Cadillac Elmiraj

Cadillac Elmiraj
Cadillac Elmiraj shown at the 2013 LA Auto Show
Overview
ManufacturerCadillac (General Motors)
Production2013 (Concept car)
DesignerNiki Smart
Body and chassis
ClassConcept car
Body style2-door, 4-seat hardtop coupe
LayoutFront-engine, rear-wheel drive
RelatedCadillac Ciel
Powertrain
Engine4.5 L twin-turbocharged V8
Transmission8-speed automatic
Dimensions
Length5,207.0 mm (205 in)
Width1,930.4 mm (76 in)
Height1,397.0 mm (55 in)
Curb weightapprox. 1,814 kg (4,000 lb)
Chronology
PredecessorCadillac Ciel
SuccessorCadillac Escala

The Cadillac Elmiraj is a concept car created by Cadillac and unveiled at the 2013 Pebble Beach Concours d'Elegance on August 15, 2013.[1] It continues the development begun by the Cadillac Ciel concept car. It was reportedly named after El Mirage, a dry lake bed in California that was used for high speed runs, as well as recalling Cadillac's historic Eldorado nameplate.[2][3]

Overview

The Elmiraj is a 2-door, 4-seat full-size luxury coupe. The concept runs and drives, and is reportedly powered by a 4.5-liter twin turbocharged V8 engine producing an estimated 500 hp (373 kW) and 500 lb⋅ft (678 N⋅m) of torque. It features a pillarless hardtop profile, a body style abandoned by U.S. automakers since the late 1970s. The design of the Elmiraj was inspired by the 1967 Cadillac Eldorado.[4]

The Elmiraj is rear-wheel drive and was "constructed with chassis and structural elements of an ongoing Cadillac vehicle development project slated for future production".[1] 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 Audi A8, BMW 7 Series, and Mercedes-Benz S-Class.[5]

One of the inspirations for the interior of the Elmiraj, according to the interior design team, was mid-century modern furniture, such as the Eames Lounge Chair. Like early versions of that chair, the seat backs in the car, as well as multiple trim pieces, are made from Brazilian rosewood, which Cadillac claims was sourced from "already fallen" wood.[6] Other interior materials include black and tan leather for the upholstery, and titanium for the rest of the trim pieces.[7] Features of the interior include a digital gauge cluster screen, which still retains an analog speedometer and tachometer, and a retractable 10 inch center touchscreen.

Niki Smart, 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.” [6]

“Elmiraj advances Cadillac’s provocative modern design and performance, contrasted with bespoke craftsmanship and luxury,” said Mark Adams, Cadillac's design director at the time. “It explores performance driving, as well as how we’re approaching elevating the Cadillac range and new dimensions of Art & Science philosophy”.[1]

The Elmiraj was shown at the 2013 IAA (Internationale Automobilausstellung) in Frankfurt, Germany.[8]

  • Front view
    Front view
  • Rear view
    Rear view
  • Lateral view
    Lateral view
  • Three quarters rear view
    Three quarters rear view
  • Dashboard
    Dashboard

References

  1. ^ a b c "Elmiraj Concept Explores Top of Cadillac's Range". media.cadillac.com (Press Release). August 15, 2013. Retrieved 18 September 2013.
  2. ^ Seabaugh, Christian (November 2013). "Cadillac Elmiraj Concept". Motor Trend. 65 (11): 12–13.
  3. ^ Patton, Phil (2013-08-30). "The Cadillac Elmiraj Concept: A Little British, a Little French, a Lot American". Wheels Blog. Retrieved 2025-07-28.
  4. ^ Sherman, Don (15 August 2025). "Cadillac Elmiraj Concept Debuts". Car and Driver. Retrieved 15 April 2025.
  5. ^ Luft, Alex (August 16, 2013). "GM's New Omega Platform Underneath Cadillac Elmiraj Concept". gmauthority.com/blog. Retrieved 18 September 2013.
  6. ^ a b Patton, Phil (August 13, 2013). "The Cadillac Elmiraj Concept: A Little British, a Little French, a Lot American". wheels.blogs.nytimes.com/. Retrieved 22 October 2013.
  7. ^ "2013 Cadillac Elmiraj Concept Revealed at Pebble Beach". MotorTrend. 2013-08-15. Retrieved 2025-07-28.
  8. ^ "Cadillac unveils two European Premiers at Frankfurt Motor Show". media.cadillaceurope.com (Press release). September 10, 2013. Retrieved 18 September 2013.
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