The Cadillac Elmiraj is a

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created by

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and unveiled at the 2013

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on August 15, 2013. It continues the development begun by the

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concept car. It was named for the Elmira, New York, a city in New York State though some claim it's a dry lake bed that was used for high speed runs.

Overview

The car is a 2-door, 4-seat

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. It is 205 inches (5207 mm) long, and powered by a 4.5-liter twin turbocharged V8 delivering an estimated . It features a pillarless

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profile, a body style abandoned by

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automakers since the late 1970s. The Elmira J is rear-wheel drive and was "constructed with chassis and structural elements of an ongoing Cadillac vehicle development project slated for future production". According to a blog article claiming to be informed by an insider, this platform is under development by the name of ''Omega'', to underpin future top-of-the-line Cadillac cars to compete with the European premium class like the

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, and

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, lead exterior designer on the Elmira J project, said “We wanted a mature statement for Cadillac where simplicity and subtle adornments create a purposeful presence.” ''“Elmiraj advances Cadillac’s provocative modern design and performance, contrasted with bespoke craftsmanship and luxury,”'' said Mark Adams, who was back then Cadillac design director. ''“It explores performance driving, as well as how we’re approaching elevating the Cadillac range and new dimensions of Art & Science philosophy.”'' The Elmira J was exposed to a larger public at the 2013 IAA (Internationale Automobilausstellung) in

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, Germany.

Gallery

File:Cadillac Elmiraj Concept IAA 2013.jpg, Front view File:Cadillac Elmiraj Concept Back IAA 2013.jpg, Rear view Cadillac-Elmiraj-Concept-IAA2013-side-view elmiraj-elmiraj-elmiraj LWS2805.JPG, Lateral view Elmiraj LA Auto Show 2013 cropped.jpg, Three quarters rear view File:Cadillac-Elmiraj-Concept-IAA2013 dashboard LWS2820.JPG, Dashboard

References

External links

* {{Cadillac vehicles Elmiraj Full-size vehicles Luxury vehicles Coupés