The Next Cadillac CT5 Will Reportedly Bring a Blackwing Successor

The Story

We already knew the CT5 will get a second generation, but now it sounds like the hi-po Blackwing variant will return too. Here’s what’s happening:

We already knew the CT5 will get a second generation, but now it sounds like the hi-po Blackwing variant will return too.

That is — while it’s true that we already knew the standard CT5 would eventually return, the new report is the first we’ve heard about the fire-breathing, track-capable Blackwing variant. The standard CT5 is equipped with a 2.0-liter turbo four, but the outgoing Blackwing sports a supercharged 6.2-liter V-8 that pairs 668 horsepower with…

To put it simply, see all results for Cadillac CT5-V Blackwing for sale near 11107.

Breaking this down, unfortunately, we don’t yet know what engine Cadillac plans to use in the CT5-V Blackwing’s successor. We know the returning CT5 will ride on GM’s updated Alpha platform, which will reportedly also underpin a revived Chevy Camaro and a new Buick sedan, but we don’t know anything beyond that.

Now, it’s possible that Cadillac will use the new LS6 6.7-liter V-8 that is launching with the 2027 Corvette Stingray and Grand Sport lineups, though with 535 horsepower, the newer engine is considerably less potent than the current setup. There are ways around that, of course, including the addition of forced induction, so we’d be…

Why It Matters

This story resonates because it puts Cadillac squarely in the conversation. Industry watchers often read such moves as signals — for Cadillac this could mean re-engagement with a strategic recalibration.

CarMotion Daily’s Take

Our read: The Next Cadillac CT5 Will Reportedly Bring a Blackwing Successor is more than a headline — it indicates a deliberate move from Cadillac’s playbook. Watch the next 60 days for follow-through.