CT5-V Blackwing vs BMW M5 VS Plaid
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If only a V8 could run a low 9 in the 1/4. Just not humanly possible.
So far you are right, it has not been humanly possible for a stock V8 sedan to run low 9 in the 1/4
Because it just can’t be done. A twin turbo Godzilla would separate the space time continuum. Add AWD and it could literally rip the seams of the universe. An electric motor is the only way we can go fast - in stock form.
I'd still take the caddy.
Actual lap video if anyone cares:
Emotions vs. performance perfection. Lots of drivers will embrace driving emotion and happily kick performance perfection to the curb. I'd love to say Long Live The CT5V Blackwing, but it's a 1-year wonder and future Blackwings will be (ouch) electric!
That was a fun video to watch. Nothing really surprising, though. We all know the ICE just can't come close to electric in straight line performance. And apparently, not around a track, either.
That was a fun video to watch. Nothing really surprising, though. We all know the ICE just can't come close to electric in straight line performance. And apparently, not around a track, either.
Hell yes!!!!!
For me this is a great example performance vs middle ground vs involvement. My personal choice would be the M5, it’s the perfect balance between the three IMO.
The only think I like about the plaid is the mind blowing performance, the only thing I like about the Caddy is the manual . I like the M5 looks, I like the powertrain, I like the drivetrain being about to go from AWD to RWD . The M5 allows you to be playful and still give u traction when you want to go for lap times.
The only think I like about the plaid is the mind blowing performance, the only thing I like about the Caddy is the manual . I like the M5 looks, I like the powertrain, I like the drivetrain being about to go from AWD to RWD . The M5 allows you to be playful and still give u traction when you want to go for lap times.
I was soooo close to getting an m5 competition for not much more than my i8 as a daily. Dammmmmm
You already had an E63s so I can see why you didn’t .
Yes. That was an incredible car. These sedans are incredible today.
So, the car with the most hp and torque, by far, was the quickest. Yes, it was also the quickest around the track, beating the slowest car by 1.02 seconds.
Sometimes, numbers matter. But, do they matter on the street, in the real world?
Tesla is accomplishing amazing things with their cars, but due to their eco focus, they can only chase numbers. Driver involvement, experience, and emotion is severely lacking.
Driving sports cars is much more that just numbers. It's an all encompassing and visceral experience.
I would not hesitate to take the slower, but much more enjoyable and fun, Cadillac.
Sometimes, numbers matter. But, do they matter on the street, in the real world?
Tesla is accomplishing amazing things with their cars, but due to their eco focus, they can only chase numbers. Driver involvement, experience, and emotion is severely lacking.
Driving sports cars is much more that just numbers. It's an all encompassing and visceral experience.
I would not hesitate to take the slower, but much more enjoyable and fun, Cadillac.
that video was awesome.
Got damn! That Caddy is sooooooooooooooooooooooo bad ass.
Fair points but just to touch on a few things, first you mentioned the plaid having more hp and more tq but it also is much much heavier than the other two.
You asked the question do numbers matter in the street? The answer to that question on this forum since I’ve joined is absolutely. Ppl on here already bring up what a car will do in real life situation vs at the track . It’s the same logic when being up 1/4 times vs roll racing on the hwy.
Lastly you said driving sports cars is more than just about the numbers and I couldn’t agree more, however , these are not sports cars.
Just say it man.........you hate the Caddy.
Hate is such a strong word lol, No I don’t hate it, I appreciate and respect what it is. Just not something I would own in this segment.
I shouldn’t say that, it would probably be a good business move to own one because it will hold value well just like a trackhawk
The Cadillac is obsolete.
It’s like a Harley…big loud and can even look good, but far behind any modern design.
It’s a 4 door z06. Curious if it will have heating issues.
It’s like a Harley…big loud and can even look good, but far behind any modern design.
It’s a 4 door z06. Curious if it will have heating issues.
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