The Cadillac ATS Coupe is living on borrowed time,
but it appears the company is already working on a new coupe. Revealed in a design patent, the
mysterious model is a stylish coupe which features a front fascia that mimics
the Escala concept. Despite the styling similarities, the coupe features larger
air intakes and wider headlights.
Moving further back, there’s a long hood which meets
a rakish windscreen. The car also has curvaceous bodywork and a Camaro-esque
greenhouse. The distinctive design continues at the rear, where there’s a
prominent spoiler and slender taillights. Designers also installed a rear
diffuser and what appears to be a center-mounted, four-tailpipe exhaust system
that hides behind a trapezoidal housing.
Little is known about this model right now, but it’s
likely a concept as it seems to feature video camera side mirrors. There’s no
word on when the model will debut, but Cadillac has a history of introducing
concepts at the Pebble Beach Concours d’Elegance. Besides the Escala, the
company has used the event to introduce the Ciel and Elmiraj as well. There’s
no guarantee the coupe will debut at this year’s event which takes place on
August 26th.
Regardless of when and where the concepts debuts, it
could hint at a production model. It’s also worth noting that the patent images appear
similar to a coupe which was teased in October. The model was pictured
underneath a sheet and is slated to have an electric powertrain. Since the
coupe in the patent images appears to have an exhaust system, it’s possible the
concept will use a conventional powertrain, while the production model could be
offered solely as an EV or with an ICE as well.
