Give Cadillac CT6 and the automaker’s wholehearted and innovative efforts to challenge the German luxury brand, Cadillac introduced the twin-turbo 4.2-liter LTA Blackwing V8 in 2018. It’s a show of American power like sending a Ford-class carrier battle group into contested waters. The factory shares its basic small block architecture with the 5.5-liter LT7 V8 engine developed for Chevrolet Corvette That C8.R race car, that LT7 went on street duty in 2023 Escort ship Z06 with 670 horsepower and 460 pound-feet of torque. LTA Blackwing served CT6 has two power outputs, one with 550 hp and 640 pound-feet of torque for CT6-DRAWa scrapped version with 500 hp and 574 lb-ft for CT6 Platinum. From the launch of the engine until the end of CT6 production in 2020, Cadillac has put the hand-built Blackwing in just 600 sedans. GM said they wanted to find another product for their monster luxury motorcycle, but that never happened, and the Blackwing died without the encore.
There is no official factory encore. CD driver Discovered that you can still buy the engine, you’ll just have to find your own car to get it fitted. The GM Genuine Parts Site for Cadillac Will sell to anyone willing to make a few phone calls Blackwing V8 for $31,200. When The Drive posted the story two days ago, the Seller Price was $21,667, which is in line with the MSRP. In the 48 hours since, times have changed – recent times have done a lot. GM at least got buyers in favor by disclosing 50% of the premium paid, still listing an MSRP of $21,666.67 below Seller’s Price. On top of that, the purchase requires a main fee of $3,500, pre-tax of $34,700.
A representative for the automaker told the outlet that a small number of additional Blackwings have been formulated for service parts; for example, one CT6-DRAW tried to make one Mustang Impressions leave a car show and rely on a telephone pole instead of an audience. That CT6-V may need a new engine, like those sold at GM Genuine Parts.
Any useful build will probably want 10 speed transmission GM mated with Blackwing. It’s also on sale at the site, for $4,000 ($3,125 MSRP) plus a $1,500 core fee, for $5,500 before taxes. That would leave the mechanic with just over $40,000 before taxes.
Phone calls will be a Local agent Who will mediate the purchase and we are assuming delivery of 600 pounds of foreign matter. Might be worth it, as Cadillac Rewards member buyers can get 105,600 points towards engine and transmission purchases. We don’t know how many parts and accessories can be purchased at the Cadillac online store, but it seems like a lot. floor mats and possible cargo organizers.
However, what is the ideal construction? A ’59 Eldorado with caudal fin in back and Blackwing in front? A body of the letter K Seville luxury fighter jet imported complete Cadillac? A restored Northstar with the engine that the sedan’s market deserves? Or like this, an unprecedented car like never before: Cimarron Blackwing. Someone needs to get one of the Discovery Channel shows on this, statistics.
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