Cadillac CT4-V Blackwing Review on Track

Cadillac CT4-V Blackwing Review on Track - Buttonwillow Raceway

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Күн бұрын

During a Cadillac V-Club HPDE gathering at Buttonwillow Raceway, I was privileged to be handed the keys to this 2022 Cadillac CT4-V Blackwing to test out at the track. I was very impressed and it made me want to buy one.
00:00 Intro
02:43 Blackwing warm up laps
04:55 Hot Lap
07:05 Cool Down
08:47 Why the CT4 is better than the CT5
Be sure to check out the recap of the Cadillac V-Club HPDE track day with Hooked on Driving.
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@oldcrook510 8 ай бұрын

I got a CT4 BW last month in electric blue - 10 spd auto. I almost went with the manual but I need it to daily commute and I'm getting old. I got a JB4 tune that comes with 3 maps (stock, 50 hp & 100 hp). and switch between them on the fly with the phone app. The car is wicked quick and has two personalities as a comfortable daily then hit the V button it transforms into something much more aggressive. It feels like I got two cars for the price of one I love it. I almost bought an M3 instead but they are everywhere in my area and Blackwings are a rare sighting I wanted to stand out.

@JetFuelOnly 8 ай бұрын

Congrats!

@telliesmith9825 Жыл бұрын

GM said the 5 was a hammer and the 4 is the dancer

@JetFuelOnly Жыл бұрын

Perfect!

@CadillacVClub Жыл бұрын

Thank you Danial for showcasing the Hooked on Driving, V-Club HPDE event at Buttonwillow. What a great day with great cars, great weather and even greater people!

@weltonmurray6744 11 ай бұрын

The closest relative to the ct4 v blackwing is the one it replaced the ats-v ! It shares the same alpha platform that the ats-v is legendary for !

@piyush83dimri 4 ай бұрын

I hope GM doesn't cancel 2025 CT4 v blackwing. I want the refresh like CT5 v blackwing got

@aasimikramullah8436 Жыл бұрын

Thanks for posting this! I wish I could have been there. Next time.

@nodrogkam Жыл бұрын

Totally agree the CT5 is beautiful in person. Had to follow one on the road for a bit the other day.

@999.Strixx Жыл бұрын

What a great car, wish my ats v had interior like that but other then that they are very similar cars but I will say the ats v does look better in my opinion. 570whp is insane foir just DPs, tune, and e30 on my ats v. Most 5 v blackwings on the road are stock so I absolutely destroy them in straights lol

@cryptoninja3245 Жыл бұрын

This may be my next Caddy in red with kona interior..This car is going to be the underated sleeper like our Vsport...

@jeffylube31 Жыл бұрын

You should try driving a ATS V and see how much it differs from the new CT4-BW.

@weltonmurray6744 11 ай бұрын

The ats-v is more violent the 4bw is a little more refined.

@layne4376 Күн бұрын

Better in every way.

@Museville1 Жыл бұрын

Yes, the CT4-Blackwing is the Better car for all the reasons you mentioned. I Love It ❤️ So if you like it I love it 😀

@kirks06G35 6 ай бұрын

Great video I traded my cts v sport for a CT4 V BW and I am very happy with this car. I really wanted the CT5 v BW but I feel like a Tapout tune and some performance parts and you can easily make alot more power so I am keeping her for a long time. Also I think they look alot a like and the electric blue is a beautiful car is person.

@GeneralDravus00 11 ай бұрын

I like the ct4v’s rear but front is a little awkward looking with the proportions. The ct5v is beautiful

@rw5694 Жыл бұрын

Great video Daniel! Driving the ATS v still brings a smile to my face; however the CT4 blk wing interior has a nicer finish than the ATS v. Both are great cars

@weltonmurray6744 11 ай бұрын

This is true the interior trim is better but the recaro seats in the ats-v is the shit I love them I wasn't going to buy one without them

@superfast30 3 ай бұрын

Amazing car!

@JetFuelOnly 3 ай бұрын

It is!

@masterofdisaster666 5 ай бұрын

How does the 4 stand up cooling wise to track abuse in hot weather? Does it heat soak? I live in texas and want to do HPDE with one of these. Cross shoping an M2 competition which I know has had most of the cooling issues worked out

@JetFuelOnly 5 ай бұрын

From my couple hot laps I saw temps go slightly above normal but nothing abnormal. Others have reported no issues.

@MrSchn3ll Жыл бұрын

I love my manual CT4 BW, but I stumbled into an allocation for a Carrera T and coming from the 991.2 Carrera T I just can't turn it down and the BW has to go. I wish I could keep both just not enough room!

@JetFuelOnly Жыл бұрын

That’s ok! As long as you don’t need the back seats!

@George0674 Жыл бұрын

My ATSV was my favorite car I've had on track. I just traded it for a ct4 BW. The allure if the supercharged V8 in the 5 was tempting, but it just isn't in my price range. I'm glad the ct4 is the better track car, can't wait to get it on track!

@BlackwingDuck 11 ай бұрын

I have a BW5, it's definitely the better track car. He literally showed that it got better times. He's just saying it's harder to drive.

@JetFuelOnly 11 ай бұрын

Better times doesn’t mean better track car for a driver. I had a lot more fun with the 4BW.

@BlackwingDuck 11 ай бұрын

@@JetFuelOnly Let's agree to disagree. You're saying the 4 is the better drivers car, fair, even if I disagree. I've driven both, the 4 felt like my modified KIA Stinger gt. The 5 is the better track car, objectively, if it's faster.

@McLaren00777 3 ай бұрын

@@BlackwingDuck until you get a downpipe and tune 😅

@pecks33331 4 ай бұрын

Sir, how did you fit in the car with your helmet. I test drone one, with my helmet on and i had to out seat all the way down and lean it back. I am 5’9” and the car had a sun roof. I can fit easily with helmet in non sunroof, but those are so hard to come by. Throttle house didn’t answer but maybe you can.

@JetFuelOnly 4 ай бұрын

Hmm not sure! I’m 5’11” and didn’t notice any issues.

@pecks33331 4 ай бұрын

TY so much for your reply. I have the seats slammed to the floor and I have to lean the seat back, not as upright as I get to track in Porsche. I believed you mentioned you had a Porsche as well. I guess I need to go back to the dealership or send you the photos. Jedi of CT4 BW. Great video btw.

@JOHNWAYNE1920 Жыл бұрын

How does it compare to the ATS V? I just don't like the looks of the ct4 or ct5 nor do i like the revised cheaper interiors. I wanted a manual transmission ATS V but at 6'4 it was just too small. I had to angle my head into the sunroof hole. At the track with a helmet on i'd hit the glass.

@JetFuelOnly Жыл бұрын

I don’t feel the interiors are cheaper at all (except the stupid looking screen). I unfortunately don’t have any fun time in the ATS-V. But the ATS-V feels cheap inside

@JOHNWAYNE1920 Жыл бұрын

@@JetFuelOnly Your first video pointed out the Chevrolet center console in the ct5 blackwing compared to our center console with the climate controls and suede. I had a ct5 loaner when my ct6 was at dealer and had it parked next to my v sport and its shocking all the ways they made it cheaper. Even the seat belt buckles are cheaper. Seriously, check it out yourself. Glovebox, cupholders, center console, the screen, all cheaper. I should have made a video. There is a reason the new ct5 v is 20k less than our v sport was new and it's plain as day in the car.

@JetFuelOnly Жыл бұрын

Well as you may know there’s a big difference between how well appointed the different trim levels are. A no. Premium VSPORT doesn’t feel as nice as the premium.

@JOHNWAYNE1920 Жыл бұрын

@@JetFuelOnly The 115k loaded ct5 blackwing has a plastic chevy center console, no power glove box, cupholder and cheap seat belts to name a few items. Next loaner I get I'll make a video with it next to mine. I'll only mention items that are on the top trim too like the console. 20k difference is a lot and it shows. The problem is if i wanted a chevy I'd buy a chevy. I don't understand why they went down market. Well, I do. No one bought the expensive cts 3rd gen or ct6. Cadillac just can't command premium money unless its an escalade.

@JetFuelOnly Жыл бұрын

I understand the CT5 dash will get a refresh. More like the Escalade.

@alexpaic2984 Жыл бұрын

Ct4vb is an ugly car? Come on now!!! I think is sexy as hell from all angles. But I guess we look with different eyes. For example I couldn’t buy a Porsche because to me it’s just looks like an oversized Beatle so I understand why looks would stop you from buying it.

@jesusrosales9263 11 ай бұрын

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@jasonhotop1358 Ай бұрын

Agree the CT4 isn’t a good looking car. The rear blows. It’s fun to drive.

@kevingoins5837 Жыл бұрын

Now tell me how do the germans beat this Cadillac?❤ any Cadillac 4 that matter

@JOHNWAYNE1920 Жыл бұрын

Cayman GT4, that's how.

@cadillackid2513 Жыл бұрын

Now tell me why all german parts cost more?

@JOHNWAYNE1920 Жыл бұрын

@@cadillackid2513 Shit, tell me why all cadillac parts cost more. I had to replace a bumper cover on my Cadillac sts v and one on my pontiac g8 years ago, and the Cadillac was twice the price. Because they can.

@karlb8069 Жыл бұрын

Public perception without real knowledge of the Blackwing.

@loopba Жыл бұрын

@@JOHNWAYNE1920 It’s double the price 😂

@Museville1 Жыл бұрын

But, I don't love the looks of it, that notebook on the dash and the plan back, for those reasons I sticking with the ATS-V because it just looks BETTER INSIDE AND OUT, from the built-in dash to that Cadillac Back End. I've got the last year sedan and I LOVE IT ❤️

@thomasferrarojr.9772 11 ай бұрын

It really doesn't look better. Not in person. The CT4-V is appreciably nicer looking inside AND out.

@chriscab8333 Жыл бұрын

Agreed. I cannot fathom the looks. This is the female equivalent of "butter face" as is the CT4's styling in general. Maybe if the values dip under 50k in a couple of years I may be tempted to get one.

@blackwng Жыл бұрын

People want 50k for ats v with 40k miles lol good luck they probably will go up after reaching a low