Cadillac twin-turbo V8

When Cadillac introduced the new CT6-V in March 2018, the production was limited to 275 units for the US market. The entire allocations were sold out in minutes as soon as the pre-order book was opened in January 2019. Cadillac did not anticipate the strong demand and introduced the second CT6 model with detuned Blackwing engine: CT6 4.2 Platinum, which sold out quickly as well. == Cancellation ==

Cadillac intended for the Blackwing V8 engine to be exclusive for its flagship sedan, CT6, and cancelled larger sedan, Escala/CT8. However, the CT6 was a poor seller during its entire model run and was cancelled in February 2020. With estimated production cost of $20,000 per engine, the Blackwing V8 would be too expensive for Escalade when somewhat over half the performance is available from GM's 3.0-litre twin turbocharged LGW High Feature V6 engine. In March 2020, Manifattura Automobili Torino announced that they would continue production and development of the Blackwing engine, in collaboration with Punch Torino. This was however promptly denied by GM. As of January 2022, the Blackwing was still available on Cadillac's parts website, but a spokesman for GM confirmed that they were not building any more of them. == Versions ==