To mark its arrival on the Formula 1 grid in 2026, Cadillac has built something fittingly rare: the CT5-V Blackwing F1 Collector Series, limited to just 26 units and unveiled ahead of the Miami Grand Prix.
The most powerful Blackwing yet
The supercharged 6.2-litre V8 has been tuned to 685 hp and 673 lb-ft, up 17 hp and 14 lb-ft on the standard car, via an upgraded supercharger developed with GM Motorsports. That makes this the most powerful Blackwing Cadillac has ever produced. See where it ranks on our fastest sedans list. Fittingly for the purists, it's manual-only, and includes the track-focused Precision Package.
Dressed for the grid
Finished in Midnight Stone Frost with a monochromatic theme echoing the Cadillac F1 livery, the car carries motorsport detailing throughout: a stamped F1 logo on the driver's door, F1 and FIA logos on the spoiler, FIA branding on the carbon-fibre rocker panels, and embossed F1 logos on the headrests.
Why it matters
Cadillac joining F1 is a genuine inflection point for the brand, and tying a 26-car, manual-only, most-powerful-ever Blackwing to that moment is exactly the kind of halo a performance marque should build. For enthusiasts, it's also a reminder that Cadillac's V-Series is quietly one of the best driver's-car stories in America.
Based on Cadillac's official reveal. Production begins later in 2026; pricing (reported around $260,000) and final allocation are subject to Cadillac confirmation.
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Sources: Introducing the Cadillac CT5-V Blackwing F1 Collector Series (GM). Photography: Cadillac.