The 2026 Cadillac CT5-V Blackwing sedan delivers an unmatched driving experience. Even as an aggressive track-ready machine, it refuses to compromise on comfort. We have the tea on this American luxury performance sedan here!
Key Takeaways
- Hand-built customization of the CT5-V Blackwing is available through the Curated by Cadillac program.
- Tech upgrades include a standard performance data recorder and standard Blind Zone steering assist.
- You can choose a standard six-speed manual or optional 10-speed automatic.
Updates to the CT5-V Blackwing for 2026
Cadillac introduces an exclusive, custom-built option for the CT5-V Blackwing. It customizes a select number of Blackwings through its "Curated by Cadillac" program at the Cadillac Artisan Center rather than through the standard assembly line. These bespoke models start at $158,000, with prices increasing based on individual options.
Standard features for the rest of the lineup include the Blind Zone steering assist and a performance data recorder. Additionally, Cadillac cuts the Le Monstre Special Edition and removes the Jet Black or Sky Cool Gray interior themes featured in Phantom Blue accents.
The Blackwing's supercharged 668-hp 6.2-liter V-8 pairs with a standard six-speed manual or optional 10-speed automatic transmission. The sedan is in full-attack track mode with an integrated line lock, launch control, limited-slip differential, and Performance Traction Management stability-control system designed to help drivers power through sharp turns. (But it also keeps you comfortable for everyday driving, thanks to standard magnetorheological dampers that read the road when you just want to cruise.) For drivers demanding an even sharper track edge, the optional Precision package adds a stiffer suspension, wider tires, and unique camber adjustments.
How Is the Fuel Economy for the CT5-V Blackwing?
Opting for the 10-speed automatic allows for EPA fuel-economy estimates of 13 mpg city and 22 mpg highway. Selecting the standard six-speed manual drops the highway fuel economy estimate slightly, to 21 mpg.
The CT5-V Blackwing's Luxe Layout
The Blackwing features upscale leather upholstery, ambient lighting with integrated climate-control animation, a digital gauge display, a head-up display, and 18-way power-adjustable front seats with heat and massage settings. You can upgrade to high-performance sport seats and matching door-panel pieces in leather and microfiber. The Blackwing's dimensions are the same as the standard CT5.
Infotainment and Connectivity in the CT5-V Blackwing
The dash features a larger-than-life 33.0-inch display with 9K resolution. Infotainment information comes from a Google-based system, complete with Google Maps, Google Assistant, and access to the Google Play store. Drivers can navigate the system using either the touchscreen or a physical rotary dial.
New apps display real-time performance data, tire temperatures, and dyno-style horsepower and torque graphs. The performance data recorder has an advanced lap-analysis feature that tracks your speed relative to track distance and saves your best times directly to the head-up or dashboard displays. Standard tech features include wireless smartphone charging, Apple CarPlay, Android Auto, an onboard Wi-Fi hotspot, and a premium 16-speaker AKG audio system.
Are You Ready to Get Behind the Wheel?
The 2026 Cadillac CT5-V Blackwing is a masterclass in high-performance engineering, with all the custom bells and whistles at your fingertips. If you're ready to get into a Blackwing, contact Reliable Cadillac today to test drive one or start building your own!