2024 Cadillac CT5
CT5-V Blackwing Automatic RWD
What the CT5-V Blackwing Automatic adds over the Luxury
| Spec | Luxury | CT5-V Blackwing Automatic |
|---|---|---|
| Front brake diameter | 321 mm | 398 mm |
| Front brake type | Four-wheel-disc with ABS; Duralife brake rotors and low-drag brake calipers | Four-wheel-disc with ABS; staggered Brembo six-piston calipers (front) |
| Rear brake diameter | 315 mm | 373.5 mm |
| Rear brake type | Four-wheel-disc with ABS; Duralife brake rotors and low-drag brake calipers | Four-wheel-disc with ABS; staggered Brembo four-piston calipers (rear) |
| Curb weight (maximum) | 3659 lbs | 4142 lbs |
| Curb weight (minimum) | 3659 lbs | 4142 lbs |
| Aspiration | twin turbo | supercharged |
| Cylinder count | 4 | 8 |
| Horsepower | 237 hp | 668 hp |
| Torque | 258 lb-ft | 659 lb-ft |
| Engine type (full description) | 2.0L Twin-Scroll Turbocharged I-4 DOHC with Active Fuel Management, direct injection and automatic stop/start | 6.2L V-8 Supercharged DI VVT |
| Valve configuration | Dual overhead camshafts, four valves per cylinder with tripower system | Overhead-valve with two valves per cylinder and continuously variable valve timing |
| Third-row legroom | 37.9 in | 37 in |
| MPG (city) | 23 mpg | 13 mpg |
| MPG (highway) | 33 mpg | 21 mpg |
| Overall height | 57.2 in | 56.5 in |
| Overall length | 193.8 in | 194.9 in |
| Steering type | Electric, rack-mounted variable-effort premium power steering | Rack-mounted electric, power-assisted with variable assist |
| Front suspension type | MacPherson-type with dual lower ball joints, twin-tube struts and direct-acting stabilizer bar | MacPherson-type with cross-axis dual lower ball joints, twin-tube struts and direct-acting hollow stabilizer bar; Magnetic Ride Control 4.0 |
| Rear suspension type | Five-link independent; coil springs with stabilizer bar | Five-link independent; coil springs with hollow stabilizer bar; Magnetic Ride Control 4.0 |
| Tire size | 245/45R18 | P275/35ZR19 (front) P305/30ZR19 (rear) |
| Wheel diameter | 18 in | 19 in |
| Wheel material | forged alloy | forged aluminum |
Standard here, not on the base trim: 1.7L positive-displacement supercharger with water-to-air charge-cooling system, 6.2L V-8 Supercharged DI VVT engine (668 hp / 498 kW @ 6500 rpm; 659 lb.-ft. / 893 Nm @ 3600 rpm), Brembo front brakes, HD Surround Vision, Magnetic Ride Control 4.0, TREMEC six-speed manual transmission (standard) with LuK twin-disc clutch
Specifications
Source: manufacturer press kitBrakes
| Front brake diameter | 398 mm |
| Front brake type | Four-wheel-disc with ABS; staggered Brembo six-piston calipers (front) |
| Rear brake diameter | 373.5 mm |
| Rear brake type | Four-wheel-disc with ABS; staggered Brembo four-piston calipers (rear) |
Cargo
| Cargo volume behind 2nd row | 11.9 cu-ft |
Dimensions Exterior
| Overall height | 56.5 in |
| Overall length | 194.9 in |
| Overall width | 74.1 in |
| Wheelbase | 116 in |
Engine Basics
| Aspiration | supercharged |
| Cylinder count | 8 |
| Engine displacement | 6162 cc |
| Fuel injection system | gdi mpi |
| Engine type (full description) | 6.2L V-8 Supercharged DI VVT |
| Valve configuration | Overhead-valve with two valves per cylinder and continuously variable valve timing |
Engine Output
| Horsepower | 668 hp |
| Torque | 659 lb-ft |
Fuel Economy
| MPG (city) | 13 mpg |
| MPG (highway) | 21 mpg |
Fuel System
| Minimum recommended octane | 91 |
| Fuel tank capacity | 17.4 gal |
Headroom
| Front headroom | 39 in |
| Third-row headroom | 36.6 in |
Legroom
| Front legroom | 42.4 in |
| Third-row legroom | 37 in |
Shoulder Room
| Front shoulder room | 56.7 in |
| Third-row shoulder room | 55.7 in |
Steering
| Steering type | Rack-mounted electric, power-assisted with variable assist |
Suspension
| Front suspension type | MacPherson-type with cross-axis dual lower ball joints, twin-tube struts and direct-acting hollow stabilizer bar; Magnetic Ride Control 4.0 |
| Rear suspension type | Five-link independent; coil springs with hollow stabilizer bar; Magnetic Ride Control 4.0 |
Tires
| Tire size | P275/35ZR19 (front) P305/30ZR19 (rear) |
Transmission
| Final drive ratio | 2.9 |
| Transmission speeds | 10 |
| Transmission type | automatic |
Weights
| Curb weight (maximum) | 4142 lbs |
| Curb weight (minimum) | 4142 lbs |
Wheels
| Wheel diameter | 19 in |
| Wheel material | forged aluminum |
Standard & optional equipment
Source: manufacturer press kitSafety19 std · 4 opt
- Front Pedestrian Braking
- Forward Collision Alert
- Dual-stage frontal airbags
- Head-curtain airbags for all outboard seating positions with rollover protection
- Lane Keep Assist with Lane Departure Warning
- Seat-mounted side-impact airbags for driver and front passenger
- Automatic Emergency Braking
- Following Distance Indicator
- Four-wheel-disc with ABS
- HD Rear Vision Camera
- HD Surround Vision
- IntelliBeam automatic high beams
- Knee airbag for driver and front passenger
- Lane Change Alert with Side Blind Zone Alert and Rear Cross Traffic Alert
- Rear Park Assist
- Rear Seat Reminder
- Safety Alert Seat
- Teen Driver
- Tire Pressure Monitor System with tire fill alert
- Driver Assist Package (Adaptive Cruise Control, Enhanced Automatic Emergency Braking, Reverse Automatic Braking) optional
- Enhanced Automatic Emergency Braking optional
- Reverse Automatic Braking optional
- Super Cruise driver assistance technology optional
Infotainment1 std · 0 opt
- Vehicle Diagnostics
Powertrain3 std · 0 opt
- 1.7L positive-displacement supercharger with water-to-air charge-cooling system
- 6.2L V-8 Supercharged DI VVT engine (668 hp / 498 kW @ 6500 rpm; 659 lb.-ft. / 893 Nm @ 3600 rpm)
- TREMEC six-speed manual transmission (standard) with LuK twin-disc clutch
Chassis2 std · 0 opt
- Brembo front brakes
- Magnetic Ride Control 4.0
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Transcribed from the manufacturer's official press kit for the 2024 CT5. Confirm with the window sticker for a specific unit.
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Common questions about the CT5-V Blackwing Automatic
Source: EPA, NHTSA and manufacturer press kitsWhat does the 2024 Cadillac CT5 CT5-V Blackwing Automatic add over the Luxury?
Against the Luxury, 6 features become standard that the Luxury does not and 23 published specifications differ. Both lists are on this page, taken from the manufacturer's own press material.