Last year, GM Authority drove several examples of the C8 Corvette, climbing behind the wheel of the 2021 Stingray last June, and the 2022 Stingray in December. On both occasions, we walked away impressed by the C8 Corvette’s refinement and comfortable driving characteristics, leading us to to conclude that General Motors should – scratch that, needs to share the C8 Corvette’s architecture, specifically with Cadillac.
Under the skin, the C8 Corvette rides on the all-new Y2 platform, which, simply put, is very, very good. The cutting-edge Y2 platform makes the C8 Corvette Stingray an amazing vehicle to drive, with a premium demeanor that’s miles ahead of Corvettes of the past.
Indeed, the C8 is effortless, running and driving like a luxury car should, with all the attributes that would make it a perfect fit for Cadillac. Noise, vibration, and harshness (NVH) are all very low, and, as far as we can gauge, roughly twice as good as NVH levels offered in the C7 Corvette.
By comparison, the C7 Grand Sport, ZR1, and Z06, are all much more “hardcore,” which is great for those customers that enjoy that kind of thing. However, these attributes also make the C7 a poor choice when it comes to serving as a platform for a luxury vehicle.
Unfortunately, the C8 Corvette’s platform is the only premium-level Chevy that doesn’t share its platform with Cadillac. The other premium models would be the body-on-frame SUVs, the Chevy Tahoe and Suburban, which shares GM T1 with the Cadillac Escalade, and the Camaro’s Alpha platform, shared with the Cadillac CT4 and CT5. Nevertheless, we would argue that the Y2 platform is in fact the best architecture in the Chevy lineup for Cadillac. It’s simply too good not to share.
So, what are we imagining? Picture, if you will, the C8 Corvette Y2 platform with unique bodywork and proportions, incorporating the latest Cadillac design language and a premium Cadillac interior. We’re thinking a hardtop convertible body style from the get-go, while behind the cabin, we would mount the twin-turbo 4.2L V8 LTA gasoline engine, a.k.a. the Blackwing V8, which is exclusively equipped by the Cadillac CT6. Add in unique suspension tuning via Magnetic Ride Control, slap a $100,000 price tag on it, and call it The Cadillac Blackwing.
While General Motors previously attempted to “Cadillac-ify” the Corvette with the XLR, that car failed due to poor execution. The Cadillac XLR was too close to the C6 Corvette, whereas the C8’s Y2 platform would be the perfect choice if Caddy did indeed decide to pursue a new mid-engine luxury sports car.
Do you agree? Does the idea of a C8 Corvette-based Cadillac appeal to you? Let us know in the comments, and make sure to subscribe to GM Authority for more C8 Corvette news, mid-engine Corvette news, Corvette news, Chevy news, Cadillac news, and around-the-clock GM news coverage.
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That would be awesome.
XLR returns.., the focus should be on luxury sports while the Vette is pure spot.
Sharing the C8 platform with Cadillac is a GREAT IDEA! But I DON’T approve of slapping a $100,000 on it and then add options! Keep the price where Corvette owners who would could buy one instead of a Corvette if they preferred to. Stop pricing everything thru the ceiling and trying to squeeze every dollar out of everybody!
They would have to price it higher or else they would just be competing with themselves. Cadillac is looked at as the premium luxury brand of General Motors so it would have to be more. Same thing goes for an escalade and a tahoe.
Makes no sense to sell a Cadillac version at the same price as the Chevy version.
The problem would be the Cadillac version would NOT sell at the same price as the Chevy Corvette.
Just like every Cadillac that’s similar to Chevy/GMC vehicles is always 20%-30% + over in price compared to Chevy/GMC.
Corvette is a luxury vehicle. Dolling it up and putting a Cadillac name on it will only stroke a very few egos and prove to be another costly GM failure
GM would lose there ass on it !
Not if their customers are asking for it.
The C8 ZO6 is the ultimate in Corvette’s history. It is unique from a power train from any other GM vehicle, and it should stay that way. This is one case where sharing any of the design characteristics of the Z06 would be self defeating. Let Cad design there own.
I’m with John, Cadillac has tried for years, new design, gets one that seems to being doing well, and then they screw it up. Let Cadillac design their own structure and bring it on. Gives them another chance to mess another one up.
I think Cadillac should go ahead with the idea but I feel if they do to only in a convertible.
The Y2 platform should stay exclusively with Corvette and not share it with Cadillac !
I’m with John. If Cadillac owners want to drive a Corvette based car… have them buy a Corvette!
They tried this once and it was a flop!
It flopped because it was poor execution, not the concept itself.
Completely disagree. First, the corvette is supply constrained as it is. Second, Cadillacs is going all electric. Give Cadillac an incredible 2 seater that it shares with no one.
100%. I have a CT6 and a Corvette. I would be very interested.
Me Too……
I agree completely, they should revamp the Elmiraj concept and have it “compete” with the Tesla Roadster, a sexy 2 seat coupe that really draws attention to the brand.
It’d be a perfect platform for an all electric C8. Build next to the C8 with its own Cadillac styling and name it the Lyriq GT. I don’t know if today’s younger generation that Cadillac is a brand to upgrade to. My father’s generation (born 1927), Cadillac the ultimate vehicle to want and in his lifetime he did own a few.
A Corvette-based Cadillac is a no brainers as it would require very little R&D.
Today’s generation unfortunately doesn’t see Cadillac as an upgrade and–aside from large SUVs and trucks, has little love for GM. GMC is the only division to actually grow since the formation of NEW GM and is the brand with the most street cred.
Cadillac will eventually die, Chevrolet will keep shrinking. GMC-Buick dealers, before the chip shortage, sold nearly 200,000 per quarter and sometimes these dealers should be getting the EV/Ultracruise technology first.
First, I love the design on this caddy you are showing here. It is very attractive and far enough away from the corvette to allow for separate sales. 2nd, could the caddy go all electric or a High rev v6 with electric at all wheels. That would be interesting as well.
Too much Audi R8 in the design, doesnt look like a cadillac. Let caddy do there own engine , body and interior and do it all on the stingray chassis to keep it affordable.
The R8 costs $150k to $200k. Perhaps similar in form, but in detail, not a match to this Caddy concept.
I think a Cadillac like this is a great idea. The C8 is indeed a big step forward for Corvette and so, to base a Cadillac version on it should end up being something extremely desirable. Anything to help elevate the Cadillac brand toward being that “Standard of the World” they used to claim to be.
Nope. Cadillac needs a big luxurious coupe.
A m8 fighter
That is ugly.
Absolutely no
Makes sense if it’s a hybrid like the nsx for a quicker 0-60, and maybe more likely to be driven in snow with electric power train being sent to front wheels
Looks like someone put a Cadilac grill on a R8
More like if some one mashed the old R8 design and new nsx design together, then slapped a lyriq front fascia on it
Thought the same thing
I would be one of the first to buy one as a coupe version of this car is so much better looking
Must disagree with the premise.
The XLR was a Corvette underneath. Body and interior both different. Even its own engine. Few were impressed enough to buy.
Let Corvette be Corvette. My own opinion is that a revised Corvette for Cadillac might dilute both brands.
A more appropriate Cadillac, in my opinion, would be a 4-5 place. Coupe/convertible.
You are tripping dude
Looks GREAT, I own an NSX now and I like this more, also like it more than the C8 design. I will definately buy one. They would sell a lot of them especially if they up the horsepower and performance.
It would be cool to have such a Cadillac but the Corvette is so good in every which way, I don’t see the point.
Now, I do see GM doing such a Cadillac in electrified form on the BEV3 platform and give the design a mid-battery layout which makes more sense. Cadillac is planning to go in different niche’s with full autonomy in the future and it would be an excellent halo for as a pure luxury GT is concerned that is low volume but not as far reaching like the CELESTIQ.
We already played the Cadillac Corvette game and that failed miserably.
Best to let Cadillac take the Blackwing CT5 and make a two seat roadster.
Better the two GM divisions compliment each other not compete. That’s what destroyed GM before. They should have had Chevy and Pontiac complimenting not competing.
They can’t keep up with corvette demand at bowling green as it is. So impossible from a production standpoint if it needs to be made in Kentucky.
Definitely would be sick, but they couldn’t use the ZO6 engine to do a V version; they’ve already stated this a bespoke motor, not available and any other vehicle other than the ZO6, so they’d have to come up with a different motor for it…
Cadillac brand whether sports or sedan should stay just that. Chevy Corvette should stay the course with it’s brand. But with the supply chain slowdown it will add to purchasing frustrations awaiting a vehicle that cannot be produce therefore consumers will jump ship to the Benz etc It’s happening as we speak. And my family have supported GM since the 1950s. Time to look for a vehicle where I don’t have to wait a year to produce.
Good idea, but will probably never happen. Cadillac is only premium brand without a halo car or desirable roadster. GM lacks the financial resources (the Germans come out with a ton of new models and updates every year……. ) or they are way too conservative as a leading (formerly) automotive organization.
Don’t imagine that will change under current leadership……. unfortunately…
This reminds me of a YouTube video I recently watched… It had a used Cadillac XLR for sale and I must admit what gorgeous and beautiful car both inside and out…granted the XLR is way over ten years old now but the Cadillac art and science design makes it look fresh even in 2022… PS TO CADILLAC PLEASE BUILD ANOTHER XLR and if you do it right people will come and buy them!
Make it a grand tourer EV only available with a hard top convertible and it’ll print money.
Absolutely. That would be awesome.
The facts are that in the 2000’s Cadillac was going to build a V-12 mid engine sports car. Remember the Cien concept car? I worked on designing the WOT sound simulation as equal length intake and exhaust was being considered. Came in to work one day and the program had been stopped and all of us working on it were reassigned.
👎🏻👎🏻👎🏻👎🏻👎🏻👎🏻👎🏻, Corvette is Corvette, is Corvette. Caddy copies not wanted.
Oh, heck no. As several above my comment have also stated, Cadillac already attempted this with the XLR. In the article, they claim it failed due to “poor execution”. Wrong. It failed because not nearly enough people wanted a Cadillac like that. Period. Building another Corvette based Cadillac would be stupid and a waste. Chevy already has that great car and they should keep it for themselves.
I’ve also noticed a few above mention what they feel Cadillac really needs. Here’s my thought: Cadillac really needs a large sedan with a 2 dr offering of that same car. Ultra lux on both. Name the sedan Seville and the 2 dr Eldorado. Do them all in the modern vehicle way (not try them as throwback cars).
Hasn’t Cadillac been breast fed by Chevrolet long enough? When will this division stand on its own two feet. I realize they’ve shot all of their toes off but you have to stop the nonsense. From the Cadillac Traverse to the four door Camaro to the Cadillac Suburban what more can Chevy do for you?
They’ve done this before. It didn’t work out. You’d just end up with an even more expensive Corvette with a Cadillac badge on it.
The XLR was a mistake and this would be a mistake. They can’t produce the orders for C8’s now so what would happen if they did this for Cadillac? NO, NO!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
If Cadillac starts to use a Corvette platform it will not end well. Could you envision gm placing the Corvette under the Cadillac umbrella so that gm could charge more for the car? Chevrolet would then receive a poor man’s substitute. Think Fiero. Or an EV midengine with only minimal performance.
Do NOT do another XLR program. This is a really great design and would be a perfect platform for GM to compete (actually beat) the NSX. V6 in the back, electric in the front and go for a second super car from GM. Just leave the Corvette program as is – don’t need to dilute the brand and lower production any more than it is. Only Corvettes are built in Bowling Green!!!!
enough with Cadillac, stop trying to be what your not. Another Allante junk, XLR trash stop. your no Mercedes
Keep Caddilac a Caddilac… in fact bring back the Eldorado style big 4 door style with a v6 turbo. People need space. Build a family car for 5 people and the family puch. It does not need big power..it needs comfort. Look how well SUV’s are selling. You want to do something different how about the 66-67 Nova style car 2 door with big V8 500 horsepower or more. These cars have become iconic. With the upright tail lights they had a bit of a Caddy look to them A 66 L79 Nova in original shape goes for 50 k or more…..Check ebay…take your ques from that…maintain
Would love to see what the interior would look like. I have an XLR and in line for getting a C8. Would love to see a version of the C8 as a Caddy.
Mark B. Having owned an Allante and been in a club with XLR’s it was basically a disaster for General Motors. If Cadillac does do something like this again it better be an all electric 2 seater convertible/ Hardtop. with their own car from the ground up.and, it better be reliable!
I don’t think the last Corvette clothed in Cadillac body parts rang the bell the bean counters hoped for, a C8 Caddy will probably do the same……
No.
I say go for it.
If they can expand production capacity to meet the demand of Corvettes + a Caddy version, then I agree. The blackwing engine would make a lot of sense if the block dimensions aren’t an issue…and it’s different enough from the stingray & the z06. Candidly, I’d like to see the retired LT5 from the zr1 in this platform, but that’s just an unrealistic dream. If it’s electric, then no thanks…I’m not against electric cars, I am just not passionate about them.
My primary interest is getting a c8 corvette-equivalent with a better exterior design…I don’t care as much about the luxury…e.g. I love the ct5-v BW design language, but just don’t have use for a sedan.
GM’s targeting of a younger buyer with the corvette (which I think started with c7) translated into (what I think is) an unsophisticated exterior design, alienating some corvette buyers (like me – I keep holding onto my bought-new c6 solely because they haven’t yet made a new corvette that I want). c8 demand is high, but they could have captured an even wider group of buyers with some slight design differences…
Performance of the c8 is also undeniable progress, but I want a car that looks beautiful too (and not just to the current “younger” demographic). The z06 design is much better than the stingray IMO but still not quite where it should be IMO…the lines of the c8 taillights and the recessed license plate area are not in harmony…somehow, many ppl on the internet seem to be able to come up with a better-looking design than GM managed.
Lastly, ppl argue about about the c8 tail lights in an old vs modern context, but simple taillight designs (e.g. round-ish taillights or a strip like in this rendering) age better…Ford GT’s, many Ferraris, and prior Corvettes prove the point on roundish design, and the original NSX proves the point on the linear light strip design aging well…
Sounds to me like a lot of individuals might be afraid that Cadillac might take some of the sunshine away for the Corvette but, Corvette will never loose the Sunshine! I feel they are two separate types of buyers and the Caddy would not hurt the Corvette in any way. Tomg
They are afraid that Cadillac will build another flop.
Cadillac is no longer the brand it used to be…. taking a great C8 platform and rebadging it proves that. They need to be innovative and grow their own brand and designs.
Is that an r8😂
If Cadillac does a Corvette style car it has to be 100% electric!
I don’t really see a market for it. What are they going to do to make it more upscale. Maybe some technology but that’s about it. Sure you can put nicer leather it it etc. but that isn’t a huge selling point to me.
On top of that they can’t seem to design a really good looking vehicle anyway.
Beautiful mock up, Corvette owner myself, would probably purchase the Caddy if available
When Bowling Green can meet the supply/demand for C8’s then it could be an option. Till then let the Corvette alone.
With Cadillac`s POOR reliablity, leave the CORVETTE alone!!!
An idea worth exploring……there would be certainly cannibalising of Corvette but it will add to the Cadillac Halo lineup
Audi R8 with Cadillac elements. Is Cadillac cant create spertcar without copying?
Very stylish, however, it looks like a Corvette.
I remember the time when Cadillac had a unique look all to its own.
Rebooting the failed XLR to the C8 platform doesn’t cut it for me.
Renderings remind me too much of the Audi r8
What a pile of …. The idea is over-worked and stupid. The images are crap. And the author should know better. this is just an effor to make a story where none exists. ….and if more needs to be said. then consider there sheer idiocy of suggesting a gasoline engine. Do current trends and corporate policy mean nothing?
Fine if they build their own plant and stay away from Corvette and Bowling Green.
Spreading a platform as unique as the Y2 over different brands is counter to uniqueness of the Corvette.
Cadillac is choosing to eliminate cars in favor of SUVs and CUVs. It would not fit their intended brand character to try to do a luxury sports car. It would come off as me-too.
A luxury sedan, coupe, and convertible (possibly a 4 door convertible) would be a more appropriate product choice(s). The CTS series of sedan, coupe, and wagon were directionally correct, but not upscale enough to become aspirational cars, although the V-Series of performance models were a great idea. If a Cadillac series of upscale models, with a V-Series, were done, it would more appropriately fit the brand character.
Where do leave a deposit? And while we’re at it….I’ll take a Cadillac Corvette SUV also.
Sedans and coupes are dead. I’ve had 5 Corvettes and currently have a C2 Pro Touring resto mod and a Blazer. I’m ready for some luxury performance….and nothing in Cadillacs line up Socrates either itch.
Wow! I really like the rendering and I would be proud to drive it! Looks like 3 awesome brands coming together, Cadilac, Corvette and a borrow from Audi’s R8. Being a C8 owner, I can see merging the ride, performance and handling as a Cadillac Luxury Sports Car, especially since to me, driving a C8 feels that way already. It would probably make most sense to build on the new Z06 platform for ultimate performance and luxury for the executive clientele.
Cadillac has repeatedly stated that they’re done with ICE engines after the CT4 and CT5 Blackwing. So while the concept is rad and the idea is fathomable, it simply isn’t going to happen. These are the same sort of pipe dreamer articles that a few years ago were focused on bringing back the Pontiac badge and producing a Firebird.
I do understand that GM is going all electric. That being said, just like the lack of advertising for the CT6, the fact that Cadillac has tried to market luxo sport cars, (Allante and XLRs) without much success, I do believe that it would be a great shot-in-the-arm for Cadillac and for GM in general to bring to market a new XLR vehicle based upon the new Corvette C8.
I would also comment that all of the other major and not so major players are now marketing hybrid vehicles. Why GM has not done so is a question that bothers many GM car guys. The Volt had very little issues and the people I know that bought them, loved these cars. I know that I am off subject as related to the proposed new XLR, but many things trouble many of the loyal GM buyers out there in Cadillac, GMC, Buick and Chevy land………..Respectfully, Stu Aaron
I think someone has been sipping Johan de Nysschen’s kool-aid too long – turn Cadillac into Audi… No matter, no one knows what Cadillac is anymore, the next all electric luxury marquee (just don’t look at the elephant err Escalade in the corner).
Agree with the change of engine and calling it the Blackwing. Make it a pure luxury Sports touring car fully loaded with few options other than colors. Put “Lambo type” doors on it fir ease if exit/ entry. If they can bring it home for MSRP for 100-110K fully loaded it would be a winner.
A beautiful car I must say and would consider buying one but GM must do away with that awful rear scoope. I have a C8 2022 and would settle for the Caddy.
Dumb idea.
Absolutely terrible idea. Corvette doesn’t need a glass ceiling put over its head preventing it from being everything it needs to be.
They already have this Cadillac ceiling over Buick and Buick and GMC over Chevrolet. Problem is Cadillac is not as top tier as it should be which just waters down everything below it.
I wish they would ditch Buick completely and stop stifling Chevrolet for Cadillacs sake. Each brand should have its own vision and not be this “good better best” approach which has actual become “meh, eh and ok”
How Cadillac chooses to do it doesn’t matter. The Germans have convertibles, the Japanese have them, Bentley and RR have them, but with the exception of the XLR, Cadillac has not had a new factory built drop-top in their showrooms since 1970. Nothing excites the senses more than a brand new convertible on a showroom floor.
I agree, It could be a Grand Touring version of the Corvette
I’ve owned 2Porsche Carrera S, 3 Corvettes and now a 2018 NSX. Iam on the list for an ERay. This Caddy is better design than all of them. I would buy one for sure. Look at Porsche they have all these variants of the 911 and they sell the hell out of them.
I think there is huge potential there, have the ICE Cadillac go out with a bang. The rendering looks great. It would be amazing with tight proportions, eliminate the rear trunk, with the slightly taller hood, it would have a slightly more usable frunk, plus be smaller and tighter with better handling and lighter weight.
I genuinely believe that EV’s will not be memorable like ICE will be. Mostly because you won’t be able to barn find an EV like you can an ICE. Finding a Tesla Plaid in a barn in 50 years will be like finding one of those indestructible Nokia phones, still not usable with an old battery. A supercharged V8 however…
People that are in the market for a Cadillac are not two-seater people. This has been tried a number of times by both Buick and Cadillac and has not turned out well. It’s not the execution that’s the problem. It’s the fact that there is no market for such a car. If Lopez knew anything about the car business, he would never suggest such a thing. Yes, you will get any number of people that will “say” that they want one but, truth be known, they either can’t afford such a car, or would have no use for it. A Corvette is a sports car and a damned good one. Leave it at that. Don’t screw things up.
I don’t entirely agree. If executed correctly they could do for Caddy what the R8 did for Audi. The numbers wouldn’t be what they are in a Vette, but the point is more of a halo car than a cash cow.
When they did the XLR, it was obviously just a vette with a northstar. It would have to be different enough to steal R8, Merc SLR shoppers.
I understand what you are saying and this wouldn’t be a sales success, just an image car.
Looks too much like a hodgepodge of other vehicle styling cues…ala Audi R8. Please be more creative…..
If GM allowed Cadillac to use the C8 Chassis I think the Caddy would be electric. An EV Vette is coming.
Like to see GM spin Cadillac off into it’s own upscale division the way Toyota does with Lexus, Honda does with Acura, etc.
Where have you been, Cadillac has already spun off from Chevy/GMC decades ago.
Having a 2LT/3LT you will have just as many options as a Cadillac would.
Going with a 1LT is basically a stripped down model that looks good.
Camaro and Firebird is one example of what would happen in the future.
Besides Cadillac will be so over priced, I’d be a no brainer to stick with the Chevy Corvette.
I say NO. Do not share the C8 platform with Cadillac. It’s simple. I remember several years ago that Cadillac was refusing to share it’s Blackwing engine with the Corvette. It’s a two way street so technology must be shared both ways!!!
Using a platform on more than one model helps defray the cost of future R&D. I think it’s a great idea
Considering GM’s move to electrifying their lineup, the I think the only powertrain they would use would be the upcoming hybrid E-Ray configuration and not the Blackwing.
I would hope the styling would be more unique and interesting than your rendering which looks very derivative combination of an NSX,R8, & Cadillac sedan
As far as pricing, Cadillac priced the ELR at $40,000 more then the Volt it was based on and it did not sell until they slapped a $25,000 incentive on it. It should be priced about $20,000 more then the Vette but give the buyer technology and materials that justify the higher price point
Cadillac’s line up leaves me cold. Been wanting my XLR back since I sold it!
I would love to see a Cadillac that was similar to the C8 Corvette. Gas engine with lots of power. With Cadillac, you should have the luxury to go with it. Please make one and I for one will buy it.
I like the idea of mid engined Caddy halo car. But it needs to be very attractive. Both the C8 and the image shown with current Cadillac design cues are way to busy and ungraceful. Less is more. Think what something from Aston Martin, Jaguar or even Bentley might look like and add just a bit of American flair.
Disagree. Cadillac needs to focus on 2 and 4 door sedans and convertibles. Leave the Corvette platform too to the Corvette.
JMO, it looks too much like an Audi v12
Cadillac can focus on IMSA if it wants a race car.
No- The XLR was a flop! Make the Vette into a 4 door Caddy like Porsche did with the Panamera!
Good idea for GM to introduce a mid-engined Cadillac sports car based on a tried and trusted shared platform.
I am sure there will be enough top-end interest to establish a market for such a GM offering.
HE’LL YEAH
HE’LL YEAH!!!!!!!
NO way, Cadillac wouldn’t share their blackwing engine and sharing the Corvette platform would only raise the price of the Corvette which soon will be out of reach for many of us true sportscar fans.
Next Cadillac will be an electric, as will the one after that. They’ve gone all in with ultium, why would they go backwards? A beautifully styled super lux hi performance electric coupe is a no brainer. The real question is when corvette will move from mid engine to no engine, given that v8 soundtrack is such an integral part of corvettes character?
I own a 2021 C8 Z51. My signature impression A8is (after owning a number of European sports/luxury sedans) that the one chief factor I would use to define the C8 is refined luxury. Yes, it is brutally fast! But the key factor is how refined this car is. In its way, it is as refined as an A8 Audi. That’s high praise. I still cannot believe that this performance and quality is available for 60 to 85 thousand dollars.
Absolutely! Corvette is rumored to be developing a hybrid version with an electric motor driving the front wheels. Cadillac should be the one to release that technology in their first sports car built on the Y2 platform.
Nope, not at that rendering. The render looks like an Audi/Volkswagen build. Cadillac need a new vehicle design, that’s for sure. It should make others say ” I have to have a Cadillac. over a Corvette”. As of right now the Cadillac is meh to me in the design department.
Looks more like an Audi R8….if it was a hybrid, 1/2 electric 1/2 v-8….it would be a monster!!
I love the C8 Corvette based Cadillac. Build it!!!
I think Cadillac needs some kind of luxury hard top convertible sport coupe. They used to have the 2 door coupe CTS and ATS Vs. I thought those were great, but like Cadillac always does, they don’t stick with any thing for very long even when it’s good. If Cadillac is going to continue with its costly DPI IMSA program, shouldn’t they have some kind of sporty coupe to promote via the race team?
You mean like the Allante? You mean like the XLR? You mean like the Reatta? You mean like the solstice? You mean like the Fiero?
I mean like the two cars I mentioned? But since you brought up the XLR, that’s a great car. Used XLR-Vs with low miles can go for 50K-60K.
When Cadillac told Chevrolet to kiss off and develop there own flatplan crank engine, Chevrolet should tell Cadillac to kiss off back.
I love the idea, however we don’t even have Cadillac or the Corvette in Australia yet.I wouldn’t mind seeing electric versions of both here and though I am still a fan of the gasoline engine (have a 54 Buick) electric cars are the go here from 2040.
What, the Allante & the XLR didn’t teach any lessons?
GMA: post this article again after a bit, but write in references to the Innerspace concept also. I’m surprised it wasn’t brought up in comments. The thinkers & gatekeepers here didn’t have the wheels in their heads going with this.
Absolutely not, I do believe Cadillac should have used a C7 frame for a 2 seat Cadillac. I believe Cadillac would simple ruin their version of the new Corvette. A C7 would fit with Cadillacs use of old engines, transmissions and old crappy interiors for what is suppose to be a luxury car. No Blackwing engine needed. However it would have helped if Cadillac actually built the Blackwing engine to fit in other Cadillacs. Cadillac is simply lost. Naming cars Blackwing without a Blaclwing engine. Using newton meters numbers in the US. Something I believe is a ploy to miss lead customers to think engines are more powerful than they actually are. And finally with Cadillac’s new naming architecture is just horrible. All I her is the word ick. The first thing Cadillac has gotten right because Cadillac is definitely ick ick ick.
I just saw Car and Drivers 10 best list. Both Cadillacs sedans are on the list. That was a pleasant surprise?
Those who forget history are doomed to repeat it. This was done before. XLR ring a bell. Utter failure. The Corvette is and should always remain a Chevrolet! Besides, Cadillac is going ALL EV
Cadillac needs to develop their own all electric – all wheel drive luxury sports coupe. It must also be pure Cadillac in its own futuristic design and not look like a “Corvette dressed in a Cadillac tuxedo” GM must realize that both the XLR and the ELR failed due to public perception that both vehicles where nothing more than grossly overpriced “cheap imitations” of other GM vehicles – the Corvette and the Volt accordingly. GM must not make this mistake again or it could destroy the Cadillac brand completely.
Cadillac has had reliability problems for years. The brand is all but forgotten. Also, the XLR was not as reliable as the C6! How can GM fail so massively? Electric is not the beginning . It’s the end.
You are 100% correct & Mary needs to go along with all of her followers.
C8 Cadillac. YES YES YES!!!!!!!!!!!!!
Cadillac is on the way out- it is mostly just taking a Chevy and dressing it up then putting a huge price tag. But, some people will pay $4 for gas and it is $3.50 next door
I’ve owned 80s Vettes, 2000s 911s and 2018 NSX and now 2023 C8. I’ve loved them all and the C8 the most. Of course share the platform, it looks great!!!
I read all of the comments about a future Luxury Cadillac Vehicle based upon the current Corvette.
At the end of the day, GM will most likely NOT build it because they did a poor job with the Allante and the XLR. Both were just OK and I still own these cars. Both only lasted for a short time. All of the is this very sad, because General Motors use to be a leader and now with 60% of the vehicles sold in America are foreign owned, unless some major changes in management happens, they will continue to loose market share. A great example of their thought pattern related to Cadillac was not producing enough product videos and information for the CT6, pulling the plug on a very beautiful car and then they moving the production to China and not even offering it in the USA. I would also add that I am and have always been a General Motors person, buying many new Pontiacs and Cadillacs over the years. I believe that I speak for many GM consumers in saying that many past GM buyers are disappointed in The General and how they conduct their business. I rest my case…………………..
The car business is tough. With 70 manufacturers and over 800 name plates competing for the same customer it’s dog it dog. When a manufacturer decides to bring a vehicle to market the lead time can be over five years. A lot can change in that time. The CT6 is built on the Omega platform which is world class. 61% of the the vehicle is Aluminum including the exterior panels. GM received 12 patents developing the CT6. GM had big plans for a large Cadillac sedan. The CT6 was the beginning. Next was supposed to be the CT8. By the time the CT6 hit the market big sedans were on the decline. SUV’s were taking over the world. GM even developed a 4.2 liter DOHC twin turbo V8 that was exclusive to the CT6 V and CT6 Platinum and was hand built at the Corvette Bowling Green Plant. I own a 2019 CT6 V. I had several V Cadillac’s as company cars and by far CT6 V is my favorite. It’s a wonderful car. Arguably the best full size Cadillac ever made. Unfortunately GM did a terrible job marketing the CT6. No one knew where it fit. Check out a You Tube video from Throttle House. They test drove a CT6 V and stated it’s the best handling full size car you can buy. Anyway, CT6’s are a great value on the used car market. The reason I know a little about the CT6 is because I worked for General Motors for 38 years, mostly in the field working with the dealers. Cheers!!!
I have a corvette and a Cadillac Cts coupe. I have been waiting over a year for a new Corvette. What Cadillac needs is a drop dead two door coupe and convertible to be there signature car if they want to make a statement. And make sure you can put four adults in it.