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What’s the difference between the CT5 and the CT5-V?
Cadillac Control: Adjustability and Stability
Does the CT5-V come with a V8 engine?
How much does the CT5 cost compared to the CT5-V?

While the CT5 offers unrivaled driving pleasure for Cadillac sedan lovers, the CT5-V is an iteration that is unparalleled for “sports” drivers accustomed to luxury. Featuring both AWD and RWD options, the CT5-V combines athletic refinement with the excellence you would expect from Cadillac. In short, the “V” in the CT5-V stands for both the V8 and V6 shape of the engine as well as the velocity powered by it.

The V-series gained traction with the release of Cadillac’s CTS-V, the VSport, and the ATS-V. All containing the supercharged V8 engine, these models are the most powerful Cadillac sedans ever to be produced. Today, we’re seeing a new era in the V-series lineup with the addition of the Blackwing engine on the CT6-V model; however, this addition is currently exclusive to the full size sport sedan.

What’s the difference between the CT5 and the CT5-V?

Let’s compare the CT5 Luxury model with its V-series counterpart. Besides the clear exchange between the Turbocharged 4-Cylinder engine and the 3.0L Twin Turbo V6 engine, here’s what you’ll find standard in the V-series lineup:

Black Brembo® front performance brakes, 4-wheel antilock
Magnetic Ride Control
Electronic Limited-Slip Differential
Performance Traction Management
Lane Change Alert with Side Blind Zone Alert
Enhanced Audio System
Alloy sport pedals
Front and rear carpeted floor mats with V-Series logo

Cadillac Control: Adjustability and Stability

GM is steadily leveling up the playing field when it comes to what’s under the hood of the CT5-V. The Performance Traction Management (PTM) system found in the Corvette and Camaro is what you can expect for the CT5-V’s drive-style along with these enhanced performance features:

Performance suspension
Brake pad resiliency
Double-paned front door glass
Trapezoid quad exhaust tips

Does the CT5-V come with a V8 engine?

The speculation that the same small-block 4.2-liter V8 engine used to power the CT6-V will be available in the CT5-V is just that, speculation; however, the Cadillac CT5-V Blackwing sporting a 6.2-liter LT4 V8 engine is expected to release in the near future. Due to delays in manufacturing with the current pandemic taking place globally, fans of the V-series lineup eager to “sport” a Cadillac sedan can expect a new release date of 2022 for these models.

How much does the CT5 cost compared to the CT5-V?

Sticker price on the Cadillac CT5 varies of course by trim, with its baseline model coming in at $36,895 MSRP. While available features and add-ons can alter the CT5-V’s price which starts at $48,690, the CT5-V lineup is comparable to the BMW 5-series, Mercedes-Benz E-Class, and the Audi A6.

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