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Cadillac Launches 26-Unit 2026 CT5-V Blackwing, 685 hp

5/2/2026

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Summary

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Cadillac unveiled the 2026 CT5-V Blackwing F1 Collector Series, limited to 26 units.
The sedan produces 685 hp and 673 lb-ft of torque from an upgraded 6.2-liter supercharged V8.
All models come with a six-speed manual transmission, carbon-ceramic brakes and Michelin Cup 2R tires in the Precision Package.
Production begins mid-2026 with deliveries after the Miami Grand Prix and a price near $260,000.

History

Historical Context

General Motors first used the ZR-1 badge on the 1990 C4 Corvette, a Lotus-engineered 375-hp flagship meant to shed the model’s “old-man’s toy” image and prove the brand could deliver extreme performance. Decades later, Cadillac’s 2026 CT5-V Blackwing F1 Collector Series echoes that limited-run strategy with 685 hp, a six-speed manual and only 26 units priced near $260,000.

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Story summary

Cadillac unveiled the 2026 CT5-V Blackwing F1 Collector Series, limited to 26 units.
The sedan produces 685 hp and 673 lb-ft of torque from an upgraded 6.2-liter supercharged V8.
All models come with a six-speed manual transmission, carbon-ceramic brakes and Michelin Cup 2R tires in the Precision Package.
Production begins mid-2026 with deliveries after the Miami Grand Prix and a price near $260,000.

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