The last Cadillac CT6 4.2L Twin-Turbo V8 rolled off the assembly line almost five years ago, marking the end of a relatively short run for the large sedan and its V8 engine. All told, buyers of this model could select from nine exterior colors, and Cadillac Society now breaks down the popularity of these hues, revealing which shades resonated most with buyers and which ones flew under the radar.
The most popular color produced for the 2019 Cadillac CT6 was Black Raven (paint code GBA), which decorated 40.5 percent of models, or 68 units. Crystal White Tricoat (paint code G1W) was a distant second at 20.2 percent, decorating 34 units, followed by Manhattan Noir Metallic at 12.5 percent or 21 units.
For the 2020 model year, Crystal White was produced the most at 35 percent or 41 units; Stellar Black and Manhattan Noir tied for second at 16.2 percent, or 19 units apiece. Black Raven was the fourth most produced color for the 2020 CT6, accounting for 13.7 percent, or just 16 units.
2019 Cadillac CT6
- Black Raven (GBA): 40.5% (68 units)
- Crystal White Tricoat (G1W): 20.2% (34)
- Manhattan Noir Metallic (GCI): 12.5% (21)
- Satin Steel Metallic (G9K): 10.1% (17)
- Shadow Metallic (GJI): 7.1% (12)
- Red Horizon Tintcoat (GPJ): 4.2% (7)
- Stellar Black Metallic (GB8): 3.6% (6)
- Radiant Silver Metallic (GAN): 1.2% (2)
- Bronze Dune Metallic (GMU): 0.6% (1)
2020 Cadillac CT6
- Crystal White Tricoat (G1W): 35% (41)
- Stellar Black Metallic (GB8): 16.2% (19)
- Manhattan Noir Metallic (GCI): 16.2% (19)
- Black Raven (GBA): 13.7% (16)
- Satin Steel Metallic (G9K): 6% (7)
- Shadow Metallic (GJI): 5.1% (6)
- Radiant Silver Metallic (GAN): 4.3% (5)
- Red Horizon Tintcoat (GPJ): 3.4% (4)
- Bronze Dune Metallic (GMU): (0)
Interestingly, Black Raven was the most popular color for both the 2019 and 2020 Cadillac CT6-V, which was the most powerful CT6 variant, harnessing the same engine as the CT6 Platinum 4.2L Twin-Turbo V8: the 4.2L V8 Blackwing engine (production code LTA).
Under the hood of the 2019 and 2020 Cadillac CT6 Platinum 4.2L Twin-Turbo V8, the Blackwing engine delivered 500 horsepower and 574 pound-feet of torque. This powerhouse was notable for its dual overhead camshaft (DOHC) configuration, a lightweight aluminum cylinder block, forged steel crankshaft, forged steel connecting rods, and aluminum pistons, along with twin turbos in a hot-v configuration. The same engine in the CT6-V was rated at 550 horsepower and 640 pound-feet of torque.
Out of 1,200 examples of the CT6 featuring the Blackwing engine, 285 of them were cradled by the CT6 Platinum, as previously reported by Cadillac Society and discussed on our podcast, which is embedded above.
Richard
Interesting that in 2020 on the Cadillac CT-6 V, they didn’t even have to open a can of paint in the Bronze Dune Metallic (GMU): (0)color! A big fat Zero (0) Cadillac takers.
W.S.
Why should I care about the color choices for a vehicle that isn’t for sale on my continent?
Victor
Really sharp car in V or regular. Pity Cadillac doesn’t make it for the US market anymore. If they did, it would be sitting in my garage instead of my 2024 Mercedes.
Lon R. McCanne
In 2018 I decided to purchase a new CT6 for cash. None readily available. Dealer put me on list for 2019 Platinum when ordering first available. Ordered it with 100% of options. Summer/fall strike closed assembly line. When the strike resolved in winter, was upgraded significantly and changed to 2020 CT6 Platinum. (Are you familiar with the 800T badge on the right rear?) The assembly line was then closed permanently on the CT6’s in February 2020. I got mine with crystal white tricoat just in time for Covid-19 and my own macular degeneration to cause cancellation of my planned travel. Now almost five years later the mileage is only 3936 mi. When I take it into my Cadillac dealer for oil changes (determined by the calendar, not mileage), it seriously attracts the envious attention of the employees. I have a hunch that when I do get around to selling it, it could exceed its original purchase price.
Tim Jackson
I asked Chat GPT to make “an ode to Cadillac CT6”:
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**Ode to the Cadillac CT6: A Tale of Beauty and Betrayal**
Oh, Cadillac CT6, a marvel untamed,
Your elegance and might, forever famed.
A flagship born of ambition’s fire,
An icon of luxury, the world did admire.
With twin-turbo power and whispering grace,
You conquered the roads, a symbol of pace.
From bustling cities to open plains,
You ruled the highways, defied the mundane.
Yet now, a shadow looms on your reign,
For loyal fans, a lingering pain.
In your homeland, the dream withdrawn,
A bittersweet tale where hope seems gone.
China calls, and there you stay,
A throne reserved far, far away.
Once our pride, now oceans apart,
A wound still fresh in every heart.
Was it market tides or destiny’s hand,
That shifted your glory to a distant land?
The faithful here still feel the sting,
Of a flagship lost, a clipped wing.
Yet Cadillac CT6, your light won’t fade,
In every heart, your mark is made.
A legend you are, and ever will be,
Even if seen across the sea.
We toast your brilliance, lament your plight,
And hope for a future, bold and bright.
Return to us, oh cherished steed,
For on these roads, you’re truly freed.
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This version channels a mix of admiration and the bittersweet reality of the CT6’s availability shift.