Cadillac Converj Concept - Page 6

*Mr. Wyndham* · 11-10-2009, 02:34 PM

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Originally Posted by FenwickHockey65

Lutz mentioned in an interview that they're not ruling out a Volt SS...

That would be so cool!

A total contrast to its competitors.

*thinking*
Hehehehe...could you see that magazine review? Volt v. Prius...

Volt:
0-60, 5.6 seconds.

Prius, um...waiting.........

"We enjoyed the Volt half of this comparison review, unfortunately...everytime we attempted to benchmark the Prius, we burst out laughing at the ridiculousness of what we were attempting to do."

kevin2323 · 11-10-2009, 08:29 PM

i love the look of this car

*DGthe3* · 11-12-2009, 11:29 PM

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Originally Posted by CamaroSpike23

I just hope it can stay looking like the concept... but it will probably go the way of the volt and the the cool looks to it will disappear

Way of the Volt? No.

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Originally Posted by Bob Lutz

if the Converj was approved, the production model would resemble the concept, likening it to the Chevrolet Camaro's evolution from concept to production.

http://detnews.com/article/20091109/...nto-production

305pride · 11-15-2009, 05:37 AM

yea, instant torque like the tesla. that'll be sick.

AngryAmish · 11-16-2009, 01:42 AM

Almost a year later from the first time I saw this and yes...I'd still rock that car.
Any reason we can't get the cameras instead of mirrors on all cars now though? Its such a good idea I can't understand why it isn't allready used.

*Mr. Wyndham* · 11-16-2009, 01:48 AM

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Originally Posted by AngryAmish

Almost a year later from the first time I saw this and yes...I'd still rock that car.
Any reason we can't get the cameras instead of mirrors on all cars now though? Its such a good idea I can't understand why it isn't allready used.

Cost. A mirror probably costs all of $50 a piece to produce and install, if even that high. A good camera that's compact and will get you a good picture while surviving in the elements (wind, rain, ice, heat, etc), plus all the wiring, interior flat-panel screens, and programming required to run the system would probably jack that price up to $200 or more...On a Cadillac, that's acceptable.

Still, I think it's really cool, too!

AngryAmish · 11-16-2009, 10:57 PM

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Originally Posted by Dragoneye

Cost. A mirror probably costs all of $50 a piece to produce and install, if even that high. A good camera that's compact and will get you a good picture while surviving in the elements (wind, rain, ice, heat, etc), plus all the wiring, interior flat-panel screens, and programming required to run the system would probably jack that price up to $200 or more...On a Cadillac, that's acceptable.

Still, I think it's really cool, too!

Yeah, I get that. But if I had the option when buying my car as far as I'm concerned its money well spent. I'd certainly pay $200 for that rather than a $200 fuel door.

FenwickHockey65 · 03-02-2010, 09:20 AM

New reports...

Dead and buried.

Michael_Js · 03-02-2010, 09:23 AM

Too bad! I thought it was cool! :(

Hylton · 03-02-2010, 09:26 AM

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Originally Posted by Hylton

It won't sell enough to make the general any money so why bother?

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Originally Posted by FenwickHockey65

New reports...

Dead and buried.

The prosecution rests your honor....

*Mr. Wyndham* · 03-02-2010, 09:49 AM

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Originally Posted by FenwickHockey65

New reports...

Dead and buried.

What?! Why?

FenwickHockey65 · 03-02-2010, 09:52 AM

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Originally Posted by Dragoneye

What?! Why?

Apparently it was never even very far into development. Plus, adding all the Cadillac amenities would've brought electric-only range to around 20 miles which basically defeats the purpose.

Cadillac's redirecting resources towards PHEVs and other hybrid stuff.

*Mr. Wyndham* · 03-02-2010, 09:56 AM

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Originally Posted by FenwickHockey65

Apparently it was never even very far into development. Plus, adding all the Cadillac amenities would've brought electric-only range to around 20 miles which basically defeats the purpose.

Cadillac's redirecting resources towards PHEVs and other hybrid stuff.

grrr......Darn all the sense they make.

Though...the XTS hybrid concept is promising...so all hope for a stupid-efficient Cadillac is not lost.

But in that case...take that concept, shrink it, and stuff an LS9 into the back of it, please. I want a Caddy supercar.

FenwickHockey65 · 08-11-2011, 03:24 PM

Converj is reportedly back in development.

11-16-2009, 01:42 AM	#75
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03-02-2010, 09:20 AM	#78
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03-02-2010, 09:23 AM	#79
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08-11-2011, 03:24 PM	#84
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