Cadillac Builds Its Most Powerful Blackwing Ever With Only 26 Cars Planned

Cadillac is marking its debut season in Formula 1 in style with a new, limited edition of its CT5-V Blackwing called the F1 Collector Series.

Unveiled on the eve of this Sunday’s Miami Grand Prix, which will be the inaugural home race for the Cadillac Formula 1 Team, the CT5-V Blackwing F1 Collector Series brings more than just unique styling touches.

You’re looking at the most powerful Blackwing model Cadillac ever made, and therefore the pinnacle of the V-Series lineup.

The Ultimate Track-Focused CT5-V Blackwing

The ultra-exclusive performance sedan—only 26 units will be made as a nod to the year Cadillac entered Formula 1—features a souped-up version of the 6.2-liter supercharged V8 that brings extra power and torque.

The engine is rated at 685 horsepower and 673 pound-feet of torque in the F1 Collector Series, 17 hp and 14 lb-ft more than the standard model. It’s not much, but it's certainly enough for bragging rights, as the CT5-V Blackwing F1 Collector Series is the most powerful Blackwing model ever.

The extra oomph comes courtesy of an upgraded supercharger, developed in collaboration with GM Motorsports, which also created a CNC-machined supercharger cover. The vehicle’s exclusive character is further highlighted by the fact it comes exclusively with the 6-speed manual transmission and the standard Precision Package. This combination makes it “the ultimate track-focused realization of the Blackwing model,” according to Cadillac.

“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 GM President Mark Reuss. “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.”

Here's How to Recognize It on the Street

As you would expect, the CT5-V Blackwing F1 Collector Series comes with unique racing-inspired styling with Formula 1 accents.

The most obvious one is the Midnight Stone Frost paint and monochromatic exterior execution, including Carbon Flash Metallic wheels, Harbor Gray Metallic brake calipers, carbon fiber lower bodywork with a Switchblade Silver pinstripe, and gloss black exterior badging and monochrome Cadillac crests. All these details echo the Cadillac Formula 1 car's livery.

A closer look at the performance sedan also reveals many endorsed F1 and FIA logos, such as the stamped F1 logo on the driver door created with a new “autocraft” stamping technique, F1 and FIA logos on the spoiler, and FIA logo on the carbon fiber rocker panels. Pop the hood and you’ll also notice the laser-etched FIA logo and CNC-machined F1 logo on the supercharged cover.

Inside, the monochromatic cabin also features a Cadillac Formula 1 Team logo on the sill plate, embossed F1 logo on seat headrests, 3D-printed F1 logo shifter medallion and FIA logo under the carbon fiber center console trim clear coat, and F1 and FIA logos featured on the Builder’s badge, which sports unique serialization for the Collector Series.

Production of the CT5-V Blackwing F1 Collector Series will begin in mid-2026 and the model will only be sold in the U.S. and Canada. Cadillac hasn’t reveled pricing yet, but we imagine that doesn’t matter much since probably all of the 26 units are already spoken for.

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