Show us your Cadillac!

[FLH03RIDER]

The Electric Blue is a pretty sweet color! The Wave Metallic (darker blue) is also a cool color.

Ha, ha... every now and then I think about selling the ATSV and pulling the trigger on a CT5V, but not something $10K+ over MSRP. Wonder if/when Spring Mountain will be getting the CT5V's?

Meanwhile, the CTSV attending the Danville d'Elegance tour last month, up to the Boatique Winery at Kelseyville. If you haven't been there the wine is good but the vintage wooden boat collection is awesome.

There were two Caddy CTSV's representing, good friend of mine drove his CTSV, his is metallic black.
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Also this Lambo was pretty sweet.
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More "Tour" pics here: https://www.danville-delegance.org/gallery/2021-tour-delegance/?rid=535664

 

[Holeshot]

Looks like an entertaining rally. Next time shoot a PM and maybe I can clear my schedule and make it out.

 

[FLH03RIDER]

Looks like an entertaining rally. Next time shoot a PM and maybe I can clear my schedule and make it out.

Will do. It was a fundraiser for Parkinson’s research and patient care.

And for other Cadillac news... Spring Mountain now has the new CT5-V and the CT4-V's. Both are available with the manual (6spd) or auto (10spd).

 

[Holeshot]

That's the V-Lab right?

 

[Butch]

I know two dads who need the ultimate bad ass Caddy with a manual. Well, maybe one.

Linky? There is so much here I cannot sort it all.

 

[FLH03RIDER]

That's the V-Lab right?

Well, since 2019, haven't seen the Caddy V-Lab's being held. They were at Daytona and COTA. My son and I did the Daytona session, did the road course in the CTS-V's. Running the High Banks was F-ing incredible!

Here's the linky to Spring Mountain:
https://www.springmountainmotorsports.com/driving-school/cadillac-v-series-academy

Now "IF" only Caddy would make a CT5-V Blackwing Coupe.
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[Holeshot]

Whoa, that's a nice design. I'm pretty close to pulling the trigger on the CT4-wing M6 I went and looked at Sunday. Seems the CT5-Wings won't be up for order for at least a year and the CT4W's are out as well...seems not a horrible idea. Trade my W211 pristine Mercedes wagon w/ 37K miles for part of the CT4...the guy just wants a tad too much IMO. Then again, what IS the correct price these days for something that can't be found?

My Gen 3 was a former V-lab car...not sure if I said that above. It was a smoking deal and I was still able to overcome the warranty block by adding the extended Cadillac warranty on it for 7 years/ 125K miles for $3,600....it was a deal too good to be true. I love that thing...

 

[BWells]

 

[Holeshot]

We gotta drop a Gen 2 V motor in that....

 

[auntiebling]

We gotta drop a Gen 2 V motor in that....

...and hope you never have to turn or stop in a hurry

 

[Holeshot]

Helmets...

 

[FLH03RIDER]

Helmets... I have one.
Signed by Christian Fitipaldi and Juao Barbosa.
Drivers for the Cadillac DPi VR, #5 Mustang Sampling / Action Express Racing team a couple of years ago.
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[FLH03RIDER]

Cadillac announced the new 2023 Escalade V, with the 600HP, 6.2L Supercharged engine.
Also, the CT5 and CT4 V Blackwing cars will be Cadillac's last high performance
gas powered cars. My guess is that this last series of car will have a couple more years of production given the announcement of the new Escalade V as a 2023 model.
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[FLH03RIDER]

Also heard that almost 60% of orders for the 2022 CT5 V Blackwing car have been with the 6Spd manual trans. arty
Also heard that Cadillac configured the car so that it will not accept an "aftermarket" tune. If true, probably won't be long before someone cracks that nut.

Regardless, would still take the "stocker" at 668HP of tire smoking fun!
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[berth]

Took my wife's XT4 in to the dealership for an oil change.

They had 5 cars on the lot (including used cars).

4 were Escalades.

They've been selling off their loaner fleet.

 

[FLH03RIDER]

In other Cadillac news...
Cadillac isn't doing the LBGP this April 8th - 9th.
BUT they will have their Cadillac V-Performance Car Corral Package available
for the Laguna Seca Sports Car Championship Presented by MOTUL on Apr 29 - May 1.

I suspect the "package price" will be about $325 based on what the cost is for the Daytona 24 Hr race this weekend. They haven't opened up ticket purchases for Laguna race yet.

If the stars and planets align I plan on going. arty

 

[TheRobSJ]

Cadillac announced the new 2023 Escalade V, with the 600HP, 6.2L Supercharged engine.
Also, the CT5 and CT4 V Blackwing cars will be Cadillac's last high performance
gas powered cars. My guess is that this last series of car will have a couple more years of production given the announcement of the new Escalade V as a 2023 model.
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Where did you hear 600hp? Didn’t think they’ve announced numbers yet. I’m sure that there will be a bit less because of it being a truck with non optimized intake/exhaust, but I know that engine in the CT5 Blackwing puts out a helluva lot more than 600.

 

[Holeshot]

Also heard that almost 60% of orders for the 2022 CT5 V Blackwing car have been with the 6Spd manual trans. arty
Also heard that Cadillac configured the car so that it will not accept an "aftermarket" tune. If true, probably won't be long before someone cracks that nut.

Regardless, would still take the "stocker" at 668HP of tire smoking fun!
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Like the 2020+ bikes, I'd bet they've locked the ECU's down with each file in the ECU encrypted uniquely, instead of a master encryption and then all files are accessible.

 

[FLH03RIDER]

'23 Escalade V horsepower, ha, ha... based on internet Authority.
All the '22's are at 420HP, no V option.

Now for a little Daytona practice from yesterday.
[YOUTUBE]_BuGqNHpY7M[/YOUTUBE]

 

[berth]

Looks a bit slick out there.

Whats with the blinking lights and the LED car numbers?

 

[FLH03RIDER]

Blinking taillights, pretty much this, depending on sanctioning body.
Cars must be equipped with flashing tail lights that would be activated in the event of a significant deceleration.

The flashing “stop” lights would be activated if loss of acceleration if greater than 0.4g within 0.2 seconds.

LED numbers on sides of cars indicate current position.

 

[FLH03RIDER]

Just a friendly FYI...

Tickets for the Cadillac V-Performance Car Corral event at the Laguna Seca, ISMA races April 29 - May 1, 2022, just became available today.

Look here: https://cadillacracingvip.com/

Ticket package price is $250 for 1 car, 2 people, 3 days. Note: You don't have to have a Cadillac to purchase, but you won't be able to park in the Cadillac Corral, nor drive on the track.

Info:
Your exclusive three-day Cadillac V-Performance Racing Experience includes:

One (1) on-site parking pass to the Cadillac V-Performance Car Corral. Access limited to Cadillac vehicles only
Two (2) three-day admission passes to the Cadillac V-Performance Hospitality Suite with indoor/outdoor seating and views of the entire circuit
Exclusive opportunity to drive your Cadillac on the track at Laguna Seca
Premium catered meals, snacks and beverages in the Cadillac V-Performance Hospitality Suite
Exclusive behind-the-scenes access with Cadillac Racing teams and drivers*
Meet and greet opportunities with Cadillac executives and V-Performance engineers*

*Final live and virtual content dependent on team and executive availability as COVID-19 guidelines and individual track restrictions permit.
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[Holeshot]

I wonder if they'll let me actually order my BW for another $100...

 

[FLH03RIDER]

I wonder if they'll let me actually order my BW for another $100...

Yo Berto... Totally forgot to ask the Caddy VP about that, sorry man!

I drove down Friday morning.
Cadillac had CT4's, CT5's, CT4 V Blackwings, and CT5 V Blackwings you could take out for a spin.
Drove the CT5 V Blackwing out on the roads around Laguna.
FAWKING, BRUTALLY SOPHISTICATED AWESOMENESS!
Launching the car in "Race Mode" is unreal, crazy FUN!!! arty

A few pics from the weekend.
- My '17 ATS-V (which I got to do 3 laps on the track) next to a modded (blower, heads, headers, full exhaust, etc.) CTS-V and a really nice wrap. Car was from Washington.
- There were about 25+ cars that showed up on Sunday. The CT5 V Blackwing color is a Frost Mist. Rare color, looks good in person.
- Cadillac brought a new Escalade V, release is later this month. Sweet ride.

 

[FLH03RIDER]

During Friday practice No. 01 V-Performance Academy Cadillac DPi-V.R (co-driven by Sebastien Bourdais and Renger van de Zande) lost all power (electrical) heading up the hill before the Corkscrew and it loop in the gravel and hit the K-rail.
It was turning some quick times, 1:15 mins. Car was back on track on Saturday but Sunday the electrical gremlins came back and DNF'd.

The two Acura cars were really running fast and smooth with times in the 1:14.7 mins in practice. They took 1st and 2nd on race day with Caddy coming in 3rd, 4th, and 5th.
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