Cadillac Escalade-V 125th Anniversary Collector Series

Cadillac has opened orders for a limited 2027 Escalade-V 125th Anniversary Collector Series, revealed ahead of the 2026 United States Grand Prix in Austin, Texas. Capped at 252 units and offered only in the United States and Canada, the special edition adds bespoke appointments, carbon-fiber exterior elements and a novel personalization option that lets buyers select both a serial number and a vehicle identification number within the allocated run.

Styling, materials and personalization

The Collector Series is split evenly between two exclusive paint finishes, Vibrant White Tricoat and Midnight Stone Frost, with 126 examples allocated to each finish and labeled sequentially 1902 through 2027. Visible carbon fiber appears on the mirror caps, engine cover, grille surround and lower rear fascia, while forged 24-inch wheels and blue-painted brake calipers give the package a distinctive look. Dark-finish badging, heritage V8 puddle lamps and unique illuminated sill plates are additional exterior cues that Cadillac cites as part of the anniversary treatment.

Inside, Cadillac specifies a Black and Sheer Gray theme with Santorini Blue stitching inspired by the blue in the V-Series emblem. Santorini Blue is also applied to the seat belts, an exclusive key fob uses a different blue tone, and the Collector Series receives bespoke premium floor mats. Cadillac’s media materials note these items as Collector Series exclusives.

Powertrain, drivetrain and technical notes

Cadillac’s announcement does not list a bespoke power output for this Collector Series edition. The automaker did not publish maximum output figures for the special model, though the Escalade-V equipped with the LT4 supercharged V8 is known to make 682 horsepower and 653 pound-feet of torque, or 885 Newton-meters, in standard Escalade-V specification. For context, the same 6.2-liter LT4 is reported at 685 horsepower and 673 pound-feet, or 912 Newton-meters, in the CT5-V Blackwing F1 Collector Series under optimal conditions and with the right fuel; those figures are manufacturer-stated and are not claimed specifically for the Escalade-V 125th Anniversary Collector Series.

Cadillac confirms the Collector Series uses the Escalade-V’s full-time all-wheel-drive system rather than a selectable four-wheel-drive arrangement. The AWD system employs an active single-speed transfer case tuned for pavement-oriented performance, including enhanced launch traction, and works in concert with an electronic rear limited-slip differential that shifts torque between the rear wheels to aid cornering grip. Under normal conditions the system defaults to a 50:50 front-rear torque split and can bias up to 67 percent to the rear when the vehicle is driven hard. Cadillac contrasts this with a two-speed transfer case and low-range gearing, which it says are better suited to towing and off-road use.

The 2027 Escalade-V 125th Anniversary Collector Series is limited to 252 examples and carries a retail price of $239,000, which includes destination but excludes tax, title and dealer fees. Cadillac notes the price and scarcity together will shape buyer experience, and early ordering is now open in the United States and Canada. Given the model’s rarity and V8 configuration, dealers may apply additional market adjustments at their discretion.

Cadillac presented the Collector Series as the opening act of its 125th anniversary celebrations, and Kristian Aquilina, Cadillac’s global vice president, described the model as a celebration of the brand’s heritage and its approach to performance luxury while looking ahead to future products.