Features & Specs of the VSR Cadillac V-Series Powered Sports Rod Concept
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Single hinge dihedral doors open up and out
Driver's headrest and windscreen emphasize the 1+1 cockpit layout
Airscoops integrated into inner wheel covers
Wide front stance showcases the design of the suspension
Indy car influenced airfoil suspension with push-rods operating RideTech shockwaves.
Splitter directs air in lower aperture
Egg crate grille identifies the Cadillac powertrain. Mesh connotes the V-Series performance.
Indirect LED blue lighting can be used to highlight internal ally structure/ inboard pushrod operated shockwaves.
Headlights/turn signals use LED technology
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Wheels set forward of profile to visually suggest earlier race cars
Subtle crease line adds visual tension to surface
Helios Coatings dark nickel PVD matt finish powdercoat
Front and rear wheel/ tire Overall Diameter (OD) relationships are critical for desired stance.
Forged, billet wheels were custom cut by Alcoa. Front 20 x 9.5
Exhaust exits under the car
Graphic stripe connecting upper and lowers louvers contain sponsors' logos
Door and panel lines are design lines
Rear wheels by Alcoa are 22 x 12 Unique rim sections front & rear hide
wheel weights
AirRide provides attitude adjustmets and ride height selection
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Gas struts assist opening hood
Hood opens up and forward, exposing ally structure aesthetic from the nose to the cockpit
Doors open up and forward for ease of entry and with appropriate drama
With the hood open, the intended illusion (of the console being one with the engine cover) is revealed.
With the hood open, the intended illusion (of the console being one with the engine cover) is revealed.
Infrared positioning shockwaves pre-set to different heights
Polished aluminum upper and lower louvers for engine compartment heat extraction
Polished aluminum upper and lower louvers for engine compartment heat extraction
Front splitter wraps around to rear wheel
Body surface moves out to just a suggestion of wheel and tire integration
Front and rear brakes 6 piston calipers 13" rotors
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Suspension formed with aircraft strut material with steel tubing inner is designed to place the front wheels toward the body.
Top surface flows from nose to tail with tonneau in place
Removeable tonneau
Solar panel for charging battery outdoors
Center line design theme
Brake scoop emphasizes wheels-forward look
Fuel filler. Dual tanks, 10 gallon chassis-integral and 8 gallon RJS fuel cell.
Form vocabulary visually suggests body to wheel relationship
RJS 4 point safety/ racing harness
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Cadillac 6 liter 400 HP
CNC Machined foot rest opens for access to Odyssey battery
With tonneau removed the 1+1 configuration becomes full 2-seater
Center line design theme nose to tail is also evident with hood opened
Brake scoops and headrest share form vocabulary
"Offy-like" headers run forward to the Corsa vertical stainless acoustic cannisters
Unisteer electric power steering integral with steering column
Lear carbon fiber seat shells are removeable for access to rear compartment
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Center mounted aux. brake light defines profile
3D Cadillac powered badge laser etched graphics
Left and right rear vision cameras
Left and right rear vision cameras
Receptacle for 110 converter for indoor shows
Championship independent quick change
Diffuser panel 6 blades. Center blades designed to reflect Q/C in mirror image
CNC machined structural enhancement
Solid perspex tail lights, turn signals and brake lights are edge-lit with LED technology
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Aluminum chassis is an important part of the VSR's aesthetic
Cross car ally tube under seats provides structure and auxiliary airtank
Perforated sections are underlaid with metallic silver
Apple iPod/ iPhone integrated into I.A.C. console with charging receptacle
TouchSensor panel controls lighting
Floating panel has on/ off master switch gear selector
Lear carbon fiber seat shells with Lear Aventino luxury leather
Steering wheel and Twist infra-red paddle shifters remove as one unit for easy entry
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Air-intake/ engine cover with integral air filter feeds air in through grille
3M light pipe runs from edge lit badge on the console to the badge at the front of the air intake
Twin 12" radiator fans plus two 4" extractor fans in chassis floor
Cross car air foil aluminum extrusion structurally reinforces cowl
CNC machined cross car brace is removeable for engine installation
The engine cover is flanked by CNC machined aluminum billet
Firewall and footwells are double skinned with Thermo-Tec insulation
Chassis and architectural elements of the TIG-welded monocoque tub are part of the minimalist design aesthetic
Left and right rear vision TV screens
Black anodized medallion digital instrument can be programmed via flash drive USB port for shows/ driving
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VSR Cadillac V-Series Powered Sports Rod Concept
Design: WK Cherry Design LLC Constructor: Race Car ReplicasPowertrain
- GM Performance Parts
- 6 liter, 400 HP from Cadillac
- RCR custom stainless headers
- Stainless accoustic system by
- Corsa Performance - Electric water pump
- Thermo-Tec heat management
- 4L65E transmission
- Wiring harness/engine mgt:
- Howell Engine Development - Gennie Shifter
- Twist machine paddle shift
- Quick change ratio 3:83 /4:43
- Prop shaft/ half shafts by
- The Driveshaft Shop - Dyno-tested by
- Brian Thompson Automotive
Chassis
- TIG welded monocoque tub with extruded aluminum superstructure
- Dual tanks:
10-gal chassis integrated and 8-gal RJS fuel cell - Front and rear brakes,
6-piston calipers, 13" rotors - Pedal assembly by RCR
- Fully independent suspension with aircraft strut arms
- Air-Ride Technology
Shock Wave Air Struts/Air Pod - Rack and Pinion/electric powered steering by Unisteer
- Odyssey battery
- Heatshield lava mat
Chassis Coating
- AkzoNobel Interpon powder coat, Sonic Silver
Wheels, Coatings, Tires
- Custom cut by:
Alcoa Wheel & Forged Products - 5-spoke from billet.
Front: 20 x 9.5, Rear: 22 x 12 - Helios Coatings' Dark Nickel PVD with matte finish powder final coat
- TOYO Proxes S/T
Front: 255/40R 20
Rear: 325/40R 22
Promotion — Driven
Transport — Pilot Transport
Interior
- Seating system: Lear Corporation.
- Carbon fiber seat modules:
Lear Aventino Collection leather
Lear SoyFoam - Seat belts by RJS Racing
- Digital instrumentation, custom by Medallion
- Custom console by I.A.C.
- Touch Sensor lighting controls
- 3M lighting and adhesive
- Apple iPod Touch/iPhone
- Steering wheel trim by EDAG
- Rearview camera by PEAK
Photogallery — Haefner
Body
- Clay model: W K Cherry
- Fiberglass: RCR
- Body surfacing and painting:
-AkzoNobel applications lab
Paint
- AkzoNobel Sikkens custom mix
color: Platinum Shadow
Detailing — JaxWax
Badging — CNC Machined by aria
Indoor shows: 110 converter
Outdoor shows: solar panel in tonneau