The Cadillac CT5-V Blackwing is already widely regarded as one of the best performance sedans money can buy today, if not the best outright. With a supercharged V8 producing 668 horsepower and the rare option of a six-speed manual transmission, it represents a nearly extinct species in today’s automotive landscape.
For the 2026 model year, the CT5-V Blackwing starts at $98,900 before destination and gas guzzler tax. Including the $1,795 destination charge and a $2,100 gas guzzler tax, the total climbs to $102,795. Even at that price, it still undercuts rivals such as the Audi RS7 and the BMW M5, both of which start well above that figure.
Like most serious high-performance machines, however, the base price only tells part of the story. Cadillac offers a long list of options that can push the final cost much higher, and one newly revealed package adds nearly $27,000 to the price of the already expensive super sedan.
The Deep Ocean Package Explained
The latest and most attention-grabbing addition is a limited Deep Ocean package. Early details circulated online before Cadillac previewed the package on its official CT5 V Blackwing page and outlets published the full breakdown. What immediately stood out was its price tag of $26,995.
At first glance, that number sounds outrageous for what appears to be little more than a special paint color. A closer look reveals that the cost covers far more than paint alone. The package bundles Carbon Fiber Package 1 and Carbon Fiber Package 2, plus a Jet Black high-performance interior with full semi-aniline leather, Jet Black accents, and carbon fiber seatbacks. Together, those elements account for roughly $22,470 of the total.
What remains includes Brembo brakes with blue brake calipers, Santorini Blue seat belts, and a steering wheel stripe on manual transmission cars; black mirror caps and black badging; 19-inch forged wheels in a Satin Graphite dark finish; and the Deep Ocean Tintcoat exterior paint. Deep Ocean Tintcoat has been shown as an Optiq-V paint option, and Cadillac is now offering it on a limited run of CT5-V Blackwing models.
What Is Not Included
Notably absent from the Deep Ocean configuration is the Precision package with carbon-ceramic brakes. Adding those requires an additional $18,000, pushing the total cost of optional equipment well past $45,000. At that point, the options alone cost nearly half as much as a new compact luxury car.
Cadillac is already previewing the Deep Ocean package on its official CT5 V Blackwing page, and multiple outlets have published the package price and full contents. According to those details, production of Deep Ocean-equipped cars is scheduled to begin at the Lansing Grand River Assembly plant in Michigan. Total output is expected to be capped at just 200 units, instantly giving each example potential collector status as the Blackwing approaches the later stages of its production life.
Does the Math Make Sense
Paying nearly $27,000 for a package largely made up of existing options can feel excessive. A deeper dive into Cadillac’s configurator tells a slightly different story. Carbon Fiber Packages 1 and 2 total about $14,500, and the full semi-aniline leather interior option is about $8,000, depending on configuration. Once wheels, brake calipers, and various trim elements are factored in, the actual premium for the exclusive Deep Ocean paint shrinks to just a few thousand dollars.
That is still expensive, but in this segment, it is not entirely out of line.
A Final V8 Statement
Cadillac says the Deep Ocean package will be available starting in March 2026 and limited to 200 units. At a time when V8-powered sport sedans are steadily disappearing, the CT5-V Blackwing in this form feels like a deliberate farewell statement. Loud, unapologetic, and finished in a rich shade of blue.
The only remaining question is whether you have room in your garage for one more V8 before they are gone for good.
This article originally appeared on Autorepublika.com and has been republished with permission by Guessing Headlights. AI-assisted translation was used, followed by human editing and review.