U-DRAG: Chevy Corvette C8 vs. Cadillac CT5-V Blackwing

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Күн бұрын

The Chevrolet Corvette C8 and the Cadillac CT5-V Blackwing go head-to-head in our first U-Drag™ race. In this drag race video, Ryan ZumMallen heads out to the track and lines up a 2020 C8 Corvette and a 2022 CT5-V Blackwing to see which of these V8s reigns supreme. Will the CT5-V Blackwing have enough horsepower to take down the mighty C8 Corvette? What are the C8 and CT5-V's 0-60 times? Ryan covers all of these questions and more in the first of our four videos in our new series we dubbed "U-Drags." It's the 2020 Chevrolet Corvette C8 vs. 2022 Cadillac CT5-V Blackwing.
What is a U-Drag race?
A U-Drag race consists of both cars heading down the track like a standard drag race, then braking hard, flipping around and then heading back.
2022 Cadillac CT5-V Blackwing price & review: edmu.in/3uAWWAv
2020 Chevy Corvette price & review: edmu.in/3ryw9Tp
2020 Chevrolet Corvette: What's It Like to Live With?: edmu.in/3Liqmcu
00:00 Intro
01:02 The Numbers
02:09 Race Prep
03:19 Race 1
05:38 Race 2
08:35 Results
09:49 Conclusion
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@edmundscars 2 жыл бұрын

What do you think of our new drag racing format? Let us know in the comments, and check out our full write-up at the link: edmu.in/3gUYVY9

@wreilly09 2 жыл бұрын

Kurt and Reese seem cool. I've seen Kurt before and he's reliable and fun to watch. I respect his opinions. Ryan seemed to not really know what was going on (the end comments being a good example) and he it felt a bit awkward. Keep up the race format. It's cool and different!

@rdollie1 2 жыл бұрын

LOVE this new format! Great way to see more dynamic properties of a car besides straight-line 0-60 with you adding in braking and cornering.

@JamesonsDiecastCars 2 жыл бұрын

Here's a good one. CT4-V BlackWing 6mt vs M3 6mt, I bet it's going to be really close.

@wbwayne8887 2 жыл бұрын

I like it alot, would love to see the Tesla Plaid vs the Taycan Turbo S go against one another. Just to see if the Tesla could reel the Taycan back in after the braking and cornering segment. I am guessing the Plaid would still take it, but 🤷‍♂️

@corystansbury 2 жыл бұрын

This is a great idea.

@josem6929 2 жыл бұрын

This format is a lot of fun. Keep it up.

@joem1382 2 жыл бұрын

Thoroughly enjoyed watching this

@xorbitman 2 жыл бұрын

Low mileage used Corvette C8s are selling for over $100k at the moment and that's USED! Even though the MSRP was $61 when they first came out. Great fun to watch and excellent production quality!

@misterdeeds2172 2 жыл бұрын

I agree. Plus it comes with some surprising results added in for good measure. I'm a bit surprised the Cadillac would turn out to be so competitive. This pairing definitely comes down to who happens to be setting behind the wheel. Hope they match the new Z06 against this Caddy once the latest Vette is released to the public.

@chinqlinq89 2 жыл бұрын

The testing format was awesome. I wasn’t a fan of the host. Too much ‘show’. His statements and demeanor didn’t match the authenticity of the tests. 10:40 for example.

@CHICOZTACOS 2 жыл бұрын

Brilliant

@oru_1 2 жыл бұрын

The U-Drag is a great idea , so much fun & shows the ability of both cars in many different ways. Thank u guys 🙏

@user-nu1ci6ps2j 2 жыл бұрын

That black wing is badass👍👍👍

@larrycarter3285 25 күн бұрын

Man, I'm gonna trade in my xt5. You right badass

@jasbadsirron6424 2 жыл бұрын

Amazing concept guys. I really hope this takes off. I can’t wait to see more cars do the run and start a legit leader board. 🙏🏻👍🏻🥇

@thiosemicarbizidebenzoylal2921 2 жыл бұрын

A new performance STANDARD for testing. This should have been done decades ago. Excellent.

@user-yq6ov6ow7l 2 жыл бұрын

Yeah because its so easy to find a place to do a 1/4 mile drag race, slow down, and then have 120ft of track width for both cars to turn around at 50mph.

@thiosemicarbizidebenzoylal2921 2 жыл бұрын

@@user-yq6ov6ow7l There are MANY places in North America.

@user-yq6ov6ow7l 2 жыл бұрын

@@thiosemicarbizidebenzoylal2921 yeah, where? You have no concept of how much planning and logistics it takes to do this stuff.

@thiosemicarbizidebenzoylal2921 2 жыл бұрын

@@user-yq6ov6ow7l Easy. Do you have any idea how many defunct military bases there are? Or defunct small airports dot every state? Thousands.

@user-yq6ov6ow7l 2 жыл бұрын

@@thiosemicarbizidebenzoylal2921 there is definitely not thousands lol. Also most small airports won’t be wide enough. Also there are not many defunct military bases, and certainly not many with a runway wide enough for 2 separate cars to do a a 50mph u turn at the same time.

@DPCcars 2 жыл бұрын

U-Drag gets a thumbs up from us.

@corystansbury 2 жыл бұрын

The updated LT4 in the Ct5 is making way way more than the 18 HP improvement claimed. These cars are dyno'ing around 620 - 625 rwhp, which is about 50 more than C7Zs. Absolute monsters.

@johnlukach4091 2 жыл бұрын

They're downplaying the numbers like bmw smart on Cadillac

@v-_-post 2 жыл бұрын

It’s actually more than 620-625 I’ve seen some make like 640 it’s was stock it’s on yt

@ctcdarkness 2 жыл бұрын

@@v-_-post if that’s the case then that puts the CT5 V’s LT4 at the same out out of some of the LT5’s. Seen some LT5’s from the Zr1 out 640 to wheels while others put closer to 680-690 to the wheels

@Fatal_Inertia Жыл бұрын

GM has been underrating their cars since the 90s with the LS camaro. They claimed 305 crank to keep the vette owners happy but those catfish camaros were dynoing about 290 wheel.

@TheTmat007 2 жыл бұрын

You guys nailed it! That's how racing should be conducted. It shouldn't be just in a straight line.

@krane15 2 жыл бұрын

Well the traditional drag race never goes out of style. But that doesn't mean it has to be the only test of a car's performance.

@392scatpack3 2 жыл бұрын

Traditional drag is better I want to see how fast I can go in a straight line don't care about turning. Don't want to go in a circle .

@heatseeker3725 Жыл бұрын

@@392scatpack3 For most American cars yes

@392scatpack3 Жыл бұрын

@@heatseeker3725 couple of friend got new c8 Corvettes now and a ZL1 that can take all those turns still not no fun. But the pure power is

@heatseeker3725 Жыл бұрын

@@392scatpack3 'ight man, I see Have a nice day btw

@forrestsautoreviewsofficial 2 жыл бұрын

Love the U-Drag!

@karmveer240 Жыл бұрын

Damn it's you forest? Love your reviews man

@mrennie25 2 жыл бұрын

Great test, including swapping drivers. If it was a straight drag only, it would have been the corvette everytime and we all would think the caddy is slow. Now I'm convinced that new CTS V lives up to the name.

@richardmorris6365 Жыл бұрын

Who'd a thunk Cadillac would be one of the last cars on the planet to have 660hp & a manual transmission!?

@deannbabs902 2 жыл бұрын

Two cars I can’t afford. No dog in the hunt, right? Then why was I on the edge of my seat for both races? Cuz it was awesome! Nuf said…

@gery4870 2 жыл бұрын

If the CT5-V BW, had an AT transmission, for sure will win with more margain. Superb Drag Race ;) !!

@stevesmith6236 2 жыл бұрын

Damn impressive results for the Caddy. Wonder how the automatic version would fare?

@Blkout2k1 2 жыл бұрын

Much better without question.

@derekdavis8340 2 жыл бұрын

It would have beat the Vette and I will go further out on a limb and say by a full car length.

@CarShopping101 2 жыл бұрын

Should beat the Vette by more since modern automatics can shift faster than a human

@JamesAMG 2 жыл бұрын

I was thinking the same thing. They should have used the automatic CT5VBW and it would have been the clear winner…. By quite a bit I would imagine. That 10spd shifts brutally fast.

@RBZ06LT6 2 жыл бұрын

Would kill the C8. Sad part is… I own a C8.😂

@JW_Reviews 2 жыл бұрын

The U-Drag was super entertaining. Keep ‘em coming!

@doughooks7411 2 жыл бұрын

That was freaking awesome! Love the format. I would also love to see the C7 Z06 and Caddy Blackwing run this same race. Please?

@darylcoston1554 11 ай бұрын

That Caddy can't keep up with the Z06 if it barely beat the Stingray.

@Kmancanada 2 жыл бұрын

YES to U-Drags ! Awesome combination test. Definitely want to see more of them.

@shinymike4301 2 жыл бұрын

Wow, this was among the best races I've ever seen in oem cars here on KZfaq. Well done! Soo close. The 2 drivers are first class hotrodders! Even the Mcee/Narrator Dude was good! 👍

@AlexTheeGr8t 2 жыл бұрын

This was pretty awesome! I'm already looking forward to what you guys have coming in the next installments

@romero1337 2 жыл бұрын

More of this with some BestMotoring camera angles and you guys have got GOLD. Very fun to watch!

@Pete_Finch 2 жыл бұрын

That photo finish on the first race was probably the most exciting race I've ever watched on KZfaq. Great series concept guys

@peterwho9380 2 жыл бұрын

Amazing drag concept and nothing else like it out there! This is the type of race that can expose the EV's for their poor brakes and allow the IC cars to make up for their slow take off's around the turn, that would be amazing!

@MrChevybaja 2 жыл бұрын

What a great concept! I hope this will become a regular feature!

@gery4870 2 жыл бұрын

LOVE the NEW Drag Racing format !!! More of them please !!!! Greetings from Barcelona !

@ChasingDifferentAdventures 2 жыл бұрын

Proper 6 Speed Manual Transmission all day long, and this proves on a road course it's faster, even Top Gear ⚙️ Raced a Porsche with a Manual Transmission and beat the Supra / BMW Z4 🙋👍🏎🏁 GREAT COMPARISON Though, Cadillac looses it's valuable more than C8 does. Still would buy any Manual Transmission forever. Even if EV becomes mandatory....they could not produce enough to supplement requirements, or demands if every manufacturer could produce 1,000,000 a year for the next 10 years. I will keep buying Petrol ⛽️, or fixing Petrol ⛽️ cars if possible. Disconnected from the internet and GPS

@gondorian1006 2 жыл бұрын

Cadillac all have onstar

@IamCorrosive 2 жыл бұрын

This was great. Please do more of these!

@bluetaurus13 2 жыл бұрын

The real "Last Hurrah" for the CT5 should be a slightly detuned ZR1 engine w/AWD and the 8 speed DCT. Come on GM.. give us your best. If you build it, we will buy! BTW, the new "U" format is great!

@ryants1 2 жыл бұрын

It would be amazing! Compete better with m5, e63, panamaea

@Harmonic14 2 жыл бұрын

Who is "we"? No one would pay $125k+ for a Cadillac.

@ttamcc.4674 2 жыл бұрын

@@Harmonic14 they do for an escalade

@2010ngojo 2 жыл бұрын

@@ttamcc.4674 Suvs selling, sedans not so much.

@2010ngojo 2 жыл бұрын

"we will buy it" no you won't, and you know it.

@iluvcakes19 2 жыл бұрын

This was awesome, fun, and innovative! Car videos have been stale for a while but I absolutely loved this! Keep it up!

@DailyStreetRacing 2 жыл бұрын

This is a-lot more interesting than a normal drag race 4sure!! Please more of this!!

@aaholland3455 2 жыл бұрын

LOVEing this new U-Drag format...! So fun - GOOD job Edmunds!

@reinaldocatinchi829 11 ай бұрын

My God...good for Caddy. GM bring back the Buick Grand National or revive the GTO before the electric sawing machines with chinesse heavy metal batteries dominate the world.

@h3runs 2 жыл бұрын

Love this format; kudos for doing something different! Looking forward to seeing future races.

@MidwestMotor 2 жыл бұрын

DANG! I absolutely love this idea! What a cool race - I am so excited to see a TON MORE of these please!! 🏁 🏁 🏁 🏁 🏁 🏁 🏁

@karlb8069 2 жыл бұрын

Love this format! My only disappointment was you didn't use the 10sp auto in the Cadillac.

@davidryder5082 2 жыл бұрын

Liked it way more than I initially thought 👍

@DevPack 2 жыл бұрын

love the format. You can do so many tests like this!

@yourgrandmasalzheimerpills1143 2 жыл бұрын

The amount of work and production quality is amazing keep it up guys 👌🏻🙏🏻

@obsidian.... 2 жыл бұрын

If the Caddy had the Auto it would be even faster... Even though I think the 6 speed is the way to go

@Hellenkeller777 2 жыл бұрын

This is the way to drag race! I love having to turn around. This is a true test!

@kevbiggz1928 2 жыл бұрын

This is the best way to do it. Please do more of these it was fun to watch and straight to the racing

@Omega_TTRS 2 жыл бұрын

Great format. I’d love to see more U-Drags.

@PeakVT 2 жыл бұрын

The Caddy weighs 14% more, costs 23% more, has 35% more horsepower, and with a manual is the best supersedan ever. It will also be a lot rarer.

@syedreza8722 2 жыл бұрын

What an awesome concept!

@drsus0 2 жыл бұрын

MORE OF THIS!!!! what a great race compare format!!

@bjsaunders5170 2 жыл бұрын

This is my new favorite thing to watch. I can't wait for more of these!

@AllIsWell_22 2 жыл бұрын

Probably the best series so far from Edmunds. This really keeps cars honest.

@emanthbbb 2 жыл бұрын

This was really fun. Looking forward to more. Some FWD vs RWD vs AWD comparisons would be good. Also EV vs ICE.

@carscoffeeandcannabis-634 2 жыл бұрын

Cool test format, I'll be tuning in for the next one for sure

@tavitkazanjian2426 2 жыл бұрын

This was AWESOME!!!!!!! Many more of these videos please. Genius idea.

@RyanZumMallen 2 жыл бұрын

U-DRAGS BABY! What should we race next?

@ryankoster4229 2 жыл бұрын

C7 vs C8, C7 GS vs 911, Corvette vs Camaro, Mustang vs Camaro/Corvette

@revolutionday1 2 жыл бұрын

Jeep 392 Wrangler vs. RAM Trucks T-Rex Mazda MX-5 vs. Toyota 86 (or whatever they're calling the Subaru these days)

@UProductions457 2 жыл бұрын

Model S Plaid should race against something.

@dionb5174 2 жыл бұрын

OMG!!!!! That was awesome!!!! What's next? Do you need any drivers?

@_VelociDad 2 жыл бұрын

Great job guys! Love the U-Drag Concept!

@eedoamitay3341 Жыл бұрын

I LOVE this format so much, please keep doing them

@wrzl1675 2 жыл бұрын

Before watching I’ll say that if that Caddy was a 10 spd it would’ve lost but with the manual it’s going to get destroyed. I didn’t see that coming. I’m betting the 10 spd caddy would’ve really walked the Vette. Very interesting

@DownsyMB 2 жыл бұрын

Without a doubt it would've wrecked the Vette. That said, save the manuals!

@olsenpc 2 жыл бұрын

Fantastic concept. Can we make requests of the cars we'd like to see head to head?? That would be awesome!

@9663mu 2 жыл бұрын

Some fun videos from you guys. Thank you

@SaveTheManuals1 2 жыл бұрын

This a great format! Keep em coming!

@revolutionday1 2 жыл бұрын

The men & women at GM have to be damn-proud if they're seeing this!

@augustortiz 2 жыл бұрын

Honestly I can’t believe no one does this more often. Best Motoring had created these a lot time ago but even they stopped making them.

@dantheman9395 2 жыл бұрын

That’s awesome! Definitely more of those

@reggiewhite4111 2 жыл бұрын

Brilliant brilliant brilliant format. Awesome idea. Super impressed with the caddy. Rowing your own gears and keeping pace with the Vette is not easy.

@extspence 2 жыл бұрын

Now lets see the Z06 in the same setup, it would actually be the perfect test to show the difference

@mattsomeonewithansrt3948 2 жыл бұрын

If I brought my 800hp Redeye with .309 gears and nittos 555r2 I’d embarrass both those cars in this u-race. My 0-60 is 3 seconds flat and 100 mph in 6.8 seconds.

@mattsomeonewithansrt3948 2 жыл бұрын

That Z06 is going to be something though. But I only paid 64k for my Redeye the Z06 is 100k territory

@indyguy5570 2 жыл бұрын

@@mattsomeonewithansrt3948 the C8 base 0-60 is 2.8. No hating on you but the C8 is faster than your stated numbers for your Redeye.

@swanblake 2 жыл бұрын

Fun format. Really close race. The C8 has a nicer, more luxurious interior than the Cadillac. That said I love the manual transmission so much.

@jasonlommen4769 2 жыл бұрын

Love this format, very cool! Don’t change a thing. More videos!

@terrylove9043 2 жыл бұрын

Excellent drag race including some half mile races as well

@IMGONEIN60 2 жыл бұрын

It’s about time someone did this, hopefully you turn this into a regular segment I would love to see the Shelby GT500 run this👍🏽👍🏽

@RBZ06LT6 2 жыл бұрын

Gt500 would crash in the fields near by.

@IMGONEIN60 2 жыл бұрын

@@RBZ06LT6 Really? Now I understand why you only have two subscribers🤣😂

@IMGONEIN60 2 жыл бұрын

@@RBZ06LT6 Hey buddy the GT500 just beat the black wing in the U drags. You got any more funny comments🤣😂🤣😂👍🏽👍🏽

@IMGONEIN60 2 жыл бұрын

@Live from the boot yeah it happened!!!! If you’re upset about it, at least the black wing held it’s own against the C8. Anyway my comments were to the dip shit who said the Shelby would crash in the fields nearby. Got it??👍🏽👍🏽

@rayestefania3725 2 жыл бұрын

Crazy how that big, heavy Cadillac can keep up with and even beat a corvette in performance! Great race!

@weskermidnight9816 2 жыл бұрын

Dont take this the wrong way but what is surprising about the Cady winning? U are comparing a car with boost vs a NA car. It will b more amazing if the Cady could have beaten a C8Z.

@Kacaroto13 2 жыл бұрын

Lol 😆 this is base Corvette, still an amazing car but lacks of top end hp/tq. The real race is the C8Z06 similar HP #S. Can you guess who'll win?

@indyguy5570 2 жыл бұрын

Don't forget the extra 175 hp provided by a Vette engine in that Caddy. Very few cars will beat a Vette with equal HP, it always takes 150+ to level the field.

@nf1369 2 жыл бұрын

This was so damn good!! Love this format!

@Kermit1k 2 жыл бұрын

Best concept I’ve seen on KZfaq. More matches are needed 👍🏼

@desmondmitchell5602 2 жыл бұрын

I love it !!!!

@Tothefloor 2 жыл бұрын

Awesome!!!! Want to use my Tesla Plaid for some races?

@gogofastful 2 жыл бұрын

Awesome! Love the format!

@2010Hammer 2 жыл бұрын

I think you guys are on to something very cool, look forward to seeing more!

@NewCastleIndiana 2 жыл бұрын

Nice!!!!!

@JamesAMG 2 жыл бұрын

This u drag is a really cool idea. Regarding this race specifically, I would have really liked to see them use the automatic CT5VBW to make it a little more fair. 9 times out of 10 the manual car will lose because that factor alone. The 10spd in the BW is brutally fast shifting. I bet the BW would have been a clear winner if it was auto.

@ModernGolfer 2 жыл бұрын

Well, "fair" would be the CT5VBW vs. the C8 Z06 as the bhp numbers are more in line. Way more so than the tranny difference.

@samw2431 2 жыл бұрын

@@ModernGolfer ok but also weight is a factor sooo

@samw2431 2 жыл бұрын

@Live from the boot yes but you do understand that a 10 speed and auto is always going to be way quicker

@jturcios 2 жыл бұрын

This format is awesome, you just created a new type of racing!

@thewayisbetter4695 2 жыл бұрын

Love the u-drag 100% I will be back to check for more races 🏁

@MrMegatron85 2 жыл бұрын

First time in my life I would actually consider a caddy

@danbat6324 Жыл бұрын

Good job guys! Pretty pertinent as a comparaison tool :)

@willbarnes384 2 жыл бұрын

Best race I have seen in a long time. Awesome keep them coming

@KingCrisNoir 2 жыл бұрын

I understand that everyone loves a manual but for the sake of this test alone, why not pit two automatics against one another?

@aussie2uGA 2 жыл бұрын

Bring on the M5 against the caddy

@WindyCity1992 2 жыл бұрын

M5 is awd. Even in drift mode it will lose. Unless they pull a bs stunt like Throttle house did with the CS

@PeakVT 2 жыл бұрын

See Camisa's video.

@123antknee 2 жыл бұрын

Now I will say this, this is far more fun and suspenseful than any of the other channels that compete cars like this on str8-aways!!! #Subscribed

@i_knew 2 жыл бұрын

Great dynamics! Subscribed ✔️

@bleudogboston 2 жыл бұрын

THAT WAS AWSOME!!!! I own a Cadi and I have a C8 on order, so I really enjoyed this. Can you imagine the races? Supra vs the new Z, Cadi vs GT 500 or Hell Cat, the possibilities are limitless. Way to go Edmunds!

@RBZ06LT6 2 жыл бұрын

took delivery of my 22 C8 on november and its an absolute BLAST. its all worth the wait.👍👍

@Sovereign86 2 жыл бұрын

Surprising and impressive that the Cadillac did so well against the Vette!😳👌🏾

@jamesdyer3507 Жыл бұрын

Love this Format! This will allow us to truly see the versatility and performance of the vehicle and driver

@leoeduarte1173 Жыл бұрын

Insane race, so much fun!

@jameswillard1 2 жыл бұрын

This is a terrible showing for the C8, the Blackwing is much heavier, manual transmission, long geared, with less traction and it still ran that Corvette down. I’m super impressed with Blackwing models..... heard nothing but glowing reviews about them

@chisquare5701 2 жыл бұрын

This is much for fun than the classic drag race! Definitely keep this up. I'm really impressed with the Cadilac. ...and it's a manual. Really good driving there.

@rafaelmondragon3852 2 жыл бұрын

Waaaahhh!!! Awesome video fellas! My two favorite great American and iconic vehicles put to the test. One known for it's classy prestige and the other for it's raw power. Amazing thank you. Great race format. Genius.

@joshuadumas6756 2 жыл бұрын

I love how you guys analyzed the track

@allowmi Жыл бұрын

There's something about a Caddy with a stick shift that makes me smile.

@blacksnake305 2 жыл бұрын

LOVE this Edmunds. VERY smart!!! I will watch all of these you do... :)

@jean-pierrelutsheto6386 2 жыл бұрын

Great concept. Fun to watch. I subscribe. Can’t wait to see more

@robgindc1 2 жыл бұрын

I'm only at 5:30, and as a 53 year old car freak (family from Detroit) this was easily one of the best, most riveting, nail biting races ever! I knew the C8 was a beast, but the Caddy came back like LL Cool J. This - car porn. Aiight, watching the rest.