# Cadillac CT4-V Blackwing Offers Big Zoom In A Tiny Package *By James Hills — Updated March 2022* Let's just get this out of the way, the CT4-V Blackwing is a powerful vehicle in a very compact (subcompact) package ... it is also not a car for truck-sized guys like me. As such I honestly felt a bit awkward reviewing it in the way where you know it can do more than you're physically able to accommodate safely. That sucks because this is a very fun little car that offers a unique curve hugging nimbleness that you'd otherwise find only in a vehicle such as the Corvette. If it weren't for the fact that I had this review during the height of the January COVID surge I probably would have asked for one of my writers to be certified as an additional driver so I could just "ride along". [Cadillac's CT4-V](https://www.cadillac.com/sedans/ct4-v-blackwing) is a pretty special vehicle that offers a lot of punch from it's 3.6L Twin-Turbo V6 producing 472 hp and 445 lb-ft of torque. 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Inside, you'll find a relatively conservative instrument cluster until you decide to dive deeper and turn on "V mode" which transforms the digital gauge cluster as well as lets you tweak various performance aspects of the car. It also features an integrated performance data recorder that allows you to record lap data including video so that you can play it back later. While this is clearly designed to share on-track prowess, it also works fantastically well to share epic adventures through twisty mountain roads as well. Cadillac's 2022 [CT4-V Blackwing](https://www.cadillac.com/sedans/ct4-v-blackwing) starts at $59.990 and as tested (RWD, 10-speed auto) was a hair over $80,000. Details Written by: James Hills Published: 25 March 2022 Last Updated: 25 March 2022 ### 🚢Ready To Book A Vacation? Let us help you plan a cruise, all-inclusive resort, or tour for your next guys trip, family vacation, or romantic getaway. 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