HENRY PAYNE

Detroit News auto critic Henry Payne flies in the Cadillac CT4-V and CT5-V Blackwings

The Detroit News
Get it in Electric Blue. The versatile 2022 Cadillac CT5-V Blackwing can be be tracked on Sunday, driven to work on Monday.
Get it in Electric Blue. The versatile 2022 Cadillac CT5-V Blackwing can be be tracked on Sunday, driven to work on Monday.
Henry Payne, The Detroit News
Following the Cadillac ATS-V, the 2022 Cadillac CT4-V Blackwing adds new badging while upgrading suspension, tire and electronic systems. The twin-turbo V-6 remains the same.
Following the Cadillac ATS-V, the 2022 Cadillac CT4-V Blackwing adds new badging while upgrading suspension, tire and electronic systems. The twin-turbo V-6 remains the same.
Henry Payne, The Detroit News
Detroit news auto columnist Henry Payne put the 2022 Cadillac CT4-V and CT5-V Blackwings to the test around Pittsburgh International Raceway.
Detroit news auto columnist Henry Payne put the 2022 Cadillac CT4-V and CT5-V Blackwings to the test around Pittsburgh International Raceway.
Henry Payne, The Detroit News
Alpha Male. The 2022 Cadillac CT5-V Blackwing always had power as the CTS-V - now it also has athleticism thanks to tire and chassis upgrades.
Alpha Male. The 2022 Cadillac CT5-V Blackwing always had power as the CTS-V - now it also has athleticism thanks to tire and chassis upgrades.
Henry Payne, The Detroit News
The 2022 Cadillac CT4-V Blackwing competes against performance peers like the BMW M3 and M2 as well as the Audi RS5.
The 2022 Cadillac CT4-V Blackwing competes against performance peers like the BMW M3 and M2 as well as the Audi RS5.
Henry Payne, The Detroit News
Electric Blue is new for the 2022 Cadillac CT5-V Blackwing. The sleek sedan also gets aero carbon bits and 668 horses under the hood.
Electric Blue is new for the 2022 Cadillac CT5-V Blackwing. The sleek sedan also gets aero carbon bits and 668 horses under the hood.
Henry Payne, The Detroit News
The 2022 Cadillac CT4-V Blackwing is nimbler than the CT5-V Blackwing thanks to less girth and high downforce. The CT5-V has the upper hand in grunt by almost 200 horsepower, however.
The 2022 Cadillac CT4-V Blackwing is nimbler than the CT5-V Blackwing thanks to less girth and high downforce. The CT5-V has the upper hand in grunt by almost 200 horsepower, however.
Henry Payne, The Detroit News
Add a supercharged V-8 stolen from the Corvette C7 Z06, suspension and chassis upgrades and the 2022 Cadillac CT5-V Blackwing starts at $84,990.
Add a supercharged V-8 stolen from the Corvette C7 Z06, suspension and chassis upgrades and the 2022 Cadillac CT5-V Blackwing starts at $84,990.
Henry Payne, The Detroit News
A Caddy for sure. The distinctive rear view of the 2022 Cadillac CT5-V Blackwing includes vertical tailights and quad pipes.
A Caddy for sure. The distinctive rear view of the 2022 Cadillac CT5-V Blackwing includes vertical tailights and quad pipes.
Henry Payne, The Detroit News
The 2022 Cadillac CT4-V Blackwing has multiple openings to feed oil and water coolers behind its handsome fascia.
The 2022 Cadillac CT4-V Blackwing has multiple openings to feed oil and water coolers behind its handsome fascia.
Henry Payne, The Detroit News
Moose. The supercharged V-8 in the 2022 Cadillac CT5-V Blackwing makes a face-flattening 668 horsepower and 659 pound-feet of torque.
Moose. The supercharged V-8 in the 2022 Cadillac CT5-V Blackwing makes a face-flattening 668 horsepower and 659 pound-feet of torque.
Henry Payne, The Detroit News
The 2022 Cadillac CT4-V Blackwing is powered by a 3.6-liter, 472-horse twin-turbo V-6 engine.
The 2022 Cadillac CT4-V Blackwing is powered by a 3.6-liter, 472-horse twin-turbo V-6 engine.
Henry Payne, The Detroit News
The 2022 Cadillac CT5-V Blackwing has plenty of boot space for your luggage.
The 2022 Cadillac CT5-V Blackwing has plenty of boot space for your luggage.
Henry Payne, The Detroit News
Weekend getway. The 2022 Cadillac CT4-V Blackwing will take you where you're going very quickly - with room for luggage.
Weekend getway. The 2022 Cadillac CT4-V Blackwing will take you where you're going very quickly - with room for luggage.
Henry Payne, The Detroit News
The 2022 Cadillac CT4-V, left, and CT5-V Blackwings are separated visually by size and the longer tear-drop headlight on the CT4-V.
The 2022 Cadillac CT4-V, left, and CT5-V Blackwings are separated visually by size and the longer tear-drop headlight on the CT4-V.
Henry Payne, The Detroit News
The sumptuous interior of the 2022 Cadillac CT5-V Blackwing includes leather seats, digital displays and tasteful tailoring.
The sumptuous interior of the 2022 Cadillac CT5-V Blackwing includes leather seats, digital displays and tasteful tailoring.
Henry Payne, The Detroit News
The tasteful digital cockpit of the 2022 Cadillac CT4-V Blackwing.
The tasteful digital cockpit of the 2022 Cadillac CT4-V Blackwing.
Henry Payne, The Detroit News
The $84,990 2022 Cadillac CT5-V Blackwing options carbon-fiber seats, ceramic brakes and a digital data recorder that can push the price well above $100,000.
The $84,990 2022 Cadillac CT5-V Blackwing options carbon-fiber seats, ceramic brakes and a digital data recorder that can push the price well above $100,000.
Henry Payne, The Detroit News
Save the manual. The 2022 Cadillac CT5-V Blackwing options an excellent manual 6-speed just like its smaller, CT4-V sibling.
Save the manual. The 2022 Cadillac CT5-V Blackwing options an excellent manual 6-speed just like its smaller, CT4-V sibling.
Henry Payne, The Detroit News
The 2022 Cadillac CT4-V Blackwing comes with a 6-speed manual, pictured, or 10-speed automatic. Auto rev-matching makes the manual a cinch to shift fast.
The 2022 Cadillac CT4-V Blackwing comes with a 6-speed manual, pictured, or 10-speed automatic. Auto rev-matching makes the manual a cinch to shift fast.
Henry Payne, The Detroit News
The 2022 Cadillac Blackwings feature wirless Apple CarPlay and Android Auto for navigation.
The 2022 Cadillac Blackwings feature wirless Apple CarPlay and Android Auto for navigation.
Henry Payne, The Detroit News
The cockpit of the 2022 Cadillac CT4-V (and CT5-V) includes a head-up display that projects the rev counter so you never have to take your eyes off the road when shifting at redline.
The cockpit of the 2022 Cadillac CT4-V (and CT5-V) includes a head-up display that projects the rev counter so you never have to take your eyes off the road when shifting at redline.
Henry Payne, The Detroit News
The Blackwings option wireless Apple CarPlay and Android Auto in their digital displays.
The Blackwings option wireless Apple CarPlay and Android Auto in their digital displays.
Henry Payne, The Detroit News
Using a PTM (Performance Traction Management) dial on the steering wheel, drivers can adjust their handling slip while on track.
Using a PTM (Performance Traction Management) dial on the steering wheel, drivers can adjust their handling slip while on track.
Henry Payne, The Detroit News
The 2022 Cadillac Blackwings are full of careful detail - like a dash slot for a chip to easily capture video from the Performance Data Recorder.
The 2022 Cadillac Blackwings are full of careful detail - like a dash slot for a chip to easily capture video from the Performance Data Recorder.
Henry Payne, The Detroit News
Johnny O'Connell, GM's winningest driver, shares some advice on how to drive the 2022 Cadillac CT4-V Blackwing fast around Pittsburgh International Raceway.
Johnny O'Connell, GM's winningest driver, shares some advice on how to drive the 2022 Cadillac CT4-V Blackwing fast around Pittsburgh International Raceway.
Henry Payne, The Detroit News
Cadillac Executive Chief Engineer Brandon Vivian and his baby: the 668-horse, track-shredding, 2022 Cadillac CT5-V Blackwing.
Cadillac Executive Chief Engineer Brandon Vivian and his baby: the 668-horse, track-shredding, 2022 Cadillac CT5-V Blackwing.
Henry Payne, The Detroit News
The 2022 Cadillac CT5-V Blackwing competes against the BMW M3, M5, and Audi RS5 and RS7 among other performance sports sedans.
The 2022 Cadillac CT5-V Blackwing competes against the BMW M3, M5, and Audi RS5 and RS7 among other performance sports sedans.
Henry Payne, The Detroit News
At tight Pittsburgh International Raceway, the 2022 Cadillac CT5-V Blackwing proved surprisingly nimble with its magnetic shocks and Michelin tires.
At tight Pittsburgh International Raceway, the 2022 Cadillac CT5-V Blackwing proved surprisingly nimble with its magnetic shocks and Michelin tires.
Henry Payne, The Detroit News
The 2022 Cadillac Blackwings excel on and off track due to the enormous bandwidth of their magnetic shocks.
The 2022 Cadillac Blackwings excel on and off track due to the enormous bandwidth of their magnetic shocks.
Henry Payne, The Detroit News