There is a new concept Cadillac which Cadillac just released a video on. The new Cadillac is called the Elmiraj. It looks like a cross between the Sixteen and the Ciel. I can’t say I am a fan of the interior but after seeing the colors in the ELR I am sure it looks much nicer in person. I am a fan of the V-8 engine!
Body Style – 4-passenger, 2-door grand coupe
Height – 55 in / 1397 mm
Width – 76 in / 1930 mm
Length – 205 in / 5207 mm
Curb Weight – Approx. 4000 lb / 1814 kg
Engine – 4.5-liter Twin Turbo V8
Power – 500 hp / 373 kW
Torque – 500 lb-ft / 678 Nm
Here is part of the press release:
CARMEL, Calif. – Cadillac today revealed the Elmiraj Concept, a grand coupe expressing the pure enjoyment of driving and exploring new dimensions for Cadillac’s ongoing expansion. The Elmiraj Concept showcases a new vision for luxury driving and the top of the brand’s expanding range.
“Cadillac is fueled by the creativity of our designers, led by Ed Welburn,” said Bob Ferguson, senior vice president, Global Cadillac. “Elmiraj provides a look inside the Cadillac Studio on how we envision performance and luxury for the next generation of luxury drivers.”
A modern update to the classic format of a two-door grand coupe, Elmiraj is a pure expression of streamlined design and engaging rear-wheel drive performance.
At 205 inches (5207mm) in overall length, Elmiraj is four-seat coupe with presence and poise. Taking up from where the memorable Ciel Concept left off, Elmiraj is a statement of pure luxury and performance with a purposeful character and proportion.
The concept advances Cadillac’s philosophy of dramatic design and performance, and its commitment to lightweight, agile cars. Elmiraj is constructed with chassis and structural elements of an ongoing Cadillac vehicle development project slated for future production. This new vehicle architecture expands the brand’s commitment to lightweight RWD performance, exemplified in the ATS sport sedan and the all-new and elevated 2014 CTS launching this fall in the U.S.
“Elmiraj advances Cadillac’s provocative modern design and performance, contrasted with bespoke craftsmanship and luxury,” said Mark Adams, 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.”
Elmiraj is powered by a 4.5-liter twin turbocharged V8 delivering an estimated 500 hp. The engine takes the baseline technology from the new Cadillac Twin Turbo V6 featured in the upcoming 420-hp 2014 CTS Vsport edition, and expands it to the classic performance format of a V8 engine.
Agree with you. I like the exterioir the seats turn me off; but all in all am very impressed with recent Cadillac designs.
If they want to do something right they would bring back the DTS!
Incredibly BEAUTIFUL car, from the outside. I don’t much care for the seats though. They don’t look comfortable for a long trip.
Otherwise, its exterior is just what Cadillac needs.