Chevrolet had to abandon the sixth-generation Camaro for various reasons – regulations, an unconventional design, declining demand due to a lack of interest in high-performance vehicles, and the presence of more powerful competitors such as the Hellcats and Shelbys. As a result, the nameplate has been retired and will remain inactive until the electric vehicle revolution calls upon it.
Similarly, Dodge has left behind the L-bodied Charger and Challenger, with only one of them set to make a comeback featuring the new STLA Large platform and a return to the classic two-door fastback greatness. The new Charger Daytona will also be an electric vehicle, but it will not abandon internal combustion engine power thanks to the inclusion of the new 3.0-liter Hurricane inline-six turbo options.
Meanwhile, Cadillac has not abandoned the traditional four-door sedan segment and has recently upgraded not only the CT5 series but also the sporty CT5-V and the powerful Blackwing. The latter will be produced in limited quantities for the 2025 model year with significant enhancements. However, this does not mean that the current model is any less impressive. To prove this, we have an excellent example in the form of a 668-hp supercharged 6.2-liter V8 executive sedan.
Specifically, the racing enthusiasts at the ImportRace YouTube channel, who are known for their love of drag racing, recently had an exciting experience at Bradenton Motorsports Park during a Street Heat event. The focus of the action on the quarter-mile dragstrip was the Cadillac CT5-V Blackwing, although the videographer occasionally misidentified the models.
This was evident in the first race, where they claimed the Blackwing was competing against a Dodge Charger SRT Hellcat, but the red emblem on the fender most likely indicates that it is a 392 SRT. However, it could be modified, so we should not underestimate its capabilities compared to the 668-hp sedan opponent. Ultimately, there could only be one winner, and the unclear smartphone footage revealed that the Cadillac achieved a time of 11.92 seconds compared to the Hellcat’s 12.75 seconds.
Moving on to the 40 mph (64 kph) rolling races at Bradenton, the Cadillac aimed to surpass every competitor. It first went up against an Audi S6 and effortlessly demonstrated its superiority in the premium segment. It then faced off against a BMW SUV, which is most likely an X3 rather than an M4 as stated in the description. Regardless, the BMW was unable to outperform the Cadillac. The same outcome occurred with the small coupe at the end of the video. However, the Ford Mustang GT at the 1:09 mark provided a different challenge, as it performed exceptionally well, almost like a disguised supercar.
According to the Source autoevolution.com