Cadillac CT5-V Blackwing Manual -Driving the 668hp Supercharged V8 Sport Sedan (POV Binaural Audio)

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  • @TedwardDrives
    @TedwardDrives  Před rokem +55

    Huge thanks to the folks who have picked up stickers from the store! respectthedrive.myshopify.com

    • @KelvindeWolfe
      @KelvindeWolfe Před 5 měsíci

      Is there a ct6 v black wing review?

    • @ChiIeboy
      @ChiIeboy Před 5 měsíci +1

      "pound feet" of torque?? Aw, heII no!!!

    • @bananavr-zf3il
      @bananavr-zf3il Před měsícem

      The engine in it is kinda the same look as my Cadillac ats v but it has a few different things on it

  • @porschelover04
    @porschelover04 Před rokem +641

    I may not have watched every Tedward video, but this is definitely the most excited I've heard him get for a review.

    • @trentimus5700
      @trentimus5700 Před rokem +4

      @thegreatresist5523 what a weird reply...

    • @CreelKyle
      @CreelKyle Před rokem +9

      440hp miata video is good too

    • @gavinriccardi1256
      @gavinriccardi1256 Před rokem +1

      @@trentimus5700 how... lol

    • @philipkelton2017
      @philipkelton2017 Před rokem +2

      @RSF Leader forget Japanese, this car almost handles like a German car, that’s saying a lot

  • @Slyons89
    @Slyons89 Před rokem +174

    In that first 0-60 run the shift to 2nd was at like 52 MPH and wasn't even close to redline. The level of acceleration is absolutely astounding considering how long the gearing is.

    • @kirk-johnson
      @kirk-johnson Před rokem +3

      64mph with 2nd 5500rpm

    • @Ken-no5ip
      @Ken-no5ip Před rokem +9

      650 hp so it needs long gears

    • @2F4R4W4Y
      @2F4R4W4Y Před rokem +2

      really tall gearing.

    • @449Raphael
      @449Raphael Před 11 měsíci +2

      My lotus omega with the ZR1 gearbox did 62 miles in first gear with 500rpm over the redline. Second gear was 87 m/h just at redline. The top speed was higher in 5th gear then in 6th. The gearing was way to long and with the right gearing, the car would have been a lot faster. Sad lotus didn’t calculate and fix it.

  • @DekiaryCarter
    @DekiaryCarter Před rokem +117

    This is the one American sports car I’ve always appreciated and would actually consider buying. I’m more of a German / JDM guy but Cadillac NAILED THIS. It’s such an incredible machine.

    • @EliteOnTheBeat
      @EliteOnTheBeat Před rokem +7

      THANK YOU for being blunt and honest despite usually not being a fan of American sports car. THANK YOU for giving this car the credit it deserves especially coming from you're perspective! KUDOS.

    • @mohis5664
      @mohis5664 Před rokem +12

      I'm more of a German car enjoyer too but i absolutely love this car, the looks, the sound, the performance and the fact that its a manual makes it way cooler too. I'd definitely consider buying one if i could. Cadillac for sure nailed on this one.

  • @maxvinzi
    @maxvinzi Před rokem +229

    I had one over the weekend from work and it has to be one of the best cars on the market today for drivers. It will definitely be looked back on in the future as one of the last bastions of sport sedans for drivers

    • @Jszul2318
      @Jszul2318 Před rokem +4

      from work... damn bro u hiring?

    • @maxvinzi
      @maxvinzi Před rokem +13

      @@Jszul2318 lmao frrr. Thankful every day that I work with cool ass cars

    • @rainemiller3567
      @rainemiller3567 Před rokem

      What do you do ?

    • @serpentblaze6702
      @serpentblaze6702 Před rokem

      what do you do for work??!

    • @SSGKvsh
      @SSGKvsh Před rokem +3

      ​@@serpentblaze6702 probably works at a dealership. My dad used to work at a range rover dealer & he always had one on the weekends

  • @johancerivera1827
    @johancerivera1827 Před rokem +274

    We need a Tedward with a blackwing, imagine the snow drifts and track videos!

  • @damonbrady4660
    @damonbrady4660 Před rokem +103

    This is pretty much exactly how I would expect my reaction to be banging gears in this thing. Living vicariously through you Tedward.

  • @eldridsonmaria3360
    @eldridsonmaria3360 Před rokem +62

    This car is one of the best cars out there v8 supercharged,rear wheel drive, and manuel 😍💪🏾

    • @koroshiyashinigami
      @koroshiyashinigami Před rokem +32

      Yes! Manuel! 🌮

    • @durapoker
      @durapoker Před rokem +2

      Did gm call him Manuel from the factory or did the reviewer give the car a name😉

  • @thosetwodudes
    @thosetwodudes Před rokem +40

    I test drove a CT4-V Blackwing six speed about a month ago or so, it's insane

    • @PacoRobbins
      @PacoRobbins Před rokem +6

      The crazy thing is that the CT4-V is 200 hp down from this too and it's still dang quick.

  • @IronHide3910
    @IronHide3910 Před 5 měsíci +5

    I’ve never really cared for the Cadillac brand but this one changed my mind. That’s why I’m here. Been looking at reviews all day because i just genuinely love this car lol

  • @p.t.3726
    @p.t.3726 Před rokem +21

    I'm not a big US cars guy, but this Caddy takes a special place in my heart. If I was about to buy american car, no way I would pick up anything else.
    And manual on 6.2SC V8 must feel insane.

  • @OmegaAbyss
    @OmegaAbyss Před rokem +25

    That exhaust sound... worth the price of admission alone! 🔥

    • @EliteOnTheBeat
      @EliteOnTheBeat Před rokem +2

      THIS is a fact! You can go ask Redeye or GT500 owners and they'll usually tell you they like the sound from the caddy V BW MORE then they're own cars. 🤷‍♂

    • @captainamerica9353
      @captainamerica9353 Před 4 měsíci

      @@EliteOnTheBeat , "their own"

  • @edalder2000
    @edalder2000 Před rokem +22

    This Black Wing gives me "Mad Max Interceptor" vibes and I love it!!

  • @Eric_Bassett
    @Eric_Bassett Před rokem +16

    This was the frst POV car review ive watched alll the way through in a LONG time. The enthusiasm he has while driving this thing is so rare now, cars like this are rare now. GREAT review! Very sad that these cars are a dying breed! This review reminds me of car culture before things like teslas and etc became a trend.

  • @biggboysouth
    @biggboysouth Před rokem +14

    I agree with you about this over the C8. Instantly when you started getting on it I could sense how special it felt. It really eggs you on to play with it more and more.

  • @Joqua2010
    @Joqua2010 Před rokem +7

    This is more BMW than BMW today! V8, MT, RWD = Perfect, fun and simple. Nice one Cadillac!

  • @TubbyxRobert
    @TubbyxRobert Před rokem +31

    Hitting almost 80 in 2nd gear is wild to me as a miata owner lmao. I'm at like 4200-4500 rpm for that in 6th. I Love my car but the CT5-V Blackwing is one of my all time dream cars, I hope I get the chance to drive one!

    • @jared2880
      @jared2880 Před rokem +2

      We really could use an Autobahn equivalent for all of these capable vehicles in America. This. Thing. Can. Not. Breath. On public roads. I would absolutely have to get a more aggressive final drive ratio for something like this on the street- 80 MPH in 2nd is a bit too much for safe, legal fun.

    • @LeSwexy
      @LeSwexy Před rokem

      @@jared2880 *breathe

    • @intensevolcom2036
      @intensevolcom2036 Před rokem

      @@jared2880no American drivers are literally the dumbest drivers we don’t need an autobahn tf

    • @irvvalenzuen3135
      @irvvalenzuen3135 Před rokem

      @@jared2880 3am on a Sunday is your best 😂

  • @joshuaarcher5404
    @joshuaarcher5404 Před rokem +92

    Not a fan of American cars that much but goddamn what a machine!!!!
    Amazing vid keep it up

    • @lilblingking1491
      @lilblingking1491 Před rokem +3

      Same. Other than a Viper, I think this is the only American car I’ve ever wanted badly!!

    • @joshuaarcher5404
      @joshuaarcher5404 Před rokem +1

      @RSF Leader the old gt 40s yes, new one couldn't beat anything European

    • @joshuaarcher5404
      @joshuaarcher5404 Před rokem +2

      @RSF Leader I am unaware of the price of the gt 40 so I see that that is another aspect to look at however I was looking at it from a personal opinion on super/hyper cars however on performance it is obvious that the gt40 is a great car

    • @joshuaarcher5404
      @joshuaarcher5404 Před rokem +1

      @RSF Leader ahh I see fair enough I just think a super car should be looked at in a different way to other cars in which your method may be used, for example a 911 carrera s is much quicker round a track than a 720s but I know which one I'd prefer 🙂

    • @joshuaarcher5404
      @joshuaarcher5404 Před rokem +1

      @RSF Leader super cars aren't just about engineering its about the feeling of them and the pure beauty you get from some of the beasts

  • @haydendehoff4315
    @haydendehoff4315 Před rokem +21

    I think we can all agree tedward absolutely needs one of these in his lineup

  • @R19Robbin
    @R19Robbin Před rokem +22

    Awesome that there are still car manufactures that still go with a manual V8 🔥🔥

  • @Frederickdpro
    @Frederickdpro Před rokem +11

    4:53 "Unbelievable, I can't believe they sell this to people". Caught me off guard 😂😂

  • @evan937
    @evan937 Před 5 měsíci +4

    Good for GM for still putting a manual transmission in this Cadillac! 💯👍

  • @seananderton2269
    @seananderton2269 Před rokem +5

    "Ohh I'm so happy" is the realization of every childhood desire for a cool car. Awesome video of a monster of a vehicle, thank you keep it up Tedward!

  • @E46Gaming
    @E46Gaming Před rokem +7

    The Tremec TR-6060 just doesn't care at all, it's a BEAST of a transmission!!!

  • @alexcuevas5633
    @alexcuevas5633 Před rokem +3

    I might like trucks and SUVs but this blackwing really got my attention when I saw it and I thought it was one of the finest cars and most underrated cars in forever. I really hope to have one whenever I can🥲. Best American sedan ever hands down!

  • @J_J1711
    @J_J1711 Před rokem +1

    Was just talking about how special a car this is yesterday and turn Tedward on and WOW he's reviewing the V8 King! I love manuals and I was feeling how exciting and special this is to drive! Manual V8 USA doesn't get any better! Respect the drive!

  • @lrm1981
    @lrm1981 Před rokem +12

    I bought one last month - best car I've ever owned!

    • @retrograde11
      @retrograde11 Před rokem +1

      You're a legend! Curious to know if you considered a ct4v bw also?

    • @lrm1981
      @lrm1981 Před rokem +1

      @@retrograde11 I already own a 2023 BMW M3, so the CT4V BW didn't fit the bill for me.

    • @retrograde11
      @retrograde11 Před rokem

      @@lrm1981 makes sense!

    • @wasidanatsali6374
      @wasidanatsali6374 Před rokem +2

      I want one so bad but I live in the country. You can’t buy a car like that and drive it down dirt roads. It would be disrespectful. It would be hella fun on our mountainous two lane blacktops though. Unfortunately, my location and lifestyle relegates me to 4WD vehicles.

  • @dillanristow8750
    @dillanristow8750 Před rokem +12

    The RS6 avant is evidance that a ct5 V wagon would 100% sell
    Id love to see it

  • @TheGearr
    @TheGearr Před rokem +41

    This car is insane! I have one of this in Forza Horizon 5 (the newest update with brand new Caddy) and I love this car. Great competitor to oldschool BMW and Mercedes. This new Caddy has a soul of classical powerful saloon.

    • @PatientXero607
      @PatientXero607 Před rokem +8

      Deserves to be a brought to a proper racing simulator, not an arcade game. Someone will bring it to Assetto Corsa eventually.

  • @duza695
    @duza695 Před rokem +8

    awesome car. You can feel the emotion and excitement it creates in the video

  • @NOrlando952
    @NOrlando952 Před rokem +5

    I saw one of these in person for the first time about a month ago and freaked out. Owner was a young guy, gave him a massive high five for buying it.

  • @peterwinstonaldredge6927

    That looked like a ton of fun! The sound of that V8 is intoxicating.

  • @playboyv12
    @playboyv12 Před rokem +4

    I’ve watched A LOT of Tedward….never seen him this pumped!!! 💪🏼

  • @at_omic8578
    @at_omic8578 Před měsícem

    i saw a Blackwing a few days ago, and the way you put it in the intro was exactly how i felt, just the sheer "wait... is that what i think it is? oh my god it is!"

  • @silentone3852
    @silentone3852 Před rokem +24

    What a beast. Love the sound of it 😎

  • @aperson4032
    @aperson4032 Před rokem +3

    I’ve never seen a better capture of euphoria from a car. It has to be one of the greatest feelings when a car does what you want, when you want and how you want!

  • @jsinghbu
    @jsinghbu Před rokem +12

    Nice call out. Haha as an owner of an E39 M5, I’m cross shopping between the new F90 M5 and the CT5V blackwing as my daily. E39 is staying however, can’t ever replace that. 🎉

    • @derekjensen3835
      @derekjensen3835 Před rokem +1

      I had an E39 M5 for 6.5 years. You're gonna want this one. That M5 has been my favorite car I've owned (until the BW) and the BW is like that car but just updated/better in virtually every way.

    • @jsinghbu
      @jsinghbu Před rokem +1

      @@derekjensen3835 the markups on the BWs are ridiculous. I’ve had a tough time trying to even test drive, let alone find one that is 6MT at a decent price

    • @derekjensen3835
      @derekjensen3835 Před rokem +2

      @@jsinghbu I ordered out of state thru Sewell Cadillac of Dallas (largest Caddy dealer) and waited 14 months, but got mine at MSRP. Keep looking though - a lot of people are canceling their orders due to interest rates and other economic pressures.

  • @iMac9991
    @iMac9991 Před rokem +5

    there's probably no better feeling than giving tedward your car to review and you watch the video later and he is just gushing over it

  • @nolanstojentin8086
    @nolanstojentin8086 Před 11 měsíci

    What you said about the c8 resonates with me EXACTLY! I have not had any excitement at all about it, no manual truly makes me sad. Your reaction to this car just left a smile on my face, this is the true drivers dream do it all vehicle. I must have one.

  • @tedjohnson64
    @tedjohnson64 Před rokem +1

    Loved your enthusiasm, and also the stealth exterior of this Mad Max V8 monster!

  • @NBPT428
    @NBPT428 Před rokem

    I love when you said "This car gives me a lot of fizz". That's a keeper!!!👍👍

  • @tjadams9112
    @tjadams9112 Před 10 měsíci +1

    My dad has one, it's insane. He's 80 years old and went with the ten speed, still a fun car.

  • @manoman0
    @manoman0 Před rokem +5

    The thing about GM: They can put out crap as hell but when they don't fail, they truly do not fail in any way, shape or form.

  • @NickMcd8893
    @NickMcd8893 Před rokem +1

    My GOD dude this might be the sexiest thing on 4 wheels I've ever seen and the manual is just a huge cherry on top of an already phenomenal cake.

  • @SerPurple51
    @SerPurple51 Před rokem +26

    Judging by how much fun you seemed to be having, I think on a scale of 1-10 for how badly you want one... you're at an 11 😂

  • @wedge4hire
    @wedge4hire Před rokem +1

    A Cadillac with an angry, supercharged V8 AND a 6-spd manual!!!! Crazy love!!!!!

  • @Triptisim
    @Triptisim Před rokem +1

    I love this powertrain in my ZL1, the LT4 and it’s variants are so good!!

  • @YuaGacha
    @YuaGacha Před rokem

    Funny enough I was just looking into getting one of these this past week and checking out some today! and you posted when I got home.

  • @fancy3774
    @fancy3774 Před 10 měsíci +2

    American muscle cars always have a cheap looking interior and boring exterior but this nailed both interior and exterior.

  • @MattBowler
    @MattBowler Před 2 měsíci +1

    9:15 | "The thing I love about this is... it's not safe" 🤣

  • @Carter-ir5ud
    @Carter-ir5ud Před rokem +1

    Liking before I even watch, such a great car to review!

  • @RajeshRamsaroop
    @RajeshRamsaroop Před rokem +2

    blacked out trim pieces replacing the chrome makes this look so much better!

  • @salvi1398
    @salvi1398 Před rokem +2

    That camera in the car radio antenna is such a clever idea, props to Cadillac for that

  • @steelin666
    @steelin666 Před rokem +6

    Nice to see Cadillac civilian vehicles following the high performance path their motorsport division is setting. They're doing a fine job of reimaginating the brand.

    • @mitchellsteindler
      @mitchellsteindler Před rokem +1

      Not sure what a prototype car has to do with making the type of car they've been making for 15 years or however long they've been making good sports sedans.

  • @edalder2000
    @edalder2000 Před rokem

    I remember that '81 Trans Am with the crate motor. This Black Wing has that same sort of utterly mental wild animal. Lots of drama with great suspension to put down the power. The Cadillac is too much fun.

  • @ORIGIN4LFluffy
    @ORIGIN4LFluffy Před rokem

    There has never been another car that makes me smile so much just from WATCHING people drive it. Watching reviews of this thing makes me smile as much as driving my own '20 Camaro or '17 CTS V-sport. What is this sorcery?

  • @richfarfugnuven6308
    @richfarfugnuven6308 Před 9 měsíci +3

    I believe this is the only V8 manual sedan left in North America...

  • @ryanlittleton5615
    @ryanlittleton5615 Před rokem +1

    10:05 100% Agree. This is so much more special.

  • @Chameleonis
    @Chameleonis Před rokem +1

    I have never seen manual Cadillac in my life ...until now :D

  • @tommyhosteng7799
    @tommyhosteng7799 Před rokem +1

    I like that Cadillac has gone back to buttons in the cabin... that aside what a sexy sleeper sedan looks like fun

  • @jon-umber
    @jon-umber Před 4 měsíci +1

    Sounds absolutely incredible.

  • @skoluh
    @skoluh Před 11 měsíci +1

    The most BAD ASS car anyone can get

  • @ElliWoelfin
    @ElliWoelfin Před rokem

    It's nice to see one visually specced out in more my tastes than that one blue press car everyone used. Looks fucking slick in black with the tint and bronze.

  • @RobbieW915
    @RobbieW915 Před rokem +2

    yooo omg no way. i clicked this video because i thought this exact car looked oddly familiar. come to find out in the first few seconds you said something about a boston company and i immediately thought i recognized where you were. i swear i have been seeing you on my way to work some mornings going on 95 south.

    • @TedwardDrives
      @TedwardDrives  Před rokem +1

      Unless you saw me when I filmed it, it’s not me lol

    • @RobbieW915
      @RobbieW915 Před rokem

      @@TedwardDrives aw well dang. thanks for the reply tho. anyways, its a beautiful car. thats what initially caught my eye. have a good day my dude!

  • @saucyp123
    @saucyp123 Před rokem +1

    The gearing is both long as hell, but really closely spaced... this thing is a missile!!!!

  • @bryanpersig3055
    @bryanpersig3055 Před rokem +1

    WOW that's such an impressive car definitely worth the money

  • @kujiko88
    @kujiko88 Před rokem

    One of the things that's coolest to me about this is all the tech being paired with a manual. I've laid off the car videos for a while, but last I saw, it was hard to find even a push button start with a stick in the car. Personally not a huge fan of GM, (every one I've messed with has been a pain to work on. Changing the battery alone is frustrating), I gotta give them props on this one. Engine bay still looks crowded, but it seems worth it, at least at first.

  • @steve-anthony
    @steve-anthony Před rokem

    I love that it makes you giggle every time you put the hammer down!

  • @darknez09240
    @darknez09240 Před rokem

    love the design, the sound and the speedometer is cool

  • @itsavlife
    @itsavlife Před rokem

    Love the review....and its such and amazing car!!!! Its a track sledgehammer while the CT4V is the track scalpel!

  • @warrennelson4286
    @warrennelson4286 Před 9 měsíci

    Excellent review; you obviously love cars and driving as do all of us watching car videos on CZcams

  • @robertebob
    @robertebob Před rokem +4

    Too much HP for me, but a week ago I got a 2023 V6 twin turbo CT5-V in Midnight Steel Metallic. It’s an awesome driver.

  • @jACK-im4td
    @jACK-im4td Před rokem +2

    He was definitely most excited in this video

  • @AK-47o-o
    @AK-47o-o Před 9 měsíci +1

    you could tell this dude had so much fun filming this video

  • @AJpro88
    @AJpro88 Před rokem +1

    she's a hellcat in a tux and I love it. The one thing I hated about the HC was the crummy interior quality but that shouldn't be an issue in a V.

  • @user-ld7vl9sk4s
    @user-ld7vl9sk4s Před rokem +1

    the engine revving down even sounds so beautiful

  • @annie4horses
    @annie4horses Před 2 měsíci

    I own a Camaro Zl1, but the CT5-V Blackwing will be my next car. Love it!!!

  • @Dolby109
    @Dolby109 Před rokem +1

    Love the review!
    This is the last proper V8 Sports sedan, this is a drivers car, the rest are just rapid traffic.

  • @Louthemailman
    @Louthemailman Před 3 měsíci

    What a masterpiece🔥

  • @joshua6200
    @joshua6200 Před rokem +1

    2:30 "Golf clubs, back packs...." an impact wrench?? sweet!

  • @Dragon-Driver
    @Dragon-Driver Před rokem +2

    I didn’t know a Cadillac badge could be attached to something cool nice work GM

    • @xpiekillerx
      @xpiekillerx Před rokem +1

      always has been

    • @captainamerica9353
      @captainamerica9353 Před 4 měsíci

      @Dragon=Driver - the CTSV was introduced in 2004, where have you been for the last 20 years? Oh, wait, you're only 16 . . .

  • @Babciakapciemciezleje
    @Babciakapciemciezleje Před 7 měsíci

    Ever since I heard about this car. I fell in love, Yes I'm 14 but a crazy powerful sedan and manual with RWD.Yes please

  • @jacksawyer3510
    @jacksawyer3510 Před rokem

    It makes me happy to see that cars like this are still being made with manual transmissions.

  • @ras22273
    @ras22273 Před rokem +1

    "God bless America"
    I felt that

  • @Casey_J96
    @Casey_J96 Před rokem +18

    Instant classic. What a machine

  • @sezuawn3861
    @sezuawn3861 Před rokem

    Cant wait to get my sticker, great video as always tedward

  • @Dave-gl6jb
    @Dave-gl6jb Před rokem

    Wish Australia got this.
    It's like our finished Holden HSV.
    With V8 Supercharger and manual.
    Great car.

  • @GBMM7
    @GBMM7 Před rokem +1

    Unbelievable car rode in a coworkers manual as well white on white combo. Makes me want to sell my ctsV coupe!!

  • @Krazy_Shorts
    @Krazy_Shorts Před rokem +1

    Never cared much for Cadillac, or GM cars in general...but man this thing looks AWESOME! No lift shift looks cool!

  • @virtybaby
    @virtybaby Před rokem

    That drive around route 2/i95/lexington/concord is the best area around boston. Love rinsing my humble civic (5spd) around the reservoir.

  • @aetiusg
    @aetiusg Před rokem

    This car is absolutely glorious.

  • @jimcook8933
    @jimcook8933 Před rokem

    I love how the chem planes have made a "V" in the sky. Nice touch!

  • @pilot4910
    @pilot4910 Před rokem

    Looks even more fire with the tints

  • @Adison0529
    @Adison0529 Před rokem +1

    The car and the video is so good I came back a day after to watch it once more.
    Importing US cars to Europe makes it quite expensive to the point where Corvettes for example are considered a rather exotic sports car here in the eastern part and some solid spec Escalade is $50k+ more expensive than brand new high spec X7/X5M or $30k more than RSQ8, but if I ever got to the point where I could comfortably afford importing some US cars, this one would make the list together with a C8 Vette and a Viper, preferably ACR.
    I've been in love with red CTS-Vs for a while now and although I prefer it's looks over the CT5-V, I would take the CT5-V over it every single time now. To me it looks like it's already more popular than the CTS-V, I bet the parts will be more accessible in the future and the option to get the manual is just a cherry on top. I'm all for automatic transmissions in daily commuters and the CT5-V would be a lovely one for that but one thing I do not care a tiny bit about when it comes to all the sports sedans & wagons is the launch, some sprints times and precision. This is why I no longer have interest in the Germans such as RS6, M5 or E63 because if I ever were to have my pockets so deep that I'd buy a boat of such size as a daily commuter, I wouldn't care about the precision and ability to beat basically every single thing from one light to the next one. The fun factor on the long way back home is the thing that matters to me. RWD + 6 speed manual in a nearly 2 tonnes American yacht with far over 600hp on board seems like a perfect choice that ticks all boxes for me (almost... I wouldn't want to drive it in winter if that was my only car though).
    Absolute beast and I'm in love with every single inch of it.

  • @codeg8884
    @codeg8884 Před 9 měsíci

    def my new dream car

  • @PMdanielES
    @PMdanielES Před rokem

    We use the same route for our motorcycle rides 😂 I recognized that parking lot almost instantaneously!

  • @Ankur3108
    @Ankur3108 Před rokem

    Seems so much fun. Unique.

  • @Camj27
    @Camj27 Před rokem

    I worked for Matt McGovern for a few years. It’s really cool for him to partner up with you.

  • @brucestanley9330
    @brucestanley9330 Před 9 měsíci

    I'm definitely buying one of these

  • @rm25088
    @rm25088 Před 6 měsíci

    That is a proper sounding v8.