The 205 MPH American super sedan that embarrasses sports cars

Few American sedans can make the claim of outpacing sports cars, but this super sedan does just that. With a top speed of 205 mph, it combines blistering performance with everyday usability, proving that American engineering can rival the best European and Japanese sports cars.

Beneath its sleek exterior lies a powerhouse drivetrain engineered for both raw speed and refined handling. The cabin balances luxury and technology, offering a comfortable, connected environment that complements its performance credentials. Drivers get a full-size sedan experience without compromising on thrills.

For those who want an everyday car that can double as a track-capable machine, this American super sedan is a rare breed. It shows that speed, sophistication, and practicality can coexist, leaving many traditional sports cars in the rearview mirror.

In order to give you the most up-to-date and accurate information possible, the data used to compile this article was sourced from various manufacturer websites and other authoritative sources, including the EPA and Car and Driver.

Cadillac’s CT5-V Blackwing is a monster designed for the track

Cadillac is a brand that has been struggling a bit lately, with the general perception being that they make outdated cars for the older generation. However, take a closer look, and you’ll find that they’ve been making sports sedans that blow their European rivals out of the water when it comes to performance for some time now. The CT5-V Blackwing sits at the top of their hierarchy, and it delivers blistering top speeds.

2026 Cadillac CT5-V Blackwing performance specs

While the base model of the CT5 is a pretty timid executive car, the Blackwing is a roaring monster that dares you to push it to the limits. Under the hood is a massive V-8, and in classic American fashion, it comes equipped with a whining supercharger that helps it put down tons of power. What is really impressive is that this car comes standard with a six-speed manual, although the option of a ten-speed auto is available. Rear-wheel drive is the only setup here.

On paper, the CT5-V Blackwing is already pretty impressive. It gets up to speed in a ridiculously short amount of time considering the sedan weighs over 4,000 pounds. Even more impressive is how it handles that weight around corners. The Blackwing is designed to be more than a drag racer, with a limited-slip differential, a line-lock feature, and an advanced traction management system making it a machine to be reckoned with around a track.

This is a car that can easily transition from attack mode to something a little more subtle as well. It comes fitted with magnetorheological dampers which make use of a number of sensors to detect the surface you’re driving on and how you plan to drive on it and adjust accordingly. This means that when you’re on your way home from the track, you’ll be treated to an exceptionally smooth ride.

How it stacks up against two-door coupes

While sports sedans offer a really great combination of comfort and performance, it is generally accepted that they are all about compromise. If you’re after real performance, in most cases you’d be better off with a traditional sports car. However, the CT5-V Blackwing sits in an elite group of four-door cars that truly dominate around a track.

While it hasn’t been officially tested around the Nürburgring, there are several other tracks where it has posted some insane times. One such example is Virginia International Raceway. Car and Driver posted a time of 2:47.9, which puts it above some iconic sports cars. It beats some pretty insane coupes around the track, such as the C8 Chevrolet Corvette, the Porsche Cayman GT4, and the Ford Mustang Dark Horse. It’s also within nine tenths of the 2018 Porsche 911 GT3.

Cadillac offers executive levels of comfort along with all that performance

One of the main points of appeal when buying a mid-size sports sedan is that you get something that is incredibly quick but also exceptionally comfortable. While it may not be as outright luxurious as some of its direct rivals, it still achieves its luxury ambitions pretty well. It also comes equipped with tons of modern technology, and a bunch of tools to make you a better driver on track days.

Interior dimensions and comfort

In terms of its size externally, it competes in the same segment as the likes of the BMW M5 and the Porsche Panamera. It’s about on par in terms of space on the inside as well. While not cavernous, there is plenty of space for adults in the back row of seats. Cargo space may not be exceptional, but there is enough space in the trunk for anything you’d need to carry around on a daily basis.

The interior of the Cadillac may not come as well-dressed as some of its direct rivals, but it is still more luxurious than most sedans — as it should be at this price point. Things like high-end leather upholstery and heated and ventilated front seats with a massaging function are standard. There are some bits and bobs throughout the cabin that, unfortunately, remind you that this is a General Motors product.

Infotainment and technology

For the 2025 model year, the CT5 underwent a pretty thorough refresh. A big part of this refresh came in the form of updated technology. All models now come with a 33-inch screen which sits atop the dashboard, acting as both the digital gauge display and the infotainment system. It is Google-based and boasts and impressive 9K resolution.

The CT5-V Blackwing comes with plenty of tech designed specifically for the track. This includes a standard lap timer on the gauge display and apps that display dyno-style performance readouts of things like power, torque, and tire temperature. An optional performance data recorder shows you even more performance figures and comes with a lap analyzer that shows you where you can drop some extra time.

A bunch of convenience features are also standard, including things like a wireless smartphone charging pad, wireless Apple CarPlay and Android Auto (for now), a Wi-Fi hotspot, and a pretty impressive 16-speaker AKG sound system.

All of this performance and luxury does come at a relatively steep cost

Hopefully, no one has assumed that this super sedan is going to come at a bargain, because if you did you’re going to be fairly disappointed. Cadillac’s track-focused four-door sedan features a starting price that hovers exceptionally close to the six-figure mark, and that is without any optional extras.

2026 Cadillac CT5-V Blackwing pricing

Cadillac’s CT5-V Blackwing does not come cheap. However, it is priced relatively well for this segment. The other mid-size performance sedans that it does battle with all start well over the six-figure mark. The BMW M5, for example, starts at $121,900. While not exactly a bargain, it is worth noting that the Cadillac is cheaper.

The main choice that you’ll have to make when buying your Blackwing is whether you want the manual or the automatic. The auto does come at a pretty steep markup, though, costing over $6,000 more than the manual. We’d stick with rowing our own gears.

For the 2026 model year, Cadillac is also offering a limited number of hand-built options through the Curated by Cadillac program. These models will cost tens of thousands of dollars more but will mean that your CT5-V Blackwing is hand-built and hand-painted rather than being put together on an assembly line.