What is the first model that comes to mind when thinking about sporty premium subcompact cars? Is it the BMW M2, the Audi RS 3 Sedan, or the Mercedes-AMG CLA? If you said the Cadillac CT4-V Blackwing, which you likely did, given that you are reading these lines, then you should keep reading.
Pricing for this model starts at $61,495 plus destination in the US. As a result, it is $805 more affordable than the Audi RS 3 Sedan. It is also $1,705 and $3,905 cheaper than the Mercedes-AMG CLA 45 S and BMW M2 Coupe, respectively, and if you forgot, it packs some features inspired by its larger sibling.
For instance the suspension configuration is very similar to that of the Cadillac CT5-V Blackwing. The CT4-V Blackwing features an electronic limited-slip differential, Brembo brake calipers, and an optional ten-speed automatic transmission, with the standard model coming with a six-speed stick shift.
Despite its premium subcompact proportions, the Cadillac's CT4-V Blackwing has power on par with the entry-level BMW M3. The V6 lump with dual turbocharging and a 3.6-liter displacement produces 472 hp (479 ps/352 kW) and 445 pound-feet (603 Nm) of torque. The auto firm says the 0-60 mph (0-97 kph) is a 3.9-second affair, identical to the rivaling M2 and two-tenths quicker than the base M3, and the model is capable of reaching 189 mph (304 kph) flat-out.
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Some believe the motor is identical to the one powering the ATS-V, which is its predecessor. However, it's not, as according to General Motors' premium car marque, the one equipping the CT4-V Blackwing comes with a few novelties, like the turbine wheels, crankshaft intake, software, and others. This model is not a dragster in disguise, but it won't make a fool of itself either, as it can run the quarter mile in around 12 seconds on a good day.
Every petrolhead and their pet can tell you that the Cadillac CT4-V Blackwing is offered in a single body style: a four-door sedan. But is there room for a long-roof variant? Why, there sure is, yet given that station wagons are not as popular anymore, especially in the Western world, where crossovers and SUVs have filled their shoes, we can boldly claim that the GM-owned auto marque does not intend to expand the offering with such a model.
Nevertheless, that doesn't mean anything to the rendering crowd, which has come up with such a ride. Jlord8 recently took to social media to share a digital illustration of the car, which retains the main characteristics, albeit with a small virtual facelift that imagines it with different daytime running lights and a tweaked front bumper. We're suckers for fast wagons, so we'd definitely support such a project. But would you spend your hard-earned money on it? Speak your mind about it in the comments area below.
After a series of unfortunate events put an end to Cristian's dream of entering a custom built & tuned old-school Dacia into a rally competition, he moved on to drive press cars and write for a living. He's worked for several automotive online journals and now he's back at autoevolution after his first tour in the mid-2000s. Full profile
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