Cadillac is considering leaning into an ultra-luxury future, and if it comes it is going to be propelled by electrical powertrains. The model has already produced the $340,000 Celestiq EV and previewed a attainable EV convertible known as the Sollei idea. On Friday at Monterey Automobile Week, the American luxurious model confirmed the Cadillac Opulent Velocity Idea, which, because the title 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 modern fashion of the Nineteen Thirties Delahayes.
Cadillac Opulent Velocity Idea
Cadillac Opulent Velocity Idea
Cadillac Opulent Velocity Idea
Design director Brian Nesbitt stated the automotive represents “future electrification design expressions.” The automotive 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 mild components. 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 automotive, 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 colour known 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 offer two sorts of driving experiences. The Opulent expertise can be enabled by a Degree 4 hands-free driving system that will work in sure areas and permit drivers to look away from the street and solely take again management when prompted. The expertise would additionally use artwork, leisure, and lighting throughout hands-free driving to chill out 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 automotive” perform on the head-up show to point out the racing line and assist drivers enhance their lap occasions like in numerous driving video games. Cadillac says the mode would additionally present street overlay and street situation info, and let drivers management the lively aerodynamics and suspension damping.
Cadillac offered no info on these lively aero options or what the powertrain or suspension can be. The model solely stated the Opulent Velocity Idea would use an electrical powertrain, doubtless with huge energy numbers.
The high-minded and costly Celestiq signifies Cadillac may construct a automotive just like the Opulent Velocity Idea, presumably with its Ultium battery set. Extra doubtless, nonetheless, components of the design will seem on a future Cadillac efficiency mannequin.
