DETROIT — Cadillac will take 500 reservations for the 2022 CT4-V and CT5-V Blackwing editions subsequent month earlier than the efficiency sedans hit dealerships this summer time.

Following a digital reveal Feb. 1, prospects could make a $1,000 refundable deposit to order one of many 250 CT4-V Blackwings or 250 CT5-V Blackwings, Cadillac said in a statement Thursday.

Clients will obtain a high-performance steering wheel and a commemorative serialized plate etched with a five-digit portion of the automobile identification quantity. The vehicles can be VIN-sequenced by 12 months, mannequin and transmission, Cadillac stated.

“Identical to wonderful jewellery comes with engraved serial numbers, we’re treating these V-Collection Blackwing automobiles with the identical degree of exclusivity,” Brandon Vivian, govt chief engineer for Cadillac, stated within the assertion. “These are meticulously crafted merchandise with unbelievable consideration to element, and we’re excited for fanatics to begin experiencing the vehicles for themselves.”

The V-Collection Blackwing fashions may have specifically tuned chassis, automobile management applied sciences and engines. A guide transmission additionally can be supplied, Cadillac stated final 12 months. The model plans to share extra particulars throughout subsequent month’s reveal.

Clients who buy the track-capable sedans additionally can be invited to a two-day Cadillac V Efficiency Academy driving faculty at Spring Mountain Motor Resort and Nation Membership in Pahrump, Nev.

Cadillac is reviving the Blackwing badge after discontinuing its high-performance Blackwing engine final 12 months.

Cadillac says it now makes use of the Blackwing identify to signify efficiency and craftsmanship.

The Blackwing moniker comes from the unique Cadillac crest, which featured the merlette blackbird. Merlettes have been distinguished on the crest of Antoine de la Mothe Cadillac, the founding father of Detroit. The merlettes on his coat of arms had black wings however no legs or beaks.