Last updated August 4, 2026
The V-Series is the everyday-performance CT4-V, balancing strong turbo power and upgraded handling with more daily comfort. The V-Series Blackwing is the track-focused step up, with a 472-hp twin-turbo V6 and more serious braking and handling hardware. The V-Series Blackwing Petit Pataud Edition keeps the Blackwing formula but adds rare, serialized details inspired by Cadillac’s 1950 Le Mans history.
The Performance trim level — represented by the V-Series — is the balanced CT4-V, built to feel quick and capable without giving up everyday comfort.
Best for: Drivers who want a fast luxury sedan that remains easy to live with every day.
Highlights
The Top Performance trim level — the V-Series Blackwing — is the sharper, track-focused CT4-V with substantially more power and heavier-duty performance hardware.
Best for: Drivers who want the most intense regular-production CT4-V and a stronger connection to Cadillac’s track-focused V-Series identity.
Highlights
Steps up from the V-Series with a 472-hp twin-turbo V6, an electronic rear differential, Brembo brakes at both ends, and Blackwing-specific bodywork.
0 in stockThe Special Editions trim level — the V-Series Blackwing Petit Pataud Edition — is a collector-focused Blackwing honoring Cadillac’s early Le Mans history.
Best for: Collectors who want Blackwing performance with a rarer presentation and serialized heritage details.
Highlights
Builds on the Blackwing’s performance core with a matte exterior finish, special carbon-fiber trim, and serialized details tied to Cadillac’s 1950 Le Mans story.
0 in stock| Feature | Performance | Top Performance | Special Editions |
|---|---|---|---|
| Includes | V-Series0 in stock | V-Series Blackwing0 in stock | V-Series Blackwing Petit Pataud Edition0 in stock |
| Lineup role | Everyday sport sedan | Track-focused model | Collector-focused Blackwing |
| Engine and output | 2.7L turbo four-cylinder; 325 hp | 3.6L twin-turbo V6; 472 hp | 3.6L twin-turbo V6; 472 hp |
| Torque | 380 lb-ft | 445 lb-ft | 445 lb-ft |
| Rear differential | Mechanical limited-slip | Electronic limited-slip | Electronic limited-slip |
| Audio system | Bose, 14 speakers | AKG, 15 speakers | AKG, 15 speakers |
| Exterior identity | Street-focused V-Series | Blackwing body and aero pieces | Matte finish and carbon-fiber trim |
| Signature performance hardware | Launch Control and Brembo front brakes | Brembo front and rear brakes | Magnetic Ride Control suspension |
No. In the later CT4-V lineup, V-Series is the 325-hp everyday performance trim, while V-Series Blackwing is the 472-hp track-focused model. Blackwing is the more powerful and specialized member of the pair.
The Blackwing is the more intense car. In the 2025–2026 lineup, it steps up from the V-Series model's 325-hp turbo four-cylinder engine to a 472-hp twin-turbo V6, then adds stronger performance hardware, Blackwing-specific body pieces, and upgraded displays and audio.
The regular V-Series is the more natural daily driver in recent lineups. It still has 325 hp, performance brakes, launch control, and a limited-slip rear differential, but its overall character is less track-focused than the Blackwing.
The V-Series Blackwing is the track-focused choice. On later models, its 472-hp twin-turbo V6, electronic limited-slip rear differential, and performance brakes at both ends give it the strongest track-oriented hardware in the lineup.
In the 2025–2026 lineup, the regular V-Series has a 325-hp 2.7-liter turbo four-cylinder engine. The Blackwing has a 472-hp 3.6-liter twin-turbo V6, so it delivers a substantial step up in power and performance intensity.
On later models, both versions use Brembo performance brakes up front, but the Blackwing also gets Brembo brakes at the rear. That gives the Blackwing a more complete braking setup for repeated hard use.
It helps the rear wheels put power down more effectively by actively managing how much power each wheel receives. The regular V-Series uses a mechanical version, while later Blackwings use the quicker-responding electronic setup.
Yes. In recent lineups, the V-Series includes a 325-hp turbo engine, 10-speed automatic, launch control, a mechanical limited-slip rear differential, and Brembo front brakes. It is less extreme than the Blackwing, not a basic appearance trim.
On later models, the Blackwing adds a 12-inch digital gauge display with built-in navigation and a 15-speaker AKG audio system. The regular V-Series instead uses a 14-speaker Bose system.
Look for the Blackwing-specific front-end design and aerodynamic body pieces. Those exterior changes accompany the Blackwing's stronger engine and upgraded chassis hardware, so it is more than a badge change.
It is a rare 2025 collector edition based on the CT4-V Blackwing and inspired by Cadillac's 1950 Le Mans history. Only 50 were made, with special exterior, interior, and serialized details rather than a different performance formula.
No mechanical performance increase is identified. It keeps the Blackwing's 472-hp twin-turbo V6, adaptive performance suspension, and electronic limited-slip rear differential. Its distinction comes from rarity and heritage-themed details.
The Petit Pataud Edition adds a matte exterior finish, Collector Series carbon-fiber trim, special sill plates, a 3D-printed shifter medallion, and a serialized B-pillar plaque. Underneath, it retains the Blackwing's core performance hardware.
Start with the regular V-Series. It is the more comfort-minded member of the later lineup while still offering 325 hp and meaningful performance hardware. On 2026 examples, heated and ventilated front seats with lumbar massage are standard on both trims.