Cadillac has constructed some wonderful ideas over time, together with this spectacular 2002 Cien with a thumping V-12. The mid-engine machine sadly by no means made it to manufacturing however Normal Motors’ luxurious model hasn’t given up on launching a supercar—or perhaps a hypercar. GM’s design boss overtly admitted he is eager on the thought of a flagship efficiency mannequin.
In an interview with Australian journal Carsales, Michael Simcoe mentioned: “May we construct a hypercar? Sure. Would we prefer to construct one? Sure. Are we constructing one? That will be giving an excessive amount of away.” He added the recent mannequin would not essentially need to be absolutely electrical however he did not rule out a pure EV both.
2002 Cadillac Cien idea
Protecting the ICE alive would make sense contemplating the V-Sequence.R race automotive has a V-8. As well as, the model’s Method 1 ambitions with Andretti suggest a V-6. Andretti Cadillac has switched focus to a 2026 begin after the crew’s bid to race in 2025 was rejected by the FIA. In 2026, there will likely be new engine laws that may require utilizing solely sustainable fuels. It is value noting GM will not develop into an influence unit producer till 2028, so for the primary two F1 seasons, Andretti Cadillac must crew up with an engine provider.
A hypercar with the Cadillac crest would not be such an outlandish thought given there are precedents with idea automobiles. Not simply the Cien, but in addition the 2003 Sixteen with its large V-16 engine. If Ford can efficiently promote a $325,000 Mustang GTD, why should not Cadillac get a few of that motion? Granted, the Mustang isn’t a hypercar, however a high-performance Caddy could be value a shot. Ford did have the six-figure GT and located patrons for all of them.
2003 Cadillac Sixteen idea
2003 Cadillac Sixteen idea
Individually, Michael Simcoe spoke with CarExpert about common automobiles and the way SUVs characterize a “obligatory evil.” He argues that “they’ve taken over the market as a result of because the world round you begins to develop, you need to be a part of it as nicely. Everyone else is sitting increased in automobiles, you have to do it too. It is a comfy, rational buy.”
Regardless of the unending gross sales growth of jacked-up automobiles, Cadillac stays dedicated to sedans. GM’s design chief mentioned a brand new mannequin will likely be launched “in some unspecified time in the future sooner or later” to hitch the Celestiq. The opulent $340,000 flagship is technically not a sedan, however relatively an outsized liftback with a extra sensible tailgate.
Simcoe reckons sedans will not be solely prettier and nicer to drive than crossovers, but in addition extra aerodynamically environment friendly by using decrease to the bottom. Though solely the CT4, CT5, and the Celestiq can be found in the US, Cadillac nonetheless sells the CT6 in China the place the as soon as conventional physique model continues to be thriving. Dad or mum firm GM via its Buick division additionally has the LaCrosse, Regal, and the Verano–none of that are provided within the US.
