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Old 02-02-2021, 10:45 AM   #15
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https://www.usatoday.com/story/money...rs/4352387001/


Some interior pictures and little more info.
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Old 02-02-2021, 11:43 AM   #16
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Here's the full reveal video....

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Old 02-02-2021, 02:11 PM   #17
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Nice car, had a small bump on power compared to ATS and CTS-V, which is good. Probably s little bit lighter, and similar dynamics.

Well done, Cadillac.

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Well, the formal announcement and the preorders went live last night (02/01/2021). The CT5-V Blackwing preorders (250 units) sold out in minutes, likely mostly by speculators. Hopefully they were all ordered with the 6MT so I can buy one for cheap in 5 years. As of this morning you can still preorder the CT4-V Blackwing.

If I'm honest, I like the looks of the last gen CTS-V better, with the slotted hood and more aggressive styling. The tech on these are really great though.

I really love these things. The rear-end is a little wonky at best, but these things seem like a hell of a vehicle.

Like you, in 5 years time I would be extremely tempted to try and get one, but a lot can change in 5 years..
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Nice grill, when I'm old(er) and can't turn fast anymore I'll get one.

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Nice grill, when I'm old(er) and can't turn fast anymore I'll get one.
Actually these will be track monsters. They turn very fast. I still favor the GEN3 CTS-V, particularly the Carbon Black edition. The new Blackwing is a little too subtle, I like the I'm going to kick your ass version.

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Actually these will be track monsters. They turn very fast. I still favor the GEN3 CTS-V, particularly the Carbon Black edition. The new Blackwing is a little too subtle, I like the I'm going to kick your ass version.



They sure look good! What's the curb weight though?

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They sure look good! What's the curb weight though?
Well they are sedans, so they ain't light.


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if you spring for the upgraded brakes you can save 50lbs.
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Well they are sedans, so they ain't light.




if you spring for the upgraded brakes you can save 50lbs.
I don’t get why they do not use an upgraded version of the LT1 on the CT4. They could bring close to 500hp with a new manifold, and make a really good track car, without the heat issues that the twin turbo (and all the extra cooling) may face.

Not sure how the weight compares to BMW
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So I'm guessing that these are the Lexus of Cadillacs?
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So I'm guessing that these are the Lexus of Cadillacs?
More like Cadillac Corvettes.
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More like Cadillac Corvettes.

Even though you can't get one with a manual transmission, (or get one at all) I think I'd rather have the Lexus of Lexuses.
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Even though you can't get one with a manual transmission, (or get one at all) I think I'd rather have the Lexus of Lexuses.
Really nice car, beautiful and exclusive and the sound... but I would go with Cadillac, as it would be a better GT car.
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Even though you can't get one with a manual transmission, (or get one at all) I think I'd rather have the Lexus of Lexuses.
Completely different class of car, not to mention you can get 4 of the CT5-V Blackwings for the price of the LFA when it was new.

I've seen on LFA in person. Great looking and sounding car. i was given an opportunity to drive it and I turned it down. I can't be responsible for a car that cost more than my house.
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