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| manufacturer = [[Cadillac]] ([[General Motors]])
| manufacturer = [[Cadillac]] ([[General Motors]])
| production = 2016 ([[concept car]])
| production = 2016 ([[concept car]])
| designer = Frank Wu<br />Aaron Riggs<ref name="coolhunting">{{cite web|url=http://coolhunting.com/design/cadillac-escala-concept-car|title=Cadillac's Escala Concept Car|last=Orensten|first=Evan|website=Cool Hunting|date=August 18, 2016|accessdate=August 19, 2016}}</ref>
| designer = Frank Wu<br />Aaron Riggs<ref name="coolhunting">{{cite web|url=http://coolhunting.com/design/cadillac-escala-concept-car|title=Cadillac's Escala Concept Car|last=Orensten|first=Evan|website=Cool Hunting|date=August 19, 2016|accessdate=August 19, 2016}}</ref>
| class = [[Full-size car|Full-size]] [[Luxury vehicle|luxury car]]
| class = [[Full-size car|Full-size]] [[Luxury vehicle|luxury car]]
| body_style = 4-door [[Hatchback#Liftback|liftback]] [[hardtop]]
| body_style = 4-door [[Hatchback#Liftback|liftback]] [[hardtop]]
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The '''Cadillac Escala''' is a [[concept car]] built by [[Cadillac]] for the 2016 [[Pebble Beach Concours d'Elegance]]. It is the last of a trifecta of concept cars initially conceived in 2007, the first two being the [[Cadillac Ciel|Ciel]] and [[Cadillac Elmiraj|Elmiraj]], which had debuted in 2011 and 2013 respectively.<ref name="coolhunting" />
The '''Cadillac Escala''' is a [[concept car]] built by [[Cadillac]] for the 2016 [[Pebble Beach Concours d'Elegance]]. It is the last of a trifecta of concept cars initially conceived in 2007, the first two being the [[Cadillac Ciel|Ciel]] and [[Cadillac Elmiraj|Elmiraj]], which had debuted in 2011 and 2013 respectively.<ref name="coolhunting" /> The Escala previews Cadillac's future design language under new president Johan de Nysschen, being an evolution of the [[Cadillac#The Art and Science era|Art and Science]] design philosophy which has been used on its cars for over a decade.<ref name="gm" />


The ''Escala'' name, unveiled a day before its public debut, is Spanish for ''scale''. This refers to the Escala utilizing an enlarged version of the [[Cadillac CT6]]'s underpinnings.
Its name, unveiled a day before its public debut, derives from the Spanish word for ''scale''. This refers to the Escala utilizing an enlarged version of the [[Cadillac CT6]]'s [[GM Omega platform|Omega]] underpinnings.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.carscoops.com/2016/08/cadillac-escala-concept-debuts-at.html|title=Cadillac Escala Concept Debuts At Pebble Beach With Company's Future Style|last=Estrada|first=Zac|work=Carscoops|date=August 19, 2016|accessdate=August 19, 2016}}</ref>

Although not yet officially confirmed for production, it was described by de Nysschen as "a potential addition to our existing product plan” in a press release, its ultimate fate determined by the fertility of the flagship luxury sedan market.<ref name="gm" /> However, it previews the design, powertrain and other new technological features that are in development and will appear on production Cadillac automobiles in the near future.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://media.gm.com/media/cn/en/gm/news.detail.html/content/Pages/news/cn/en/2016/August/0819_Cadillac-Unveils-Escala-Concept.html|title=Cadillac Escala Concept First Look: A Picture Window Into Cadillac’s Future|last=Evans|first=Scott|work=[[Motor Trend]]|date=August 18, 2016|accessdate=August 19, 2016}}</ref>


== References ==
== References ==
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Revision as of 16:18, 19 August 2016

Not to be confused with Cadillac Escalade.
Cadillac Escala
Overview
ManufacturerCadillac (General Motors)
Production2016 (concept car)
DesignerFrank Wu
Aaron Riggs[1]
Body and chassis
ClassFull-size luxury car
Body style4-door liftback hardtop
LayoutFront-engine, rear-wheel-drive
PlatformGM Omega platform
RelatedCadillac CT6
Powertrain
Engine4.2 L V8 (twin-turbo gasoline)
Dimensions
Wheelbase127.1 in (3,228.3 mm)
Length210.5 in (5,346.7 mm)
Width76.7 in (1,948.2 mm)
Height57.3 in (1,455.4 mm)[2]
Chronology
PredecessorCadillac Elmiraj

The Cadillac Escala is a concept car built by Cadillac for the 2016 Pebble Beach Concours d'Elegance. It is the last of a trifecta of concept cars initially conceived in 2007, the first two being the Ciel and Elmiraj, which had debuted in 2011 and 2013 respectively.[1] The Escala previews Cadillac's future design language under new president Johan de Nysschen, being an evolution of the Art and Science design philosophy which has been used on its cars for over a decade.[2]

Its name, unveiled a day before its public debut, derives from the Spanish word for scale. This refers to the Escala utilizing an enlarged version of the Cadillac CT6's Omega underpinnings.[3]

Although not yet officially confirmed for production, it was described by de Nysschen as "a potential addition to our existing product plan” in a press release, its ultimate fate determined by the fertility of the flagship luxury sedan market.[2] However, it previews the design, powertrain and other new technological features that are in development and will appear on production Cadillac automobiles in the near future.[4]

References

  1. ^ a b Orensten, Evan (August 19, 2016). "Cadillac's Escala Concept Car". Cool Hunting. Retrieved August 19, 2016.
  2. ^ a b c "Cadillac Unveils Escala Concept, Previewing Future Design Direction". GM Media. August 19, 2016. Retrieved August 19, 2016.
  3. ^ Estrada, Zac (August 19, 2016). "Cadillac Escala Concept Debuts At Pebble Beach With Company's Future Style". Carscoops. Retrieved August 19, 2016.
  4. ^ Evans, Scott (August 18, 2016). "Cadillac Escala Concept First Look: A Picture Window Into Cadillac's Future". Motor Trend. Retrieved August 19, 2016.


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