Autoblog and Yahoo may earn commission from links in this article.Cadillac recently confirmed that it'll keep its full-sized luxury sedan, the CT5, going for another generation. Of course, that raises the question: what of the Blackwing?For now, it appears that, too, will live on. The six-speed supersedan will likely also rejoin the updated CT5 lineup at some point, according to more than a few rumors and an alleged GM insider, claims GM Authority.CadillacCadillac should continue using the Blackwing name, especially considering the time it has spent building that name up as the brand's peak performance offering. The badge first appeared on 2019's CT6-V, and has lived on in the CT4 and CT5 since the large sedan's demise. Production of the current CT5 is set to end at the close of this year.The CT5-V Blackwing Should Keep A V8 Under The HoodCadillacCadillac's biggest, baddest Blackwing is defined by its engine, with a huge supercharged 6.2-liter V8 making an absurd 668 horsepower and 659 lb-ft of torque. A new Blackwing F1 Collector Series special edition model put out an even more astounding 685 hp and 673 lb-ft.AdvertisementAdvertisementWe imagine Cadillac will be able to keep the V8 rolling for just a little bit longer, having just debuted a new 6.7-liter V8 with an unassisted 535 horsepower and 520 lb-ft of torque. The brand recently invested a total of $854 million to build the next-gen V8, and it should feature in the latest Blackwing. We have no doubt performance will at least match, if not exceed, performance from the current model.CadillacMuch more up for debate is the sedan's manual transmission. Fuel economy isn't exactly stellar, and while the supersedan's niche crop of buyers no doubt clamors about wanting a manual, we'll see if Cadillac decides to keep it going. The simple fact is that take rates are generally low, emissions are high, and the combination of the two has often led to the end of a given manual transmission option.Further Updates Are Likely In Store2026 Cadillac CT4-V BlackwingCadillacThe new Blackwing should also arrive on a new platform, updated from GM's current Alpha 2 platform. This is already the basis for the CT5, as well as the current CT4. It'll need the updates – the platform is over a decade old. Cadillac will no doubt look to make the new Blackwing feel more alive than ever with updates to the chassis and the model's suspension, though to what degree remains to be seen.Inside, we expect minor changes to the sedan's infotainment and driver aids, with a host of the same performance-oriented features you'll find in the current Blackwing, like its bolstered sports seats and sporty trim accents. Similarly, Cadillac should apply a conservative touch to the upcoming model's exterior.AdvertisementAdvertisementTiming and pricing are the two final unknowns. The current CT5 will undoubtedly debut first, with the Blackwing arriving months or years later. As of now, some rumors allege the new CT5 sedan could arrive sometime towards the end of next year, putting a Blackwing model into 2028. Pricing will surely increase as well, with a current Blackwing already crossing the six-figure mark.This story was originally published by Autoblog on Aug 15, 2026, where it first appeared in the Features section. Add Autoblog as a Preferred Source by clicking here.
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