Cadillac Unveils New ‘Opulent Velocity’ Performance EV Concept

Detroit – General Motors A new all-electric Cadillac concept car on Friday was designed to preview what the automaker plans to keep its high-performance V-series vehicles relevant to EVs.

The vehicle is called “Opulent Velocity”. True to the name, Cadillac says it’s the balance of ultra-luxury and performance of the V-Series, best known for cars with high-performance engines like the Blackwing’s 6.2-liter V8 rated at over 600 horsepower and pounds. Torque Ft.

“What we really wanted to do was achieve the best of both worlds. What kind of future is the ultimate high-performance engine combined with ultimate luxury,” said Brian Nesbitt, Cadillac’s executive director of global design. A media conference.

Electric vehicles can deliver solid performance when it comes to acceleration, such as 0-60 mph times of three seconds or less, but automakers still face challenges in how to differentiate the vehicles and create the same excitement as a sound or “roar.” “A traditional performance vehicle delivers.

Nesbitt and other Cadillac officials emphasized that EVs’ performance is not limited to the 0-60 mph time. In-vehicle technologies, including interior features such as biometrics and driver-assist technologies like GM’s Super Cruise, are all about handling, they said.

“The aim in all of this is to continue to elevate the brand,” Nesbitt said.

Cadillac released some details about the concept vehicle, which automakers routinely use to gauge customer interest or show the future direction of a vehicle or brand. Vehicles are not meant to be sold to consumers.

The concept car is a sleek, futuristic-looking sports car. It has “scissor” doors that pivot vertically on a fixed hinge at the front of the door. It was revealed that Monterey Car Week and the Pebble Beach Concours d’Elegance car show in California.

Cadillac’s bespoke, $300,000 Celestiq is a concept that moves Cadillac further upmarket against traditional rivals like Ford’s Lincoln brand, Lamborghini and EV startup Rimac.

Cadillac sales decreased by 1.7% In the first half of the year compared to the first six months of 2023. All of its vehicles suffered sales declines except for its all-electric Cadillac Lyric crossover.