2026 Cadillac CT5
CT5-V Blackwing Manual RWD
What the CT5-V Blackwing Manual adds over the Luxury
| Spec | Luxury | CT5-V Blackwing Manual |
|---|---|---|
| Front brake diameter | 321 mm | 398 mm |
| Front brake type | Four-wheel-disc with ABS; Duralife rotors and low-drag brake calipers; Brembo available | Four-wheel-disc with ABS; staggered Brembo six-piston calipers (front); high-performance copper-free brake linings |
| Rear brake diameter | 315 mm | 373.5 mm |
| Rear brake type | Four-wheel-disc with ABS; Duralife rotors | Four-wheel-disc with ABS; Brembo four-piston calipers (rear); high-performance copper-free brake linings |
| Curb weight (maximum) | 3659 lbs | 4123 lbs |
| Curb weight (minimum) | 3659 lbs | 4123 lbs |
| Aspiration | twin turbo | supercharged |
| Cylinder count | 4 | 8 |
| Horsepower | 237 hp | 668 hp |
| Torque | 258 lb-ft | 659 lb-ft |
| Engine type (full description) | 2.0L Twin-Scroll Turbocharged I-4 DOHC with Active Fuel Management, direct injection and automatic stop/start | 6.2L V-8 Supercharged DI VVT |
| Valve configuration | Dual overhead camshafts, four valves per cylinder with tripower system | Overhead-valve with two valves per cylinder and continuously variable valve timing |
| Third-row legroom | 37.9 in | 37 in |
| Overall height | 57.2 in | 56.5 in |
| Overall length | 193.8 in | 194.9 in |
| Steering type | Electric, rack-mounted variable-effort premium power steering | Rack-mounted electric, power-assisted with variable assist |
| Front suspension type | MacPherson-type with dual lower ball joints, twin-tube struts and direct-acting stabilizer bar | MacPherson-type with cross-axis dual lower ball joints, twin-tube struts and direct-acting hollow stabilizer bar; Magnetic Ride Control 4.0 |
| Rear suspension type | Five-link independent; coil springs with stabilizer bar | Five-link independent; coil springs with hollow stabilizer bar; Magnetic Ride Control 4.0 |
| Tire size | 245/45R18 | P275/35ZR19 (front) P305/30ZR19 (rear) |
| Final drive ratio | 2.9 | 3.7 |
| Transmission speeds | 10 | 6 |
| Transmission type | automatic | manual |
| Wheel diameter | 18 in | 19 in |
| Wheel material | forged alloy | forged aluminum |
Standard here, not on the base trim: Brembo® six-piston front calipers and four-piston rear calipers (staggered), Electronic limited-slip differential (with aluminum housing) and high-performance cooler, HD Surround Vision, Head-Up Display, Performance Data Recorder (new for 2026 on CT5-V Blackwing; enhanced with Lap Analyzer and Speed Tips on CT5-V)
Specifications
Source: manufacturer press kitBrakes
| Front brake diameter | 398 mm |
| Front brake type | Four-wheel-disc with ABS; staggered Brembo six-piston calipers (front); high-performance copper-free brake linings |
| Rear brake diameter | 373.5 mm |
| Rear brake type | Four-wheel-disc with ABS; Brembo four-piston calipers (rear); high-performance copper-free brake linings |
Cargo
| Cargo volume behind 2nd row | 11.9 cu-ft |
Dimensions Exterior
| Overall height | 56.5 in |
| Overall length | 194.9 in |
| Overall width | 74.1 in |
| Wheelbase | 116 in |
Engine Basics
| Aspiration | supercharged |
| Cylinder count | 8 |
| Engine displacement | 6162 cc |
| Fuel injection system | gdi mpi |
| Engine type (full description) | 6.2L V-8 Supercharged DI VVT |
| Valve configuration | Overhead-valve with two valves per cylinder and continuously variable valve timing |
Engine Output
| Horsepower | 668 hp |
| Torque | 659 lb-ft |
Fuel Economy
| MPG (city) | 13 mpg |
| MPG (highway) | 21 mpg |
Fuel System
| Minimum recommended octane | 91 |
| Fuel tank capacity | 17.4 gal |
Headroom
| Front headroom | 39 in |
| Third-row headroom | 36.6 in |
Legroom
| Front legroom | 42.4 in |
| Third-row legroom | 37 in |
Shoulder Room
| Front shoulder room | 56.7 in |
| Third-row shoulder room | 55.7 in |
Steering
| Steering type | Rack-mounted electric, power-assisted with variable assist |
Suspension
| Front suspension type | MacPherson-type with cross-axis dual lower ball joints, twin-tube struts and direct-acting hollow stabilizer bar; Magnetic Ride Control 4.0 |
| Rear suspension type | Five-link independent; coil springs with hollow stabilizer bar; Magnetic Ride Control 4.0 |
Tires
| Tire size | P275/35ZR19 (front) P305/30ZR19 (rear) |
Transmission
| Final drive ratio | 3.7 |
| Transmission speeds | 6 |
| Transmission type | manual |
Weights
| Curb weight (maximum) | 4123 lbs |
| Curb weight (minimum) | 4123 lbs |
Wheels
| Wheel diameter | 19 in |
| Wheel material | forged aluminum |
Standard & optional equipment
Source: manufacturer press kitSafety21 std · 2 opt
- Front Pedestrian Braking
- Adaptive Cruise Control optional
- Forward Collision Alert
- HD Surround Vision
- Dual-stage frontal airbags
- Head-curtain airbags for all outboard seating positions with rollover protection
- Lane Keep Assist with Lane Departure Warning
- Seat-mounted side-impact airbags for driver and front passenger
- Following Distance Indicator
- Cadillac Smart System / Cadillac SMART System (Automatic Emergency Braking, Forward Collision Alert, Front Pedestrian Braking, Safety Alert Seat, Rear Park Assist, HD Rear Vision Camera, Vehicle Diagnostics, Teen Driver, Rear Seat Reminder)
- Driver Awareness Package: Lane Change Alert with Side Blind Zone Alert and Rear Cross Traffic Alert
- Driver Awareness Plus Package: Following Distance Indicator, Lane Keep Assist with Lane Departure Warning and IntelliBeam automatic high beams
- Four-wheel-disc with ABS
- HD Rear Vision Camera
- IntelliBeam automatic high beams
- Knee airbag for driver and front passenger
- Rear Cross Traffic Alert
- Rear Park Assist
- Rear Seat Reminder
- Safety Alert Seat
- Teen Driver
- Super Cruise driver assistance technology (available; requires automatic transmission on CT5-V Blackwing) optional
- Tire Pressure Monitor System (includes tire fill alert)
Infotainment2 std · 0 opt
- Head-Up Display
- Performance Data Recorder (new for 2026 on CT5-V Blackwing; enhanced with Lap Analyzer and Speed Tips on CT5-V)
Powertrain2 std · 0 opt
- Electronic Precision Shift (10-speed automatic transmission)
- Electronic limited-slip differential (with aluminum housing) and high-performance cooler
Chassis2 std · 0 opt
- Brembo® six-piston front calipers and four-piston rear calipers (staggered)
- Magnetic Ride Control 4.0
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Transcribed from the manufacturer's official press kit for the 2026 CT5. Confirm with the window sticker for a specific unit.
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Common questions about the CT5-V Blackwing Manual
Source: EPA, NHTSA and manufacturer press kitsWhat does the 2026 Cadillac CT5 CT5-V Blackwing Manual add over the Luxury?
Against the Luxury, 5 features become standard that the Luxury does not and 24 published specifications differ. Both lists are on this page, taken from the manufacturer's own press material.