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What’s in a number? A lot when they happen to be 668, 659 and 200+. Those are the headline grabbing numbers associated with the 2022 CT5-V Blackwing, which is the most powerful Cadillac ever created. Starting under the hood, there’s an upgraded version of the supercharged 6.2-liter V8 that powered the CTS-V. It features Rotocast aluminum cylinder heads, titanium intake valves, and a “track-capable wet-sump oiling and vent system with an external oil separator and drain-back.” There’s also a revised exhaust system and an improved intake which provides 46% better airflow. Thanks to these modifications, the hand-built engine produces an impressive 668 hp (498 kW / 677 PS) and 659 lb-ft (893 lb-ft) of torque. That’s 28 hp (21 kW / 28 PS) and 29 lb-ft (39 Nm) more than the CTS-V. It’s also worth noting the CT5-V Blackwing blows the competition out of the water as the BMW M3 Competition has 503 hp (375 kW / 510 PS) and 479 lb-ft (649 Nm) of torque, while the Mercedes-AMG C63 S packs 503 hp (...

Cadillac is building on the success of the CT4-V by introducing the all-new CT4-V Blackwing. Featuring “incredible power and luxurious craftsmanship,” the CT4-V Blackwing is the highly anticipated successor to the ATS-V. It has a lot in common with its predecessor including a twin-turbo 3.6-liter V6. However, the engine doesn’t carryover as engineers have made a number of improvements. Among the changes are new control system software, revised crankshaft counterweights and an improved air intake that reduces restriction by 39 percent. The turbine wheels also feature titanium-aluminide construction for “more precise and responsive application of torque throughout the rev range,” while the piston oil squirters have been re-targeted for improved temperature control. Thanks to all these changes, the twin-turbo V6 produces 472 hp (352 kW / 479 PS) and 445 lb-ft (603 Nm) of torque. That’s an increase of 8 hp (6 kW / 8 PS) and it enables the model to accelerate from 0-60 mph (0-96 km/h) in ap...