The golden age of the V8 performance sedan felt like it would last forever — a supercharged engine up front, three pedals on the floor, five seats, and power routed strictly to the rear wheels. That formula produced some of the most celebrated driver’s cars ever made, and for a while, the options were plentiful. Today, the market has moved on almost entirely. Electrification, all-wheel drive, and turbocharged six-cylinders have replaced the old recipe — almost. In 2026, exactly one sedan on sale in the United States still checks every box: the Cadillac CT5-V Blackwing.
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