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Cadillac CT6-V Shows Off New Blackwing V-8

  • <p>The Cadillac CT6 and CT6-V are the first vehicles to use the new Blackwing V-8, an overhead-cam engine that delivers more refinement than GM’s pushrod small-block V-8.</p>
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    Cadillac CT6-V Shows Off New Blackwing V-8

    The Cadillac CT6 and CT6-V are the first vehicles to use the new Blackwing V-8, an overhead-cam engine that delivers more refinement than GM’s pushrod small-block V-8.

  • <p>The Cadillac CT6-V competes against sporty versions of large luxury sedans such as the Audi S8, the BMW M760i, and the Mercedes-Benz S63.</p>
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    Cadillac CT6-V Shows Off New Blackwing V-8

    The Cadillac CT6-V competes against sporty versions of large luxury sedans such as the Audi S8, the BMW M760i, and the Mercedes-Benz S63.

  • <p>Relatively light for its size, the CT6-V is the most agile of the luxury flagship sedans.</p>
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    Cadillac CT6-V Shows Off New Blackwing V-8

    Relatively light for its size, the CT6-V is the most agile of the luxury flagship sedans.

  • <p>The CT6-V drives all four wheels through a 10-speed automatic transmission.</p>
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    Cadillac CT6-V Shows Off New Blackwing V-8

    The CT6-V drives all four wheels through a 10-speed automatic transmission.

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    A 550-HP V-8 Probably Can’t Save the 2020 Cadillac CT6-V

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  • <p>The Blackwing 4.2-liter V-8 makes 550 horsepower and 640 pound-feet of torque in the CT6-V. A lower-output version makes 500 horsepower and 574 pound-feet in the CT6 Platinum. </p>
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    Cadillac CT6-V Shows Off New Blackwing V-8

    The Blackwing 4.2-liter V-8 makes 550 horsepower and 640 pound-feet of torque in the CT6-V. A lower-output version makes 500 horsepower and 574 pound-feet in the CT6 Platinum.

  • Photo credit: Cadillac
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    A 550-HP V-8 Probably Can’t Save the 2020 Cadillac CT6-V

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  • <p>The CT6-V’s interior feels and looks plasticky despite a price tag approaching $100,000.</p>
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    Cadillac CT6-V Shows Off New Blackwing V-8

    The CT6-V’s interior feels and looks plasticky despite a price tag approaching $100,000.

  • <p>The CT6-V’s handling is enhanced with summer tires developed specifically for Cadillac. </p>
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    Cadillac CT6-V Shows Off New Blackwing V-8

    The CT6-V’s handling is enhanced with summer tires developed specifically for Cadillac.

  • Photo credit: Cadillac
    10/11

    A 550-HP V-8 Probably Can’t Save the 2020 Cadillac CT6-V

    Photo credit: Cadillac
  • <p>Cadillac’s CT6 has been a slow seller and is currently scheduled to exit production in January 2020. </p>
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    Cadillac CT6-V Shows Off New Blackwing V-8

    Cadillac’s CT6 has been a slow seller and is currently scheduled to exit production in January 2020.

<p>The Cadillac CT6 and CT6-V are the first vehicles to use the new Blackwing V-8, an overhead-cam engine that delivers more refinement than GM’s pushrod small-block V-8.</p>
<p>The Cadillac CT6-V competes against sporty versions of large luxury sedans such as the Audi S8, the BMW M760i, and the Mercedes-Benz S63.</p>
<p>Relatively light for its size, the CT6-V is the most agile of the luxury flagship sedans.</p>
<p>The CT6-V drives all four wheels through a 10-speed automatic transmission.</p>
Photo credit: Cadillac
<p>The Blackwing 4.2-liter V-8 makes 550 horsepower and 640 pound-feet of torque in the CT6-V. A lower-output version makes 500 horsepower and 574 pound-feet in the CT6 Platinum. </p>
Photo credit: Cadillac
<p>The CT6-V’s interior feels and looks plasticky despite a price tag approaching $100,000.</p>
<p>The CT6-V’s handling is enhanced with summer tires developed specifically for Cadillac. </p>
Photo credit: Cadillac
<p>Cadillac’s CT6 has been a slow seller and is currently scheduled to exit production in January 2020. </p>
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