My second cousin (who’s more into golf than gas guzzlers) recently texted me a photo of a Cadillac race car while visiting the Formula 1 Crypto.com Miami Grand Prix 2026. Cadillac used this opportunity to announce a new special-edition CT5-V Blackwing called the F1 Collector Series.
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The unveiling of this new, exclusive model was done on the eve of what was the Cadillac Formula 1 Team’s inaugural home race. Developed in collaboration with Formula 1 and the Fédération Internationale de l’Automobile (FIA), the CT5-V Blackwing F1 Collector Series is the most powerful Blackwing ever produced by 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,” says 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.”
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What makes the CT5-V Blackwing F1 Collector Series different from your usual, run-of-the-mill Blackwing? Let us count the ways:
- Midnight Stone Frost hue with monochromatic interior
- Carbon Flash Metallic wheels
- Carbon fiber lower bodywork with Switchblade Silver pinstripe
- Gloss black exterior badging and monochromatic Cadillac crests
- Several F1 and FIA badges and logos throughout the exterior and interior
The 6.2-liter supercharged V-8 produces 685 horsepower with 673 lb-ft of torque, which are bumps of 17 and 14, respectively. The improvements come courtesy of an upgraded supercharger developed in collaboration with GM Motorsports. And rejoice, manual mavens, as the F1 Collector Series comes exclusively with a six-speed manual plus the Precision Package, a track-focused chassis suite that improves dynamics on all road and track conditions.
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The CT5-V Blackwing F1 Collector Series will begin production mid-year 2026, and be available only in the American and Canadian markets. If you snooze, you lose because only 26 will be built.
