Cadillac Unveils V-ONE Concept – A Track-Focused Single-Seater Derived from Its Le Mans Racer

Cadillac revealed the V-ONE Concept at The Quail, a motorsports gathering in Carmel, California, during Monterey Car Week. The vehicle is presented as a “concept study” that translates the brand’s V-Series R LMDh race car into a single-seat, driver-focused machine. While the car shares the race car’s carbon-fiber monocoque, pushrod-actuated double-wishbone suspension and aerodynamic elements, its interior is upgraded with bespoke fabrics, a custom user interface and a bucket seat. Cadillac has not indicated any plans to produce the V-ONE for sale, positioning it as a track-day showcase rather than a production model.

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Cadillac’s V-Series R competes in the FIA World Endurance Championship and IMSA WeatherTech SportsCar Championship, earning the 2023 IMSA team and drivers’ titles. The V-ONE follows a recent industry trend of offering “track-toy” versions of endurance prototypes, such as Ferrari’s 499P Modificata and McLaren’s MCL-HY GTR. Cadillac’s own “Curated by Cadillac” personalization program and the one-off Celestiq shown at the same event underscore the brand’s focus on exclusive, bespoke vehicles for affluent clients.

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• Powertrain: 5.5-liter DOHC V-8 paired with an electric motor, delivering a combined 830 horsepower (source: Cadillac specifications).

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• Chassis: Dallara-built carbon-fiber monocoque identical to the V-Series R.

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• Suspension: Double-wishbone layout with pushrod-actuated coil and torsion-spring elements, identical to the race car.

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• Aerodynamics: Full set of LMDh-derived aero components; wheels feature a unique design sprayed by hand rather than wrapped.

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• Seating: Single-seat configuration with upholstered bucket seat and customizable position.

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• “The Cadillac V-ONE Concept is the ultimate manifestation of a customer performance concept and is a clear sign of our ambition for the Cadillac V-Series brand in the future,” — Dominic Najafi, Executive Design Director, Global Cadillac

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No sources provide concrete information on pricing, production timelines, or regulatory approval for road use. Cadillac has not disclosed whether the V-ONE will be homologated for any racing class or made available to private buyers.

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Cadillac has not announced any future steps for the V-ONE, stating only that customer interest will guide subsequent decisions. The concept remains a showcase piece at Monterey Car Week, with no confirmed plans for development beyond the display.

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