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=== Exterior ===
=== Exterior ===
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The Escala blends Cadillac's trademark Art and Science era design cues with more contemporary ones, being the first Cadillac to feature horizontal headlamps since the [[Cadillac Seville|Seville]] was discontinued in 2004.<ref>{{cite web|title=Cadillac Escala Concept: This Is It||url=http://gmauthority.com/blog/2016/08/cadillac-escala-concept-this-is-it/|last=Katakis|first=Manoli||website=GM Authoritydate=August 18, 2016|accessdate=August 20, 2016}}</ref> Intended to give the car a more clean, harmonious look,<ref name="coolhunting" /> they are complemented by two vertical strips of [[OLED]] [[daytime running lamp]]s positioned just below the headlamps. A monotone Cadillac crest adorns the three-dimensional mesh grille.<ref name="gm" /> The Escala is designed as a four-door hardtop, with a liftback tailgate to go along with the sloping rear roofline.<ref name="motor trend" /> The cargo floor rises up to enable easier access to stored luggage.<ref name="c&d" /> Also resent on the car's [[Pillar (car)|C-pillar]] is the [[Hofmeister kink]], a previously unseen trait for a modern Cadillac, possibly paying homage to the [[fastback]] Cadillac coupés of the late 1940s. It sits on 22-inch two-layer spoke wheels, fitted with 20-inch [[Michelin]] tires that has the Cadillac chevron exclusively engraved onto the tire tread.<ref name="coolhunting" /> The newly designed front fascia is expected to make its way to Cadillac production models in the near future.<ref name="c&d" />
The Escala, painted in a nine-layer pearlescent blackish-brown "Gaia" finish, blends Cadillac's trademark Art and Science era design cues with more contemporary ones, being the first Cadillac to feature horizontal headlamps since the [[Cadillac Seville|Seville]] was discontinued in 2004.<ref>{{cite web|title=Cadillac Escala Concept: This Is It||url=http://gmauthority.com/blog/2016/08/cadillac-escala-concept-this-is-it/|last=Katakis|first=Manoli||website=GM Authoritydate=August 18, 2016|accessdate=August 20, 2016}}</ref> This was done to give the car a more understated, harmonious look, in which simplicity is a prevalent theme on the Escala's design.<ref name="coolhunting" /> They are complemented by two vertical strips of [[OLED]] [[daytime running lamp]]s positioned just below the headlamps. A monotone Cadillac emblem adorns the three-dimensional mesh grille, patterned with several miniature crests.<ref name="gm" /> The car is designed as a four-door hardtop with a sloping rear roofline, giving a more athletic appearance, with a liftback tailgate at the rear end.<ref name="motor trend" /> When the trunk is opened, the cargo floor rises up to enable easier access to luggage.<ref name="c&d" /> Also present on the car's [[Pillar (car)|C-pillar]] is the [[Hofmeister kink]], a rarely seen trait for a Cadillac, possibly paying homage to the [[fastback]] Cadillac coupés of the late 1940s. Cadillac's signature vertical taillights are reworked, now with a horizontal strip added. It sits on 22-inch two-layer spoke wheels, fitted with 20-inch tires co-developed with [[Michelin]] that has the Cadillac chevron exclusively engraved onto the tire tread.<ref name="coolhunting" /> The newly designed front fascia is expected to make its way to Cadillac production models starting in late 2018.<ref name="c&d" />


=== Interior ===
=== Interior ===
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The car's interior, meticulously crafted by hand, is referred to as a "dual personality" interior, designed specifically to combine driver technology amenities and rear-seat passenger comfortability into one automobile.<ref name="gm" /> Most of the upholstery is finished in gray fabric, similar to those used in suits.<ref name="motor trend" />
The handcrafted interior, called a "dual personality" interior by Cadillac, is designed specifically to combine driver technology amenities and rear-seat passenger comfortability into one automobile.<ref name="gm" /> Most of the upholstery is finished in gray leather, contrasted by white wool.<ref name="c&d" /><ref name="motor trend" /> The Cadillac flying goddess, first introduced in the 1930s, returns after a long hiatus as an etching on the car's glass [[infotainment]] controller.<ref name="coolhunting" />


=== Powertrain ===
=== Powertrain ===
==== Engine ====
==== Engine ====
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The Escala is powered by a 4.2-liter [[Twin-turbo|twin-turbocharged]] [[V8 engine]] generating 500 horspower, which is due to be introduced as a more powerful engine option in the CT6. The engine uses General Motors' new [[Active Fuel Management]] [[Variable displacement|cylinder deactivation]] system for better fuel efficiency.<ref name="gm" />
The Escala is powered by a 4.2-liter [[Twin-turbo|twin-turbocharged]] [[V8 engine]] generating 500 horspower, which is due to be introduced as a more powerful engine option in the CT6. The engine uses General Motors' new [[Active Fuel Management]] [[Variable displacement|cylinder deactivation]] system, allowing the engine to run on four cylinders for better fuel efficiency.<ref name="gm" />


==== Platform ====
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Revision as of 14:04, 21 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 the leadership of new president Johan de Nysschen, being an evolution of the Art and Science design philosophy that has been used on its cars for over a decade.[2]

The Escala was first announced via a trailer video on August 15, 2016.[3] Its name, revealed one day before its public debut, derives from the Spanish word for scale. This refers to the Escala utilizing an elongated version of the Cadillac CT6's Omega underpinnings, being approximately six inches longer than the latter.[4] The car was unveiled at a cocktail party in Carmel-by-the-Sea, California[5] on August 18, 2016, which was attended by Johan de Nysschen, GM Vice President of Global Design Michael Simcoe and Cadillac's executive director of global design Andrew Smith, along with several other executives.[6]

Although yet to be 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 advanced technological features currently in development that is set to appear on other upcoming Cadillac production cars in the future.[7]

Overview

Exterior

The Escala, painted in a nine-layer pearlescent blackish-brown "Gaia" finish, blends Cadillac's trademark Art and Science era design cues with more contemporary ones, being the first Cadillac to feature horizontal headlamps since the Seville was discontinued in 2004.[8] This was done to give the car a more understated, harmonious look, in which simplicity is a prevalent theme on the Escala's design.[1] They are complemented by two vertical strips of OLED daytime running lamps positioned just below the headlamps. A monotone Cadillac emblem adorns the three-dimensional mesh grille, patterned with several miniature crests.[2] The car is designed as a four-door hardtop with a sloping rear roofline, giving a more athletic appearance, with a liftback tailgate at the rear end.[7] When the trunk is opened, the cargo floor rises up to enable easier access to luggage.[5] Also present on the car's C-pillar is the Hofmeister kink, a rarely seen trait for a Cadillac, possibly paying homage to the fastback Cadillac coupés of the late 1940s. Cadillac's signature vertical taillights are reworked, now with a horizontal strip added. It sits on 22-inch two-layer spoke wheels, fitted with 20-inch tires co-developed with Michelin that has the Cadillac chevron exclusively engraved onto the tire tread.[1] The newly designed front fascia is expected to make its way to Cadillac production models starting in late 2018.[5]

Interior

The handcrafted interior, called a "dual personality" interior by Cadillac, is designed specifically to combine driver technology amenities and rear-seat passenger comfortability into one automobile.[2] Most of the upholstery is finished in gray leather, contrasted by white wool.[5][7] The Cadillac flying goddess, first introduced in the 1930s, returns after a long hiatus as an etching on the car's glass infotainment controller.[1]

Powertrain

Engine

The Escala is powered by a 4.2-liter twin-turbocharged V8 engine generating 500 horspower, which is due to be introduced as a more powerful engine option in the CT6. The engine uses General Motors' new Active Fuel Management cylinder deactivation system, allowing the engine to run on four cylinders for better fuel efficiency.[2]

Platform

References

  1. ^ a b c d e Orensten, Evan (August 19, 2016). "Cadillac's Escala Concept Car". Cool Hunting. Retrieved August 19, 2016.
  2. ^ a b c d e f "Cadillac Unveils Escala Concept, Previewing Future Design Direction". GM Media. August 19, 2016. Retrieved August 19, 2016.
  3. ^ Szymkowski, Sean (August 15, 2016). "Cadillac Bringing Futuristic Design Concept To Pebble Beach: Video". GM Authority. Retrieved August 20, 2016.
  4. ^ Estrada, Zac (August 19, 2016). "Cadillac Escala Concept Debuts At Pebble Beach With Company's Future Style". Carscoops. Retrieved August 19, 2016.
  5. ^ a b c d Lorio, Joe (August 19, 2016). "Cadillac Escala Concept: It'll Play Beyond Pebble Beach". Car and Driver. Retrieved August 20, 2016.
  6. ^ Truett, Richard (August 16, 2016). "Cadillac readies concept for Pebble Beach showing". Automotive News. Retrieved August 20, 2016.
  7. ^ a b c Evans, Scott (August 18, 2016). "Cadillac Escala Concept First Look: A Picture Window Into Cadillac's Future". Motor Trend. Retrieved August 19, 2016.
  8. ^ Katakis, Manoli. "Cadillac Escala Concept: This Is It". GM Authoritydate=August 18, 2016. Retrieved August 20, 2016. {{cite web}}: Cite has empty unknown parameters: |1= and |2= (help)
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