Introducing the 2025 Cadillac CT5-V Blackwing ‘Precision Package’
Cadillac’s celebrated luxury sport sedan gets the ultimate track focused chassis package setting the vehicle dynamics standard for ride isolation while delivering refined precision.
2024-07-30
Today Cadillac introduced the 2025 CT5-V Blackwing1 Precision Package — a more track focused chassis package which enhances the dynamic behavior of the vehicle on all road and track conditions.
The new chassis package is meticulously engineered to improve path precision and increase corner speeds for the decerning driving enthusiast who craves on-track capability without compromising the luxury and refinement that define the Cadillac brand.
“For 20 years, V-Series has represented Cadillac's commitment to performance, technology and craftsmanship serving as the purest expression of the brand’s core values,” said John Roth, vice president, Global Cadillac. “We wanted to put an exclamation mark on this era of Cadillac excellence and offer enthusiasts the utmost in driving exhilaration.”
Key Precision Package features include:
- Recalibrated Magnetic Ride (MR) dampers
- Revised track camber alignment
- Increased spring and bushing rates
- New rear toe links
- Modified front steering knuckles
- Retuned chassis and Electronic Limited Slip Differential (ELSD) calibration
- Carbon ceramic brake package
These Precision Package enhancements will contribute to improved steering precision into the apex, increased stability on corner exit with steady state on corner speeds and a more road feel for spirited driving situations.
“We built this vehicle to set records on some of the toughest tracks around the world,” said Brandon Vivian, executive chief engineer, Subsystem Optimization & Brand Coordination. “This new advanced chassis package will enable the CT5-V Blackwing be incredibly light on its feet at all speeds both on road and on track.”
2025 CT5-V Blackwing
The 2025 CT5-V Blackwing, debuted earlier this year with a bolder appearance, a tech-forward ambience and the same renowned power and performance owners expect.
Key design, technology and performance features include:
- Redesigned grille and front fascia with aero ground effects and front fenders
- Three new colors: Drift Metallic, Deep Space Metallic, Typhoon Metallic3
- 33-inch-diagonal LED color touchscreen display
- Available enhanced in-vehicle Performance Data Recorder with input from racing-obsessed GM engineers and designers
- New Performance in-vehicle app
- 6.2L Supercharged V-8 rated at 668 horsepower and 659 lb-ft torque with 6-speed manual or 10-speed automatic
Availability
The 2025 CT5-V Blackwing1 is produced at GM’s Lansing Grand River Assembly facility in Michigan2. Production for the precision package will begin in early 2025. Additional details and pricing will be announced at a later date.
Visit www.cadillaccanada.ca for more information.
1Extremely limited availability
2Built in Lansing, MI with US and assembled with globally sourced parts
3Available at extra charge