Why Cadillac's Two Blackwing V8 Engines Are Entirely Different Beasts

Cadillac uses the Blackwing name for two distinct V8 powerplants. This video clarifies the technical differences between the 6.2L supercharged engine in the 2022 CT5-V Blackwing and the discontinued 4.2L twin-turbocharged unit from the CT6-V.

The 2022 Cadillac CT5-V Blackwing features the brand's strongest production engine to date: a 6.2L supercharged V8 generating 668 horsepower and 659 lb-ft of torque. This unit is distinct from the 4.2L Blackwing V8, which utilized a twin-turbocharged, dual overhead cam configuration for the CT6-V model.

The analysis explores the engineering nuances of these powerplants, including air-to-water intercooling, intake and exhaust designs, and the implementation of twin-scroll turbochargers within a V8 architecture. Understanding these mechanical variations highlights how Cadillac approached performance differently across its recent high-output vehicle lineup.

Source: Cadillac's Most Powerful Engine Ever - CT5-V Blackwing V8