Cadillac unveils CT5-V Blackwing F1 Collector Series for 2026 Formula 1 debut

12 articles · Updated · MotorTrend · May 1

The rear-drive, manual-only special edition makes 685hp and 673 lb-ft, with just 26 cars for the US and Canada and a Miami Grand Prix display.
GM Motorsports upgraded the 6.2-litre supercharged V8 and made the Precision package standard, giving the model revised damper tuning, chassis stiffening and track-focused hardware.
Cadillac says production starts in mid-2026; the car becomes its most powerful internal-combustion Blackwing and V model, marking the luxury brand's long-awaited entry into Formula 1.

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