Cadillac Elmiraj
Cadillac Elmiraj | |
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![]() Cadillac Elmiraj shown at the 2013 LA Auto Show | |
Overview | |
Manufacturer | Cadillac (General Motors) |
Production | 2013 (Concept car) |
Designer | Niki Smart |
Body and chassis | |
Class | Full-size luxury car |
Body style | 2-door, 4-seat hardtop coupe |
Layout | Front-engine, rear-wheel drive |
Platform | in development |
Related | Cadillac Ciel |
Powertrain | |
Engine | 4.5-liter Twin-turbo V8, approx. 500 hp / 367 kW, torque 500 lb-ft / 678 Nm |
Dimensions | |
Length | 5,207.0 mm (205 in) |
Width | 1,930.4 mm (76 in) |
Height | 1,397.0 mm (55 in) |
Curb weight | approx. 1,814 kg (4,000 lb) |
Chronology | |
Predecessor | Cadillac Ciel |
Successor | Cadillac Escala |
The Cadillac Elmiraj is a concept car created by Cadillac and unveiled at the 2013 Pebble Beach Concours d'Elegance on August 15, 2013.[1] It continues the development begun by the Cadillac Ciel concept car. It was named for the El Mirage dry lake bed that was used for high speed runs.[2]
Overview[]
The car is a 2-door, 4-seat full-size luxury coupe. It is 205 inches (5207 mm) long, and powered by a 4.5-liter twin turbocharged V8 delivering an estimated 500 hp (373 kW). It features a pillarless hardtop profile, a body style abandoned by U.S. automakers since the late 1970s.
The Elmiraj is rear-wheel drive and was "constructed with chassis and structural elements of an ongoing Cadillac vehicle development project slated for future production".[1] According to a blog article claiming to be informed by an insider, this platform is under development by the name of Omega, to underpin future top-of-the-line Cadillac cars to compete with the European premium class like the Audi A8, BMW 7 Series, and Mercedes-Benz S-Class.[3]
Niki Smart, lead exterior designer on the Elmiraj project, said “We wanted a mature statement for Cadillac where simplicity and subtle adornments create a purposeful presence.” [4]
“Elmiraj advances Cadillac’s provocative modern design and performance, contrasted with bespoke craftsmanship and luxury,” said , who was back then Cadillac design director. “It explores performance driving, as well as how we’re approaching elevating the Cadillac range and new dimensions of Art & Science philosophy.”[1]
The Elmiraj was exposed to a larger public at the 2013 IAA (Internationale Automobilausstellung) in Frankfurt, Germany.[5]
Gallery[]
Front view
Rear view
Lateral view
Three quarters rear view
Dashboard
References[]
- ^ a b c "Elmiraj Concept Explores Top of Cadillac's Range". media.cadillac.com (Press Release). August 15, 2013. Retrieved 18 September 2013.
- ^ Seabaugh, Christian (November 2013). "Cadillac Elmiraj Concept". Motor Trend. 65 (11): 12–13.
- ^ Patton, Phil (August 13, 2013). "The Cadillac Elmiraj Concept: A Little British, a Little French, a Lot American". wheels.blogs.nytimes.com/. Retrieved 22 October 2013.
- ^ "Cadillac unveils two European Premiers at Frankfurt Motor Show". media.cadillaceurope.com (Press release). September 10, 2013. Retrieved 18 September 2013.
External links[]
- Cadillac concept vehicles
- Full-size vehicles
- Luxury vehicles
- Coupés