A 2025 Cadillac CT5-V Blackwing with only about 4,300 miles has packed an unusual amount of history into its short life. Despite already passing through two previous owners and receiving a replacement engine, someone still paid six figures to put it in their garage.
Fair enough, the car has a desirable specification, combining Cadillac’s 668-horsepower supercharged V8 with a six-speed manual, rear-wheel drive, carbon-ceramic brakes, and the track-focused Precision Package.
According to Cars & Bids, the Drift Metallic Blackwing sold after the auction for $104,350 on August 31. The listing shows a clean Delaware title, no reported accidents or mileage discrepancies, and no notable modifications according to the selling dealer.
The engine replacement naturally became a major topic in the auction’s comment section. DelawareCadillac, the selling dealer, said it understood the original engine had been replaced because of an oil-pressure issue and provided additional context about what Cadillac installed in its place.
Cadillac Replaced The Engine Under Warranty
Cadillac warranty replacements for Blackwing engines use complete new hand-built engines rather than repaired or partially rebuilt units. While the dealer described the cause as its understanding rather than presenting a detailed diagnosis, it specifically pointed to an oil-pressure issue.
It’s important to note that this isn’t being described as an aftermarket engine swap or modification, but as a Cadillac warranty replacement involving another complete Blackwing engine.
The Cars & Bids listing also shows subsequent maintenance, including an oil and filter change, transmission service, and tire rotation at 3,725 miles in April 2026. No accidents or mileage discrepancies appear on the attached Carfax report.
The Precision Package Makes This One Special
Under the hood sits Cadillac’s supercharged 6.2-liter LT4 V8, rated at 668 horsepower and 659 lb-ft of torque. A six-speed manual sends all of that power exclusively to the rear wheels.
Its Precision Package adds stiffer springs, a larger front stabilizer bar, revised suspension bushings, recalibrated Magnetic Ride Control dampers, revised steering, and additional chassis tuning. Carbon-ceramic brakes are included as well.
The original window sticker also lists equipment including a panoramic sunroof, two-tone Sky Cool Gray and Jet Black leather, heated and ventilated front seats, a head-up display, carbon-fiber interior trim, and an AKG premium audio system.
It Still Sold For $104,350
Cars & Bids recorded 15 bids before the car ultimately sold after the auction for $104,350. That’s roughly $25,000 below its reported original sticker price of $129,185, despite the Blackwing having accumulated only about 4,300 miles.
Two previous owners and an engine replacement could understandably give a buyer plenty to investigate before spending six figures. The clean history report, warranty replacement, low mileage, and desirable specification provide important context, however, and the eventual buyer clearly decided the numbers still made sense.
The result also shows how much appeal the CT5-V Blackwing still has among enthusiasts. A 668-hp, rear-wheel-drive luxury sedan with a hand-built supercharged V8 and six-speed manual is an increasingly unusual combination, and even this example’s complicated early history couldn’t keep it below six figures.