The Cadillac V-Series: Performance Engineering Redefined

November 19 2025

The Cadillac V-Series is the epitome of performance and engineering, designed to exceed all expectations. Born on the race tracks in 2004 with the first-generation CTS-V, the V-Series division has since expanded, including the Escalade-V in 2023 and paving the way for the next era of electric dominance with the new OPTIQ-V and LYRIQ-V models.

The V-Series Performance Lineup

The V-Series offers a complete family of high-performance vehicles—from sharp-handling sedans and powerful SUVs to the new 100% electric models. A diversity that allows every enthusiast to find their ideal match.

Model	Engine / Powertrain	Estimated Power (hp)	Estimated Torque (lb-ft)	0-60 mph (0-97 km/h)
CT4-V	2.7L Dual-Volute Turbocharged I4	325	380	4.8 seconds
CT5-V	3.0L Twin-Turbo V6	360	405	4.6 seconds
CT4-V Blackwing	3.6L Twin-Turbo V6	472	445	3.9 seconds
CT5-V Blackwing	6.2L Supercharged V8 (Hand-Built)	668	659	3.4 seconds
OPTIQ-V	Luxury Electric SUV	519 (Velocity Max Mode)	N/A	3.5 seconds (Velocity Max Mode)
LYRIQ-V	All-Electric	615 (Velocity Max Mode)	N/A	3.3 seconds (Velocity Max Mode)
Escalade-V	6.2L Supercharged V8 (Hand-Built)	682	653	4.4 seconds

Race-Inspired Performance Technologies

The V-Series integrates Cadillac's most advanced engineering, directly inherited from motorsports:

V-Mode: Advanced personalization allowing you to adjust the feel of the braking, engine response, sound, and performance settings.
Performance Traction Management (PTM): An advanced traction management system, combining StabiliTrak®, Magnetic Ride Control, and an electronic limited-slip differential for optimized grip.
Magnetic Ride Control (MRC): Standard on the CT4-V and CT5-V, this adaptive suspension offers exceptional driving precision.
Brembo® Performance Brakes: Powerful and consistent braking, ideal for both road and track. Blackwing models push the limits further with optimized cooling, and the CT5-V Blackwing offers an optional carbon-ceramic system for the most demanding drivers.

The Electric Revolution

With the LYRIQ-V and OPTIQ-V, Cadillac translates the V-Series DNA into the electric universe. These models combine the acoustic refinement unique to Cadillac, exceptional dynamics, and a specially designed Competition Mode to exploit the full potential of the chassis.

Their sonic signature—both interior and exterior—has been carefully synchronized to offer an immersive and resolutely modern experience.

The Cadillac Promise: Uncompromising Power and Prestige

Whether it's the mythical roar of the supercharged V8s in the Escalade-V and CT5-V Blackwing, or the instantaneous and silent surge of the all-electric models like the LYRIQ-V, the V-Series continues to push the boundaries of performance.

More than a lineup, the V-Series is a laboratory of excellence where innovation, luxury, and technical mastery meet to redefine what a high-performance American car can be on the international stage.