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The automotive world has a new collectible: the CT5‑V Blackwing F1 Collector Series. Announced ahead of the Formula 1 Crypto.com Miami Grand Prix 2026 and timed with the Cadillac Formula 1 Team’s first home race, this offering translates motorsport collaboration into a road‑ready sedan. Built as a commemorative run to mark Cadillac joining the F1 grid in 2026, the series is intentionally rare — limited to 26 units — and represents the most potent version of the Blackwing to date.
Cadillac framed the car as both a performance statement and a keepsake. GM President Mark Reuss explained that each example is meant “to be a centerpiece in any collection,” reflecting both the brand’s racing ambitions and the craftsmanship that informed this project. The program was developed in cooperation with Formula 1 and the Fédération Internationale de l’Automobile to integrate authentic motorsport touches alongside high‑performance hardware, making the car as much a symbol of partnership as a driver’s machine.
Design and motorsport livery
The Collector Series presents a focused visual identity: the exterior is finished in Midnight Stone Frost and employs a monochrome execution that mirrors the Cadillac F1 team livery. Visual elements include Carbon Flash Metallic wheels, Harbor Gray Metallic brake calipers, and exposed carbon fiber lower bodywork accented by a Switchblade Silver pinstripe. Gloss black exterior badging and monochrome Cadillac crests reinforce the racing‑inspired aesthetic while keeping the appearance deliberately restrained and purposeful.
Badging, logos and craftsmanship
Authentic motorsport endorsements are integrated throughout the car. A new automated craftsmanship process called autocraft stamping imprints an F1 logo on the driver door, while F1 and FIA insignia appear on the rear spoiler and carbon fiber rocker panels. Inside, the attention to detail continues with an embossed F1 logo on the headrests, a 3D‑printed F1 shifter medallion, and a builder’s badge carrying unique serialization for each Collector Series vehicle. CNC machining and laser etching on the supercharger cover add mechanical artistry to the technical elements.
Performance and engineering
Under the hood, the CT5‑V Blackwing F1 Collector Series builds on the established Blackwing foundation but boosts output to new heights. The defining powerplant is the 6.2L supercharged V‑8, now rated at 685 horsepower and 673 lb‑ft of torque. That increase is achieved through an upgraded supercharger developed in collaboration with GM Motorsports, and each car receives a specially finished CNC‑machined supercharger cover produced in‑house by GM’s performance engineers.
Driver focus and dynamics
Maintaining a purist connection to driving, the Collector Series is offered exclusively with a 6‑speed manual transmission, reinforcing the Blackwing’s emphasis on engagement. Every car includes the Precision Package to sharpen track capability — suspension, braking and aerodynamic calibrations tailored to high‑speed control. The overall result is a vehicle engineered to deliver both showroom presence and genuine circuit performance, positioned as the zenith of Cadillac’s V‑Series hardware.
Exclusivity, lineage and availability
The limited run ties directly to Cadillac’s new chapter in motorsport: only 26 units are being produced to honor the brand’s 2026 entry into the F1 grid. The Collector Series will be available in the United States and Canada, with production scheduled to begin in mid‑2026. Each car is intended to provide its owner a direct connection to Cadillac’s F1 era, from serialized builder badges to race‑derived details.
More broadly, the Blackwing program sits within a two‑decade tradition for Cadillac’s V‑Series, which has long signified elevated design, performance and technology for the marque. The current V‑Series family has expanded into electrified models as well — including the OPTIQ‑V and LYRIQ‑V — while the CT5‑V Blackwing F1 Collector Series represents a pinnacle expression of the brand’s internal combustion performance legacy. For collectors and driving enthusiasts who want a tangible slice of that partnership with Formula 1, this is an intentionally rare offering that blends bespoke details, upgraded hardware and motorsport provenance.