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March 18, 2026
Horsham, PA

AWE, the precision engineering firm based in Horsham, Pennsylvania, today announced its official entry into the Cadillac market. Following the release of the CT4-V Blackwing line earlier this year, AWE is now introducing its highly anticipated exhaust suite for Cadillac's performance flagship, the CT5-V Blackwing. These offerings mark the beginning of the manufacturer's Cadillac catalog, with a Cadillac Escalade performance exhaust slated to follow later this year.

Both the CT4-V and CT5-V Blackwing suites feature AWE’s signature SwitchPath™ technology, a valved cat-back configuration that allows drivers to toggle between a refined, sophisticated "Touring" tone and an aggressive, track-ready "Track" bark. The systems are designed to integrate seamlessly with the factory valve motors, retaining all original drive-mode functionality.

“Cadillac’s Blackwing models represent the pinnacle of American luxury performance, and they deserve a soundtrack to match,” said Josh Davis, Creative Director at AWE. “We didn’t just want to make these cars louder; we wanted to make them better. From the bespoke X-pipe that smooths out the rasp of the twin-turbo V6 to the thunderous roar of the supercharged V8, we’ve created an exhaust line that is as versatile as the cars themselves.”

The AWE Cadillac Performance Suite

The AWE Exhaust Suites for the CT4-V and CT5-V Blackwing are engineered to provide a bolt-on solution that delivers power gains and acoustic perfection.

• CT5-V Blackwing: Optimized for the 6.2L Supercharged V8, this full 3-inch cat-back system provides a deep, rich rumble, providing the definitive soundtrack for Cadillac's premier performance sedan, and max gains of +11 hp and +3 lb-ft of torque at the wheels.
• CT4-V Blackwing: Released earlier this year, this system features a dual 3-inch valved cat-back configuration utilizing AWE’s patented drone-canceling 180 Technology®, delivering dyno-verified gains of +3 hp and +12 lb-ft of torque at the wheels.
• Signature Styling: Both systems feature AWE’s signature 4.5-inch double-walled, slash-cut tips available in Chrome Silver or Diamond Black.
• Premium Construction: Handcrafted from U.S.-sourced .065-inch-wall T304L stainless steel with a No-CEL Guarantee, Fitment Guarantee, and Lifetime Warranty
  

“Bringing AWE’s performance pedigree to the Cadillac community has been a long-requested move,” said Dane Pellicone, Director of Operations at AWE, who oversees the AWE R&D and engineering teams. “The Blackwing platform is world-class, and our goal was to provide an exhaust solution that matches that caliber of engineering. Our team has spent months perfecting the flow and resonance of these systems to ensure they meet the high standards of the Cadillac enthusiast. This is just the start of our Cadillac expansion, and we look forward to bringing the AWE sound to the Escalade platform very soon.”

Both Cadillac Exhaust Suites can be seen at www.AWECADILLAC.com and through AWE’s global network of authorized dealers.

About AWE

AWE is the authority in precision engineering for enthusiast vehicles. From award-winning handcrafted performance exhausts dubbed “The Best Sounding Exhausts on the Planet™,” to track-tested carbon fiber intakes and performance intercoolers, AWE innovates, designs, engineers, manufactures, and distributes AWE brand performance products globally through its preferred network of dealers, online, and from its state-of-the-art headquarters outside of Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. Since 1991, AWE's elite team of researchers, engineers, innovators, and drivers have track-tested and introduced premium performance upgrades for some of the finest automobiles in the world.

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