Holden heritage influences Cadillac CT5-V Blackwing platform

The Alpha rear-wheel drive platform used in Cadillac sedans, including the CT5-V Blackwing, was developed through a collaboration between Holden and North American engineers, according to Cadillac performance engineer Tom Schinderle.

While Holden ceased Australian car manufacturing nearly a decade ago, Schinderle noted that the current CT5-V Blackwing utilizes an evolution of that original architecture. Although recent updates like the Precision Package have introduced stiffer springs, revised bushings, and new steering components, the fundamental geometry remains largely consistent with the Holden-era foundation.