I drove the Cadillac CT5 and BMW M2 for a week — here's the rear-wheel drive luxury performance car I recommend
Vehicle Tech I drove the Cadillac CT5 and BMW M2 for a week — here's the rear-wheel drive luxury performance car I recommend Face Off By John Velasco Published 4 October 2026 There's a massive $42,000 gap between them When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission. Instead, they’re high-performance machines engineered for driving enthusiasts and hardcore car buffs who want an upscale, ostentatious edge without letting go of their youthful side.On paper, they share a remarkably similar recipe despite their different body styles. Both start with nearly identical base MSRPs right around $98,000, pairing rear-wheel-drive dynamics with track-focused adaptive suspensions.
- ▪Vehicle Tech I drove the Cadillac CT5 and BMW M2 for a week — here's the rear-wheel drive luxury performance car I recommend Face Off By John Velasco Published 4 October 2026 There's a massive $42,000 gap between them When you purchase thro
- ▪Instead, they’re high-performance machines engineered for driving enthusiasts and hardcore car buffs who want an upscale, ostentatious edge without letting go of their youthful side.On paper, they share a remarkably similar recipe despite t
- ▪Both start with nearly identical base MSRPs right around $98,000, pairing rear-wheel-drive dynamics with track-focused adaptive suspensions.
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Vehicle Tech I drove the Cadillac CT5 and BMW M2 for a week — here's the rear-wheel drive luxury performance car I recommend Face Off By John Velasco Published 4 October 2026 There's a massive $42,000 gap between them When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission. Here’s how it works. (Image credit: John Velasco / Tom's Guide) Jump To: Specs Design Fuel Economy Driving Performance Comfort Value Verdict Copy link Facebook X Reddit Email Share this article 0 Join the conversation Follow us Add us as a preferred source on Google Newsletter Subscribe to our newsletter With sticker prices well past the six-figure mark, the 2026 BMW M2 Coupe CS and 2026 Cadillac CT5-V Blackwing aren’t built for the average commuter.
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