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2026 Marks the Final Year for the Current Cadillac CT5-V Blackwing

Cadillac has confirmed that 2026 marks the final model year for the current-generation CT5-V Blackwing, with production of the CT5 lineup winding down by the end of the 2026 calendar year. But this isn't the end of the story - GM has also confirmed a second-generation Blackwing is already in development. Here's what's happening with one of the last supercharged V8 sport sedans on sale.Production Timeline ConfirmedAccording to official GM statements, production of the current Cadillac CT4 concluded at the end of June 2026, while the CT5 - including the flagship CT5-V Blackwing - continues production through the end of the 2026 calendar year. Because dealer inventory typically outlasts the final production run, 2026 model year units are expected to remain available at dealerships well into early 2027.A Bespoke Send-Off: Curated by CadillacFor its final model year, the CT5-V Blackwing is being offered through Cadillac's new "Curated by Cadillac" program, letting a limited number of buyers work with a dedicated concierge to create a hand-built, one-of-one vehicle from over 160 exterior colors and millions of interior combinations. Each Curated unit is hand-built at the GM Artisan Innovation Center on the GM Tech Center campus in Warren, Michigan, with pricing starting around $158,000 - a significant premium over the standard model, reflecting the bespoke nature of the program.The Numbers Behind the Send-OffThe outgoing CT5-V Blackwing is powered by a supercharged 6.2-liter LT4 V8 producing 668 horsepower - a genuine outlier in a segment where rivals from Audi, Infiniti, and Lexus increasingly lean toward hybrid or electric powertrains rather than a naturally aspirated or supercharged combustion engine.What's Next: A Confirmed Second GenerationSources indicate GM will build a second-generation CT5-V Blackwing on the updated Alpha 2-2 platform - the same architecture reportedly underpinning a future high-performance Camaro. That shared platform suggests some component-level overlap between the next-generation Blackwing and Camaro, though full details remain unconfirmed.What This Means for Current CT5 OwnersWith the current generation's production run now finite, and a bespoke final-edition program underway, the outgoing CT5-V Blackwing is positioned to become an increasingly collectible modern performance sedan.Popular CT5 Upgrades Right Now Custom-fit all-weather floor mats: Full interior protection while preserving the CT5's factory cabin fit.Browse our full Cadillac collection for parts that fit your CT5.