It’s been a while since Cadillac last had a big coupe in its range, but now the automaker has decided to show us what such a car would look like if it were to be built. Called the Elmiraj Concept, the big coupe showcases “a new vision for luxury driving and the top of the brand’s expanding range,” according to Cadillac.
What this means is even if the Elmiraj doesn't end up being built, the design and ideas seen on this study will find their way on the brand’s upcoming S-Class-rivaling flagship sedan . Measuring 5,207mm (205in) in length, the Elmiraj is a four-seat coupe seen as a successor to the 2011 Cadillac Ciel Concept in terms of design, luxury and performance.
The Elmiraj is built on the chassis and structural elements of the upcoming Cadillac flagship sedan, which will have a rear-wheel-drive architecture. The study is powered by a 4.5-liter twin turbocharged V8 engine delivering approximately 500 hp and which uses the same technology as the new Cadillac Twin Turbo V6 powering the 420hp 2014 CTS Vsport edition.
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