Don’t fear, a brand new Cadillac CT5 is on the best way. Even within the period of SUVs, the automaker confirmed that it’s growing a next-generation luxury sedan, and a brand new report alleges that there additionally shall be a warmer Blackwing variant.
For now, the automobile is pure hypothesis, however we doubt Cadillac will supply the sedan with no Blackwing trim. Common Motors has invested closely into next-generation V8 engines, and we anticipate it can supply high-performance variations of these powertrains.
Even with sedan gross sales not what they was once, that isn’t stopping Cadillac, or Common Motors, from abandoning the phase. We gained’t know for positive what Cadillac plans to supply for some time, however that is every part that we all know in regards to the upcoming efficiency sedan.
What Will It Be Referred to as?
New Cadillac CT5-V Blackwing Rendering By Motor1
Photograph by: Theophilus Chin | Motor1
We anticipate Cadillac to proceed utilizing the Blackwing identify for the most well liked CT5-V variant. The automaker first launched the Blackwing badge for the 2019 CT6-V, which featured a hand-built twin-turbocharged 4.2-liter V8. It produced as much as 550 horsepower and 640 pound-feet of torque.
Cadillac would then use the Blackwing identify on the CT4-V and CT5-V beginning in 2022. The Blackwing badge indicated the automobiles had upgraded powertrains and different efficiency enhancements, and we anticipate the luxurious automaker will proceed to construct that model.
What Platform Will It Trip On?
The subsequent-generation Cadillac CT5 is predicted to trip on an evolution of General Motors’ Alpha 2 platform, which underpins the present sedan and CT4. The GM Alpha platform is over a decade previous, launching with the 2013 Cadillac ATS. The structure would additionally underpin the CTS and sixth-generation Chevrolet Camaro.
GM designed the Alpha platform as a light-weight and compact structure with a close to 50-50 weight distribution. It’s able to accommodating rear- and all-wheel-drive configurations, which we anticipate will proceed to be the case for this third evolution of the platform.
What Will Energy It?
2025 Cadillac CT5-V Blackwing Engine
Photograph by: Cadillac
We doubt Cadillac will put something aside from a supercharged V8 engine into the next-generation CT5-V Blackwing. The present Blackwing packs the supercharged 6.2-liter LT4 V8 engine that sometimes produces 668 hp and 659 lb-ft of torque.
The lately unveiled Blackwing F1 Collector Series will increase output to 685 hp and 673 lb-ft with an upgraded supercharger.
The subsequent Blackwing will probably use GM’s new 6.7-liter V8. The naturally aspirated engine already makes 535 hp and 520 lb-ft of torque, and including a supercharger may simply push output to 700 hp or extra.
There are rumors that the next-generation Camaro, which can share a platform with the CT5, may have a “spicy” variant, and it’ll probably share its powertrain with the Cadillac.
What Will It Look Like?
New Cadillac CT5-V Blackwing Rendering By Motor1
Photograph by: Theophilus Chin | Motor1
Our rendering depicts the next-generation CT5-V Blackwing as a modern sports activities sedan. On the entrance, the automobile has a broad grille, vertical headlamps flanked by intakes, and a large decrease bumper opening.
On the again, our Blackwing includes a sporty diffuser with quad exhaust ideas poking by means of. It additionally has a trunk spoiler and aggressive facet skirts.
When Will It Debut?
Cadillac will stop manufacturing of the CT5 and CT5-V Blackwing on the finish of this 12 months. The automaker hasn’t confirmed when the next-generation sedan will arrive, however some rumors recommend manufacturing for the brand new CT5 may start within the fall of 2027.
We are going to probably see Cadillac tease and reveal the common CT5 earlier than the Blackwing. We anticipate Cadillac will wish to spotlight the high-performance mannequin with none distractions.
Will It Value?
The 2026 Cadillac CT5-V Blackwing begins at $100,695. We anticipate the next-generation sedan to price much more, particularly if it has extra energy. The CT5-V Blackwing with the Precision Package deal and each Carbon Fiber Packages prices $135,175.
