Cadillac Escala
| Cadillac Escala | |
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| Overview | |
| Manufacturer | Cadillac (General Motors) |
| Production | 2016 (concept car) |
| Designer | Frank Wu Aaron Riggs[1] |
| Body and chassis | |
| Class | Full-size luxury car |
| Body style | 4-door liftback hardtop |
| Layout | Front-engine, rear-wheel-drive |
| Platform | GM Omega platform |
| Related | Cadillac CT6 |
| Powertrain | |
| Engine | 4.2 L V8 (twin-turbo gasoline) |
| Dimensions | |
| Wheelbase | 127.1 in (3,228.3 mm) |
| Length | 210.5 in (5,346.7 mm) |
| Width | 76.7 in (1,948.2 mm) |
| Height | 57.3 in (1,455.4 mm)[2] |
| Chronology | |
| Predecessor | Cadillac 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 currently in development that will appear on upcoming Cadillac production cars in the near future.[4]
Overview
Exterior
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Interior
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Powertrain
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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 features General Motors' new Active Fuel Management cylinder deactivation system for better fuel efficiency.[2]
References
- ^ a b Orensten, Evan (August 19, 2016). "Cadillac's Escala Concept Car". Cool Hunting. Retrieved August 19, 2016.
- ^ a b c d "Cadillac Unveils Escala Concept, Previewing Future Design Direction". GM Media. August 19, 2016. Retrieved August 19, 2016.
- ^ Estrada, Zac (August 19, 2016). "Cadillac Escala Concept Debuts At Pebble Beach With Company's Future Style". Carscoops. Retrieved August 19, 2016.
- ^ 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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