Cadillac CT5

[Submariner]

I don't see what the big deal is, using the name of a defunct performance engine as the basis for a new line of Caddy performance vehicles.  The real problem is how low rent the CT5 looks inside and out.

[MX793]

I don't see what the big deal is, using the name of a defunct performance engine as the basis for a new line of Caddy performance vehicles.  The real problem is how low rent the CT5 looks inside and out.

It seems confused.  It comes across to me like the leadership in charge of branding has no larger vision, plan or road map for where they want to go and are just winging it.  If you're going to recycle the name (and they should, it's a great name), at least wait for the engine to be out of production for a year or two.

In the same way as if Ford released a new uber Focus called the Focus RS Voodoo next year (GT350 is rumored to be done after 2020).  Not powered by a Voodoo V8.

[FoMoJo]

I don't see what the big deal is, using the name of a defunct performance engine as the basis for a new line of Caddy performance vehicles.  The real problem is how low rent the CT5 looks inside and out.

I think the Cadillac "Blackwing" with an actual Blackwing engine will become a collectors item.

[GoCougs]

Not quite...https://www.cnet.com/roadshow/news/cadillac-blackwing-v8-new-stratos-mat/

I guess they'll be stuck using a Ferrari engine.

Meh, immaterial.

As we've seen, the GM s/c V8s are superior do their competitors' OHC turbo V8s, for super hi-po applications.

[Submariner]

It seems confused.  It comes across to me like the leadership in charge of branding has no larger vision, plan or road map for where they want to go and are just winging it. 

Well, Cadillac hasn't had a real vision for its brand (or a good lineup) for the past several decades.  The nomenclature issue is the least of their worries.

[2o6]

Does Cadillac really expect people to buy these ugly sedans?

The XT4 and XT5 are the most compelling cars they have on sale, and even still I wouldn't take them over most of their competition.

[Gotta-Qik-C7]

https://www.caranddriver.com/news/a35383882/2022-cadillac-ct5-v-blackwing-revealed/