This certainly isn’t your typical Tesla Model S Plaid drag race video. In fact, the video doesn’t really even focus much on the Plaid, but that doesn’t mean it’s not worth sharing. While the Plaid joins these two gas-powered cars to see which is the quickest in a straight line, it’s only because Hagerty stands to prove why the future will be electric, not only in general but, more specifically, for Cadillac and future Blackwings.
As stated, the video does begin with an epic drag race, and you may be surprised by the results, though it’s key to keep watching. Hagerty bills this content as a full review, a track battle, and a drag race of the Cadillac CT5-V Blackwing versus the Tesla‘s flagship sedan – which is the quickest production car ever built – and BMW’s M5 CS. The Plaid is just along for the ride.
It’s also important to note that Hagerty says the Blackwing is the fastest and most powerful Cadillac ever produced, though that’s bound to change in the future.
The publication explains:
“In this episode, Jason reviews the CT5-V Blackwing along with the CT4-V Blackwing and the BMW M5 CS, and brings along a TMS Plaid to show why future Blackwings will be electric.
This is the definitive review of the CT5-V and the most sideways review of the BMW M5 and its incredible AWD system.”
This is one of those videos that must be watched to be understood. Words simply can’t do it justice. The editing, dialogue, and even the comedy are arguably unmatched, and we promise it’s worth 20 minutes of your valuable time.
For those who like to skip around, Hagerty provided the following topics and timestamps. As you can clearly see, this video is packed with much more than a silly drag race. Heck, it features a Cadillac Escalade, Randy Pobst, and … um, saxophones:
- 0:00 Intro – Why the Blackwing is already an icon
- 1:09 Drag Race – Tesla Model S Plaid vs Cadillac CT5-V Blackwing vs BMW M5 CS
- 4:20 CT5-V Blackwing Track Review – Fastest and Most Powerful Cadillac Ever
- 7:38 What does Cadillac Mean
- 8:47 Cadillac Escalade Uber with Randy Pobst
- 10:40 BMW M5 CS Track Review with Randy Pobst
- 12:52 M5 CS Willow Springs Laptime Record
- 13:02 CT5-V Blackwing Willow Springs Laptime Record
- 13:36 The M5’s AWD system and Drift Mode
- 14:37 Saxophones and the sound of the Small Block
- 15:19 CT5-V Blackwing On-Road Review with gearing dicusssion
- 17:04 Cadillac CT4-V Blackwing On-Road Review — wrong engine!
- 18:40 BMW M5 CS Track Review and Chasing Numbers
- 20:04 Why the Blackwing is such a big deal
- 21:01 Tesla Model S Plaid Willow Springs Laptime Record
- 21:34 Blackwing is Memorable — Conclusion
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