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On 1 May2026 Cadillac introduced the CT5-V Blackwing F1 Collector Series as part of its presence at the Miami grand prix, coinciding with the Cadillac Formula 1 Team’s first U.S. race weekend. The announcement presents a road car that directly references the automaker’s move into top-tier motorsport: an ultra-limited sedan built to celebrate Cadillac’s F1 program. The car is noteworthy not only for its provenance but for the claim of being the most powerful Blackwing ever produced, bridging Cadillac’s performance heritage with race-derived styling and components.
The Collector Series run is intentionally small: only 26 units will be produced, a number chosen to mark the year Cadillac entered the Formula 1 grid. Developed with input from both Formula 1 and the FIA, the car carries unique branding, serialized builder details and bespoke hardware that distinguish it from the standard CT5-V Blackwing. The package aims to offer collectors a direct connection to Cadillac’s racing era while delivering genuine track capability and collectible exclusivity.
Design and visual cues inspired by the race car
The CT5-V Blackwing F1 Collector Series wears a restrained but purposeful look that echoes Cadillac’s race livery. Dressed in Midnight Stone Frost paint with monochrome accents, the exterior integrates carbon fiber lower bodywork and a Switchblade Silver pinstripe for contrast. Details such as Carbon Flash Metallic wheels and Harbor Gray Metallic brake calipers support the performance aesthetic. Gloss black badging and monochrome crests create a unified visual theme, while specific race-inspired touches call out the car’s motorsport DNA.
Badging, craftsmanship and race emblems
Cadillac placed F1 and FIA insignia in multiple locations to emphasize the collaboration: logos appear on the rear spoiler, rocker panels and sill plates, and a serialized Builder’s Badge identifies each of the 26 cars. The vehicle also features advanced manufacturing touches such as an automated craftsmanship stamping method for a driver-door logo, CNC-machined supercharger cover detailing and a 3D-printed shifter medallion. These elements reinforce the car’s status as both a collector piece and a performance machine.
Powertrain and performance upgrades
Under the hood the Collector Series intensifies the already formidable CT5-V Blackwing formula. The familiar 6.2L supercharged V-8 has been upgraded in collaboration with GM Motorsports to produce 685 horsepower and 673 lb-ft of torque, making this edition the most powerful Blackwing to date. The enhancements include a revised supercharger and bespoke internal calibrations, and each car carries a CNC-machined supercharger cover as part of the presentation. These mechanical upgrades are paired with high-spec hardware intended for track use.
Transmission and track equipment
The Collector Series is offered exclusively with a six-speed manual transmission, underlining Cadillac’s commitment to a pure driving experience. Every example ships with the Precision Package, which adds carbon-ceramic brakes and chassis enhancements to raise cornering and thermal capacity for sustained track outings. The overall setup preserves the CT5-V Blackwing’s reputation for driver-focused dynamics while elevating grip, stopping power and mechanical robustness for spirited use.
Availability, legacy and how to learn more
The CT5-V Blackwing F1 Collector Series will be offered in the U.S. and Canada with production slated to begin in mid-2026. With only 26 cars available, Cadillac positions each vehicle as a collectible that directly ties its owner to the brand’s F1 debut. The vehicle joins the broader V-Series lineage, which for more than two decades has represented Cadillac’s peak performance variants and has recently expanded to include electrified V-Series nameplates.
Cadillac also brought a family of V-Series cars to Miami as part of its fan engagement activities, using a local hospitality space to showcase models and team merchandise during the Grand Prix weekend. For further details, reservation inquiries or press contacts, see the Cadillac newsroom at news.cadillac.com/newsroom.html or contact Clint Simone at [email protected] / 310.415.3991. The Collector Series is intended as both a bold statement about Cadillac’s motorsport future and a tangible piece of that story for collectors and enthusiasts.