CT5 V-SERIES FEATURES

PERFORMANCE

Power that could take the flag meets control that tames your commute. CT5 V-Series boasts features that push performance farther than you ever imagined.
2023 Cadillac CT5-V powertrain engine.

POWERTRAINS

Refined engine power with Active Fuel Management™ provides fuel efficiency on your daily drive and pure adrenaline on your joyride. Turn heads with the 3.0L Twin-Turbocharged V6 engine in CT5-V, boasting 360 hp and 405 lb.-ft. of torque.

 

Unleash the power of CT5-V Blackwing’s 6.2L Supercharged V8 engine, delivering 668 hp and 659 lb.-ft. of torque. It’s the highest output engine Cadillac has ever created, and it’s built entirely by hand.† To celebrate this feat of engineering, the assembler places a signed plaque prominently on the engine cover.
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POWERTRAINS

Refined engine power with Active Fuel Management™ provides fuel efficiency* on your daily drive and pure adrenaline on your joyride. Turn heads with the 3.0L Twin-Turbocharged V6 engine in CT5-V, boasting 360 hp and 405 lb.-ft. of torque.

Or unleash the power of CT5-V Blackwing’s 6.2L Supercharged V8 engine, delivering 668 hp and 659 lb.-ft. of torque. It’s the highest output engine Cadillac has ever created, and it’s built entirely by hand.* To celebrate this feat of engineering, the assembler places a signed plaque prominently on the engine cover. 
2023 Cadillac CT5-V Magnetic Ride Control.

MAGNETIC RIDE CONTROL 

Structurally rigid, yet compliant in an instant. The 2023 V-Series family features the latest generation of Magnetic Ride Control, the world’s fastest reacting suspension technology. It reads the road up to 1000 times per second and seamlessly adjusts damping for confidence-inspiring ride and handling.
2023 Cadillac CT5-V Brembo Brakes.

BREMBO® PERFORMANCE BRAKES 

Quiet on the road and proven on the track. Brembo† performance front brakes give CT5-V confident pedal feel and secure stopping power. On CT5-V Blackwing, front and rear Brembo high-performance brakes as well as enhanced cooling improve brake performance and fade resistance.

 

In addition, the CT5-V Blackwing is the first Cadillac vehicle to offer carbon-ceramic brakes with cross-drilled rotors, resulting in a brake system that is both visually appealing and high-performing. Optimally designed wheel sizes on CT5-V Blackwing result in the largest factory-installed brakes ever on a Cadillac.
Rear right profile view of the 2023 CT5-V.

REAR-WHEEL DRIVE

The foundation for high-performance handling, RWD architecture enables ideal front to rear weight distribution and reduces mass, so carving corners is a breeze. For added traction in everyday conditions, CT5-V offers available all-wheel drive.
2023 Cadillac CT5-V stick shift.

TRANSMISSIONS 

Right gear, right time, guaranteed. The 10-speed automatic transmission, standard on CT5-V and available on CT5-V Blackwing, delivers lightning-fast shifts.

 

CT5-V Blackwing boasts a standard 6-speed manual transmission with active rev matching and no-lift shifting, finished with a hand-polished, 3D-printed medallion atop the gear shifter to honor the true art of driving.
2023 Cadillac CT5-V performance tire.

TIRES 

Standard summer-only, low-profile tires† offer race car aesthetics and encourage spirited driving at every turn. CT5-V Blackwing boasts Michelin Pilot® Sport 4S summer-only, low-profile tires.† For athleticism on all occasions, CT5-V offers available all-season low-profile, run-flat tires.†

EXTERIOR

In the CT5 V-Series, form meets function then hits overdrive. This is science applied by the hands of a sculptor. This is design that drives you.
2023 Cadillac CT5-V driving on the road.

ARTFUL AERODYNAMICS

Signature V-Series aesthetics serve a powerful purpose. The mesh grille design directs air to the main radiators, cooler and airflow ducts. The front splitter and rear spoiler combine to reduce lift and generate traction. CT5-V Blackwing is aero-obsessed, incorporating 11 auxiliary coolers to help feed its powerhouse engine.
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ARTFUL AERODYNAMICS 

Signature V-Series aesthetics serve a powerful purpose. The mesh grille design directs air to the main radiators, cooler and airflow ducts. The front splitter and rear spoiler combine to reduce lift and generate traction. CT5-V Blackwing is aero-obsessed, incorporating 11 auxiliary coolers to help feed its powerhouse engine.
2023 Cadillac CT5-V featuring the carbon Fibre package.

CARBON FIBRE EXTERIOR PACKAGES

To elevate ultimate performance design even further, CT5-V Blackwing offers two available Carbon Fibre packages.† More than exterior adornments, aerodynamic touches significantly reduce lift and dramatically improve high-speed handling and control, leaving competition in the dust.
2023 Cadillac CT5-V featuring Magnesium Wheel.

LIGHTWEIGHT WHEELS 

Engineered to endure, lightweight aluminum alloy wheels on CT5-V reduce unsprung mass for increased performance and come in a variety of designs and finishes for statement-making stopping power. CT5-V Blackwing features forged aluminum alloy wheels with excellent strength-to-weight ratio, plus laser-etched design details that prove V-Series Blackwing thrills in motion and at rest. 
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UNCOMPROMISING IN STRENGTH AND STYLE 

CT5-V

  • 19" aluminum alloy wheels with Pearl Nickel finish paired with summer-only, high-performance, low-profile tires*
  • 19" aluminum alloy wheels with Diamond Cut/Android Satin finish paired with summer-only, high-performance, low-profile tires*
  • 19" aluminum alloy wheels with Satin Graphite finish paired with summer-only, high-performance, low-profile tires*


CT5-V BLACKWING

  • 19" aluminum alloy wheels with Polished/Dark Android Gloss finish paired with summer-only, high-performance, low-profile tires*
  • 19" aluminum alloy wheels with Satin Graphite finish paired with summer-only, high-performance, low-profile tires*
  • 19" aluminum alloy wheels with Tech Bronze finish paired with summer-only, high-performance, low-profile tires*

UNCOMPROMISING IN STRENGTH AND STYLE

CT5-V
2023 Cadillac CT5-V featuring Pearl Wheel.

19" aluminum alloy wheels with Pearl Nickel finish paired with summer-only, high-performance, low-profile tires†
2023 Cadillac CT5-V featuring Diamond Wheel.

Available 19" aluminum alloy wheels with Diamond Cut/Android Satin finish paired with summer-only, high-performance, low-profile tires†
2023 Cadillac CT5-V featuring Black Wheel.

19" aluminum alloy wheels with Satin Graphite finish paired with summer-only, high-performance, low-profile tires†
CT5-V BLACKWING
2023 Cadillac CT5-V Blackwing featuring Silver Wheel.

19" aluminum alloy wheels with Polished/Dark Android Gloss finish paired with summer-only, high-performance, low-profile tires†
2023 Cadillac CT5-V Blackwing featuring Black Wheel.

Available 19" aluminum alloy wheels with Satin Graphite finish paired with summer-only, high-performance, low-profile tires†
2023 Cadillac CT5-V Blackwing featuring Rose Gold Wheel.

Available 19" aluminum alloy wheels with Tech Bronze finish paired with summer-only, high-performance, low-profile tires†

INTERIOR

Slide behind the wheel and surround yourself with interior touches inspired by the track. Indulge in the powerful feeling of luxury, lap after lap—or just on your daily commute. 
2023 Cadillac CT5-V front interior featuring the dashboard.

RACE-INSPIRED INTERIOR

A driver-focused cockpit strikes a precise balance between high-end luxury and high-adrenaline performance. Every detail of the CT5 V-Series, from Carbon Fibre accents to premium materials to ergonomic performance seats, is designed with one goal in mind—to make every drive an exhilarating experience.
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RACE-INSPIRED INTERIOR

A driver-focused cockpit strikes a precise balance between high-end luxury and high-adrenaline performance. Every detail of the CT5 V-Series, from Carbon Fiber accents to premium materials to ergonomic performance seats, is designed with one goal in mind—to make every drive an exhilarating experience.
2023 Cadillac CT5-V steering wheel.

PERFORMANCE STEERING WHEEL 

Prestige is in the palms of your hands. Grasp the thick-rim performance steering wheel, featuring alloy paddle shifters and leather-wrapped horn pad. The high-performance steering wheel in CT5-V Blackwing™ delights with Carbon Fibre trim and a unique serial numbered plate corresponding to your Vehicle Identification Number build sequence. It also helps personalize your drive with quick-access buttons for V-Mode and Performance Traction Management.
2023 Cadillac CT5-V featuring sueded microfiber accents.

SUEDED-MICROFIBRE ACCENTS

CT5-V offers a sueded steering wheel and shifter, ensuring luxury is always within reach. CT5-V Blackwing™ takes it a step further with available sueded-microfibre headliner, door trim, steering wheel and gear shifter—plus an Adrenaline Red centre stitch through the available sueded microfibre seat inserts.
2023 CT5-V featuring red seatbelt.

TORCH RED SEAT BELTS 

Available Torch Red seat belts dial up the performance character of the cabin and exemplify the details Cadillac designers considered to create a cohesive, racing-themed interior.
Carbon Fibre seats of the 2023 Cadillac CT5-V.

CARBON FIBRE-ACCENTED FRONT SEATS

Available Carbon Fibre-accented seats—a touch reserved for CT5-V Blackwing™ vehicles—are crafted for the true performance enthusiast. Optimized ergonomics provide lateral support during spirited manoeuvres, and the slim head restraint design is shaped to comfortably accommodate track helmets. At the highest interior level, a sculptural Carbon Fibre seatback† acts as interior artwork that grants you an unbeatable edge.

TECHNOLOGY

Innovations derived from racing excellence invigorate daily drives—and weekends at the track.
2023 CT5-V integrated Performance Data Recorder.

INTEGRATED PERFORMANCE DATA RECORDER

The available integrated Performance Data Recorder allows you to capture every aspect of your driving, including real-time video in 1080p, in-cabin audio and performance data. Track your engine speed, braking force, steering-wheel angle and more—then play back your ride on the 10" diagonal HD Cadillac user experience† screen.
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INTEGRATED PERFORMANCE DATA RECORDER 

The available integrated Performance Data Recorder allows you to capture every aspect of your driving, including real-time video in 1080p, in-cabin audio and performance data. Track your engine speed, braking force, steering-wheel angle and more—then play back your ride on the 10" diagonal HD Cadillac user experience* screen.

Download the Cosworth Toolbox™ and you’ll be able to analyze braking, throttle, steering angle, speed and more from your home computer. Then, sit back and watch as your driving skills level up. 
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2023 CT5-V premium Bose audio.

PREMIUM AUDIO SYSTEMS

Even the speakers offer elite performance. Bask in sonic luxury with the Bose† 15-speaker premium surround sound system in CT5-V.

 

Fill the cabin of your CT5-V Blackwing with high-fidelity, studio-quality sound with the Cadillac-exclusive AKG®† 16-speaker premium surround sound system. Both systems feature Active Noise Cancellation, which eliminates unwanted noise and dials up the audio you want to hear.
2023 Cadillac CT5-V Reconfigurable Instrument Cluster.

12" DIAGONAL HD RECONFIGURABLE CLUSTER 

Information is at your command with the available 12" diagonal HD reconfigurable instrument cluster, which offers multiple display themes and high-performance driving information. For racing days, personalize your Track configuration to display the must-know driving data.


CT5-V Blackwing™ takes the Track display a step further with shift lights, a lap timer, quick access to Custom Launch Control settings and more.
 
2023 Cadillac CT5-V Heads-Up Display.

HEAD-UP DISPLAY

Stay focused on every curve, corner and straightaway. The available Head-Up Display projects safety alerts,† navigation† and other information in your line of sight with three selectable modes: Tour, Sport and Track. Each provides a unique experience based on your driving preferences.
2023 Cadillac CT5-V Driver Mode Selector.

DRIVER MODE SELECTOR

Remember, you’re in charge. CT5 V-Series can fit your mood or match road conditions with selectable vehicle drive modes such as Tour, Sport, Snow/Ice, Track, My Mode and V-Mode. Within V-Mode is Performance Traction Management, which combines StabiliTrak®, Magnetic Ride Control and the electronic limited-slip differential systems to help you tune and optimize your traction. 

SAFETY AND DRIVER ASSISTANCE

CADILLAC SMART SYSTEM: A SUITE OF STANDARD FEATURES

Buckle up and drive with added confidence. From Automatic Emergency Braking to Vehicle Diagnostics† and more, a suite of leading-edge safety and driver assistance features comes standard in your CT5 V-series.

Safety or driver-assistance features are no substitute for the driver’s responsibility to operate the vehicle in a safe manner. The driver should remain attentive to traffic, surroundings and road conditions at all times. Visibility, weather and road conditions may affect feature performance. Read the vehicle’s Owner’s Manual for more important feature limitations and information.
EMERGENCY BRAKING

FRONT PEDESTRIAN BRAKING 

Front Pedestrian Braking can help you avoid or reduce the severity of a front-end collision with a pedestrian it detects directly ahead of you. It provides pedestrian alerts and can even automatically provide hard emergency braking or enhance the driver’s hard braking. The system works at speeds below 80 km/h during the daytime. It has limited nighttime and low-visibility performance.

AUTOMATIC EMERGENCY BRAKING 

Automatic Emergency Braking works with Forward Collision Alert to help you avoid or reduce the severity of a front-end collision with a detected vehicle you’re following. This feature works at speeds below 80 km/h. Camera technology is used to automatically provide hard emergency braking or enhance the driver’s hard braking.
2023 Cadillac CT5-V Front Pedestrian Braking.

Front Pedestrian Braking
2023 Cadillac CT5-V Automatic Emergency Braking.

Automatic Emergency Braking
2023 Cadillac CT5-V Front Pedestrian Braking.

Front Pedestrian Braking
2023 Cadillac CT5-V Automatic Emergency Braking.

Automatic Emergency Braking

FRONT PEDESTRIAN BRAKING 

Front Pedestrian Braking can help you avoid or reduce the severity of a front-end collision with a pedestrian it detects directly ahead of you. It provides pedestrian alerts and can even automatically provide hard emergency braking or enhance the driver’s hard braking. The system works at speeds below 80 km/h during the daytime. It has limited nighttime and low-visibility performance.

AUTOMATIC EMERGENCY BRAKING 

Automatic Emergency Braking works with Forward Collision Alert to help you avoid or reduce the severity of a front-end collision with a detected vehicle you’re following. This feature works at speeds below 80 km/h. Camera technology is used to automatically provide hard emergency braking or enhance the driver’s hard braking.
ALERTS

FORWARD COLLISION ALERT

Forward Collision Alert can warn you if it detects a potential front-end collision with a vehicle you’re following, so you can quickly take action. It can also provide a tailgating alert if you’re following a vehicle much too closely.

SAFETY ALERT SEAT 

Safety Alert Seat uses left, right or both-side driver seat vibration pulses to help you identify the direction of potential crashes so you can quickly take action. You can also switch to beeping crash avoidance alerts.

REAR SEAT REMINDER†

Rear Seat Reminder can alert you to look in your rear seat before leaving your vehicle under certain conditions. It is activated by the opening and closing of the rear door just before or during vehicle use.
2023 Cadillac CT5-V Forward Collision Alert.

Forward Collision Alert
2023 Cadillac CT5-V Safety Alert Seat.

Safety Alert Seat
2023 Cadillac CT5-V Forward Collision Alert.

Forward Collision Alert
2023 Cadillac CT5-V Safety Alert Seat.

Safety Alert Seat

FORWARD COLLISION ALERT

Forward Collision Alert can warn you if it detects a potential front-end collision with a vehicle you’re following, so you can quickly take action. It can also provide a tailgating alert if you’re following a vehicle much too closely.

SAFETY ALERT SEAT 

Safety Alert Seat uses left, right or both-side driver seat vibration pulses to help you identify the direction of potential crashes so you can quickly take action. You can also switch to beeping crash avoidance alerts.

REAR SEAT REMINDER†

Rear Seat Reminder can alert you to look in your rear seat before leaving your vehicle under certain conditions. It is activated by the opening and closing of the rear door just before or during vehicle use.
PARKING ASSISTANCE

REAR PARK ASSIST

Rear Park Assist can provide alerts to nearby detected objects behind your vehicle to help you park and avoid collisions when you’re in Reverse at low speeds. (Feature will not function on certain models without dealer retrofit. See dealer for details.)

HD REAR VISION CAMERA

HD Rear Vision Camera shows you a high-resolution digital image of the area directly behind your vehicle when you’re in Reverse at low speeds. This may help you park and avoid nearby objects.
2023 Cadillac CT5-V Rear Park Assist.

Rear Park Assist
2023 Cadillac CT5-V HD Rear Vision Camera.

HD Rear Vision Camera
2023 Cadillac CT5-V Rear Park Assist.

Rear Park Assist
2023 Cadillac CT5-V HD Rear Vision Camera.

HD Rear Vision Camera

REAR PARK ASSIST

Rear Park Assist can provide alerts to nearby detected objects behind your vehicle to help you park and avoid collisions when you’re in Reverse at low speeds. (Feature will not function on certain models without dealer retrofit. See dealer for details.)

HD REAR VISION CAMERA

HD Rear Vision Camera shows you a high-resolution digital image of the area directly behind your vehicle when you’re in Reverse at low speeds. This may help you park and avoid nearby objects.
MONITORING

TEEN DRIVER

Helps encourage better driving habits for teens. Turns certain safety features on when a Teen Driver-designated key fob is used and mutes the radio until the front-seat occupants fasten their seat belts. Gives you feedback on how your new driver is doing behind the wheel.

VEHICLE DIAGNOSTICS†

Monitors your vehicle’s key operating systems and provides you with regular updates about your vehicle’s health.

ADDITIONAL SAFETY AND DRIVER ASSISTANCE FEATURES 

High performance demands high protection. In addition to the Cadillac Smart System, the CT5 V-Series offers innovations designed to help guide and protect.

ADDITIONAL SAFETY AND DRIVER ASSISTANCE FEATURES

Luxury manifests in many forms. Beyond the Cadillac Smart System, Escalade has added innovations designed to help guide and protect.
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VISION ASSISTANCE

INTELLIBEAM

IntelliBeam® can automatically turn the vehicle’s high beam headlamps On and Off according to surrounding traffic conditions. 

FRONT PARK ASSIST†

Can help warn you to help avoid collisions during low-speed parking. Uses multiple ultrasonic sensors located on your front bumper. When you’re driving at low speeds, the sensors may detect objects up to 4 feet in front of your vehicle. 
ALERTS

AVAILABLE REAR CROSS TRAFFIC ALERT

Can warn you of detected left or right cross traffic behind your vehicle when you’re in Reverse. 

AVAILABLE LANE CHANGE ALERT WITH SIDE BLIND ZONE ALERT

Can provide side-mirror visual alerts when a detected moving vehicle is quickly approaching or is in your side blind zone. Can help you avoid lane change collisions. 

REAR PEDESTRIAN ALERT

Can help alert you to detected pedestrians directly behind your vehicle so you can quickly take action. The system works when you’re in Reverse during the daytime. It has limited nighttime and low-visibility performance. 
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AVAILABLE LANE CHANGE ALERT WITH SIDE BLIND ZONE ALERT

Can provide side-mirror visual alerts when a detected moving vehicle is quickly approaching or is in your side blind zone. Can help you avoid lane change collisions.

Safety or driver-assistance features are no substitute for the driver’s responsibility to operate the vehicle in a safe manner. The driver should remain attentive to traffic, surroundings and road conditions at all times. Visibility, weather and road conditions may affect feature performance. Read the vehicle’s Owner’s Manual for more important feature limitations and information.

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