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Performance luxury sedans are the perfect middle ground for those seeking comfort, practicality and performance in a single package. And while we have gotten plenty of great examples like the BMW M5, Mercedes AMG GT63, Porsche Panamera, and others, there are those that came to us as concepts, but never delivered in the real world. Here are the most prominent culprits.

If you know CarWow, you know for a fact that the YouTube channel is synonymous with staging some of the most outrageous Drag Races on the internet. This time around, they had three full-size blacked-out big burly SUVs from across the pond as they like to call it. The SUVs that feature in this showdown were provided by Clive Sutton, who specialize in importing cars into the UK from several overseas markets.

Few cars out there look as sinister as a black, 1970s Cadillac Hearse. Apparently, the people at Detroit Muscle thought it would be a good idea to bring a neglected, 1976 example back from the dead. The YouTube video from "POWERNATION" is full of subtle black humor, as it resonates with the type of project, presented here. In case you don’t want to watch the full video, here are the biggest highlights of what would eventually become known as “the Overtaker”.

When you think of American luxury cars, you probably think of Cadillac. Since its inception, in 1902, by founders William Murphy, Lemuel Bowen, and Henry M. Leland, the brand has been synonymous with lavishing luxury and style. Moreover, on a few occasions, Cadillac designers played with the idea of radical designs and gigantic (even by American standards) engines. Thus cars like the XP-840 Eldorado Fastback spawned.

When you think of iconic, classic American cars, Cadillac Coupe DeVille, Ford Mustang, Chevrolet Corvette, and Dodge Challenger are, often, some of the first to come to mind. And while each of them has had their fair share of special editions, we can’t help but wonder what classic American cars can be like, with a European twist. Whether it’s their design or an unusual engineering solution, these are the most obscure American classic cars ever to exist.

Under General Motors, Cadillac has primarily known for luxury and comfort as opposed to performance. And, truth be told, the automaker is not known for its acceleration or lap times despite its large displacement engines. However, a few models have been engineered to push the envelope not only in terms of comfort and style but also on the track. The following is a list of the fastest Cadillacs ever made.

Chevrolet may be preparing a number of changes to the flagship Camaro ZL1 for the 2023 model year. According to MotorTrend’s sources, Chevy is planning on releasing a new Camaro model that will have the 6.2-liter supercharged V-8 seen in the Cadillac CT5-V Blackwing.

Cadillac Racing fans can rejoice. Following in the footsteps of Audi, BMW, Ferrari, Peugeot, and Porsche, Cadillac has now announced their own program in endurance racing, with plans to participate in the 2023 Le Mans 24 Hours.

You can now get your hands on a 2022 Cadillac CT4-V Blackwing, but you might want to talk to your wife first, as it doesn’t come cheap. Pricing starts at $59,990 but can go as high as $87,775 for a “fully configured” model. And, keep in mind that this is before the scam that is dealer “market adjustment,” taxes, fees, registration, and the like. In the end, a fully configured model will set you back pretty close to six figures, if not more. But, is it worth it?

The CT4-V Blackwing is powered by an evolved version of Cadillac’s 3.6-liter, twin-turbo V-6. This engine now puts down 472 horsepower and 445 pound-feet of torque. The real good news here, however, is that you still get a six-speed manual transmission, so kudos to Cadillac for that. This car is said to be track-capable and even comes with a special aero package that is said to deliver the “highest downforce in V-Series history.” You’ll get to 60 mph in as little as 4.1 seconds when you row your own or in as little as 3.9 seconds if you opt for the optional 10-speed automatic with flappy paddles behind the wheel. Top speed comes in at 189 mph while you’ll blow through a quarter-mile in 12.14 seconds. So, does the CT4-V sound worth the cost? Well, the first 250 examples sold out in a matter of minutes, so we guess it is, but let us know what you think in the comments section below!

Along with pricing for the Cadillac CT4-V Blackwing, we also have pricing for the CT5-V Blackwing, and we’re not sure it’s that great of a deal. The base model CT5-V Blacking starts at $84,990, almost as much as a fully speced CT4-V Blackwing, while the fully configured model comes in at an astounding $125,980! This model is, to some extent, special because it is – quite literally – the very last Cadillac to sport a V-8 engine. That V-8 is a 6.2-liter, supercharged, V-8 that pumps out 668 horsepower and 659 pound-feet of torque. Power can be sent through a six-speed manual or the optional 10-speed automatic. With the manual transmission, you’ll hit 60 mph in 3.6 seconds while the automatic will get you there in 3.4 seconds. The CT5-V Blackwing is also a bit faster than its smaller brother, topping out at 200 mph and capable of blowing through the quarter-mile in 11.30 seconds.

Race-ready equipment includes a high-performance braking system and an enhanced electric limited-slip differential. The Cadillac CT5-V Blackwing is on sale now, but if you’re not a huge fan of Cadillac, a nicely speced 2021 Audi RS7 does look sportier for the same money and won’t suffer from the same typical GM engineering.

GM’s design Instagram page loves to hit us with some random sketches. It’s almost like they pay someone just to sketch out crazy stuff. Sometimes they hint at something realistic like this one that looked like a larger Cadillac Lyriq. Other times they are just outlandish design concepts like the self-driving gamer car that we laid eyes on in March 2021. This latest design, however, is something that could actually have potential even though it probably, most certainly doesn’t.

The Escalade hasn’t had an easy life. It started as a ripped-off GMC Yukon back in the 90s, but was soon spun off as a standalone SUV. That didn’t change its fortunes either. It was never perceived as a strong contender in the market despite having its own set of advantages. This went on for three generations but GM didn’t give up on the moniker. For the 2021 model, the automaker decided to up the ante and how. For the fifth-gen, Cadillac turned the Escalade into a big, attention-seeking SUV with oodles of space inside and a tech-savvy cabin. Stuff like a 38-inch screen, 36-speaker setup, and Super Cruise technology, are only some of its accolades. Can fifth time be the charm for Cadillac and the Escalade?

AMG’s engines have been at the forefront of high-performance for as long as we can remember. The way these engines are built plays a huge role in building and maintaining their status in the car world: each engine is assembled by one technician, under AMG’s “One man, one engine” philosophy. If recent reports are true, Cadillac wants to take the same approach with the CT5-V Blackwing.

With a 6.2-liter supercharged V-8 engine that produces 668 horsepower and 659 pound-feet of torque, the Cadillac CT5-V Blackwing is the most powerful and most track-capable Cadillac model the automaker has ever made. The LT4 engine deserves a lion’s share of the credit for that, but if Cadillac really wanted to raise the CT5-V Blackwing’s output figures to full-fledged supercar heights, the 6.2-liter supercharged LT5 engine could have been offered in the CT5-V Blackwing. Caddy ultimately decided against using the LT5 engine, in part because of the myriad of issues that would’ve cut into the appeal of the CT5-V Blackwing.