BLACKWING HITS THE TRACK: INTRODUCING THE CADILLAC CT5-V BLACKWING F1® COLLECTOR SERIES

Most powerful Blackwing model produced by Cadillac: 685 horsepower, 673 lb-ft of torque

MIAMI, FL – On the eve of the Formula 1® Crypto.com Miami Grand Prix 2026 and the Cadillac Formula 1® Team’s inaugural home race, Cadillac unveils the CT5-V Blackwing F1 Collector Series1, an ultra-exclusive expression of Cadillac’s historic entry into Formula 1®.

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Limited to just 26 units to mark the year Cadillac joined the F1® grid in 2026, the CT5-V Blackwing F1® Collector Series is the most powerful Blackwing ever produced by Cadillac, and the pinnacle of the V-Series lineup. It channels the excitement of Cadillac’s Formula 1® entry into an ultra-exclusive performance sedan. The CT5-V Blackwing F1® Collector Series was developed in close collaboration with Formula 1® and the Fédération Internationale de l’Automobile (FIA®), the governing body for world motor sport.

“The CT5-V Blackwing embodies the very best of Cadillac track-capable performance. With the F1® Collector Series, we’re channeling the energy and innovation of Formula 1® into a road-ready sedan that feels every bit as special as our entry into the sport,” said Mark Reuss, President, General Motors. “Each of the 26 vehicles is curated to be a centerpiece in any collection and a true celebration of Cadillac’s new era in Formula 1®.”

Racing-inspired design with Formula 1® accents

Finished in Midnight Stone Frost with a monochromatic interior and exterior execution, the CT5-V Blackwing F1® Collector Series echoes the Cadillac Formula 1® livery with:

  • Carbon Flash Metallic wheels

  • Harbor Gray Metallic brake calipers

  • Carbon fiber lower bodywork highlighted by a Switchblade Silver pinstripe

  • Gloss black exterior badging and monochrome Cadillac crests complete the dominant, racing-inspired look

Endorsed F1® and FIA® logos appear throughout the car, including:

  • Stamped F1® logo on driver door using a new automated craftsmanship ‘autocraft’ stamping technique

  • F1® and FIA® logos on the spoiler

  • FIA® logo on the carbon fiber rocker panels

  • ‘Cadillac Formula 1®’ Team logo on the sill plate

  • CNC-machined F1® logo on the supercharger cover

  • Laser-etched FIA® logo on the supercharger cover

  • Embossed F1® logo on seat headrests

  • 3D-printed F1® logo shifter medallion and FIA logo under the carbon fiber center console trim clear coat

  • F1® and FIA® logos featured on Builder’s Badge with unique serialization for the Collector Series

Uncompromised V-Series Performance

The CT5-V Blackwing F1® Collector Series builds on the acclaimed capabilities of the CT5-V Blackwing, with even more performance. The 6.2L supercharged V-8 that defines the CT5-V Blackwing, now produces 685 horsepower with 673 lb-ft torque, making this the most powerful Blackwing model ever. This comes courtesy of an upgraded supercharger, developed in collaboration with GM Motorsports. Each vehicle also features a CNC machined supercharger cover, created in-house by GM Motorsports.

The F1® Collector Series comes exclusively with 6-speed manual transmission, ensuring the Blackwing’s commitment to the art of driving. Each car also includes the Precision Package, making it the ultimate track-focused realization of the Blackwing model.

As with every CT5-V Blackwing, the F1® Collector Series is engineered to deliver the exhilarating, track-capable performance that has made Cadillac V-Series a benchmark in the luxury performance segment.

For more than 20 years, the V-Series badge has represented an elevation of design, performance and technology tied to the purest expression of passion that exists at the core of the Cadillac brand. Now with the fifth generation of the V-Series, the lineup has expanded to electric vehicles, including the first-ever OPTIQ-V and LYRIQ-V.

Availability

The CT5-V Blackwing F1® Collector Series will be sold in the U.S. and Canada, with production scheduled to begin in mid-2026. With only 26 units available, each vehicle is designed to connect its owner directly to Cadillac’s exciting F1® era.

Visit https://news.cadillac.com/newsroom.html for more information.


For more information, please contact Clint Simone (clint.simone@gm.com) or 310. 415. 3991.

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