CT5-V CT5-V BW F1 Collector Series

[Atlien]

Limited to 26. Looks like no change to interior save shifter and some decals.

Black spoke wheels though.

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[vetteb_96]

Only 26 will be made? No chance the average guy gets one.

 

[RobC7]

The 2026 Cadillac CT5-V Blackwing F1 Collector Series Packs a Mighty 685 Horsepower

An upgraded supercharger means this limited-run Caddy is the most potent Blackwing yet.

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[blkout]

Of all the limited edition Blackwings, this one will be worth the most one day without question. Good luck to anyone trying to get one for anywhere near MSRP.

 

[Le Monstre]

Man I called this earlier! 26 will be made - all in manual and appears to have a tune or larger blower from escalade v for power output of 685hp and 673tq. Looks great but not a fan of the boring black interior (Le Monstre wins there).

Cadillac Boosts the 2026 CT5-V Blackwing's Power to New Heights, but You Probably Can't Buy One

Only 26 Formula 1 Collectors Series sedans will be built, making them extremely rare and probably pretty pricey.

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[1Evil55]

They should have introduced a new color at least. Yeah the name is different but to me is just another matte black finish.

 

[Le Monstre]

They should have introduced a new color at least. Yeah the name is different but to me is just another matte black finish.

Agree. Should have carried over components of the f1 livery to the exterior and interior.

 

[nordique14]

Le Monstre is the better looking car. Much more special interior. But the extra HP in the F1 is nice.

 

[RDATLTE]

17 extra hp! Not just a sticker package.

 

[blkout]

17 extra hp! Not just a sticker package.

Yep and that's is why this version will be the most desirable in the future.

 

[RDATLTE]

@speedygonzalez how many of the 26 are you getting?

 

[Le Monstre]

Yep and that's is why this version will be the most desirable in the future.

I disagree, but perhaps I have a little bias. The Le Monstre has more desirable interior and unique blue carbon fiber that carries into the interior.
However, the larger supercharger is awesome. Cadillac really missed the mark because they could have made it look really special. I am thinking something similar to the RS6 Avant GT (pic) but with the F1 Livery. JMHO

 

[Savethemanuals]

Needs some contrast. White calipers with black lettering would've been cool and bring it closer to the F1 car livery. Overall cool car for a wealthy car collector but for some of us mere mortals that actually want to drive the car, it would scare the shit out of me how much $$$ I'd be losing per mile driven after paying a massive ADM.

 

[Z28]

One more year at Lightning Lap?

 

[jbawden]

Looks like it's a larger SC and a pulley ratio change (presumably smaller upper one). 26 garage queens to be sure.

 

[565565]

Mark my words, GM sucks at maintaining exclusivity. There is no way this higher output LT4 stays exclusive to these 26 cars.

It ain’t over till the fat lady sings. Until GM releases the “final edition” or whatever they ultimately call it, there is at least one more special edition sticker package before the end.

I think the Blackwing will get a truncated 27 model year, and the 685 hp version will more widely available, if not just standard.

I also predict that the precision package suspension will be the standard, or some newly refined compromise between the standard and precision suspensions will be the lone option, (it makes no sense to have two separate suspension packages in such a low volume car at the end of its life cycle).

 

[Z28]

Mark my words, GM sucks at maintaining exclusivity. There is no way this higher output LT4 stays exclusive to these 26 cars.

It ain’t over till the fat lady sings. Until GM releases the “final edition” or whatever they ultimately call it, there is at least one more special edition sticker package before the end.

I think the Blackwing will get a truncated 27 model year, and the 685 hp version will more widely available, if not just standard.

I also predict that the precision package suspension will be the standard, or some newly refined compromise between the standard and precision suspensions will be the lone option, (it makes no sense to have two separate suspension packages in such a low volume car at the end of its life cycle).

To start - I truly want to believe you. 26 units is super low numbers considering they had some work to do to make it happen. The door stamping as one example. That being said, they are already offering 2 suspension options and the investment has been made and is in production.

The cost argument of 2 vs 1 more new simplified suspension doesn’t track if they need to develop and release a third option. The volumes aren’t there for any of them at this point unless people start posting that they changed the steering wheel badge to add another digit.

I can’t see them producing a ‘27 5BW without extending overall CT5 production. The ‘26 model year is already shaping up to be a really long one if they build until end of the year.

 

[Z28]

Reading the press release again - I could see GM performance offering a package with this supercharger upgrade for current 5BWs.

They went through the work already to validate it, so it wouldn’t really be hard to offer it in the catalog and maybe even warranty it if it’s installed by the dealer. I’d buy that vs having a tuner put on a 2650.

 

[Le Monstre]

Just learned the F1 edition price is $260,000. Sheesh, that is ridiculous

 

[668LT4]

Just learned the F1 edition price is $260,000. Sheesh, that is ridiculous

Lofty and unreasonable, but 26 buyers will happily write a check for the car.

For the record, I think it would be way more unique if the paint were more like you showed above. Not sure if you made this AI or found it online, but something along these lines would make the cost much more valuable, IMO.