Cadillac’s F1-inspired Road-legal Hypercar Coming Soon!

Cadillac’s F1-inspired Road-legal Hypercar Coming Soon!

SAUDI ARABIA : Cadillac, with over 120 years of history, has only recently carved out a niche as a performance brand over the past couple of decades. The journey has been gradual, but General Motors' luxury division now produces one of the finest sport sedans, competes in the top tier at Le Mans, and is eyeing a Formula 1 entry in 2028. Yet, Cadillac’s aspirations appear to extend even further. According to a GM design executive, the brand has its sights set on creating a hypercar. 

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  • What will be the design influence for Cadillac's next hypercar?

    The design of this hypercar will be inspired by top-tier motorsports such as Le Mans endurance racing and Formula One.
  • Michael Simcoe, GM's global design chief, hinted to Australia's CarSales that such a project is a genuine possibility, though he stopped short of outright confirmation. Simcoe teased the audience, posing and answering his own questions: Could Cadillac build a hypercar, he asked, before replying to the question in the affirmative. Would Cadillac like the idea of building one? And he answered that with another resounding yes. 

    If Cadillac proceeds with a hypercar, it would mark a historic first for General Motors. The closest the company came previously was with the 2002 Cadillac-branded Cien concept, a striking mid-engined V-12 exotic designed to commemorate Cadillac's centennial. Despite the excitement and speculation, the Cien never made it to production. Instead, Cadillac introduced the XLR, a revamped version of the C6 Corvette, as its inaugural performance car.

    Simcoe also suggested that the hypercar might not be an electric vehicle. Given Cadillac's recent resurgence in racing, a hybrid model inspired by the brand's current LMDh racer or future Formula 1 efforts would be logical. This approach could resemble the upmarket interpretation of the concept explored with the C8-generation Corvette E-Ray.

    Currently, Cadillac does not produce a sports car, supercar, or hypercar. However, it will soon re-enter the ultra-luxury market with the Celestiq EV. This $300,000 bespoke vehicle is designed to rival Rolls-Royce and restore Cadillac's reputation. While this car aligns with GM’s plan for Cadillac to become an all-EV brand by 2030, the company appears to be flexible on this timeline. Thus, a non-electric hypercar could feasibly enter Cadillac's lineup early in the next decade.

    Although there are no official plans for a Cadillac hypercar, the brand’s performance trajectory continues to evolve. In 2024, Cadillac will unveil a concept called Opulent Velocity, setting the stage for its performance EVs in the same way the Celestiq did for luxury electric models.Simcoe's remarks suggest Cadillac's ambitions are soaring. If they do venture into hypercar territory, it would signify a monumental step, not just for Cadillac but for GM as a whole. With the company’s rich history and renewed focus on performance and luxury, a Cadillac hypercar could redefine the brand's future and solidify its position at the pinnacle of the automotive world.

    In conclusion, while concrete plans for a Cadillac hypercar remain speculative, the possibility underscores the brand's bold vision and innovative spirit. As Cadillac navigates its path forward, the potential introduction of a hypercar signals an exciting era of performance and luxury, blending tradition with cutting-edge technology. This forward-thinking approach may very well see Cadillac competing at the highest echelons of the automotive industry once again.

    Aldiro Syahrian

    Aldiro Syahrian

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