Popular Mechanics spy report a month or so ago published this artists rendering of a Chevy roadster version of the Kappa platform. They have a writeup about it about 3/4 the way down on that link. However, they have republished the photo near the top of that link and are now saying this is basically what the Saturn Kappa roadster (Evoke?) will look like. Um, what happened to the VX Lightning?
They could easily be wrong. Its not even a spy pic, just some drawing. Hopefully they are not watering down the VX styling into this, which frankly reminds me more of the Saturn Sky concept than anything. Its hard to get a complete idea since its from the 3/4 rear view and there is no image of the front end. But if this is what they come out with, it will be a dissappointment (what isn't at Saturn these days) and it should insure strong Solstice sales. :cool
Popular Mechanics spy report a month or so ago published this artists rendering of a Chevy roadster version of the Kappa platform. They have a writeup about it about 3/4 the way down on that link. However, they have republished the photo near the top of that link and are now saying this is basically what the Saturn Kappa roadster (Evoke?) will look like. Um, what happened to the VX Lightning?
They could easily be wrong. Its not even a spy pic, just some drawing. Hopefully they are not watering down the VX styling into this, which frankly reminds me more of the Saturn Sky concept than anything. Its hard to get a complete idea since its from the 3/4 rear view and there is no image of the front end. But if this is what they come out with, it will be a dissappointment (what isn't at Saturn these days) and it should insure strong Solstice sales. :cool
The vents behind the front wheels are on the VX Lightning concept. I believe this is the same concept just more rounded, instead of the very straight lines of the VX.
The vents behind the front wheels are on the VX Lightning concept. I believe this is the same concept just more rounded, instead of the very straight lines of the VX.
I've attached two images of the VX Lightning. You'll notice some very close simularities between the artist rendition and the real images.
Like the large vents behind the front wheels.
The deep ridges down the front hood.
The rims are pretty much the same.
It looks very much like an artist took the VX Lightning and molded it with the Solstice to get the rounded edges on the VX's straight edges. Some of the other styling aspects like the rear trunk lid look like they were taken right off the Solstice.
I've attached two images of the VX Lightning. You'll notice some very close simularities between the artist rendition and the real images.
Like the large vents behind the front wheels.
The deep ridges down the front hood.
The rims are pretty much the same.
It looks very much like an artist took the VX Lightning and molded it with the Solstice to get the rounded edges on the VX's straight edges. Some of the other styling aspects like the rear trunk lid look like they were taken right off the Solstice.
I remember seeing this exact drawing months ago attached to Chevy. I don't think the drawing is official GM, just some artists conception. I think it means nothing. Remember Popular Mechanics was pretty sure we'd all be driving jet cars and have atomic powered homes by now! They're kind of like National Inquirer for guys.
I remember seeing this exact drawing months ago attached to Chevy. I don't think the drawing is official GM, just some artists conception. I think it means nothing. Remember Popular Mechanics was pretty sure we'd all be driving jet cars and have atomic powered homes by now! They're kind of like National Inquirer for guys.
I remember seeing this exact drawing months ago attached to Chevy. I don't think the drawing is official GM, just some artists conception. I think it means nothing. Remember Popular Mechanics was pretty sure we'd all be driving jet cars and have atomic powered homes by now! They're kind of like National Inquirer for guys.
Check out the link and scroll down, Pop Mech originally did attach this drawing to Chevy, and has since revised who they think is getting the car.
I am taking this drawing with a grain of salt myself, but I figured it was worth posting since it is out there, and it hasn't appeared on the forum yet. Although it may be BS, it may also be fairly accurate.
I remember seeing this exact drawing months ago attached to Chevy. I don't think the drawing is official GM, just some artists conception. I think it means nothing. Remember Popular Mechanics was pretty sure we'd all be driving jet cars and have atomic powered homes by now! They're kind of like National Inquirer for guys.
Check out the link and scroll down, Pop Mech originally did attach this drawing to Chevy, and has since revised who they think is getting the car.
I am taking this drawing with a grain of salt myself, but I figured it was worth posting since it is out there, and it hasn't appeared on the forum yet. Although it may be BS, it may also be fairly accurate.
as the sole proponent for a lightning-esque design going to cadillac, i say GOOD! saturn isnt edgy, caddy is. caddy is lacking a roadster to cmpete with the Z4, MB and boxster and needs one. nerdstar-powered vettes need not apply! :thumbs
as the sole proponent for a lightning-esque design going to cadillac, i say GOOD! saturn isnt edgy, caddy is. caddy is lacking a roadster to cmpete with the Z4, MB and boxster and needs one. nerdstar-powered vettes need not apply! :thumbs
as the sole proponent for a lightning-esque design going to cadillac, i say GOOD! saturn isnt edgy, caddy is. caddy is lacking a roadster to cmpete with the Z4, MB and boxster and needs one. nerdstar-powered vettes need not apply! :thumbs
as the sole proponent for a lightning-esque design going to cadillac, i say GOOD! saturn isnt edgy, caddy is. caddy is lacking a roadster to cmpete with the Z4, MB and boxster and needs one. nerdstar-powered vettes need not apply! :thumbs
Cadillac could use a more entry level luxury-Roadster. The XLR is a great roadster to compete with the likes of the Jaguar XK8, Merc SL500 (is that the right designation anymore?) Lexus SC 430, and other similar luxury convertables in the $80 price range.
However, they have nothing aimed at the Audi A4 Cabriolet, BMW Z4, Merc SLK, Chrysler Crossfire roadster (basically the Merc SLK) and similar vehicles. I would think a Kappa roadster following the Art and Science theme (ugh!) with the Cadillac 3.6L DOHC engine and maybe a 6 speed manual would be very competitive in the $40 class of roadsters.
Cadillac could use a more entry level luxury-Roadster. The XLR is a great roadster to compete with the likes of the Jaguar XK8, Merc SL500 (is that the right designation anymore?) Lexus SC 430, and other similar luxury convertables in the $80 price range.
However, they have nothing aimed at the Audi A4 Cabriolet, BMW Z4, Merc SLK, Chrysler Crossfire roadster (basically the Merc SLK) and similar vehicles. I would think a Kappa roadster following the Art and Science theme (ugh!) with the Cadillac 3.6L DOHC engine and maybe a 6 speed manual would be very competitive in the $40 class of roadsters.
I guess my question is, why does Caddilac need a 40k "entry level" roadster? Why not a lower division like Buick or Saturn? Caddilac has tried to be entry level before with the Cimmoron and Seville, and overall I think it cheapens the brand. IMHO Caddilac should be focusing upward, not downward and strive to make the brand more exotic and world class.
Caddilac seems confused right now, do they want to stay mid level mass market? Do they really want to be a truck maker? Should they be making cars for Snoop Dog or executives? Trendy, edgy, contraversial styling, or more conservative classic timeless styling? Personally I think all of America's luxury marques have lost their way by going for quanity over quality. As for Caddilac I would think that ditching the lower end and focusing on producing things like the Sixteen concept car would do alot more to further strenghten their brand image than making yet another 40k something roadster.
I guess my question is, why does Caddilac need a 40k "entry level" roadster? Why not a lower division like Buick or Saturn? Caddilac has tried to be entry level before with the Cimmoron and Seville, and overall I think it cheapens the brand. IMHO Caddilac should be focusing upward, not downward and strive to make the brand more exotic and world class.
Caddilac seems confused right now, do they want to stay mid level mass market? Do they really want to be a truck maker? Should they be making cars for Snoop Dog or executives? Trendy, edgy, contraversial styling, or more conservative classic timeless styling? Personally I think all of America's luxury marques have lost their way by going for quanity over quality. As for Caddilac I would think that ditching the lower end and focusing on producing things like the Sixteen concept car would do alot more to further strenghten their brand image than making yet another 40k something roadster.
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