nm kgm|0|abbr=on}} of torque at 2350-4000 rpm. In the U.S., it carried a starting price of $47,695 for 2020.
The CT5-V came with MagneRide (GM Magnetic Ride Control) starting with the 2020 model.{{citation|title=2021 Cadillac CT5-V First Test: Sitting with the Big Boys|author=|work=Motor Trend|date=June 30, 2021|url=https://www.motortrend.com/reviews/2021-cadillac-ct5-v-sport-sedan-first-test-review/}}{{citation|title=2020 Cadillac CT5-V Test Drive: Great Car, Awful Timing|author=Aaron Bragman|date=April 6, 2020|website=Cars.com|url=https://www.cars.com/articles/2020-cadillac-ct5-v-test-drive-great-car-awful-timing-419777/}}
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CT5-V Blackwing
File:2022 Cadillac CT5-V Blackwing in Dark Emerald Frost, front left.jpg
The CT5-V Blackwing was announced in early 2021 for the 2022 model year as a higher performance version of the CT5-V and is considered to be the spiritual successor to the Cadillac CTS-V.{{cite web|url=https://www.caranddriver.com/news/a35383882/2022-cadillac-ct5-v-blackwing-revealed|title=2022 Cadillac CT5-V Blackwing Gets a Glorious 668-HP V-8 and a Manual|date=2021-02-02|first=Dave|last=Vanderwerp|work=Car and Driver|publisher=Hearst Communications|access-date=2021-08-21}} It features a supercharged 6.2-liter V8 engine that produces {{Convert|668|hp|kW PS|0|abbr=on}} and {{Convert|659|lbft|Nm kgm|0|abbr=on}} of torque, which comes standard mated with a 6-speed manual transmission, and is also available with an optional 10-speed automatic.{{Cite web|last=Cole|first=Craig|title=2022 CT5-V Blackwing is the most powerful Cadillac ever|url=https://www.cnet.com/roadshow/news/2022-cadillac-ct5-v-blackwing-official-debut/|access-date=2021-02-02|website=Roadshow|language=en}} Cadillac claims the CT5-V Blackwing has a {{convert|0|-|60|mph|km/h|0|abbr=on}} time of 3.4 seconds{{Cite web|url=https://www.cadillac.com/sedans/ct5-v-blackwing|title = 2022 Cadillac CT5-V Blackwing | Sport Sedan | Model Overview}} with a 10-speed automatic transmission along with a top speed of {{cvt|209|mph}}.Quattroruote: Aprile 2021 Edizione (April 2021 Edition) - "Super Berline a Nardò: 300 e Oltre!" (Super Sedans at Nardo: 300 and Beyond!)
https://www.flickr.com/photos/192339742@N07/albums/72157718499334021 https://imgur.com/gallery/d0nf4MI Upon release, it was announced by Cadillac that the CT5-V Blackwing, alongside the smaller CT4-V Blackwing, would be the last gasoline powered V models that Cadillac would produce.
The Cadillac CT5-V Blackwing is also available with carbon-ceramic Brembo brakes. The optional carbon-ceramic system (which is copper-free) is around {{Convert|64|lbs|kg}} lighter than the standard cast-iron system. This is the first time Cadillac has offered a carbon-ceramic brake package.{{Cite web|last=Reyes|first=Alvin|date=2021-04-23|title=Brembos On Blackwings: Inside Cadillac's First-Ever Carbon-Ceramic Braking System|url=https://www.automoblog.net/2021/04/23/brembo-cadillac-blackwing/|url-status=live|website=Automoblog|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20210424014440/https://www.automoblog.net/2021/04/23/brembo-cadillac-blackwing/ |archive-date=2021-04-24 }}
Sales
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| Calendar year
! United States | China{{cite web |title=Cadillac CT5 China auto sales figures |url=https://carsalesbase.com/china-cadillac-ct5/ |website=carsalesbase.com |access-date=19 January 2022 |date=18 December 2019}} |
|---|---|
| 2019
| 6,191 | |
| 2020
| 45,026 | |
| 2021
| 62,098 | |
| 2022
| 65,480 | |
| 2023 | |
| 2024 |
See also
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