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TRACK-BRED: RACING TECHNOLOGY
Aerodynamic applications, grilles, brake-cooling ducts, lift-
reducing fender vents and the available extra aero carbon
Cadillac’s resurgence has certainly not advanced on reputation
fiber components
alone, but on accomplishments, both past and present. Cadillac
CADILLAC’S V-SERIES
Pressroom: “Leveraging a Cadillac racing history that began in 1949
Responsive and precise rack-mounted electric power
and has sustained success over the last two decades, the V-Series
steering
Blackwing models were developed with driver engagement and
Multi-functional High-Performance steering wheel with new
performance at the top of mind.”
quick access performance mode-changing controls
Fine Books © Dalton Watson Fi Super-strong, lightweight materials, such as aluminum,
Cadillac Executive Chief Engineer, Brandon Vivian: “V-Series
magnesium and carbon fiber
Blackwing stands for the very highest level of execution from Cadillac
Highly advanced, electronic driver-assistance and
and offers a distinctly American vision of performance: power and
performance analytics applications, including Performance
luxurious craftsmanship, with absolutely zero compromise. We
Traction Management (PTM), Launch Control, the
looked to our championship-winning racing heritage and brought
Performance Data Recorder (PDR)
an uncompromising eye for detail to create two cars that elevate
the V-Series experience.”
Bespoke, ultra-high performance, multi-compound tires,
exclusive and specific to each Blackwing model
Many of the same designers and engineers that worked on Cadillac’s
race cars also worked on the Blackwings and both were validated
All were born on the racetrack.
using the same proven practices at the same tracks and facilities.
That transfer of racing tech and ultra-high performance kit is woven
With that spelled out, the CT5-V Blackwing had an even taller
into every single fiber of the Blackwing’s design and operation. This
order to fill than its compact sibling. It stands as the technical and
exchange includes:
spiritual successor to the CTS-V, the model that started it all. This
reality was not lost on Cadillac’s designers and engineers as they
Powerful, efficient motors and engine management systems
© Dalton Watson Fine Books © Dalton Watson Fine Books strove to create the ultimate V-car with a near perfect balance of
Thermal control (cooling) technologies
luxury touring and supreme track performance.
Track-capable Brembo braking componentry, including the
CT5-V Blackwing’s optional carbon-ceramic rotors
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Like its compact sibling, the CT5-V Blackwing traces its roots directly to the racetrack. Many of the same designers and engineers that shaped and tuned
Cadillac’s race cars applied their expertise to the showroom models.
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