Media dumps

[ajamils]

Joe ratti “reviewing” another CT4, asking a question he never answers of course. Thinly veiled advertisement for the car at autonation. Wouldn’t have posted this, but it’s matte green

Used to follow his reviews but not they have become just information less click bait.

 

[shbox]

I'm sorry that he does not know the actual color of the car. It's Dark Emerald Frost not Emerald Forest Green. Hard to have faith in a reviewer that cannot get the facts correct.

 

[TheShark]

more fuel here to add on to the 'ole automatic or manual debate....

2022 Cadillac CT5-V Blackwing Automatic Tested, Results Surprise Us

Which CT5-V Blackwing is quicker, the manual- or automatic-equipped version?

www.motortrend.com

 

[dribs15]

A little bit of Beemer love...

TEST DRIVE: Cadillac CT5-V Blackwing--A Glorious Goodbye to the Good Ole Days

The Cadillac CT5-V Blackwing is an old-school throwback to what super sedans used to be but is it better than an M5?

www.bmwblog.com

 

[hurstssj]

Used to follow his reviews but not they have become just information less click bait.

My brother (DEFBW) bought that car shortly after Raiti did his thing.

The sales guys at AN in Port Richey are heavily into the V's and Blackwings.

Great gearhead car guys which is unusual for any of my local dealers.

 

[565565]

more fuel here to add on to the 'ole automatic or manual debate....

2022 Cadillac CT5-V Blackwing Automatic Tested, Results Surprise Us

Which CT5-V Blackwing is quicker, the manual- or automatic-equipped version?

www.motortrend.com

Looks like the auto weighs nearly 200 pounds more than the manual they tested. Part of that is the lack of CCB, 64 pounds of rotational mass, part of that is the auto vs manual weight of 19 pounds as per cadillac.

That leaves over 100 pounds not accounted for. The only real thing I can see that is different is the pano sunroof on the auto car.

That figure seems about right for a dual pane sunroof. Seems like it's alot of weight on the top of the car.

Also I think the CCBs are going to be a large contributor to straight-line speed. Probably worth about 2 to 3 mph in the quarter mile. I would have gotten them if the replacement costs weren't so high if one gets damaged (I heard for wear they should last the lifetime of the car). Also interestingly some reviews have complained about the poor brake modulation in the CCB cars, however the steel brake cars don't seem to share that trait.

 

[Carguyshu]

Looks like the auto weighs nearly 200 pounds more than the manual they tested. Part of that is the lack of CCB, 64 pounds of rotational mass, part of that is the auto vs manual weight of 19 pounds as per cadillac.

That leaves over 100 pounds not accounted for. The only real thing I can see that is different is the pano sunroof on the auto car.

That figure seems about right for a dual pane sunroof. Seems like it's alot of weight on the top of the car.

Also I think the CCBs are going to be a large contributor to straight-line speed. Probably worth about 2 to 3 mph in the quarter mile. I would have gotten them if the replacement costs weren't so high if one gets damaged (I heard for wear they should last the lifetime of the car). Also interestingly some reviews have complained about the poor brake modulation in the CCB cars, however the steel brake cars don't seem to share that trait.

They’ll last 100k if you don’t beat on them. Only 10-15 track days if you do. At over 2k per rotor wholesale (5k retail) that cost adds up fast.

 

[NorCal Blackwing]

This podcast goes pretty deep on the CT5-V Blackwing at the 48 minute mark: We drive the Cadillac CT5-V Blackwing

 

[Snowwolfe]

more fuel here to add on to the 'ole automatic or manual debate....

2022 Cadillac CT5-V Blackwing Automatic Tested, Results Surprise Us

Which CT5-V Blackwing is quicker, the manual- or automatic-equipped version?

www.motortrend.com

Interesting article. A member did post a 0-60 of 3.2 and 11.2 time in the quarter with the 5 and the A10. Go to 3.48

 

[rubberduck]

Interesting article. A member did post a 0-60 of 3.2 and 11.2 time in the quarter with the 5 and the A10.

Cold temps helped. Interesting, it doesn’t appear like launch control was used. And, despite a cold track grip didn’t seem to be an issue. I also didn’t see a burnout.

 

[Berserker]

I also didn’t see a burnout.

3:20 to 3:25.

 

[Eric]

Don’t believe this one has been posted…

 

[Jameson's Viggen]

This spot just aired after Jeopardy tonight!

 

[Ivy1Le]

This spot just aired after Jeopardy tonight!

Only needed to spend 8k more and that could have been either of our cars

 

[Ivy1Le]

Was just about to post this! Glad someone beat me to it

 

[Berserker]

GearPatrol.com: I'm Kind of Obsessed With the Cadillac CT4-V Blackwing

The author makes a comparison I have not seen anyone else make: E39 M5.

 

[Finally-a-V]

GearPatrol.com: I'm Kind of Obsessed With the Cadillac CT4-V Blackwing

The author makes a comparison I have not seen anyone else make: E39 M5.

Great article. Sums a lot of things up.

I'm heading for a two day road trip with the 4 a week from Monday up into the mountains of eastern AZ (the Coronado Hwy). It has some 400+ turns. I'm so looking forward to, um, "testing" out the performance in some twistees.

 

[Beamz27]

Great article. Sums a lot of things up.

I'm heading for a two day road trip with the 4 a week from Monday up into the mountains of eastern AZ (the Coronado Hwy). It has some 400+ turns. I'm so looking forward to, um, "testing" out the performance in some twistees.

How do these guys duck up the power specs?? It’s a simple google search. Sheesh lol

 

[Joespenard]

Great article. Sums a lot of things up.

I'm heading for a two day road trip with the 4 a week from Monday up into the mountains of eastern AZ (the Coronado Hwy). It has some 400+ turns. I'm so looking forward to, um, "testing" out the performance in some twistees.

THE OLD 666 ? ( US191)

 

[shbox]

Great article. Sums a lot of things up.

I'm heading for a two day road trip with the 4 a week from Monday up into the mountains of eastern AZ (the Coronado Hwy). It has some 400+ turns. I'm so looking forward to, um, "testing" out the performance in some twistees.

THE OLD 666 ? ( US191)

I like the looks of that one! : I need to put it on my list when I am out that way.