Cadillac teases ‘Opulent Velocity’ electrical V-Sequence idea

Cadillac dropped a teaser for its newest idea, an all-electric V-Sequence luxurious efficiency car dubbed “Opulent Velocity.”

It’s only a idea, so no particulars but about manufacturing, worth, or any specs. We are able to see the entrance finish with a downward sloping hood and an illuminated Cadillac badge that seems to wrap across the nook.

And essentially the most notable factor in regards to the quick video launched by Cadillac is the sound: it’s loud! A lot louder than sometimes silent EVs, which means that Cadillac could also be participating in some auditory trickery for its electrical V-Sequence. (They’re not alone! See Dodge’s “Fratzonic Exhaust.”)

“Opulent Velocity idea car celebrates the previous, current and way forward for the Cadillac V-Sequence model,” Cadillac spokesperson Paige Tatulli mentioned in an e-mail.

The timing of the teaser is supposed to rejoice the twentieth anniversary of the primary launch of the V-Sequence on the Sebring Worldwide Raceway in March 2004. That 12 months, we noticed the introduction of the 2004 Cadillac CTS-V, signaling the automaker’s intention to compete with different efficiency luxurious sub-brands like BMW M and Mercedes AMG.

Because of their fast, seamless acceleration and aerodynamic shapes, electrical autos are an awesome match within the efficiency section. Certainly, BMW, Mercedes, and Audi all have performance-geared EVs on the market — or not less than have outlined plans to promote them. Cadillac can be the newest if it selected to pursue a plug-in V-Sequence.

Cadillac did race three V-Sequence.R hybrid race automobiles on the IMSA WeatherTech SportsCar Championship and FIA World Endurance Championship races final 12 months. The corporate additionally kicked off a yearlong celebration of the V-Sequence to rejoice its twentieth anniversary.