Cadillac CT5 Blackwing Collector Series: the American M5
Imagine a car that seems to bring out the best of the golden years of American sports motoring, but now stands before the German giants without any electrification involved.
The Cadillac CT5 Blackwing Collector Series is that beast that makes the BMW M5 and the Mercedes-AMG E 63 look nervously from the other side of the Atlantic.
The M5 for purists, but with American DNA
In the United States, the art of making sports sedans is not dead yet, nor does it seem to intend to die. The CT5-V Blackwing is the clearest proof: a sedan with a 6.2-liter V8 heart supercharged, directly derived from the legendary Corvette engine, delivering a thrilling 685 HP and 913 Nm of torque. An engine that doesn’t know what a battery or an electric assist motor is.
While most brands have fallen into the temptation of hybrids or electrification, Cadillac plays old school and puts a 6-speed manual transmission at the wheel. Yes, manual. Because there are still those who value the feel and true connection with the car.
F1 Collector Series special edition: exclusivity and extreme performance
To celebrate the Miami Grand Prix of Formula 1, Cadillac has launched this limited edition that elevates the Blackwing formula to another level. Only 26 units for the US and Canadian markets, with new aesthetic details and a specially tuned chassis.
The Precision Package is the crown jewel: Magneride dampers, stiffer springs, revised stabilizers, a steering and braking setup designed for demanding use, and of course, carbon-ceramic brakes. All of this to make the car feel just as comfortable on the track as on the road.
A sedan that defies European trends
The Cadillac CT5 Blackwing F1 Collector Series is a bold gesture that Europe no longer dares to make: a powerful, purist sedan with a V8 roaring without electrification and a manual transmission that makes you feel the driver inside.
Europe, which has abandoned this kind of sedans for environmental and regulatory reasons, watches this very American proposal from afar. But, as a recently consulted independent mechanic expert says, "this beast is a reminder that passion still exists without wires or batteries."
Technical details that captivate
Engine and transmission
At the heart of it all is a 6.2-liter Supercharged V8 engine that extracts 685 HP and 913 Nm, sending power to the rear wheels through a 6-speed manual gearbox and a limited-slip differential. The sound? A cylinder concert that makes you forget any other technology.
Chassis and suspension
The Precision Package includes Magneride dampers, stiffer springs, revised stabilizers, and an exhaustive tuning of steering and braking with carbon-ceramic brakes. This setup makes the car as reliable on the track as it is fun on the road.
Exclusivity and uncertain future
Only 26 units
The F1 Collector Series is a limited edition to only 26 units for the North American markets. This exclusivity makes it a collector’s piece for connoisseurs and lovers of pure motoring.
Farewell to an era?
Although the conventional CT5-V Blackwing model will remain on sale for a few more months, it is clear that this kind of sedan with a V8 engine and manual transmission is becoming increasingly rare. The traffic authorities and environmental regulations are tightening, and the European trend is already a different rhythm. But, for as long as it lasts, Cadillac has set the bar very high.
By the way, a Cadillac spokesperson stated in May 2026: "The CT5 Blackwing is the last vestige of an era many already thought dead, and we do it with pride."
A car that thinks it’s a sports car but with the soul of a classic. No frills or complexes.
