The 2026 Cadillac CT5-V Blackwing is the last production sedan in America to offer a V8 engine with a manual transmission.
Production of the current model ends after the 2026 model year, potentially marking the end of this iconic combination.
If you want a new sedan with a V8, rear-wheel drive, and three pedals, you need to act quickly.
The CT5-V Blackwing is the only option, and it's about to disappear.
A Glorious Throwback
Under its luxury exterior, the Blackwing remains true to old-school performance. Its supercharged 6.2-liter V8 produces 668 horsepower and 659 lb-ft of torque.
Buyers can choose between a 10-speed automatic and a six-speed manual gearbox.
The 2026 CT5-V Blackwing starts at $100,695 with delivery for the manual version, which is $6,275 less than the automatic.
Cadillac's current inventory shows only 64 manual Blackwings available nationwide, priced from $105,542 to $152,777.
Cadillac has confirmed that the current CT5 will end production after MY2026. Reports suggest a next-generation CT5-V Blackwing could arrive, but it's not confirmed.
Even if it does, there's no guarantee it will keep the supercharged V8 or the manual transmission.
Once the Blackwing bows out, the Ford Mustang GT will be the only manual V8 production car in America.
Dodge is expected to put Hellcat V8 power into the new Charger, but a manual transmission isn't part of the plan.
Three pedals are disappearing across the industry.
Several cars that offered stick shifts at the start of MY26 won't for 2027, including the VW Jetta GLI, Honda Civic Si, and Acura Integra A-Spec.
The Toyota Supra and BMW Z4 have already been discontinued.
Could the Blackwing Return?
There is a glimmer of hope.
GM is expected to revive the Camaro soon, reportedly using the same evolved Alpha 2 architecture planned for the next CT5 and a potential new Buick sedan.
GM has also developed a new generation of V8 engines.
If Chevrolet combines those elements with a manual transmission, Cadillac could have the hardware to preserve the Blackwing formula.
That's far from confirmation, but it's enough to keep enthusiasts optimistic.
