Cadillac’s Opulent Velocity Is an Electric Corvette With Luxury Trim [Video]

Chevrolet and Cadillac, both under the General Motors banner, have been sharing parts and technology for decades. The Cadillac XLR was a badge-engineered sixth-generation Chevy Corvette and the Cadillac CTS, CT5 and others have also borrowed engines from America’s sports car.

The pattern continues in the latest concept design presented by a General Motors brand. It features technology that would be just as “at home” in a Corvette as the concept car.

Cadillac debuted its new design concept study during Monterey Car Week in California. The Opulent Velocity, a wedge of an electric grand touring car features two doors that open butterfly-style and a length that evokes the longest Cadillacs of the past and Corvettes of today.

“What we’re really looking to do is achieve the best of both worlds with the ultimate hyper performance machine in the future, coupled with ultimate luxury. So it’s really this balance between this opulent side …