Cadillac has revealed the CT5-V Blackwing F1 Collector Series ahead of its inaugural home race as part of the Formula One calendar in Miami, tying its road car lineup directly to its 2026 entry into the championship.
Limited to 26 units, the Collector Series marks the brand’s first season on the F1 grid. Production is scheduled to begin in mid-2026, with availability in the United States and Canada.
Exterior and Identification Details
The Collector Series is finished in Midnight Stone Frost with a monochromatic approach across exterior and interior elements. Visual changes focus on trim and material execution rather than structural redesign.
Carbon Flash Metallic wheels and Harbor Gray Metallic brake calipers are paired with carbon fiber lower bodywork, accented by a Switchblade Silver pinstripe. Gloss black badging replaces standard brightwork, alongside monochrome Cadillac crests.
F1 and FIA branding is applied extensively throughout the car. Exterior placements include logos on the spoiler and carbon fiber rocker panels, while the driver’s door features a stamped F1 logo using a new automated “autocraft” process. Additional identifiers include serialized builder’s plaques and Cadillac Formula 1 Team branding on the sill plates.
Inside, branding continues across multiple touchpoints. Headrests carry embossed F1 logos, while the shifter medallion and trim elements integrate 3D-printed and laser-etched FIA and F1 markings. The supercharger cover also receives CNC-machined and etched detailing developed by GM Motorsports.
Powertrain and Specification
The Collector Series builds on the existing CT5-V Blackwing platform with an updated version of its 6.2-liter supercharged V8. Output is rated at 685 horsepower and 673 lb-ft of torque, an increase over the standard model, achieved through a revised supercharger developed with GM Motorsports.
A 6-speed manual transmission is the sole gearbox offering. Each car is equipped with the Precision Package, aligning the specification toward track use with chassis and suspension enhancements carried over from the Blackwing’s performance-focused options list.
Positioning Within the V-Series Lineup
The CT5-V Blackwing F1 Collector Series sits at the top of Cadillac’s V-Series range, which now spans both internal combustion and electric models. It remains focused on the Blackwing’s established formula of rear-wheel-drive performance and manual transmission availability, while incorporating design elements tied to Cadillac’s Formula 1 program.
With production capped at 26 units, the Collector Series is positioned as a limited-run variant tied directly to the brand’s entry into Formula 1 for the 2026 season.
