2022 Cadillac CT4-V Blackwing

The Cadillac CT4 first debuted in 2020 as the replacement for the ATS sedan. At first, Cadillac didn't offer up a successor to the high-performance ATS-V version, but now it's finally here with the CT4-V Blackwing. The Blackwing — which is not to be confused with the 325-horsepower CT4-V, or V-Series — starts by swapping out the regular CT4's turbocharged four-cylinder engine for a twin-turbocharged V6. From there you'll find beefed-up brakes, a sport-focused suspension and more. Read on for the full breakdown.

All CT4s come with an 8-inch touchscreen and wireless Apple CarPlay/Android Auto smartphone compatibility. Unique touches for the Blackwing include a 14-speaker AKG audio system, a lap timer, and a recorder that allows you to save the video feed from the exterior cameras for later viewing and analysis. The CT4 offers a wide selection of driving aids, but we're not sure which ones will come standard on the Blackwing. We also don't know if the hands-free Super Cruise driving system will be on the options list, but our fingers are crossed. Nothing like a stress-free return home after a hard day pounding around the racetrack.

The 2022 Cadillac CT4-V Blackwing appears to offer the performance only hinted at by the standard CT4-V. Promised to be quicker than a comparable Mercedes and BMW — with a price tag that undercuts rivals by thousands — the CT4-V Blackwing makes a case for sweet, (relatively) cheap power.