02/02/2026
There's a moment, right around 4,500 RPM in third gear, when the 2026 Cadillac CT5-V Blackwing stops being a luxury sedan and becomes something else entirely. The supercharger screams, the exhaust cracks like thunder, and you realize you're piloting one of the last true muscle sedans America will ever build. With 668 horsepower on tap and a six-speed manual gearbox, the Cadillac CT5-V Blackwing isn't just fighting the hybrid revolution, it's giving it the middle finger at 200 mph.
After spending two weeks with this supercharged beast, including track time at Laguna Seca and daily commutes through Los Angeles traffic, I've learned one thing. This isn't just a performance sedan. It's a love letter to internal combustion, a final stand for the manual transmission, and possibly the most capable four-door ever to wear an American badge. Here's everything you need to know.
Discover the 2026 Cadillac CT5-V Blackwing with 668‑HP Supercharged V8, 200+ mph top speed, manual transmission, and why it's the last true American supersedan.