--- title: "Spy Photos Catch Ford Testing Cadillac CT4-V Blackwing Against Mustang" description: "A Cadillac CT4-V Blackwing was spotted at Ford's test track with a Mustang convertible amid rumors that Ford is working on a Mustang sedan." date: "2024-06-04" modified: "2024-06-04" authors: - name: "Nico DeMattia" job_title: "Contributing Writer" link: "https://www.thedrive.com/authors/nico-demattia" url: "https://www.thedrive.com/news/ford-is-benchmarking-cadillac-ct4-v-blackwing-as-mustang-sedan-rumors-heat-up" categories: - "Ford News" - "News" - "News by Brand" --- # Spy Photos Catch Ford Testing Cadillac CT4-V Blackwing Against Mustang ![]() [Ford]() CEO Jim Farley started a media fire last month when he said that a [Mustang four-door sedan]() isn't out of the question. And while that seemed like it could have just been a throwaway line, Farley's fire will be stoked even further, now that a [Cadillac CT4-V Blackwing]() was spotted at [Ford's]() Dearborn test track testing alongside, you guessed it, a Mustang. It's worth noting that there currently isn't a single sedan in Ford's U.S. lineup, so Ford's possession of a CT4-V Blackwing could be for benchmarking a future sedan, such as the one Farley hinted at back in May. If that's the case, however, Ford isn't just testing out any old sedan, but one of the best, most capable, and most exciting performance sedans on the market. Y'know, the kind you'd study if you're building a high-performance Mustang sedan. Seen alongside Caddy's smaller sport sedan in these photos is a Mustang GT Convertible with a 5.0-liter V8. It isn't just a Ford employee trolling their coworkers by buying a rival sports car, either, as you can see some data-recording equipment mounted to the roof and front bumper of the Cadillac. It would seem that Ford is doing more than just observing here, it's actually taking notes. ![]() ![]() ![]() Why use the V6-powered CT4-V Blackwing rather than the V8-powered CT5 version? It could be due to the CT4's size, weight, and price point, which is where any future Mustang might hang, rather than the larger, heavier, more expensive CT5-V Blackwing. Farley is pretty adamant about keeping V8s around, but you never know what could happen, especially in rather long product pipelines. Of course, this isn't proof that there will be a Mustang sedan—nor that one is even in the works. Automakers often benchmark competitor vehicles for their own internal research—but it does point in that direction, albeit gently. With the death of the Chevy Camaro, there isn't a huge need for Ford to make a Mustang sedan since it has the entire pony car segment to itself. But with the arrival of Dodge's inline-six-powered Charger sedan, Farley might lean in that direction. *Got tips? Send 'em to tips@thedrive.com* ## Author Nico is a writer and reviewer from New Jersey who probably thinks he’s a lot funnier than he actually is. His love of cars began when he was just a kid playing Gran Turismo 3, grinding out enough race wins with a Mazda Miata to save up for an in-game RUF 911. That passion for small, lightweight sports cars drove his desire to learn more about the industry, get his hands on as many cars as he could, and bring those experiences to life on the page. He cut his teeth writing about BMWs, Volkswagens, and Audis, mostly, and has owned far too many of each. He’s on his fourth 3 Series sedan, but all of his old, cheap German cars have forced him to learn more about car maintenance than his mechanical capability can handle. Too many late nights have been spent scrambling to get a car running by morning so he could get to work. For some reason, he never seems to learn that old Bimmers probably aren’t the best daily drivers. But he loves more than just old German cars. He’ll gladly drive and discuss anything with four (or even three) wheels. Cars aren’t his only passions, though. Nico is also a big nerd and loves movies, video games, comic books, and cares far too much about the New York Giants. So don’t be surprised if you see football references or dumb, obscure movie quotes in any of his car reviews. ### Author social links [Instagram]() [LinkedIn]()