There has never been a better time to appreciate what the Cadillac CT5-V Blackwing represents. As the automotive world accelerates toward electrification and turbocharged efficiency, this supercharged, V8-powered, manual-transmission sedan stands as a defiant reminder of what performance cars used to feel like — and, increasingly, what they no longer will. It doesn’t compromise on space, pace, or style, and the 6.2-liter supercharged V8 under its hood doesn’t just outgun most of its four-door rivals; it embarrasses a few dedicated sports cars along the way.
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