Today Cadillac introduced the Opulent Velocity concept vehicle, a pure expression of progressive design and prestigious performance. By combining advanced technology with bespoke luxury, the concept represents the longer term vision of electrical performance for Cadillac V-Series.
A pioneer in EV and self-driving technology, Cadillac utilizes each innovations to create two dynamic extremes in Opulent Velocity.
“Opulent Velocity is an experience-based design study,” says Bryan Nesbitt, executive director, Global Cadillac Design. “It’s the longer term vision of luxury performance, incorporating Cadillac’s leadership in hands-free driving capabilities, electrification and performance excellence. Opulent Velocity expresses probably the most artful integration of technology, luxury and exhilaration characterised by Cadillac’s halo V-Series variants, and future electrification design expressions.”
Opulent: Luxury of time
The Opulent experience imagines the non-public freedom that full autonomous mobility could enable. Level 4 autonomous capability creates a hands-free immersive experience through multi-sensory modes that promote respite. These modes are accessible via a full widescreen display and Augmented Reality Head-Up Display (AR HUD).
Cadillac explored scientific insight of sound and light-weight waves throughout the development of Opulent Velocity. It then leveraged these findings throughout the cabin, incorporating curated art, entertainment, and ambient light to immerse travelers in a classy, individualized hands-free environment.
Velocity: Art of exhilarating performance
The Velocity experience provides the user with the utmost thrill of a hypercar vehicle, while keeping the sense of luxury that has grow to be synonymous with Cadillac V-Series.
Triggered by the touch of the multi-functional controller, Opulent Velocity transforms from autonomous mode to Velocity experience. Once Velocity is activated, the steering wheel and pedals present themselves and the user is prompted to snatch the wheel. The concept’s front seats saddle the cantilevered Y-shaped console and are mated on to the door — this helps secure the motive force for high-speed maneuvering.
Moreover, Velocity mode visualizes the potential to dictate driving enhancements, including road overlays, energetic details about road conditions, and complete control over energetic aero and suspension dampening settings.
Iconic profile and hypercar exterior
Cadillac’s vertical lighting signature explores crystal fluted detailing, seen on the back lights, headlamps and grille, and further complements the vehicle’s expressive stance. The evolution of Cadillac’s illuminated badge incorporates a 3D lit grille, emphasizing the synergy between jewelry, sophistication and technology. Adding to the daring and splendid appearance, the outside is painted in a lightweight Gilded Pearl hue that’s each soft and chic.
“Opulent Velocity is inspired by the dynamic design cues of motorsports in a 2+2 aerodynamic body form,” said Magalie Debellis, manager, Cadillac Advanced Design. “It conceptualizes a holistic consideration of all elements and senses, showcasing an ideal marriage of hypercar personality with luxury execution and revered opulence. It’s a signal to the world that Cadillac intends to guide in electrified luxury performance.”
Artful integration and user experiences
Cadillac’s study of artful integration is pronounced with next generation technology, seen on the 3D information-enabled widescreen display, a completely digital cockpit, racing-inspired Y-shape steering wheel, voice command user experiences, and an intuitive infotainment system.
Progressive and intentional color, materials and finishes
The inside color, “Selene” complements the vehicle’s daring persona in a metallic dark blue, signaling track performance capability. Craftmanship is expressed within the metal artistic brush finishes and hard torched painting techniques that create ombre hue color tones.
Using 3D printing technology, the motif across the inside represents precision and speed using a linear two-toned embroidery with prismatic embellishments, echoing the lighting choreography inside the vehicle, and signature V-Series precision. The cool-toned flax fibers, which sit under a veil of tinted silver pearl flakes, capture the essence of the lightweight performance material with an opulent execution.
By melding the precision of digital fabrication with the meticulous attention to detail inherent in traditional craftsmanship and chic tones complemented by vividly modern hues, the Opulent Velocity concept is a testament to the infinite possibilities that arise once we embrace the convergence of past, present, and future.
Pure expression of the longer term
Opulent Velocity demonstrates the evolution of Cadillac’s revered sense of opulence, while envisioning a zero-emission expression of performance and modern luxury leadership.
This Article First Appeared At www.autospies.com
