Without question, Cadillac’s twin-turbocharged 4.2L V8 (engine code LTA) is one of the most advanced powerplants the automaker has ever produced. Created from the ground-up with a clean-sheet design, the Blackwing engine is a stunning piece of engineering, and now, Caddy is giving a hat tip to that with a new 3D-printed engine model for owners, as covered in the following Cadillac Society Exclusive.
Details are scant as of this writing, but so far, we know that some owners have received a package from Cadillac containing a 3D-printed model of the Blackwing engine.
“We have worked extensively with Blackwing engineers to create a model that’s based on the original CAD drawings,” reads a card included in the package. “Note the remarkable attention to detail in this model, which reflects the high level of craftsmanship of your hand-built Blackwing engine.”
“Thank you for being a Cadillac CT6-V customer,” the card adds.
Looking over the model, we do indeed find a wealth of detail. The engine is finished in silver and is mounted on top of a sturdy base, into which the Blacking logo is engraved.
The real 4.2L Blackwing engine is equipped with twin-scroll turbos, electronic wastegate control, two water-to-air charge coolers, Active Fuel management, and dual-independent camshaft phasing. It’s Cadillac’s first DOHC engine since the Northstar engine family, and was produced in two different states of tune, including a regular variant with 500 horsepower and 553 pound-feet of torque, and a high-performance variant making 550 horsepower and 627 pound-feet of torque.
Incredibly, the Blackwing engine was only equipped on 2019 and 2020 model years of the Cadillac CT6, specifically the CT6-V and 4.2L TT Platinum. However, with the discontinuation of the Cadillac CT6 sedan in North America, the fate of the engine was thrown into doubt, with rumors that Italian automaker Manifattura Automobili Torino might add it to an as-of-yet unannounced low-volume sports car. Now, however, it’s looking like the Blackwing V8 is done for good.
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LLK
Sad.
RObert Dumont
Time to get rid of Mary
Serj Mathison
Hey everyone, check out these two sad beavers called LLK and Robert Dumont… both sitting in a tree complaining about everything and anything Cadillac does.
I bet neither one of you have even driven a CT6 with Blackwing engine. Let the grownups talk while you play in your sandbox.
Ronald Olson
I took the black wings to the drag strip Eight mile the mile per hour cable TV close to 500 horse no I’m wondering I was supposed to have the 550 horse but I don’t think so how do you know the difference if I bought one it wasn’t how do I take it back
LLK
Did you really miss my point? You’re just trolling, right?
Johnls_39
GM needs to be ashamed of themselves. This engine can be around a bit longer and can coexist with electrification on some flagship and halo models.
Ronald Olson
I took the black wings to the drag strip Eight mile the mile per hour cable TV close to 500 horse no I’m wondering I was supposed to have the 550 horse but I don’t think so how do you know the difference if I bought one it wasn’t how do I take it back
William Rubeck
WHAAT? I do not understand what you said.
JE
What is the scale (size) of this 3D-printed model? Can you give a little more information about it? Has a 3D-printed model of a regular production engine ever been done before?
Felix
woop de doo. No how about offering the real Engine in a Cadillac.