Section 1The Collector Series retains the same core formula that has made the standard CT5-V Blackwing such a favorite among enthusiasts.Section 2That means a supercharged 6.2-liter V8 sending 668 horsepower to the rear wheels, available with either a six-speed manual transmission or a 10-speed automatic.Section 3The regular CT5-V Blackwing already feels like the sort of machine that shouldn’t exist anymore — a luxury sedan with a loud supercharged V8, rear-wheel drive, and an honest-to-goodness manual gearbox available in 2026. Section 4Cars like this have largely disappeared from Germany, and Cadillac somehow ended up building one of the best modern examples.Section 5Visually, the F1 Collector Series leans heavily into bespoke detailing and exclusivity rather than outright performance upgrades.Section 6Only 26 units will be produced, which effectively guarantees every example will be spoken for almost immediately. Section 7The timing also says quite a bit about where Cadillac sees itself globally. Formula 1 has become less about niche motorsport credibility and more about worldwide brand positioning, especially among younger luxury buyers. Section 8For Cadillac, joining the grid is partly about performance engineering, but it’s also about reshaping perceptions of the brand outside North America.Section 9Still, for enthusiasts, the more interesting part may simply be this: Cadillac chose the CT5-V Blackwing as the car worthy of commemorating its Formula 1 arrival. Section 10Few modern performance sedans better capture the old-school excess and personality that built Cadillac’s recent reputation among driving enthusiasts.Section 11That production number is no coincidence. Cadillac officially joins the Formula 1 grid in 2026 alongside TWG Motorsports and General Motors, marking the first modern F1 effort directly tied to the luxury brand.