{"id":648624,"date":"2026-05-05T04:36:18","date_gmt":"2026-05-05T04:36:18","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/ca\/648624\/"},"modified":"2026-05-05T04:36:18","modified_gmt":"2026-05-05T04:36:18","slug":"cadillacs-f1-edition-v8-sedan-is-the-most-powerful-manual-on-sale","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/ca\/648624\/","title":{"rendered":"Cadillac’s F1-edition V8 sedan is the most powerful manual on sale"},"content":{"rendered":"

The arrival of Cadillac into the Formula 1 championship in 2026 has inspired the brand to launch a limited-edition version of its CT5-V Blackwing sedan, celebrating its newly formed global race team.<\/p>\n

Officially titled the Cadillac CT5-V Blackwing F1 Collectors Series, it\u2019s based on the already potent CT5-V Blackwing, which in standard form produces 498kW and 893Nm from its supercharged 6.2-litre V8 engine.<\/p>\n

However, after enlisting GM Motorsports to develop a new upgraded supercharger, the F1 Collectors Series edition bumps its outputs up to 511kW and 912Nm, making it the most powerful Cadillac to wear the Blackwing badge ever.<\/p>\n

For context, the most powerful Australian production car ever was the HSV GTSR W1, which featured a different supercharged 6.2-litre V8 developing 474kW and 815Nm.<\/p>\n

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Power is sent to the rear wheels, exclusively through a six-speed manual transmission, which also helps the CT5-V Blackwing F1 Collectors Series to become the most powerful manual car currently on sale in the US.<\/p>\n

To ensure it\u2019s not just a straight-line hero, it\u2019s fitted with the Cadillac Precision Package, adding a track-tuned suspension setup, carbon-ceramic brakes, and sticky Michelin Pilot Sport Cup 2R tyres.<\/p>\n

Cosmetically, there are a handful of nods to the Blackwing\u2019s F1 links in its livery, which includes the \u2018F1\u2019 logo stamped on its driver\u2019s door and on the rear spoiler, while even the FIA logo features on the spoiler and carbon-fibre side skirts.<\/p>\n

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Inside, the seat head restraints also get an embossed F1 logo, with the distinctive branding carrying over to a 3D-printed gear shifter \u2018medallion\u2019. Additional logos are found on the numbered \u201cBuilder\u2019s badge\u201d.<\/p>\n

All 26 examples of the CT5-V Blackwing F1 Collectors Series are finished in Midnight Stone Frost, featuring Harbor Gray Metallic brake calipers, Carbon Flash Metallic wheels and gloss black badging.<\/p>\n

\u201cThe CT5-V Blackwing embodies the very best of Cadillac track-capable performance. With the F1 Collector Series, we\u2019re channeling the energy and innovation of Formula 1 into a road-ready sedan that feels every bit as special as our entry into the sport,\u201d said General Motors president, Mark Reuss.<\/p>\n

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\u201cEach of the 26 vehicles is curated to be a centerpiece in any collection and a true celebration of Cadillac\u2019s new era in Formula 1.\u201d<\/p>\n

No price has been announced as yet, but it\u2019s expected to represent a sharp increase on the CT5-V Blackwing\u2019s standard circa-US$100,000 (A$139,500) tag.<\/p>\n

Sadly, Cadillac recently launched in Australia as an EV-only brand, ruling the likes of the CT5-V Blackwing out of contention for local showrooms.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"The arrival of Cadillac into the Formula 1 championship in 2026 has inspired the brand to launch a…\n","protected":false},"author":2,"featured_media":648625,"comment_status":"","ping_status":"","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"footnotes":""},"categories":[441],"tags":[49,48,578,576,577,82],"class_list":["post-648624","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","has-post-thumbnail","category-formula-1","tag-ca","tag-canada","tag-f1","tag-formula-1","tag-formula1","tag-sports"],"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/ca\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/648624","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/ca\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/ca\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/ca\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/2"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/ca\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=648624"}],"version-history":[{"count":0,"href":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/ca\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/648624\/revisions"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/ca\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media\/648625"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/ca\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=648624"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/ca\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=648624"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/ca\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=648624"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}