Cadillac Introduces the Ultra-Exclusive CT5-V Blackwing F1 Collector Series
Cadillac has unveiled the limited-edition, 685-hp CT5-V Blackwing F1 Collector Series, celebrating the brand's 2026 Formula 1 debut...
On the eve of the Formula 1 Crypto.com Miami Grand Prix 2026 and the Cadillac Formula 1 Team’s inaugural home race, Cadillac unveiled the CT5-V Blackwing F1 Collector Series, an ultra-exclusive expression of Cadillac’s entry into Formula 1, company officials stated in a press release.
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, noted the release. The vehicle 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.”
F1-Inspired Exterior Design & Badging Details
Finished in Midnight Stone Frost with a monochromatic interior and exterior, 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
Endorsed F1 and FIA logos appear throughout the car, including:
- Stamped F1 logo on the 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 the Builder’s badge with unique serialization for the Collector Series
Upgraded Supercharger Provides Top V-Series Performance
The 6.2L supercharged V-8 that defines the CT5-V Blackwing now produces 685 horsepower with 673 pound-feet of torque, making the F1 Collector Series the most powerful Blackwing model ever produced, the company said. The extra power 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 a 6-speed manual transmission, and each car includes the Precision Package, making it the ultimate track-focused realization of the Blackwing model, according to Cadillac officials.
CT5-V Blackwing F1 Collector Series 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 F1 era. Visit news.cadillac.com for more information.
