On July 31, according to overseas media reports, the 2025 Cadillac CT5-V Black Wing Precision high-performance kit has been officially unveiled and released in overseas markets, which has sparked extensive discussions in the car circle.
To be honest, when Hachi saw the configuration of this car, even I, an old car fan, couldn't help but want to whistle and cheer up, why?
The first is that this Precision kit is no joke. Cadillac really invested heavily this time and pushed the CT5-V Black Wing hard in the direction of the track weapon. Let's take a look at what it has upgraded:
In terms of chassis, stiffer damping springs and front anti-roll bars have been replaced, and the suspension bushings have also been fully upgraded. The rear linkage was retuned and a new steering knuckle was replaced. After this operation, the car's performance on the track is definitely more agile and precise.
Don't think that's all, Cadillac has also upgraded its electronic control system. The MagneRide dampers, steering and electronic limited-slip differential have all been recalibrated. Paired with Michelin Pilot Sport Cup 2 R tyres and carbon-ceramic brake discs, it's made for the track.
The interior is also not left behind. 33-inch curved dual screen, built-in Google system, it's cool enough to look at. There's also a red V Sport button on the multifunction steering wheel, which unlocks the beast's potential at the touch of a button.
Speaking of power, the 6.2-litre V8 supercharged engine is still at the heart of the car. The maximum power of 498 kW is equivalent to 677 hp and the peak torque is 892 Nm·m. Tsk, just thinking about that number makes people's blood boil.
In terms of drivetrain, in addition to the 10-speed automatic transmission, a 6-speed manual transmission can also be optionally selected! In the current era of automatic transmission, this is simply a punch in the face for old-school fans. However, it only has a rear-wheel drive version, not four-wheel drive, which is quite in line with the tradition of American muscle cars.
Hachi feels that the main opponents of this car should be the BMW M3 Thunder Edition and Mercedes-AMG C 63 German high-performance cars. But to be honest, in terms of performance, the CT5-V Black Wing definitely has the strength to compete.
Unfortunately, although GM has brought the CT4-V and CT5-V black wing series to China for exhibition in 2022, there is no news of the introduction of them. As an American car fan, I really hope that such a ruthless character can come to the domestic market and give those German performance cars a little color.
But then again, even if it is introduced, the price of a high-performance car of this level is estimated to be not too affordable. And in the current market environment where new energy is popular, it is really hard to say how big the market can be for this "old-school" large-displacement high-performance model.
Overall, the 2025 Cadillac CT5-V Black Wing Precision Package Edition is definitely a thrilling performance car. It perfectly interprets the combination of wildness and technology of American muscle cars, and I believe it will bring surprises to many fans.
Dear friends, how attractive do you think such an American high-performance car will be in the domestic market? Welcome to leave a message in the comment area to discuss. See you next time!