The motor's in the back too
Posted on 06/26/2026 1:46:34 PM PDT by eyeamok
This year, Cadillac introduced the 2026 CT5-V Blackwing F1 Collector Series, celebrating the brand's first Grand Prix in the USA. It's not a phone-in special edition either. In addition to special design features, Cadillac added a new supercharger that ups the power to 685 hp and 673 lb-ft of torque. Only 26 will be built, and it's guaranteed to increase in value. The standard car is already the last of its kind, and this is by far the gnarliest version of it.
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>you can’t buy a Mustang with a V-8 and manual transmission anymore?
Yes (e.g. https://www.ford.com/cars/mustang/models/gt-fastback/?intcmp=vhp-modwalk-cta-moddetails), but it’s not a ‘sedan’ which our author needed to filter in order to get a clickbait article.
Nobody needs more than 640 HP.
“Only about 26 people in USA could handle a 685 HP.”
Obviously you have never driven a late model high powered car.
Mine has 750 hp and is docile as a kitten till I get on it.
Thr NORMAL drive mode with full traction control tends to keep you out of trouble.
I even feel comfortable on slippery roads, especially in the SOW/WET mode.
I even let my wife drive.
“Nobody needs more than 640 HP.”
I do.
Honda Civic Type R is 6 speed on the floor. 315 hp. That thing will flat haul. The only down side is FWD. I’m old school.
“That thing will flat haul.”
LOL!
No manual available with a Corvette. I would rather have a Miata.
“Nobody needs more than 640 HP.”
Is 635 ok? 630? What is your limit for everybody.
“No manual available with a Corvette.”
Tremac is building a 6-speed manual that will fit the C8.
“I would rather have a Miata.”
The only Miata I would consider:
https://youtu.be/pBuqtwKVSjw?is=13JZ1DqgoP17bnsi
Ha Ha. And I have an antique vehicle that not only has a manual transmission but a step-on starter. I stored it in a garage with other classics and the guy that owned the storage place was just clueless as how to start it.
“I’d buy that for a dollar!”
I like the green color though!
“PTM continuously monitors wheel speeds, acceleration, steering angle, throttle input, and driving mode. It actively and rapidly varies torque distribution between the rear and front axles for optimal traction, handling, stability, and off-road capability. It is rear-biased by design—“rear bias as much as possible most of the time” (especially in Sport/Sport+ modes)—to preserve the Porsche sporty character, while sending torque forward as needed when slip is detected or for dynamic/traction demands. It can theoretically direct nearly all torque to the rear or send substantial power to the front.”
Rear wheel drive cars oversteer which is a blast to drive for those that know. Also rear wheel drive cars are more balanced and easier to work on.
New Challengers are electric with amplified speakers to make the VROOM VROOM noise…I kid you not.
Used to be that very few cars had much more than 300hp because neither drivers, tires, nor brakes could handle it.
Now the computer keeps you out of trouble as far as traction and control is concerned. But once you hit triple digits you’re still relying on luck.
“Rear wheel drive cars oversteer which is a blast to drive for those that know.”
A real blast is to find yourself oversteering in a FWD!
“But once you hit triple digits you’re still relying on luck.”
The only luck I am relying on at triple digits is not being spotted by a trooper.
Is oversteer possible in fwd? I don’t know.
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