Cadillac is considering leaning into an ultra-luxury future, and if it comes will probably be propelled by electrical powertrains. The model has already produced the $340,000 Celestiq EV and previewed a potential EV convertible referred to as the Sollei idea. On Friday at Monterey Automobile Week, the American luxurious model confirmed the Cadillac Opulent Velocity Idea, which, because the identify suggests, would ship over-the-top luxurious and exhilarating efficiency.
Cadillac touts the idea because the “final expression of a zero emissions hypercar luxurious efficiency” and “the way forward for all-electric luxurious efficiency.” A 2+2 coupe, Cadillac says the Opulent Velocity Idea’s design is impressed by motorsports and combines a hypercar persona with luxurious execution. We see the glossy model of the Nineteen Thirties Delahayes.
Cadillac Opulent Velocity Idea
Cadillac Opulent Velocity Idea
Cadillac Opulent Velocity Idea
Design director Brian Nesbitt stated the automobile represents “future electrification design expressions.” The automobile has a protracted, flowing profile, a low stance, self-opening butterfly doorways that cowl each seating rows, and sheet metallic that appears prefer it’s draped over the physique. The nostril sports activities a pointed beak that sits above a slim grille and is flanked by Cadillac’s signature vertical gentle parts. The roof resolves right into a straked rear window with one thing of a split-window design, and the rear finish has a full-width pinstripe taillight design that kicks up at every finish. Crystal fluting adorns the headlights, grille, and taillights. The physique is painted a gold Gilded Pearl.
Cadillac Opulent Velocity Idea
Inside, it is all idea automobile, with slim bucket seats, a yoke-style steering wheel with an built-in display, an augmented actuality head-up show, and a widescreen show that Cadillac says is “3D information-enabled.” The cabin is upholstered in a coloration referred to as Selene, a darkish blue that’s offset by metallic brushed finishes. The cockpit additionally makes use of 3D printing know-how and flax fibers underneath silver pearl flakes.
The idea would supply two sorts of driving experiences. The Opulent expertise could be enabled by a Degree 4 hands-free driving system that may work in sure areas and permit drivers to look away from the highway and solely take again management when prompted. The expertise would additionally use artwork, leisure, and lighting throughout hands-free driving to loosen up occupants. The steering wheel and pedals would retract on this mode.
The Velocity expertise guarantees track-ready thrills impressed by the model’s Blackwing fashions. It could use a “ghost automobile” operate on the head-up show to point out the racing line and assist drivers enhance their lap instances like in varied driving video games. Cadillac says the mode would additionally present highway overlay and highway situation info, and let drivers management the lively aerodynamics and suspension damping.
Cadillac supplied no info on these lively aero options or what the powertrain or suspension could be. The model solely stated the Opulent Velocity Idea would use an electrical powertrain, doubtless with large energy numbers.
The high-minded and costly Celestiq signifies Cadillac might construct a automobile just like the Opulent Velocity Idea, probably with its Ultium battery set. Extra doubtless, nevertheless, parts of the design will seem on a future Cadillac efficiency mannequin.