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The Advertiser
13-05-2025
- Automotive
- The Advertiser
No Cadillac Corvette coming, as GM rules out mid-engine luxury supercar
General Motors' luxury brand Cadillac is in the midst of (another) massive transformation, but its halo model will be an ultra-exclusive, ultra-luxury fastback… not a V8-powered supercar. CNBC reports that GM president Mark Reuss has ruled out a Cadillac version of the mid-engine Chevrolet C8 Corvette, arguing it didn't fit into the brand's new strategy and would have to share the majority of its components with the Chevy supercar. While he reportedly said there was potential room for more specialty, Cadillac-specific vehicles outside the ultra-luxury Celestiq, he ruled out the company's premium brand offering a version of the Corvette – something it has done before with the XLR. "It was developed as a secondary car to the Corvette, on purpose. We would never do that," said Mr Reuss, appearing to refer to the defunct XLR. Hundreds of new car deals are available through CarExpert right now. Get the experts on your side and score a great deal. Browse now. That's despite Cadillac offering vehicles on shared GM platforms like the Escalade large SUV, which is related to the Chevrolet Tahoe/Suburban and GMC Yukon/Yukon XL but which features unique interior and exterior styling. Other Cadillac models are based on platforms shared with Buick, Chevrolet and GMC vehicles, apart from the CT4 and CT5 which use a version of the Alpha platform that underpinned the defunct Chevrolet Camaro. Cadillac's first and only Corvette-based model, the XLR, entered production in 2003 and preceded the C6 Corvette by a year. While it shared the Corvette's platform, it had completely different interior and exterior styling. Not only that, but the XLR ditched the Chevy's pushrod V8s for the double overhead cam 4.6-litre Northstar V8 developed for the Cadillac brand. This actually produced considerably less power and torque than even the base C6 Corvette's 6.0-litre 'LS2' V8, befitting the XLR's role as more of a refined Mercedes-Benz SL rival than an out-and-out sports car. The XLR was also offered only with an automatic transmission and a folding hardtop roof. For 2006, Cadillac introduced the XLR-V powered by a supercharged 4.4-litre version of the Northstar V8, which produced slightly more power and torque than the base C6 Corvette. The XLR-V became the first Cadillac to wear a base price north of US$100,000, but the XLR experiment ended in 2009 when Cadillac swung the axe on the luxury roadster. It had reportedly failed to meet sales expectations, and GM was about to go through bankruptcy proceedings. Cadillac has since offered other models priced above the US$100,000 mark, culminating in the Celestiq which starts at around US$340,000 (~A$531,000). However, while it has offered hot twin-turbo V6 and supercharged V8-powered models, these have predominantly been sedans. It even developed a twin-turbo double overhead-cam V8 called the Blackwing, producing up to 410kW of power and 868Nm of torque. This ended up being produced for only a couple of model years and was seen in just one model, the CT6, US production of which was halted to make room for electric vehicle (EV) production. But while Cadillac has previously stated a goal of going electric-only by 2030 and is yet to officially scrap this goal as some brands have done, it continues to offer high-performance sports sedans like the CT5-V Blackwing and will join the Formula 1 grid in 2026. Mr Reuss' suggestion of other Cadillac-exclusive, specialty models potentially joining the Celestiq could point to a production future for last year's Sollei concept, a flagship electric convertible based on the Celestiq. Should it build this, it would be the brand's first convertible since the XLR was axed in 2009. MORE: Everything Chevrolet Corvette Content originally sourced from: General Motors' luxury brand Cadillac is in the midst of (another) massive transformation, but its halo model will be an ultra-exclusive, ultra-luxury fastback… not a V8-powered supercar. CNBC reports that GM president Mark Reuss has ruled out a Cadillac version of the mid-engine Chevrolet C8 Corvette, arguing it didn't fit into the brand's new strategy and would have to share the majority of its components with the Chevy supercar. While he reportedly said there was potential room for more specialty, Cadillac-specific vehicles outside the ultra-luxury Celestiq, he ruled out the company's premium brand offering a version of the Corvette – something it has done before with the XLR. "It was developed as a secondary car to the Corvette, on purpose. We would never do that," said Mr Reuss, appearing to refer to the defunct XLR. Hundreds of new car deals are available through CarExpert right now. Get the experts on your side and score a great deal. Browse now. That's despite Cadillac offering vehicles on shared GM platforms like the Escalade large SUV, which is related to the Chevrolet Tahoe/Suburban and GMC Yukon/Yukon XL but which features unique interior and exterior styling. Other Cadillac models are based on platforms shared with Buick, Chevrolet and GMC vehicles, apart from the CT4 and CT5 which use a version of the Alpha platform that underpinned the defunct Chevrolet Camaro. Cadillac's first and only Corvette-based model, the XLR, entered production in 2003 and preceded the C6 Corvette by a year. While it shared the Corvette's platform, it had completely different interior and exterior styling. Not only that, but the XLR ditched the Chevy's pushrod V8s for the double overhead cam 4.6-litre Northstar V8 developed for the Cadillac brand. This actually produced considerably less power and torque than even the base C6 Corvette's 6.0-litre 'LS2' V8, befitting the XLR's role as more of a refined Mercedes-Benz SL rival than an out-and-out sports car. The XLR was also offered only with an automatic transmission and a folding hardtop roof. For 2006, Cadillac introduced the XLR-V powered by a supercharged 4.4-litre version of the Northstar V8, which produced slightly more power and torque than the base C6 Corvette. The XLR-V became the first Cadillac to wear a base price north of US$100,000, but the XLR experiment ended in 2009 when Cadillac swung the axe on the luxury roadster. It had reportedly failed to meet sales expectations, and GM was about to go through bankruptcy proceedings. Cadillac has since offered other models priced above the US$100,000 mark, culminating in the Celestiq which starts at around US$340,000 (~A$531,000). However, while it has offered hot twin-turbo V6 and supercharged V8-powered models, these have predominantly been sedans. It even developed a twin-turbo double overhead-cam V8 called the Blackwing, producing up to 410kW of power and 868Nm of torque. This ended up being produced for only a couple of model years and was seen in just one model, the CT6, US production of which was halted to make room for electric vehicle (EV) production. But while Cadillac has previously stated a goal of going electric-only by 2030 and is yet to officially scrap this goal as some brands have done, it continues to offer high-performance sports sedans like the CT5-V Blackwing and will join the Formula 1 grid in 2026. Mr Reuss' suggestion of other Cadillac-exclusive, specialty models potentially joining the Celestiq could point to a production future for last year's Sollei concept, a flagship electric convertible based on the Celestiq. Should it build this, it would be the brand's first convertible since the XLR was axed in 2009. MORE: Everything Chevrolet Corvette Content originally sourced from: General Motors' luxury brand Cadillac is in the midst of (another) massive transformation, but its halo model will be an ultra-exclusive, ultra-luxury fastback… not a V8-powered supercar. CNBC reports that GM president Mark Reuss has ruled out a Cadillac version of the mid-engine Chevrolet C8 Corvette, arguing it didn't fit into the brand's new strategy and would have to share the majority of its components with the Chevy supercar. While he reportedly said there was potential room for more specialty, Cadillac-specific vehicles outside the ultra-luxury Celestiq, he ruled out the company's premium brand offering a version of the Corvette – something it has done before with the XLR. "It was developed as a secondary car to the Corvette, on purpose. We would never do that," said Mr Reuss, appearing to refer to the defunct XLR. Hundreds of new car deals are available through CarExpert right now. Get the experts on your side and score a great deal. Browse now. That's despite Cadillac offering vehicles on shared GM platforms like the Escalade large SUV, which is related to the Chevrolet Tahoe/Suburban and GMC Yukon/Yukon XL but which features unique interior and exterior styling. Other Cadillac models are based on platforms shared with Buick, Chevrolet and GMC vehicles, apart from the CT4 and CT5 which use a version of the Alpha platform that underpinned the defunct Chevrolet Camaro. Cadillac's first and only Corvette-based model, the XLR, entered production in 2003 and preceded the C6 Corvette by a year. While it shared the Corvette's platform, it had completely different interior and exterior styling. Not only that, but the XLR ditched the Chevy's pushrod V8s for the double overhead cam 4.6-litre Northstar V8 developed for the Cadillac brand. This actually produced considerably less power and torque than even the base C6 Corvette's 6.0-litre 'LS2' V8, befitting the XLR's role as more of a refined Mercedes-Benz SL rival than an out-and-out sports car. The XLR was also offered only with an automatic transmission and a folding hardtop roof. For 2006, Cadillac introduced the XLR-V powered by a supercharged 4.4-litre version of the Northstar V8, which produced slightly more power and torque than the base C6 Corvette. The XLR-V became the first Cadillac to wear a base price north of US$100,000, but the XLR experiment ended in 2009 when Cadillac swung the axe on the luxury roadster. It had reportedly failed to meet sales expectations, and GM was about to go through bankruptcy proceedings. Cadillac has since offered other models priced above the US$100,000 mark, culminating in the Celestiq which starts at around US$340,000 (~A$531,000). However, while it has offered hot twin-turbo V6 and supercharged V8-powered models, these have predominantly been sedans. It even developed a twin-turbo double overhead-cam V8 called the Blackwing, producing up to 410kW of power and 868Nm of torque. This ended up being produced for only a couple of model years and was seen in just one model, the CT6, US production of which was halted to make room for electric vehicle (EV) production. But while Cadillac has previously stated a goal of going electric-only by 2030 and is yet to officially scrap this goal as some brands have done, it continues to offer high-performance sports sedans like the CT5-V Blackwing and will join the Formula 1 grid in 2026. Mr Reuss' suggestion of other Cadillac-exclusive, specialty models potentially joining the Celestiq could point to a production future for last year's Sollei concept, a flagship electric convertible based on the Celestiq. Should it build this, it would be the brand's first convertible since the XLR was axed in 2009. MORE: Everything Chevrolet Corvette Content originally sourced from: General Motors' luxury brand Cadillac is in the midst of (another) massive transformation, but its halo model will be an ultra-exclusive, ultra-luxury fastback… not a V8-powered supercar. CNBC reports that GM president Mark Reuss has ruled out a Cadillac version of the mid-engine Chevrolet C8 Corvette, arguing it didn't fit into the brand's new strategy and would have to share the majority of its components with the Chevy supercar. While he reportedly said there was potential room for more specialty, Cadillac-specific vehicles outside the ultra-luxury Celestiq, he ruled out the company's premium brand offering a version of the Corvette – something it has done before with the XLR. "It was developed as a secondary car to the Corvette, on purpose. We would never do that," said Mr Reuss, appearing to refer to the defunct XLR. Hundreds of new car deals are available through CarExpert right now. Get the experts on your side and score a great deal. Browse now. That's despite Cadillac offering vehicles on shared GM platforms like the Escalade large SUV, which is related to the Chevrolet Tahoe/Suburban and GMC Yukon/Yukon XL but which features unique interior and exterior styling. Other Cadillac models are based on platforms shared with Buick, Chevrolet and GMC vehicles, apart from the CT4 and CT5 which use a version of the Alpha platform that underpinned the defunct Chevrolet Camaro. Cadillac's first and only Corvette-based model, the XLR, entered production in 2003 and preceded the C6 Corvette by a year. While it shared the Corvette's platform, it had completely different interior and exterior styling. Not only that, but the XLR ditched the Chevy's pushrod V8s for the double overhead cam 4.6-litre Northstar V8 developed for the Cadillac brand. This actually produced considerably less power and torque than even the base C6 Corvette's 6.0-litre 'LS2' V8, befitting the XLR's role as more of a refined Mercedes-Benz SL rival than an out-and-out sports car. The XLR was also offered only with an automatic transmission and a folding hardtop roof. For 2006, Cadillac introduced the XLR-V powered by a supercharged 4.4-litre version of the Northstar V8, which produced slightly more power and torque than the base C6 Corvette. The XLR-V became the first Cadillac to wear a base price north of US$100,000, but the XLR experiment ended in 2009 when Cadillac swung the axe on the luxury roadster. It had reportedly failed to meet sales expectations, and GM was about to go through bankruptcy proceedings. Cadillac has since offered other models priced above the US$100,000 mark, culminating in the Celestiq which starts at around US$340,000 (~A$531,000). However, while it has offered hot twin-turbo V6 and supercharged V8-powered models, these have predominantly been sedans. It even developed a twin-turbo double overhead-cam V8 called the Blackwing, producing up to 410kW of power and 868Nm of torque. This ended up being produced for only a couple of model years and was seen in just one model, the CT6, US production of which was halted to make room for electric vehicle (EV) production. But while Cadillac has previously stated a goal of going electric-only by 2030 and is yet to officially scrap this goal as some brands have done, it continues to offer high-performance sports sedans like the CT5-V Blackwing and will join the Formula 1 grid in 2026. Mr Reuss' suggestion of other Cadillac-exclusive, specialty models potentially joining the Celestiq could point to a production future for last year's Sollei concept, a flagship electric convertible based on the Celestiq. Should it build this, it would be the brand's first convertible since the XLR was axed in 2009. MORE: Everything Chevrolet Corvette Content originally sourced from:
7NEWS
13-05-2025
- Automotive
- 7NEWS
No Cadillac Corvette coming, as GM rules out mid-engine luxury supercar
General Motors' luxury brand Cadillac is in the midst of (another) massive transformation, but its halo model will be an ultra-exclusive, ultra-luxury fastback… not a V8-powered supercar. CNBC reports that GM president Mark Reuss has ruled out a Cadillac version of the mid-engine Chevrolet C8 Corvette, arguing it didn't fit into the brand's new strategy and would have to share the majority of its components with the Chevy supercar. While he reportedly said there was potential room for more specialty, Cadillac-specific vehicles outside the ultra-luxury Celestiq, he ruled out the company's premium brand offering a version of the Corvette – something it has done before with the XLR. 'It was developed as a secondary car to the Corvette, on purpose. We would never do that,' said Mr Reuss, appearing to refer to the defunct XLR. Hundreds of new car deals are available through CarExpert right now. Get the experts on your side and score a great deal. Browse now. That's despite Cadillac offering vehicles on shared GM platforms like the Escalade large SUV, which is related to the Chevrolet Tahoe/Suburban and GMC Yukon/Yukon XL but which features unique interior and exterior styling. Other Cadillac models are based on platforms shared with Buick, Chevrolet and GMC vehicles, apart from the CT4 and CT5 which use a version of the Alpha platform that underpinned the defunct Chevrolet Camaro. Cadillac's first and only Corvette-based model, the XLR, entered production in 2003 and preceded the C6 Corvette by a year. While it shared the Corvette's platform, it had completely different interior and exterior styling. Not only that, but the XLR ditched the Chevy's pushrod V8s for the double overhead cam 4.6-litre Northstar V8 developed for the Cadillac brand. This actually produced considerably less power and torque than even the base C6 Corvette's 6.0-litre 'LS2' V8, befitting the XLR's role as more of a refined Mercedes-Benz SL rival than an out-and-out sports car. The XLR was also offered only with an automatic transmission and a folding hardtop roof. For 2006, Cadillac introduced the XLR-V powered by a supercharged 4.4-litre version of the Northstar V8, which produced slightly more power and torque than the base C6 Corvette. The XLR-V became the first Cadillac to wear a base price north of US$100,000, but the XLR experiment ended in 2009 when Cadillac swung the axe on the luxury roadster. It had reportedly failed to meet sales expectations, and GM was about to go through bankruptcy proceedings. Cadillac has since offered other models priced above the US$100,000 mark, culminating in the Celestiq which starts at around US$340,000 (~A$531,000). However, while it has offered hot twin-turbo V6 and supercharged V8-powered models, these have predominantly been sedans. It even developed a twin-turbo double overhead-cam V8 called the Blackwing, producing up to 410kW of power and 868Nm of torque. This ended up being produced for only a couple of model years and was seen in just one model, the CT6, US production of which was halted to make room for electric vehicle (EV) production. But while Cadillac has previously stated a goal of going electric-only by 2030 and is yet to officially scrap this goal as some brands have done, it continues to offer high-performance sports sedans like the CT5-V Blackwing and will join the Formula 1 grid in 2026. Mr Reuss' suggestion of other Cadillac-exclusive, specialty models potentially joining the Celestiq could point to a production future for last year's Sollei concept, a flagship electric convertible based on the Celestiq. Should it build this, it would be the brand's first convertible since the XLR was axed in 2009.
Perth Now
13-05-2025
- Automotive
- Perth Now
No Cadillac Corvette coming, as GM rules out mid-engine luxury supercar
General Motors' luxury brand Cadillac is in the midst of (another) massive transformation, but its halo model will be an ultra-exclusive, ultra-luxury fastback… not a V8-powered supercar. CNBC reports that GM president Mark Reuss has ruled out a Cadillac version of the mid-engine Chevrolet C8 Corvette, arguing it didn't fit into the brand's new strategy and would have to share the majority of its components with the Chevy supercar. While he reportedly said there was potential room for more specialty, Cadillac-specific vehicles outside the ultra-luxury Celestiq, he ruled out the company's premium brand offering a version of the Corvette – something it has done before with the XLR. 'It was developed as a secondary car to the Corvette, on purpose. We would never do that,' said Mr Reuss, appearing to refer to the defunct XLR. Hundreds of new car deals are available through CarExpert right now. Get the experts on your side and score a great deal. Browse now. Cadillac XLR Credit: CarExpert That's despite Cadillac offering vehicles on shared GM platforms like the Escalade large SUV, which is related to the Chevrolet Tahoe/Suburban and GMC Yukon/Yukon XL but which features unique interior and exterior styling. Other Cadillac models are based on platforms shared with Buick, Chevrolet and GMC vehicles, apart from the CT4 and CT5 which use a version of the Alpha platform that underpinned the defunct Chevrolet Camaro. Cadillac's first and only Corvette-based model, the XLR, entered production in 2003 and preceded the C6 Corvette by a year. While it shared the Corvette's platform, it had completely different interior and exterior styling. Not only that, but the XLR ditched the Chevy's pushrod V8s for the double overhead cam 4.6-litre Northstar V8 developed for the Cadillac brand. Cadillac XLR-V Credit: CarExpert This actually produced considerably less power and torque than even the base C6 Corvette's 6.0-litre 'LS2' V8, befitting the XLR's role as more of a refined Mercedes-Benz SL rival than an out-and-out sports car. The XLR was also offered only with an automatic transmission and a folding hardtop roof. For 2006, Cadillac introduced the XLR-V powered by a supercharged 4.4-litre version of the Northstar V8, which produced slightly more power and torque than the base C6 Corvette. The XLR-V became the first Cadillac to wear a base price north of US$100,000, but the XLR experiment ended in 2009 when Cadillac swung the axe on the luxury roadster. It had reportedly failed to meet sales expectations, and GM was about to go through bankruptcy proceedings. Cadillac Celestiq Credit: CarExpert Cadillac has since offered other models priced above the US$100,000 mark, culminating in the Celestiq which starts at around US$340,000 (~A$531,000). However, while it has offered hot twin-turbo V6 and supercharged V8-powered models, these have predominantly been sedans. It even developed a twin-turbo double overhead-cam V8 called the Blackwing, producing up to 410kW of power and 868Nm of torque. This ended up being produced for only a couple of model years and was seen in just one model, the CT6, US production of which was halted to make room for electric vehicle (EV) production. Cadillac Sollei concept Credit: CarExpert But while Cadillac has previously stated a goal of going electric-only by 2030 and is yet to officially scrap this goal as some brands have done, it continues to offer high-performance sports sedans like the CT5-V Blackwing and will join the Formula 1 grid in 2026. Mr Reuss' suggestion of other Cadillac-exclusive, specialty models potentially joining the Celestiq could point to a production future for last year's Sollei concept, a flagship electric convertible based on the Celestiq. Should it build this, it would be the brand's first convertible since the XLR was axed in 2009. MORE: Everything Chevrolet Corvette
Motor 1
12-05-2025
- Automotive
- Motor 1
Bad News: A Corvette-Based Cadillac Won't Happen
Cadillac isn't the same brand it was 20 years ago. Its post-recession revival focused on ensuring its models were truly distinct from the other products within General Motors' portfolio. That wasn't the exact mentality at the company in the early 2000s when it developed the XLR as a secondary vehicle to the C6 Corvette. GM President Mark Reuss revealed the company wouldn't do the same thing today. Reuss told CNBC that such a car would not fit into the brand's current strategy. He said it would likely share too many components with the Chevy, failing to stand out as a unique performance product. Honestly, that makes sense. Photo by: Chevrolet The C8 Corvette provides several powertrain choices across a range of price points. The entry-level Stingray makes 490 horsepower and costs $70,195 (all prices include the $1,895 destination charge), while the Corvette ZR1 produces 1,064 horsepower with a $178,195 starting price. Then there's the Corvette E-Ray hybrid with all-wheel drive and 655 hp for $108,795. That doesn't leave Cadillac a ton of room for a similar product. Instead, Reuss told the publication that Cadillac sees growth opportunities in specialty vehicles. The $340,000 Celestiq previews that future, which the company says will be as rare as a Bugatti . We'll have to see if that works out for the brand. The XLR certainly didn't . Here's More Cadillac News: The US Secret Service Can't Drive Stick. GM Is Helping Fix That Cadillac Has Sold Fewer Than 25 Celestiqs So Far Get the best news, reviews, columns, and more delivered straight to your inbox, daily. back Sign up For more information, read our Privacy Policy and Terms of Use . Source: CNBC via CarScoops Share this Story Facebook X LinkedIn Flipboard Reddit WhatsApp E-Mail Got a tip for us? Email: tips@ Join the conversation ( )
The Drive
12-05-2025
- Automotive
- The Drive
GM Says You Can Just Forget About a New Cadillac XLR
The latest car news, reviews, and features. The 2004 Cadillac XLR brought the marque back to the convertible segment after a long absence. The roadster was based on the sixth-gen Chevy Corvette to keep costs in check, and the link between the two sports cars has fueled speculation that a new, C8-based XLR could happen. Don't get your hopes up: General Motors president Mark Reuss just doused cold water on the rumors detailing a second-gen XLR. On paper, replicating the XLR recipe with modern ingredients would be relatively simple. The platform is already there: Cadillac could borrow the eighth-generation Corvette's mid-engined underpinnings from Chevrolet. Using the Corvette's platform would likely also require using one of its engines. We're guessing that not all of the parts would carry over, however. Cadillac's take would presumably place a bigger focus on luxury than on performance, so it would probably feature a softer suspension system, among other changes. The idea of a new XLR isn't far-fetched, but General Motors says it's not happening—no ifs, ands, or buts. 'It was developed as a secondary car to the Corvette, on purpose. We would never do that,' Reuss explained to CNBC in a lengthy interview spotted by Carscoops . He added that the hypothetical second-gen XLR would end up sharing too many parts with the Corvette to fall in line with Cadillac's new strategy, which aims to achieve a higher degree of exclusivity than in the past to make the brand more desirable. General Motors This same strategy spawned the Celestiq, an EV that costs about $340,000 and doesn't have a twin (or even a distant cousin) in, say, the Chevy range. The gasoline-powered Escalade is an exception to this rule, as it's very clearly related to the Tahoe and the Suburban, but the truck-based underpinnings make it incredibly profitable. And, sometimes, the temptation of a nice, fat profit margin is difficult to resist. While a new XLR is out of the product pipeline, Reuss told CNBC that there's space for 'additional specialty, Cadillac-specific vehicles' like the Celestiq under the General Motors roof. He stopped short of revealing what segment the brand will target next, and when we might see such cars. Got tips? Send 'em to tips@
