The Blackwing twin-turbo V8 engine makes a strong case for an engineering marvel that almost happened. Cadillac spent years (and money) in developing a modern V8, but it only made its way into one car – the CT6-V, which will end its production this month to be replaced by the Escalade as the brand’s flagship model. It was reported that the V8 would power the upcoming CT5-V, but Cadillac changed its mind along the way.
There’s a faint spark of hope for the Blackwing, though, as Cadillac’s president Steve Carlisle confirmed in an interview that the Blackwing won’t completely die and other cars will have “a little bit of Blackwing,” moving forward.
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Now, a report from Hagerty states that the esteemed V8 engine will be used Manifattura Automobili Torino (MAT) – the company that has the right to produce the reborn Stratos and the Aspark…
