Luxury meets tire-smoking performance
Cadillac’s sportiest sedan is the CT5-V Blackwing, and while its powerful engine and track-worthy chassis don’t come cheap, leasing can make putting a Blackwing in your driveway a little easier on your wallet. In September, you can lease a 2026 Cadillac CT5-V Blackwing for $1,647 a month (before taxes and fees) for 48 months. That assumes a $3,500 down payment and an allowance of 10,000 miles per year during that term.
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Dealers may still have some 2025 models left, but the lease deal is about the same, with a $1,666 monthly payment and the same terms. Cadillac does offer options for more mileage or shorter terms as well, but the 48-month/10,000-mile lease is the cheapest right now. All lease rates listed by automakers do not include taxes or any other fees that leasing a given vehicle may incur, and offers may vary by region. We recommend entering your zip code into the current offers page on Cadillac’s website to most accurately estimate a payment.
More about the Cadillac CT5-V Blackwing
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The Blackwing landed for the 2022 model year as the successor to the Cadillac CTS-V. Like the later versions of that sports sedan, the Blackwing has a supercharged 6.2-liter V8 that distinguishes it from the regular CT5-V, which uses an uprated version of the twin-turbo 3.0-liter V6 from non-V-Series CT5 models. The Blackwing’s V8 produces 668 horsepower and 659 pound-feet of torque, which is sent to the rear wheels through a six-speed manual transmission or 10-speed automatic. Cadillac quotes zero to 60 mph times of 3.4 seconds for the automatic transmission and 3.6 seconds for the manual.
Along with the rest of the Cadillac CT5 lineup, the Blackwing received a refresh for the 2025 model year, including a redesigned front fascia on the outside and a new 33-inch screen on the inside. Changes for 2026 are limited to a new Parking Package and the addition of blind-spot steering assist as a standard feature. Cadillac will also produce a limited number of customized versions to kick off its new Curated by Cadillac program.
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Final thoughts
A Blackwing will never be truly cheap, but if you’re looking for character, it’s a great value. Its uniquely American version of performance, based around a burly V8, is hard to beat. Unlike so many American performance cars of the past, the Blackwing has the handling to match its copious power and is one of the last new cars with a manual transmission. It’s hard to find another car that combines those attributes at any price.
*Disclaimer: This article is provided for informational purposes only. The information presented herein is based on manufacturer-provided lease offer information, which is subject to frequent change and may vary based on location, creditworthiness, and other factors. We are not a party to any lease agreements and assume no liability for the terms, conditions, availability, or accuracy of any lease offers mentioned. All terms, including but not limited to pricing, mileage allowances, and residual values, require direct verification with an authorized local OEM dealership. This article does not constitute financial advice or an endorsement of any particular lease or vehicle.
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Stephen Andrew Edelstein
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