2022 Cadillac CT5-V Blackwing Colors

[poor-sha]

There are reports that GM is discontinuing Sebring Orange on the C8 for next year. It'll be interesting if the orange on the BW is the same color.

 

[ddivinia]

Next year as in 2022?

 

[poor-sha]

Next year as in 2022?

Uh Oh, Looks Like These 2021 Corvette Exterior Colors Are Set To Be Retired - Corvette: Sales, News & Lifestyle

Chevrolet is ending the run of three exterior colors on the 2021 Corvette in the coming months with build-out dates ending in April and May.

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"For those that still want the colors, the time to order is limited. Sebring Orange and Zeus Bronze will need to be ordered by 4/29 while Shadow Gray fans have until 5/27 to order the color. The last production week for the three colors are 6/14 for Zeus Bronze, 6/26 for Sebring Orange, and 7/19 for Shadow Gray."

 

[Rob]

There are reports that GM is discontinuing Sebring Orange on the C8 for next year. It'll be interesting if the orange on the BW is the same color.

Actually we broke the news last night. 3 colors are being discontinued: Production and Constraint Updates for the 2021 Corvette As Of February 15, 2021 - Corvette Action Center

 

[jwolf99]

There are reports that GM is discontinuing Sebring Orange on the C8 for next year. It'll be interesting if the orange on the BW is the same color.

It doesn't look like they are the same color

2021 C8 Sebring Orange code = WA418C (click here)
2022 Blackwing Blaze Orange Metallic = WA626G

A search on http://paintref.com/ doesn't come back with any matches on WA626G. So that's probably new for 2022 and maybe it will replace WA418C on the C8 for MY22.

On the other hand, C8 Rapid Blue and the Blackwing Electric Blue are both paint code WA632D.

 

[poor-sha]

It doesn't look like they are the same color

2021 C8 Sebring Orange code = WA418C (click here)
2022 Blackwing Blaze Orange Metallic = WA626G

A search on http://paintref.com/ doesn't come back with any matches on WA626G. So that's probably new for 2022 and maybe it will replace WA418C on the C8 for MY22.

On the other hand, C8 Rapid Blue and the Blackwing Electric Blue are both paint code WA632D.

Thanks. I was trying to find that paint matching site. I bet you're right on this being the replacement for Sebring Orange.

 

[Rob]

Hi All,
New guy here. It has been about 30 years since I have owned a Cadillac (my first car) and after dabbling with a ton of other high-performance cars (Lotus Esprit, M3/M5/M6, GT350) I am in line to get one of these bad boys! (CT5V-BW). My dealer also said they could not select the dark emerald matte. I e-mailed the BW Concierge and asked if this color is going to be available at some point for the 1st 250.

Also, it seems like the dealers were given a 3 page ordering guide for the 1st 250 that was posted in the other thread along with the 34 page full guide that also was posted in another thread. I am assuming the right one at this moment is the 3 page considering the SSJ 20's and other things do not seem to be able to be ordered right now. However, both guides show the dark emerald matte as being an option. Unfortunately the fine print says "Late and Limited Availability". Hoping that changes along the way, because of course that is the color I want.

Will let everyone know what I find out.

Thanks!
MC

Welcome! You have good taste in cars!

 

[sandstrs]

Welcome. I tried to get the SSJ 20" and the monochromatic badges, but they could not find them in the system when placing the order. Had several Ms (3/5) great cars.

 

[Drozboyz]

Hi All,
Update: Dark Emerald Matte will NOT be available until September and is/will not be a choice for the initial 250. You can order it, but you just wont get the limited badging and stuff and revert to a post-250 vehicle.

MC

Starting 6/16, ordering for Dark Emerald Frost (G7W) will open. Late availability, limited run promotional matte paint exclusive to the V-Series Blackwing only.

*Not available to us customers in the reservation program.

 

[RDATLTE]

Starting 6/16, ordering for Dark Emerald Frost (G7W) will open. Late availability, limited run promotional matte paint exclusive to the V-Series Blackwing only.

*Not available to us customers in the reservation program.

Way to make the reservation customers feel special!

 

[RDATLTE]

My cynical self; Oh, you got one of the 1st 250? I got one too with the matte green paint and magnesium wheels below MSRP.

 

[Semper fi 21]

Starting 6/16, ordering for Dark Emerald Frost (G7W) will open. Late availability, limited run promotional matte paint exclusive to the V-Series Blackwing only.

*Not available to us customers in the reservation program.

Dark emerald frost is a unique color do u think it is worth a price tag of $3,925.00

 

[RDATLTE]

Dark emerald frost is a unique color do u think it is worth a price tag of $3,925.00

When you consider that BMW’s frozen colors are twice as expensive, I guess that it is.

 

[BenBaad]

Dark emerald frost is a unique color do u think it is worth a price tag of $3,925.00

I would have paid that.

 

[Rob]

Starting 6/16, ordering for Dark Emerald Frost (G7W) will open. Late availability, limited run promotional matte paint exclusive to the V-Series Blackwing only.

*Not available to us customers in the reservation program.

Correct. Just started another thread about this:

V-Series Blackwing – Dark Emerald Frost Ordering Opens Soon​

Dear Cadillac Dealer Partners,

Excitement for the V-Series Blackwing continues! S tarting next Wednesday 6/16, ordering for Dark Emerald Frost (G7W) will open. This is a late-availability, limited-run promotional matte paint exclusive to the V-Series Blackwing only.

Please note that due to the late-availability this color is not available for customers in the reservation program. Vehicles with Dark Emerald Frost are targeted to be delivered early Fall. Cadillac brand will not be communicating this color order opening via traditional CRM methods, so it is highly encouraged that you reach out to your enthusiastic V-Series Blackwing leads and get their orders in quickly.

You and your customers can view this dynamic color along with the other available features on the V-Series Blacking on the recently launched Build & Price tools located here:

• CT5-V Blackwing Build & Price
• CT4-V Blackwing Build & Price

Note that special care is required for matte paint, including:

• Do not use waxes or any type of gloss enhancing product on low gloss paint finishes.
• Commercial car washes with any type of brushes are not recommended.
• Power or hand washing with soap and water with a towel, chamois, or air dry is the only recommended cleanup process for this paint.

Full special care instructions to be provided closer to production.

Thank you for your support and excitement around this exciting launch!

Sincerely,

Cadillac Sales and Marketing

 

[Drozboyz]

Correct. Just started another thread about this:

V-Series Blackwing – Dark Emerald Frost Ordering Opens Soon​

Dear Cadillac Dealer Partners,

Excitement for the V-Series Blackwing continues! S tarting next Wednesday 6/16, ordering for Dark Emerald Frost (G7W) will open. This is a late-availability, limited-run promotional matte paint exclusive to the V-Series Blackwing only.

Please note that due to the late-availability this color is not available for customers in the reservation program. Vehicles with Dark Emerald Frost are targeted to be delivered early Fall. Cadillac brand will not be communicating this color order opening via traditional CRM methods, so it is highly encouraged that you reach out to your enthusiastic V-Series Blackwing leads and get their orders in quickly.

You and your customers can view this dynamic color along with the other available features on the V-Series Blacking on the recently launched Build & Price tools located here:

• CT5-V Blackwing Build & Price
• CT4-V Blackwing Build & Price

Note that special care is required for matte paint, including:

• Do not use waxes or any type of gloss enhancing product on low gloss paint finishes.
• Commercial car washes with any type of brushes are not recommended.
• Power or hand washing with soap and water with a towel, chamois, or air dry is the only recommended cleanup process for this paint.

Full special care instructions to be provided closer to production.

Thank you for your support and excitement around this exciting launch!

Sincerely,

Cadillac Sales and Marketing

Some sightings …..

 

[RDATLTE]

Please, no offense to whomever chose that color for a 5 however, to me, that's somehow a bit much on a 5 where it seems to work on the 4.

 

[Drozboyz]

Please, no offense to whomever chose that color for a 5 however, to me, that's somehow a bit much on a 5 where it seems to work on the 4.

Each to his/her own….. just to own one…….

 

[Drozboyz]

Some sightings …..View attachment 3539

I think these are the most authentic pics so far…. Look at that stance, big ass fat tire in the back… Front and back… no crazy wheel well gap!!!! The front fender flare is perfect

 

[SIX 40]

It definitely does look like something special in that color. Not your garden variety V. I was close to spec’ing it myself but went with the red.