Cadillac
Estill Concept
The
Cadillac Estill concept is a radical design for a Cadillac supercar which was
created by the California-based Czech designer Ondrej Jirec. Jirec is no
stranger to these pages, having previously featured here with both his funky
Audi O concept and fearsome Lamborghini Perdigon concept.
The
Cadillac Estill is a propsal for a futuristic Cadillac supercar with a unique
character which followed three design criteria: The car had to have links to
the company’s past without being “retro”. It had to be instantly recognizable
as a modern Cadillac – while also taking the brand’s design language a stage
further. And it had to look futuristic and conceptual without looking like
something out of a video game.
When
you think about it those are some pretty tough rules to follow. Futuristic but
with historical connections, and conceptual without being too out-there. In the
end though what he’s come up with is pretty special. It has elements of the
2010 Cadillac Aera concept (Cadillac’s entry into that year’s LA Auto Show
Design Challenge) about it, as well as the dangerously sharp lines of the
Cadillac Cien concept.
What is most unusual
about the exterior design of the Cadillac Estill concept is the way the cockpit
seems to be almost suspended inside the vehicle, while the extremely thin outer
body panels just provide a way to cover the wheels, while also giving the
impression that the car’s body is wider than it really is.
On
the inside, the Cadillac Estill features a staggered seating layout. The
driver’s seat sits slightly ahead of the passenger seat, meaning the cockpit
can be narrower than if it had a conventional side-by-side layout.
